Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

4.8
(493 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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. Drink coffee, eat dumplings, 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!

What's Included

Your local guide can provide all sorts of other info to help you best enjoy your stay in Melbourne.
We conclude the tour at one of Melbourne's most loved local laneway bars.
Enjoy some of Melbourne's best coffee (tea or hot choc for those that don't drink coffee!)
This tour offers 2 savoury and 3 sweet tastings in addition to the drinks. Together, they tell the story of what Melbourne loves to eat and drink.
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Please wait on the steps at the entrance to the H&M store in Bourke St Mall, near the corner of Elizabeth St. Please note: This is NOT the same as the entrance in Little Bourke St. Allow 10-15 minutes to walk from Flinders St Train Station or Melbourne Central Train Station.

End point

The bar where we typically finish is very close (2 minutes walk) to the starting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    We meet in centrally located Bourke St Mall to begin our afternoon exploring Melbourne's laneways.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The oldest - and perhaps the strangest! - shopping mall in Australia. Find out why while we munch on some delicious sweets!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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!

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We stroll along the Australia's most prestigious street learning about it's place in the city's history.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Walk Melbourne Tours

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Half-day Tours
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Coffee & Tea Tours
City Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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