Hi Fiona, This email is to let you know how fabulous your tour was. My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the tour and your extensive knowledge of Melbourne made it really interesting. I managed to find a dress for my 50th next month from the boutique on the corner of the block arcade (which had some fabulous designs.) I also managed to get some black boots like yours because the sizing was way out, so like cinderella, I squeezed into a size 6 & 1/2. The tour certainly was the highlight of our weekend and we look forward to making your tours a regular part of our annual "footy weekend." Bernadette, June 2008 of WA

Re: Lanes and Arcades Tour...Our tour guide was lovely, and very imformative.. We were not expecting how little time we actually spent in each store - would have liked more. Understanding that you have to cater to all sorts of tastes within easy walking distance, would note that this tour included the "arty" side of Melbourne rather than just the retail side. Ms L.H , June 2008

Dear HIdden Secrets Tours. Wow, that was so much more than we could have expected. When we started I admit I was frustrated with so little time in each shop, but see the sense in your plan, I would have spent all my money in the first 2 places.. with none left for the wonders that came later. We WILL be going back to spend more time on our own to shop! Megan, Feb 2008 of Sydney.

Thank you Alex (and Fiona) for such an informative tour in realatively restrictive time frame. . eactly what I was looking for !.. Hidden Locations, .. left me wanting for more.. I will be back to explore more of Beautiful Melbourne. Fiona, Jan 2008 of WA.

Fiona   Just thought I would send an email expressing our appreciation of the walking tour we did on Friday. We found out about your walks in a article in The Sun Herald in Sydney, and not having been to Melbourne in over 30 years, thought this would be a good way to get to know the city.   We had a great time, and our guide Alex was the main reason for this. We found her very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, etc, etc, etc. She looked after everyone fantastically.   We will be recommending your tours to any of our friends that tell us they are going to Melbourne. Also, when we are in Melbourne next,we will do one of your other tours. John and Nina, Nov 2007 of NSW

I’m very happy to give the Hidden Secrets Tour a very enthusiastic endorsement. It was just brilliant, well organized and very pleasantly guided with no fuss or stress. Loved the shops, an eclectic mix of young fashion shoes and jewellery designers right through to the very up market high end shops. As we toured we were supplied with a lovely bag with a map in it for future reference. Also enjoyed a hot Belgian Choc, at the half way point and a relaxing restaurant lunch at the culmination of the tour. I feel that I have a better handle on the best shops in central Melbourne as a result of this tour. Thanks again.- Christine, Aug 2007 of NZ

Dear Fiona, truly enchanted by your tour, I was feeling rather lost, but on arriving in front of clock and trojan giants, I really decided you were Alice, and Melbourne is the Wonderland, I look forward to further adventures! - Jo-Jo, June 2007 of Seatle USA

I thought the concept that you have is fantastic and I know that all ‘my ladies’ absolutely thought it was first class and very interesting. I actually took my daughter (16) yesterday to some of the places, Koko Black and the beautiful paper shop for Easter pressies.  She still thinks I am mad as I made her stand across the road and look up at the building.  She was impressed that I knew where the graffiti wall was. Doh, doesn’t everyone. - Robyn - March 2007 of Melbourne

Just a short note to thank you so much for such a great tour last week.  My sisters and I thought it was fantastic and I've hyped my husband up to come with me and explore parts of Melbourne he's never seen (shame on him!). Thanks also for recommending Tarrawarra in the Yarra Valley.  We went there last week...just saw the sign as we were driving by.  Loved it and will certainly go back again. Sue - January 2007 of Melbourne ( orig Brisbane)

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We did the Great Ocean Road, the wonderful wineries, and even the penguins, and your Laneway Tour.. what a great Melbourne taste! We will be back again! Francy - November 2006 - USA

Dear Fiona, what a great day with my mum and sister, the tour truely exceeded all expectations, we returned to stores after lunch, as you suggested too. Kate - October 2006 of Brisbane

Hi Fiona, we are still talking about all the creative people there are, and to think we live here! I would never have found or appreciated them without your insight. Mary - September 2006 of Melbourne

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