A Taste of Melbourne: Small-Group City Tour with Food and Drink
Overview
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4 hours
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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!
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Melbourne
Meetup at Melbourne Arts Centre - come with an empty tummy and an palate ready to be enriched by Melbourne tastiest flavours.
Yarra River
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
Options
The Complete Melbourne Tasting
What‘s Included
Melbourne iconic speakeasy experience and choice of drink
Private mini-bus transport between locations with expert guide commentary and culinary insights
5 short-walk food stops for accessible, intimate neighborhood encounters
5 food and drink experiences- barista coffee, sweet treats, dumplings, vodka, cheese, and craft beer
Small group experience featuring local producers, food history, and Melbourne's culinary traditions
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great introduction to Melbourne!
Donna W,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!
Great taste of Melbourne!
Russellfamilyholiday,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyable tour. Definitely recommend!
Tour full of value for the ptice
H3779FHmichelles,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Victorian 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.
Great morning out
martinmW4878FR,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Interesting
Andrea C,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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
Great taste of Melbourne
Trip57275768096,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful experience with Russell, who was funny & informative. So many special little experiences; a great tour of all the different parts of CBD Melbourne, from laneways, chocolate tastings, gardens , delicious dumplings and finishing with a bizarre pub with great views
Fabulous 4 hours with Sheldon
Barb G,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you have 4 hours, enjoy small group tours then this is the tour for you. Made even more enjoyable by the wonderful tour guide Sheldon. We enjoyed his commentary and company whilst being driven around and walking the major sites of Melbourne city and suburbs. If we didnt have Sheldon we wouldnt have known many of the interesting facts or places he shared with us. Included was sampling of food / beveridge along the way, which was great. We strongly recommend this tour.
A great tour of Melbourne!
gordhanv2026,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were visiting from the United Kingdom and booked via a local travel agent in Ipswich, Queensland. It was my first time in Melbourne though my wife was here about 25 years ago. It turned out that my wife and I were the only ones booked on the day and we had the whole bus and guide to ourselves. Therefore the experience was much more personal than usual. The guide, Sheldon, was very good in taking us to the interesting and delightful places in the city. It was one of the most enjoyable tours we have been on and all our comments and questions were satisfactory dealt with.
Interesting & Delicious Melbourne tour
Wendy M,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent experience with this tour. Our group was only 6 people, so Shelton was able to answer all of our questions. We saw amazing hidden sights & others throughout Melbourne, plus the snacks at each stop were fantastic (especially the warm melted chocolate covered strawberries)!
Would recommend
LikLoh,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eclectic choice of food and drink. None we would otherwise have encountered ourselves. Very knowledgeable and personable guide Jenny.
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