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Melbourne: Savour Local Delicacies on a Hidden Laneways Food Walking Tour
4.9
551 Ratings
Melbourne
Discover hidden laneways and indulge in Melbourne’s local delicacies on a 3-hour food walking tour. Taste coffee, dumplings, sweets, and enjoy a drink at a local bar. Uncover the city’s hidden treasures!
Discover hidden laneways and indulge in Melbourne’s local delicacies on a 3-hour food walking tour. Taste coffee, dumplings, sweets, and enjoy a drink at a local bar. Uncover the city’s hidden treasures!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Melbourne Laneways - Explore Melbourne’s laneways and arcades, uncovering stories from both past and present while enjoying delightful samples along the journey.
- Bourke Street Mall - Gather at the centrally located Bourke St Mall to commence an afternoon of exploring Melbourne’s laneways.
- Royal Arcade - Discover Australia’s oldest—and…
- Melbourne Laneways - Explore Melbourne’s laneways and arcades, uncovering stories from both past and present while enjoying delightful samples along the journey.
- Bourke Street Mall - Gather at the centrally located Bourke St Mall to commence an afternoon of exploring Melbourne’s laneways.
- Royal Arcade - Discover Australia’s oldest—and perhaps most peculiar—shopping mall. Learn why as you indulge in some tasty sweets!
- Manchester Unity Building - Discover why this building was the talk of the town when it opened in 1932, while savoring a couple of iconic Aussie dishes!
- Degraves Street - Known as Melbourne’s most vibrant laneway, it’s the perfect spot to pause, people-watch, and enjoy a few more Melbourne favorites.
- Collins Street - Walk along Australia’s most prestigious street, learning about its significance in the city’s history.
- Block Arcade - Uncover how this grand covered shopping mall got its name and learn about the era when Melbourne was the wealthiest city in the world. Plus, enjoy more delicious tastings!
- Hardware Lane - Whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer an afternoon drink, there’s no need to choose. Enjoy the final two tastings in this culinary-rich neighborhood, starting with something sweet and finishing with a drink at a beloved local laneway bar.
What's Included
- Tour concludes at a beloved local laneway bar in Melbourne.
- Local guide offers additional information for enjoying your stay in Melbourne.
- Tea and coffee included.
- Snacks provided.
- Tour concludes at a beloved local laneway bar in Melbourne.
- Local guide offers additional information for enjoying your stay in Melbourne.
- Tea and coffee included.
- Snacks provided.
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
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…
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
Vernon Jordan Jr. … all in your ticket price. See all the treasures of Melbourne and often it is said \
Location
Elizabeth St/Bourke St
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(551 Ratings)
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Icwentzel
Mar 6, 2026
Best food tour ever! - This tour was incredible, one of my most favorite I’ve ever done in all of my travels! Anson, our guide, discussed the diverse food options, history of Melbourne, architecture, and the art scene all into one. It was awesome - stopping to try a myriad of different foods along the way. We made 7 stops for sweet treats, savory snacks, and different beverages to taste. I absolutely loved how the guide incorporated Melbourne’s rich immigrant history and how it shaped their exceptional, world-renowned food scene. It was obvious that a lot of thought and research has gone into this itinerary by the guides. Well worth it because it made for an amazing tour (also fantastic photo opportunities around the city!). It was a great way to get some exercise, try some foods, and get acquainted with the city. Recommend doing this tour at the beginning of your stay in Melbourne because the guides will give you a list of recommended places to eat and things to see. 10/10 would absolutely do this again.
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Sheila_p
Feb 28, 2026
Hidden gem foodie - Found hidden gems and places you would never go to. They were all great ! A variety of foods and Andrew our guide told us a lot of history
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R_d
Feb 27, 2026
Great city/foodie tour - Great tour, with super food and knowledgeable guide. 7 food stops with samples from 6 different regions.
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Chloesc7141hq
Feb 21, 2026
Great tour! - Great tour by Andrew with loads of hidden food gems! All food was amazing! Great history of Melbourne provided. For a first timer in Melbourne doing this tour on my first day was ideal as Andrew provided loads of recommendations for food, drink and activities at the end.
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5_star1
Feb 20, 2026
A great walking Tour with Food and History - An excellent tour with a good balance of history of Melbourne and good food and drink options
Our host was very good at bringing the group together
Overall a very enjoyable afternoon
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Melissaaj1311cf
Feb 19, 2026
Educational and delicious! - The tour was fantastic! Dave has a wealth of knowledge about the history of Melbourne. He took us to many places that we never be able to find on own.
The food was diverse and delicious.
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Richard_s
Feb 14, 2026
Foodie Laneway Tour - It was a wonderful mix of history of Melbourne and foods. There were seven stops, including sweets, drinks, and other foods that were delicious! Dave was very passionate and knowledgeable about food and took us to some hidden gems. The tour lasted over three hours and was great.. I highly recommend it when you are in Melbourne..
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99travelaway
Feb 7, 2026
Great experience - Rita was a great guide. The food was delicious and she gave a great overview of the city. I highly recommend this tour as a way to get familiar with the history of the.city and its food.
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Margaret_p
Feb 5, 2026
Excellent Food Tour - We really enjoyed the tour. We liked all the different foods stops and getting to know the arcades and lanes of Melbourne which we wouldn’t have done on our own. Rita especially did a great job inserting a bit of Melbourne history along the way. Excellent tour, which we highly recommend. Ask for Rita! She is the best!
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Karenlr8304tx
Feb 8, 2026
“Foodie” tour? Not really. - This “foodie” tour was very disappointing. Our guide was lovely and had an in depth knowledge of and love for Melbourne’s history. However, very little “foodie” conversation or explanation of food and very little actual food experiences! We did six “food” stops:
1. A macaron
2. A coffee
3. A banh mi sandwich in a (filthy) lane way with no where to sit
4. Dumplings…the highlight of the day!
5. Hot chocolate
6. Gelato
I would not recommend…
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