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Melbourne Cafe and Coffee Culture Walking Tour

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Location
Bourke
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Discover Melbourne's vibrant cafe scene on a guided walking tour. Explore hidden laneways, savor coffee, tea, and sweets, and enjoy a delightful cafe-style lunch in a secret spot.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

On this Cafe Culture tour, your guide will lead you to explore the maze of Melbourne’s laneways, learning how the coffee culture evolved from the coffee palaces of the ‘50s to the trendy cafes of today. This tour gives you the chance to escape the most crowded spots in favor of smaller, less-frequented lanes, hiding away some of the most unique and interesting cafes. Soak up the aroma of roasting coffee beans, while tasting the delights that Melbourne cafes have on offer.


This tour isn’t just for coffee enthusiasts; tea, chocolate and sweet treats also feature on this tour.


After indulging in some of the best cafes and delights Melbourne has on offer, your tour concludes with a great cafe-style lunch in yet another unique, hidden Melbourne location.

What You Get

Local guide
Cafe-style lunch
Information pack with city maps
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • We are currently operating with a min of 4 pax for a confirmed tour
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A maximum of 8 people per tour, ensures personal service
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

1

Hill of Content bookshop

Start your Cafe and Coffee tour here at this iconic store
Admission Ticket Free
2

Hardware Lane

As cafe lovers will tell you, there is more to coffee than a 43-bean blend – it’s also about where you’re enjoying your cup of joe. Nowhere in Australia is this more true that in Melbourne, home to a thriving cafe culture. On this small-group walking tour through Melbourne’s maze of narrow laneways, hear from your local guide the stories of the coffee revolution, from the large coffee palaces in the 1950s to today’s hip boutique coffee bars.
Admission Ticket Free
3

Meyers Place Bar

Hop on the tram and ride away from the crowds to smaller, lesser-known lanes that are a coffee junkie’s paradise. As you walk, enjoy the rich aroma of coffee roasting and smell exotic herbs and spices coming from the cafes. Discover the individual characteristics of each cafe, which together make up the best cafe culture in Melbourne.
Admission Ticket Free
4

333 Collins Street

Finish your tour with a light and delicious cafe-style lunch and a cup of coffee, all included.
Admission Ticket Included
5

Hidden Secrets Tours - Melbourne

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Admission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Hill of Content Bookshop, Bourke Street, Melbourne City Victoria, Australia, AU, 3000

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Please meet your guide outside Hill of Content Bookshop, 86 Bourke Street Directions: Please meet your guide outside of the bookshop; your guide will be holding a large yellow golf umbrella. Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to departure time. Return point: Concludes at approximately 2pm
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 6 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: May 12, 2025
from  $258.48  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals