Melbourne Laneways and Arcades Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

What to bring

• Ticket code: Enter your ticket code on the Roamer redemption page before you set off, while you still have signal.
• Smartphone and earphones: Bring your own charged smartphone and earphones to listen to the audio.
• Mobile data or download: Ensure you have mobile data or download the tour in advance for offline listening.

Accessibility

• Surface conditions: Expect cobbled, uneven, and slippery surfaces in Hosier Lane, especially when wet.
• Steps on route: The path from Hosier Lane up into Federation Square includes a short flight of steps.

Additional information

• Tour format: This is a safety-focused self-guided audio walk, so there is no live guide or group.
• Route details: The walk covers 9 stops over about 2 km and takes roughly 1h15 at an easy pace.
• How to start: Use the link in your confirmation to reach the Roamer redemption page and unlock the tour.
• Best time to walk: Plan your walk between mid-morning and late afternoon for open arcades and lively laneways.
• Weather note: Melbourne's weather changes quickly, and a grey day works well since two stops are under glass roofs.
• Block Arcade hours: Block Arcade opens Mon–Thu 8am–6pm, Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–6pm, and Sun 9am–6pm.
• Royal Arcade hours: Royal Arcade opens Mon–Thu 7am–7pm, Fri 7am–8.30pm, Sat 8am–7pm, and Sun 9am–7pm.
• Town Hall tours: Free Melbourne Town Hall tours run Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri at 11am and 1pm, except public holidays, and take about 1 hour.
• Tram safety: Trams run on Bourke, Swanston, Collins, and Flinders Streets, so always cross at lights and treat tracks as roads.
• Construction note: Metro Tunnel works near Federation Square affected the crossing from St Paul's Cathedral as of September 2026.
• Crowds and valuables: The Mall and arcades get crowded, so keep your bags and phones close, as in any city centre.
• Browser access: You can open the tour in your phone browser, with no app download needed.
• Lifetime access: Your access does not expire, so you can replay the walk whenever you like.
• Offline option: If you prefer to walk offline, you can use the free Roamer app for iPhone.

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.