Under the Clocks – 3 Hour Walking Tour
2nd October, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday, repeating until 30th October, 2026
A journey through the arcades that have always captivated Melbourne and the laneways that have come to captivate us in recent years.
Fridays, 10am-1pm
· Meet: on the steps of Flinders Street Station (under the clocks)
· Route: Degraves Street, Centre Place, Collins Street, Bourke Street, Little Bourke Street
· Highlights: Signature laneways, street sculptures, Block Arcade, Royal Arcade
· Tea or coffee (30 minutes): Manchester Press Cafe, Rankins Lane
· End: Swanston Street (on the corner of Bourke Street)
· Tickets: $60 per person (maximum 10; minimum 4)
· Disabled access: yes (please advise beforehand).
Meet your Guide – Paul Daffey
Paul is a lifelong Melburnian, journalist, and storyteller. His love of local history and character comes through in every step of his tours around Melbourne. Whether he’s recounting tales of a century-old pub or pointing out a detail most people miss, Paul has a knack for making the city’s past feel alive and wonderfully human.
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