Block of Gold – 90-Minute Walking Tour
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Join us for a story-filled walk through Melbourne’s historic heart — starting right under the famous clocks at Flinders Street Station.Block of Gold is a 90-minute guided walking tour that explores a compact but richly layered part of the city, where grand arcades, narrow laneways and European-style cafés tell the story of Melbourne’s early ambition and enduring charm.
We’ll begin at Flinders Street Station before wandering through Centre Place, a laneway that captures Melbourne’s café culture at its most intimate. From there, we step back in time inside two of the city’s most beautiful arcades — the Block Arcade and the Royal Arcade — where decorative floors, glass ceilings and long-standing shops reflect a golden era of city life.
This tour is ideal if you’re short on time but still want a deeper understanding of how Melbourne’s CBD took shape.
When: 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm
Where: Meet at 1.45 pm on the steps of Flinders Street Station (under the clocks)
Tickets: $40. Maximum of 10 people.
Meet your Guide – Paul Daffey
Paul is a lifelong Melburnian, journalist and storyteller. His easy manner and deep knowledge bring Melbourne’s history to life, revealing small details and stories that most people walk past every day.
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Thursday 5 February 2026 - Thursday 26 March 2026 (UTC+11)Location
Flinders Street Station
Flinders Street, Melbourne Vic 3000
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