Hidden Lanes

$14.99

Embark on a whimsical journey in the Ballarat with the Slow Travel Self-Guided Tour. Explore laneways, soak up the stunning historic town centre and discover hidden stories, local hidden gems, antique shops and artist studios.

It’s recommended to do this self-guided tour between Wednesday-Saturday between 10:30am-4:00pm for the most optimal experience.

The inspiring journey includes: quirky cafes/shops, intriguing lanes, history tales, art studios/galleries.

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Carpark Family Friendly Pet Friendly - Enquire Public Toilet

From $147 to $159

Discover local produce, intriguing local foodie history, gin distilleries, and unique dishes. A progressive slow food degustation including lunch, sweet treats, hot drink and gin tastings.

Uncover a delicious side of Ballarat on this three-hour guided walking tour through historic streets, laneways, and grand heritage venues.

You can expect to taste a curated gin flight at a working distillery, savour woodfired pizza at a beloved Ballarat institution, try creative small plates with a global twist at a historic venue and enjoy Devonshire tea in one of the city’s grandest 19th-century hotels.

Along the way, you will hear the surprising and delicious stories that tie it all together.

With small group sizes and a relaxed pace, this is the perfect way to experience the flavours, people and stories that make Ballarat unforgettable. Available for private group bookings, and scheduled tours (primarily on Sundays). This tour conveniently starts at the Ballarat Railway Station, and is a short walk. Suitable for any weather or season, as mostly the tour is indoors at various locations (with a short walk between).

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Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet

From $69 to $87

Step into Ballarat’s exciting hidden Goldrush stories – on the Ballarat City Tales walking tour.

With a local storyteller as your guide, you’ll uncover forgotten tales of rebellion, ambition, and invention from gold rush dreams to moments of wonder.

This fun-filled 2-2.5 hr tour includes exclusive access to the upper level of the beautiful Town Hall and the Ballarat Mechanics Institute, hot drink at the most historic, grand hotel in Ballarat and fascinating, intriguing tales from the Gold Rush and a visit to the spot where the Eureka Stockade speech was made.

You want a truly unique experience that can only be found in Ballarat, but finding something beyond the usual tourist spots can be difficult. Without the right guide, you’ll miss out on so many fascinating places and stories that make this city special. Don’t leave Ballarat without truly experiencing its hidden gems.

The tour includes a complimentary hot drink and a beautifully designed art print to take home as a memento of your experience.

Perfect for locals and visitors, this tour is all about slowing down and seeing Ballarat through new eyes.

Small group sizes ensure a relaxed pace and time for great conversation. Accessible and flat route.

Disabled Access

Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet

From $69 to $87

Join Goldfield Secrets: Hidden Clunes Tour for an exclusive look inside Victoria’s best-preserved gold rush town.
With rare access to normally off-limits spaces, you’ll walk through time and explore some of the town’s most iconic and atmospheric buildings. If you’re a history lover, architecture buff, or love exploring mysterious new places, this two-hour guided experience will leave you seeing Clunes in a whole new light.

This tour includes exclusive access inside historic buildings, small group, intimate experience, led by locals with insider knowledge and stories you won’t find in guidebooks.

Perfect for couples of all ages, groups of friends, and solo travellers – even kids love it.

This walk covers 1.5 kilometres in a relaxed pace.

Disabled Access

Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet