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Walking tour: The life & times of Flinders Lane

A tour through the roaring days of the Rag Trade to the lane’s development as a restaurant hub.

Gather and Socialise Tours, Transport and Museums

Event overview

Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC 3000
This event repeats. Join us at a time that suits you.
1 October 2026 - 04:00 am - 05:30 am
8 October 2026 - 03:00 am - 04:30 am
15 October 2026 - 03:00 am - 04:30 am
22 October 2026 - 03:00 am - 04:30 am
29 October 2026 - 03:00 am - 04:30 am
$40

Event details

  • Meet: on the corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane
  • Route: Flinders Lane, Duckboard Place, AC/DC Lane, Oliver Lane
  • Highlights: Rag Trade buildings, highway to heaven, Nicholas Building
  • End: Flinders Lane (on the corner of Swanston Street)
  • Tickets: $40 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 deep knowledge of the city’s working past and creative present adds colour and context to every walk. His tours focus on the small details and human stories that give Melbourne its character.

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Reviewed 26 August 2026