Experience Travel Beyond the Ordinary on Hidden Lanes Tours & Experiences
Are you tired of the same old tourist trails? Do you crave unique, immersive experiences that reveal the true heart of a place?
At Hidden Lanes, we take you beyond brochures into hidden stories, secret laneways, and forgotten histories that bring destinations to life.
Step Into the
Secrets
of Ballarat
Forget surface-level sightseeing—our guided walking tours of Ballarat uncover the untold stories of this historic city. Whether you're a curious traveler, a history lover, or simply seeking a deeper connection to place, our tours let you explore Ballarat like never before.
Our Signature Ballarat Tours:
City Tales Tour – Wander through Ballarat’s hidden alleys, heritage buildings, and secret stories with expert local guides.
Secret Ballarat Tour – Explore underground histories, lost legends, and forgotten corners of the city.
Vintage Fashion Tour – A curated shopping and history experience in Ballarat’s best vintage and retro boutiques.
Exclusive Tour Packages – Pair our walking tours with premium local experiences like Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Wildlife Park, or vintage high tea picnics.
Small Group & Private Tours Available
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“Myself and 2 girlfriends had a blast…
Will be back to explore further as more to see yet!
— Janita
Love to Explore on Your Own? join Our Self-Guided Tours in Ballarat, Bali & Korea
For travellers who crave slow travel and independent discovery, our self-guided tours offer insider recommendations, cultural insights, and carefully curated itineraries—so you can experience each destination like a local.
Ubud Art & Rice Fields Self-Guided Tour – Escape the crowds and discover Bali’s serene, lesser-known spots.
Jeju Island Slow Travel Guide – Uncover the untamed beauty of Korea’s “Hawaii”, from volcanic landscapes to coastal trails.
Ballarat Slow Travel Self-Guided Tour – Wander historic laneways, uncover hidden stories, and explore Ballarat at your own pace.
Instant digital access—travel on your own terms
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We focus on ethical travel -promoting and uplifting local small businesses and artists. Working with local communities, we make sure our self-guided tours will bring positive changes.
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Slow travel is all about travelling slowly by foot or bicycle, which are the modes of transport we use for our self-guided tours.
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Don’t have the time to travel to a place yet? Get an interactive guide to soak up the vibe and explore via the Google map directions, photography, podcasts and/or videos.
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All our guides come in a digital format so they can be downloaded immediately and used whenever you want. We also have paperback guidebooks for some cities, that can usually be picked up locally.
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Never get lost using the Google map directions.
Why Choose Hidden Lanes tours?
Authentic, immersive experiences – Travel deeper and uncover stories you won’t find on Google.
Expert local knowledge – Whether in Ballarat or abroad, we share what only locals know.
Small, intimate groups – No big crowds, just meaningful moments.
History meets modern culture – The past and present collide in every experience we offer.
🌟 Join us on a journey of discovery – book a tour today!
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Slow Travel Inspired by
Korea’s
Jeju Island
Jarrod and Emma Hall, Hidden Lanes creators spent 9 years in South Korea, and during that time created video content and a slow travel guide to Korea’s Jeju Island. The journey was a walking or cycling route that included beautiful scenery, funky cafes, art galleries and nature. They made a film about the journey, that was featured in the Korean Expat Film Festival and World Bicycle Film Festival. They were inspired to make something similar for Ballarat and other slow travel vibe places in the world!
These Ballarat tours were developed on the Country of the Wadawurrung who have performed age old cultural ceremonies, celebrations and traditions here for thousands of years. We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Elders past and present. • All recommendations and travel information is accurate to our knowledge but the information given should be fact-checked and never be considered official safety, travel or legal advice.