Melbourne: Progressive Food Tour - Chinatown, Laneways & Drink
Overview
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3 hours
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Experience Melbourne's world-renowned food scene on this personalised progressive foodie tour through Chinatown, Hosier Lane, and hidden laneways.
Your local guide handpicks 4-6 venues based on what's exceptional - not a fixed itinerary.
Savour hand-folded dumplings at legendary Shan Dong Mama, Michelin-starred dim sum at Tim Ho Wan, or authentic Chinese street eats in vibrant Chinatown.
Navigate Melbourne's iconic laneways near Federation Square discovering Indian cuisine at Chapati, Thai specialties at Cookie, and Australia's freshest oysters at Muli Express - secret spots tucked behind Hosier Lane's famous street art.
Enjoy a complimentary wine, beer, or non-alcoholic option at a top-tier Melbourne venue while your guide shares stories of immigration waves and laneway culture that transformed this into a global food capital.
End on a sweet note with innovative ice cream from Hareruya Pantry or traditional Italian granita at historic Pellegrini's on Bourke Street.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Unfortunately due to the dynamic nature of the food spots we visit, we cannot accommodate any dietary requirements on this tour
Please provide at least 24 hours notice if you have accessibility needs on tour
Not recommended for people with specialised dietary requirements
What To Expect
Gordon Reserve
Meet your guide and fellow travelers (max 8 guests) at the fountain in Gordon Reserve. Your guide learns about your food preferences and dietary needs, then crafts your personalised route through Melbourne's best culinary neighborhoods.
Chinatown
Explore Melbourne's vibrant Chinatown. Taste hand-folded dumplings, Michelin-starred dim sum, or Asian fusion bites while learning about the Chinese migrants who established this historic district in the 1850s. Possible stops: Shan Dong Mama, Tim Ho Wan, Wang's Crispy Pancake, or local fusion favorites
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Melbourne: Progressive Food Tour - Chinatown, Laneways & Drink
What‘s Included
Insider recommendations for restaurants and cafés to visit during your stay
One beverage included (wine, beer, or non-alcoholic option)
Walking tour of Melbourne city-centre, Chinatown, and iconic laneways with cultural stories
4-6 premium food tastings from Melbourne's best venues (enough for a full meal)
Local English-speaking guide (passionate Melbourne food expert)
Small group guarantee (maximum 8 guests)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
61 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Simon was a great tour...
Joan L,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Simon was a great tour guide! He was super considerate of any food preferences/allergies and reached out beforehand to confirm everything. The food / bar stops were all great and loved ending it at a gelato shop that had a bunch of unique flavors! All of our stops were sit down places which is fine and I appreciate that they told us this tour was premium restaurants. Typically food tours I go on (and personally prefer) are street food so this was different, but a nice change. I loved hearing that there was a previous participant on our tour and, aside from one restaurant that she liked and requested to go back to, the rest were brand new for her on this round. I think it shows that this company takes time to research and has a bunch of places up their sleeve versus rotating the same ones every time. Highly recommend!
Great activity
Jill S,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Simon was wonderful. He provided history about the area and food culture. The food he selected was all delicious dishes. We were full at the end of the tour. Come hungry! Highly recommend.
What a great way to experience Melbourne
Trek08659414036,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Simon was very informative and very knowledgeable. He clearly loves sharing his love of good food and this showed throughout our tour of several locations we visited. We learnt a lot about the buildings in Melbourne as well as trying foods we would never have ventured with before. Can’t recommend Simon enough. Have already recommended him to our Australian friends.
Great foodie night
Marina D,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had almost private tour (only two of us) with Simon. He’s an excellent guide - fun, friendly and in love with food. Knows Melbourne food scene very well and talks about it with great enthusiasm.
Very knowledgeable guide with excellent taste
118MelissaC,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well worth the experience. I only had one evening in Melbourne for a long layover and thoroughly enjoyed this experience. I was so impressed with Simon's knowledge of the food scene in Melbourne. He knew the owners, their stories and interesting tidbits that kept us going. He was very conscious of food allergies and restrictions. He even taught me about some common ingredients that were incompatible with my food allergy!
Gold star for Simon
Ashley P,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide Simon was knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to talk to. He made the experience exceptional! He doesn’t go to the same places for all the food tours, he customizes it depending on group size and availability in the restaurants, as well as based on how the group is feeling. We left feeling very full and much more knowledgeable about Melbourne’s food culture!
Tasty bites in Melbourne
Doug J,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Simon was an excellent guide and he tailored our dining experiences to our tastes. Every stop was different and the food was delicious with an emphasis on Asian cuisine.
Worth taking
thomas w,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Simone was great. Catered our food tour to our likes. Everything was was wonderful. We would go again.
Fabulous food tour!
Carol P,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Simon gave us an amazing tour of the downtown district with so many restaurant highlights. He introduced us to so many different tastes and we loved them all. It was a wonderful way to spend our first evening in Melbourne! We would highly recommend Simon’s tour!
Simon was an amazing...
Ben B,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Simon was an amazing guide! He was so knowledgeable about the restaurants, melbourne history, and the local cuisine. It was a blast seeing parts of the city we would not have thought to go to. The food was delicious and filling. Tried Indian, Japanese, oysters, ice creams, and wine with a sommelier. Simon took into consideration our favorite foods and gave us such a wonderful experience. He gave many great recommendations to try afterwards as well!
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