Ballarat City Tales: Explore Hidden Laneways

Explore Ballarat’s hidden gems and historic sites on a captivating walking tour. Uncover mysterious tales and enjoy a delightful mid-journey refreshment.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bakery Hill - Explore the birthplace of Ballarat at Bakery Hill. Uncover fascinating stories and step inside historic structures from the Goldrush era that still stand today.
  • Bakery Hill - Discover the secret location where Peter Lalor delivered his famous Bakery Hill speech, igniting the significant Eureka Stockade and rebellion in…
What's Included
  • Entry into the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute & Ballarat Town Hall
  • In-person Guide in English
  • Ballarat art print
  • Cup of tea/coffee/chai included
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Explore intriguing laneways, unique local shops, and fascinating hidden stories on a Ballarat City Tales walking tour. Gain exclusive entry to historic landmarks like the Ballarat Town Hall, Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, the historic Main Road (home to Sovereign Hill), the site of Peter Lalor’s Eureka speech, and more.
Ideal for adventurous couples of…

Location
Saint Paul's Anglican Church
Humffray Street South
Meet in front of Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Bakery Hill, VIC.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pcarrie85
Nov 15, 2025
Entertaining and Captivating. - An engaging and thoroughly enjoyable experience walking the streets of Ballarat with Jarrod. Kept us entertained with colourful stories of the people,places and events of the 1800's during the gold rush. Visiting the Mechanics Institute and Craig's Hotel definite highlights.
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L5052qacathyg
Oct 23, 2025
My eyes were opened - Jarrod was a wealth of information. He shed a new light on my limited history of the area. I have a greater appreciation for the early miners/settlers in this area. Will definitely be visiting this arra again.
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Cindy_b
Oct 10, 2025
Fun Ballarat and Gold Rush History Tour - Had a great time on this tour and learned a lot about Ballarat's history and the history of the gold rush era. We were lucky enough to be the only people on the tour and it was a relaxing and informative time.
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Jellyrolljane
Sep 14, 2025
Great walking tour of Ballaarat - Fantastic walking tour of Ballaarat, Jarrod is very knowledgeable, has done his research and has many entertaining and interesting stories to tell! Great for those from out of town but also for locals - we all learnt much and enjoyed the pace. Highly recommend.
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Chriseh8863hc
Aug 23, 2025
Five star walking tour experience. - Wonderful walking tour experience. Jarrod, dressed in character, was an excellent storyteller. I felt immersed in the interesting stories of Ballarat, such an historic City. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend.
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Christophor_j
Aug 4, 2025
Tales of the spider dance and history at every corner - An easy walking tour learning how Ballarat grew to the town of today with stories of interesting people and places. Loved the coffee stop at the Graig Royal Hotel and the access to buildings you would.normaly walk by.
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Hamish_h
Aug 2, 2025
Best country town tour! - A superb guided tour of Ballarat. Local guide, who knew his stuff! Small group, easy pace, covered different parts of Ballarat and gave us access to some of the buildings which you wouldn’t get to see on your own. Highly recommend. Locally owned company as well.
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Karen
Jul 21, 2025
A walking tour with a difference - There is no better way to explore a city than with a walking tour. From the start, Jarrod our guide brought the history of Ballarat alive.Surprising and quirky details included along the way showcased his knowledge and humour. The Arctic conditions didn’t spoil our morning and a warming coffee within the confines of Craig’s RoyalHotel was an extra treat. This is a tour not just for tourists but anyone that loves history and this beautiful regional city.
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Deborahk944
Jul 20, 2025
A Fantabulous Walking Tour - you won't be disappointed!!! - What a fascinating walking tour. Soooo interesting with lots of historical and some "quirky" facts supplied by our guide Jarrod. Lots of oooh and aaah moments. Don't miss this tour.
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Helenbu4404yq
Jul 16, 2025
Informative and engaging Ballarat Walking Tour with Jarrod - We had a fantastic walking tour in Ballarat with Jarrod! He was friendly, informative and shared incredible stories from the 1851 gold rush era. The 2.5-hour tour covered key landmarks with fascinating historical insights. A perfect mix of history, exercise and fun. Highly recommend for both locals and visitors!
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From $63
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).