Melbourne Food, Drink & History Four Hour Discovery Tour
Description
This tour is made for those who want to see and taste the best of Melbourne - but don't want to just walk around the whole time either. Your local guide will escort you through lush Melbourne Gardens, Iconic Graffiti Laneways, bustling Melbourne Markets, and even to a rooftop bar - driving you to each location on our conformable mini-bus, and allowing you to make the most of your 4 hours with us. We know plain old history tours can get boring at times too, which is why at each stop we include a tasting experience that will allow you to truly experience why Melbourne is regarded as the food & wine capital of Australia, whilst discovering the culture and stories that makes this such a unique city. From cheese and chocolate, to dumplings and strawberries, just to name a few - and of course a drink to finish it all off; we guarantee you wont leave feeling hungry. This is a must-do for first timers in Melbourne, or those wanting to gain a deeper appreciation for our city!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meetup at Melbourne Arts Centre - come with an empty tummy and an palate ready to be enriched by Melbourne tastiest flavours.
Coffee in hand, stroll to a hidden lookout over Melbourne's skyline and Yarra River. Discover what makes Melbourne special and the stories behind this thriving metropolis. Tasting included: freshly brewed barista coffee
Melbourne's Famous Laneways - experience Melbourne's iconic laneways—narrow, vibrant spaces alive with ever-changing street art capturing the city's creative pulse, where every wall tells a story in bold colour and style. Tasting included: Laneway Dumplings
Drive through Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, Kings Domain, and past the iconic Shrine of Remembrance, experiencing Melbourne's stunning historic parklands and green spaces. Tasting included: Strawberries and Chocolate
Melbourne's Bohemian Heart - Experience Fitzroy's creative spirit at Naked for Satan, a beloved local haunt with rooftop views. Enjoy complimentary infused vodkas, a craft beer or other drink of choice while soaking in Melbourne's bohemian culture. Tasting included: Infused Vodkas or Choice of Local Drinks
Drive through Melbourne's world-famous sporting precinct along Olympic Boulevard. See the iconic MCG, Rod Laver Arena, AAMI Park, and experience why Melbourne is the sporting capital of the world.
Visit Melbourne's iconic Queen Victoria Market, a living institution since the 1870s brimming with local flavors and culture. Enjoy complimentary cheese tastings and savory delights where generations gather to trade and taste. Tasting included – Cheeses and Local Savoury Delights Note: only visited Tues, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Step into Melbourne's elegant 19th-century Royal and Block Arcades, featuring stunning mosaic floors, glass domes, and boutique shops showcasing the city's golden era charm and architectural heritage. Tasting included – Cheeses and Local Savoury Delights Note: only visited Mon, Wed
Enjoy a fresh pour from a local craft brewery - learn about Melbourne's award-winning beer culture and traditions (venue changes depending on the day).
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(67)
Disappointed in lack of ‘tourist’ info, our guide was underprepared, needed maps for walking and driving sections and didn’t share any real gems as we would expect from a tour of this price and length. Lovely guy, chatty, but didn’t provide any depth to the tour - he led us and drove us and that’s about it. 2 of The inclusions we expected were missed. Venues we went to for food and drink had no seating available (so we weren’t expected) which made us feel like we shouldn’t be there.
Amazing experience of multiple memorable stops that I would not done on my own. Ned is a fantastic guide. I had so much fun. Highly reeocmmrnd
Tour was well knitted, and very good ( must do) for a first timer in Melbourne. I wish this tour was conducted in through trams and walking only. Then it would have been a real experience for any one to do their rest of the trip by themselves, conversant with moving around any place in Melbourne and its ways.
Really good Melbourne city tour and specially with the informative guide. Good hospitality and friendly guide
The tour guide was friendly and nice, but he didn't really show us the city, and the snacks provided were the food that I would go for. At the end of the tour, we went to a bar. The pictures on the walls were not suitable for kids. Overall, I was very unhappy.
This tour was very enjoyable! We were the only two on it, so that was special and Shelton took the time to find out what piqued our interest and customized the experience between tastings. He was knowledgeable and fun. We learned a lot of the history of how Melbourne came to be and has evolved — with tasty nibbles along the way. A very enjoyable introduction to Melbourne!
Really enjoyable tour. Definitely recommend!
Victorian visitors to Melbourne for a long weekend. Thoroughly enjoyed our 4hr Tour, very informative and showing us sites we often walked past without a thought. Would highly recommend for locals and visitors to our wonderful Melbourne, great value for money.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour, especially the Melbourne insights as well as the various indulgences. Russell was an excellent guide, providing entertaining stories and historical information.
Thank you so much for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed yourself =)
We had a great morning tour, our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. We loved seeing the back Alleys and artwork that was hidden around the area. The food was lovely and particularly liked the cheese and chocolate. A great idea to share with my friends. We would definitely recommend this tour
G’day! We are so happy to hear you had fun. Thanks for being on our tour =)
