History and Donuts Walking Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Discover Melbourne's rich history and indulge in its sweet side on this walking tour. Explore iconic sites, enjoy donut stops, and savor a coffee break while learning the city's story.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover Melbourne’s rich past and sweetest treats on our History & Donuts Walking Tour. This 2.5-hour experience blends fascinating stories with handpicked donut stops. Starting at Federation Square, we journey past Young & Jackson’s Hotel, St Paul’s Cathedral, and the vibrant art of Hosier Lane. After a quick coffee in Centre Place, we explore the city’s historic core, from the Collins Street precinct to the Mitre Tavern, once a hub of colonial wheeling and dealing. We then stroll through Hardware Lane and stop at Short Stop, famed for its gourmet donuts. From there, it’s down Guildford Lane, a peaceful red-brick laneway rich in character, before reaching the bustling Queen Victoria Market for another sweet treat. We wrap up at Old Melbourne Gaol and the stunning State Library Victoria. Perfect for locals and visitors, this tour serves up history with a side of sugar.

What You Get

Snacks
We stop for donuts - twice - on this tour.
Tea and coffee
We stop for coffee on this tour.

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Fed Square

We begin at Federation Square, Melbourne’s cultural hub, where your guide sets the scene for the city’s history, landmarks, and morning energy.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Hosier Lane

In Hosier Lane, we explore Melbourne’s iconic street art scene and how it reflects the city’s evolving identity.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Centre Place

At Centre Place, we soak in the laneway café culture that helped define Melbourne’s modern-day personality.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Hardware Lane

Wandering through Hardware Lane, we uncover stories of European influence, hidden speakeasies, and Melbourne’s layered past.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Queen Victoria Market

At Queen Vic Market, we highlight its role in Melbourne’s multicultural food story — and grab a legendary donut, of course. (Closed Monday & Wednesday: an alternate donut stop is used)
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

State Library Victoria

We finish at the State Library, where stunning architecture and public history come together in one of Melbourne’s most treasured institutions.
2 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

2 Swanston St, Swanston Street, Melbourne City Victoria, Australia, AU, 3004

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This tour starts at Federation Square outside Time Out Cafe. The nearest intersection is Swanston & Flinders Street. Time Out Cafe has orange umbrellas/ shade sails in front of it. Your tour guide will meet you in front of this cafe.
End Point

326 Swanston St, Swanston Street, Melbourne City Victoria, Australia, AU, 3000

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This tour finishes outside State Library Victoria where there are trams and trains for onward travel, or plenty of restaurants nearby for lunch.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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