Taste of Melbourne: Food, Drink, Laneways & History Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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
4 hour Melbourne City Tour
What‘s Included
Small-group experience, maximum 10 guests
Speakeasy visit with your choice of drink
5 short-walk stops through boroughs, gardens, markets and laneways
Local, knowledgeable guide with you throughout the tour
5 curated food and drink experiences throughout Melbourne
Private minibus transport between locations
Gratuities
Additional food and drinks
Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointing
NickiR170,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Disappointed 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.
Not to be missed
Maryam L,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing 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
Bindu from India
binduprimeroofing,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tour 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...
Tapan M,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really good Melbourne city tour and specially with the informative guide. Good hospitality and friendly guide
The tour guide was...
Jasmine R,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The 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.
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
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