Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour with 7 Food Tastings
Description
Melbourne is a mecca for food with an eating culture bordering on the obsessive. But many of these best places are hidden from first sight in laneways and behind doors. This 3 hour small group walking tour lets you experience the best examples of what Melbourne offers. This tour offers the best aspects of Melbourne with the insight of your local guide that you cannot get from a guide book. Try 7 diferent tastes including world renowned Melbourne Roasted Coffee, eat dumplings, find hidden hole in wall street food gems, sneak in a sweet treat and finish it off with a drink in a laneway bar the locals love – all included in your ticket price. See all the treasures of Melbourne and often it is said “wow – you wouldn’t even know this was here!” Do this on your first day in Melbourne and you’ll discover a whole lot more places to return to later in your stay!
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Itinerary
We discover many of Melbourne's laneways and arcades sharing the stories from the past and present through the delicious things that we sample along the way.
We meet in centrally located Bourke St Mall to begin our afternoon exploring Melbourne's laneways.
The oldest - and perhaps the strangest! - shopping mall in Australia. Find out why while we munch on some delicious sweets!
Learn what made this building the talk of the town when it opened in 1932, while we taste a couple of the ultimate Aussie dishes!
Melbournes famous, narrow pedestrian laneway in the heart of the CBD, running between Flinders Lane and Collins Street, opposite Degraves Street. Renowned for its gritty charm, street art, and bohemian vibe, it is packed with tiny cafes, bars, and boutiques, making it a quintessential Melbourne experience. We may ven grab a bite to eat here !!
Melbourne's best known and most bustling laneways are perfectly located for us to take a break, do some people watching and taste a couple more Melbourne favorites.
Historic transport hub with a famous clock facade. Iconic meeting spot in the heart of Melbourne
We stroll along the Australia's most prestigious street learning about it's place in the city's history.
How did this grand covered shopping mall get it's name? Learn all about the heady days when Melbourne was the richest city in the world. Don't forget, more delicious tastings!
centered on Little Bourke Street, is the oldest Chinatown in the Southern Hemisphere and the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western world. This historic precinct dates back to the 1850s gold rush, now transformed into a bustling hub of Asian culture, world-class dining, and neon-lit nightlife.
Are you a sweet tooth or do you prefer a sneaky afternoon tipple? There's no need to choose as we enjoy our final two tastings in this neighbourhood rich in culinary delights. Starting with something sweet and washing it down with a drink in a laneway bar the locals love.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •'MANDATORY: Please include your dietary restrictions or food allergies, such as vegetarian, vegan, Coeliac or gluten-free. If you have none, please type 'NO DIETARY RESTRICTIONS OR ALLERGIES'.'.'
Reviews(587)
Wonderful way to spend an afternoon. History, architecture, interesting and delicious food and beverages. Anson was a very entertaining guide. We would highly recommend to do this early on in your visit to Melbourne. Great value too.
Well worth doing, especially with our guide Andrew who was an encyclopedia of information about architecture and Melbourne history as well as food! The portions were both generous and delicious, ranging from (in our case) authentic bahn mi to dumplings, sweets and his take on the best coffee in the city. Food tours are a unique and wonderful way to get to know a city and this is one of the best.
Joan, thanks so much for the brilliant review! "Show up hungry" is definitely the golden rule for this walk. Andrew really is a walking encyclopedia, so I'll make sure he hears your lovely shoutout about his history and architecture trivia. So glad the banh mi, dumplings, and coffee hit the spot for you—hope to see you back for another round next time you're in town!
Loved, loved, loved our tour! Andrew was very knowledgeable, we learnt so many new things about Melbourne. It was informative & fun. Not to mention the food was delicious! I highly recommend thos tour to lpcals & tourists alike.
Loved, loved, loved reading your review! Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback. Andrew always brings incredible energy and insight to our walks, so he'll be wrapped to hear that you had such a fun and informative time with him. We love showing off Melbourne's best-kept secrets to both visitors and locals alike, and we're so glad the food hit the mark for you.
This was an excellent tour from start to finish! Dave was a fantastic guide, full of information that was presented well. Learnt so much about the history of Melbourne, arcades and places we ate at. As well as sampling some great food. A tip - don’t eat before this tour!! At the end of the tour we were given a list of the places we had sampled food/drinks as well as other places to eat and visit. Will definitely go back to these places and try some of the others when next in Melbourne as well as passing on to friends/family. Will happily do one of their other tours next time and recommend to others.
Debra, thank you for the wonderful recommendation! "Don't eat before this tour" is the absolute best advice, and I'm so glad Dave made sure your group was well taken care of from start to finish. We love putting together that recap list so the delicious discoveries don't have to end when the walking tour does. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back for another one of our walks next time you're exploring the city!
A great way to explore Melbournes history, laneways and food. Dave was an excellent guide. My fruends and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Thanks so much, Simon! We're thrilled that you and your friends had such a great time exploring with Dave. He loves bringing Melbourne’s history and laneways to life, and we're so glad the whole group enjoyed the experience. Cheers for the great review, and we hope to see you all on another walk down the track!
This was a great walking tour. Our guide, Andrew shared his knowledge and passion for Melbourne with generosity and humour. The food was fantastic and we came away feeling as though we’d made a new group of friends. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to better understand and appreciate the beautiful city of Melbourne and its history. Thanks Andrew.
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Robyn! We absolutely love that the tour felt like a gathering of new friends—that is exactly the welcoming vibe we aim for. Andrew truly pours his heart and humour into sharing Melbourne's history, so he will be wrapped to hear your kind words. We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and left with a deeper appreciation for our city!
What a fantastic 3 hours. Our guide Andrew was a font of knowledge and obviously passionate about sharing the history of this beautiful city. Witty, engaging and informative. The food was amazing. Thank you so much Andrew.
Thanks for such a brilliant review! Andrew has a true knack for mixing wit with a bottomless pool of local history, so I'll be sure to pass your thanks right along to him. We're thrilled the food hit the spot and that you had such an engaging three hours with us. Hope to see you back on the pavement for another tour down the track!
We had a wonderful time. Our guide Rita was very knowledgeable and could answer any question. She also made sure everyone was included and felt part of the group, especially those who wasn’t fluent in English. Highly recommended.
Thanks for the wonderful feedback! Rita is an absolute gem, and we are so proud of how she makes everyone feel welcome and included on our walks, no matter where they are visiting from. It's fantastic to hear that her knowledge and care made such a positive impact on your time in Melbourne. We truly appreciate the high recommendation!
We had a lovely time on this tour. It was a great mix of interesting historical city facts and great food from some need to know locations, with heaps more recommendations as well. The Banh Mi was a highlight! An all round great experience! Thanks Andrew!
That Banh Mi is an absolute legendary local staple, so we are absolutely thrilled it was your tour highlight! Andrew was so happy to read your note; he prides himself on giving out those extra 'need to know' recommendations so you can keep exploring like a local. Thank you for such an awesome Tripadvisor shoutout. We hope you have the best time eating your way through the rest of the city!
Andrew was awesome, so knowledgeable and happy to share his love of all things Melbourne, laneways, architecture, history and food. This was 3 hours well spent and with plenty of food tastings along the way. We found some maxing hidden gems and Andrew provided us with a huge list of further options for dining, coffee and bars . Certainly value for money.
Don’t forget to look up!" is the absolute perfect advice for our stunning laneways! Andrew was thrilled to read your note. He truly loves sharing Melbourne's incredible architecture, hidden gems, and deep history with fellow explorers. We are so glad those 3 hours felt like excellent value for money and left you with a massive list of new spots to try. Enjoy tracking down that coffee!
