Melbourne Laneways Pocket Book
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Wander through Melbourne’s CBD with this self-guided tour that will lead you down secret paths, laneways and arcades for a quintessentially Melbourne experience. The tour will provide a suggested pathway through laneways that have contributed to Melbourne’s unique character and urban culture, while also recommending detours to other iconic laneways along the way.
What's On
Take an unexpected journey on foot through Melbourne’s CBD with this self-guided tour. Venture down laneways of old and explore contemporary pathways through the city to see how Melbourne’s iconic network of arcades and laneways has expanded over time, through various urban design initiatives.
Visitors can download or collect a map to explore sites across the central city over the weekend and after.
Children's Activities
This is a great self-guided tour for young people who are interested in urban design, or in the history of Melbourne’s development. As a self-guided tour, it can be explored by children with friends or as a family with children.
Images: (1) Guildford Lane. Photo: David Hannah. (2) Wesley Place. Photo courtesy City of Melbourne.
Important Details
Tour/event summary information
Over the Weekend collect self-guided tour maps (while stocks last) from the Open House Melbourne Info Hub outside Melbourne Town Hall, or download a PDF below!
Open House Melbourne Info Hub Open Hours
Friday 25 July 11am—7pm
Saturday 26 July 9am—8pm
Sunday 27 July 9am—5pm
Bookings
No bookings required
Accessibility
Partially wheelchair accessible
Some buildings and spaces nearby like laneways, may be difficult to access by wheelchair. Please take care and adjust route as necessary.
