The Taste of Melbourne: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews
Overview
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4 hours
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Discover Melbourne's food and drink scene on Australia's only daily progressive tasting tour combining comfortable mini-bus transport with walking experiences through authentic neighbourhoods and famous laneways, blending legendary coffee culture, vibrant street art, and award-winning cuisine.
Start with premium barista-made coffee overlooking the skyline, then travel between six handpicked locations with short walks (max 400m). Experience artisan sweet treats in Royal Botanic Gardens, authentic dumplings in hidden laneways, cheese at Queen Victoria Market or Royal and Block Arcades, infused vodka at Naked for Satan's iconic Fitzroy rooftop, and craft beer at a local brewery.
Small groups with expert local guides access neighbourhood gems only locals know. Discover culinary stories, artisan producers, and creative food communities while learning why Melbourne's food culture rivals Paris and New York through this perfect balance of comfortable travel and immersive exploration.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Melbourne craft brewery experience and local beer traditions to conclude your culinary journey
Private mini-bus transport between locations with expert guide commentary and culinary insights
6 food and drink experiences- barista coffee, sweet treats, dumplings, vodka, cheese, and craft beer
6 short-walk food stops for accessible, intimate neighborhood encounters
Small group experience featuring local producers, food history, and Melbourne's culinary traditions
Gratuities
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
Local Laneways, Bites & Brews
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour is a great way to...
Christopher S,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour is a great way to generate ideas and inspiration of things to do while in Melbourne. The tour touches on exploring some sites and good restaurants. Russell is very knowledgeable and can answer any questions you may have about things to do while in Melbourne.
Excellent walking tour!
Casey travelabout,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had such a great walking tour with Russell, an informative comedy experience on Melbourne's early history. Laughed so much. All the stops great; enjoyed everything (the mini charcuterie platter at the markets was a highlight). Highly recommend if you would like a fun, casual 4-hours around Melbourne.
Tasty
carollK9500OA,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sue was great and a very knowledgeable guide. Lots of fun facts and info about the city. Enjoyed seeing plenty of Melbourne and the opportunity to stretch our legs. Hopefully this new tour becomes as popular as it deserves to be.
Melbourne Hidden Gems
GrandTour153615,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Happy with our guide Mike, informative and with a great sense if humour. Really enjoyed our laneway tastes and experience. Will do it again
Nice trip
Explore14058196166,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is very effective to visit the city in just three hours. The tours and guides are excellent. Recommended for people who want to visit the city in a short time. I would recommend this trip to my friends.
Review of the bus tour of outer Melbourne CBD
Happiness32803081337,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Perry was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his company along with seeing the outer sites of Melbourne CBD. Enjoyed the beach views at St Kilda and a nice coffee stop at Brunswick. Definitely recommend.
The most amazing bus tour of Melbourne
Nomad10966486540,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I'm travelling solo so booked this as way to get an overview of Melbourne, learn and see a few things, and meet a few people along the way! It was wonderful on all levels. Our driver/guide Perry was fantastic - knowledgeable, very likeable, funny and really professional. And I loved seeing how all the different areas of Melbourne fitted together - Brunswick, Compton, St Kilda, West Melbourne, Brighton Beach. South Melbourne and the central city. Plus getting to know the history of each area eg Compton being largely Italian after the wave of immigration post WW2 - ditto Brunswick's Greek heritage. So thank you Perry for being a great host. I thoroughly recommend this tour. Laurence
If you are wanting to get...
Kerri T,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are wanting to get out of the city and see ‘everyday’ Melbourne, this is the tour! Our tour guide was a local and gave heaps of info along the trip. He took us past and into local iconic areas. I would highly recommend this tour, loads of opportunities for taking photos.
Melbourne glimpses in a morning
Scenic09997431860,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Russell made our Laneways, Bays and Suburbs Small Group Bus Tour fun, informative and friendly. Despite previous trips to Melbourne we still learnt new facts and locations through his local knowledge. This 3 hour trip was a great way to get a good overview of the city in a short time.
Melbourne has an...
richard l,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Melbourne has an interesting history including who settled there, the various neighborhoods, and the beautiful gardens. We learned so much from our guides, Perry and Shelton. Their personal knowledge and critiques along the tour made it extremely interesting.
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