Alice's Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford will stir your imagination, leaving you with a sense of wonder and surprise. It's a fun, healthy and relaxing way to enjoy a few hours.

We now have two walks to choose from or do both, they cover different history, culture and architecture.

Daylesford Walk:

Ideal for history lovers of all ages and backgrounds, the Autumn Wonderland walking tour will take you back in time as you walk through the living museum that is the town of Daylesford. Autumn is wonderful for getting outdoors and exploring the world around us. Get out and about to discover the living museum of Daylesford on foot. It's easy walking, and you'll enjoy great views of the surrounding region along the way. You may even connect with your own history and sense of belonging to this special place.

Locals and visitors alike will be enthralled by the topics and unique insight shared. Your independent local guide will share secrets and stories while visiting key sites around town. You'll leave knowing more about the region's pre-colonial, colonial and even prehistoric past.

We’ll cover gold, econonmic, social and archtectural history and culture. We’ll visit some of the most iconic buildings in the town including Daylesford Town Hall, Daylesford Primary School, Daylesford Court House, Churches and Police Lockup.

Daylesford Tours go for 1.5 hours, operating at times to suit you and cover approximately 2 to 3 kilometres of Daylesford. The pace is gentle, but there are some hills. Wear good walking shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for the season. 

Alice's Journeys host guided walks at a time to suit you - just give us a call.

Hepburn Springs Walk:

Curious about Hepburn’s Swiss and Italian history, culture, food and architecture?

This walk showcases the rich history that helped define the origins of the regions food and wine culture as we now know it.

See the oldest Italian building in Australia, the Lucini Macaroni Factory. Hear the economic history and origins of pasta manufacture in Australia.

See the stunning northern Italian architecture dating to the 1850s and inspired by the palazzi of the Italian renaissance sitting along side some of the best examples of Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco designed buildings and homes you will see anywhere in the State of Victoria

Hear the geopolitics of mineral water, and see the source and the home of over 80% of Australia’s mineral water.

Hear the stories of the early settlers to present day residents, who define the unique and diverse culture of the village.

The Hepburn walk takes approximately an hour to stroll Main Road and runs at a time to suit you - just gives us a call.