Melbourne Culinary Laneway Experiences

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Melbourne

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Pet-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore the hidden gems of Melbourne's laneways. Enjoy private coffee tastings, underground eats, wine samplings, and more. Discover boutique retailers and savor Melbourne's vibrant culinary scene.

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10 meals

Experience Details

Some of the best places in Melbourne are the ones hidden from view. The most unassuming buildings in the city often house the best coffee, wine, food, or can lead you to a bustling rooftop or boutique retailer.

During our time together we explore some of the city’s best kept-secrets, moving through maze-like laneways, arcades and streets to uncover:

The city’s unique boutique retailers

Savour our own private coffee tasting with top baristas - I introduce you to Melbourne's signature cup of coffee that will transform your coffee drinking experience

Discover underground eateries housing the greatest artisan food producers

Indulge in wine tastings at one of the city's most sought out wine bars renowned for showcasing the best in European & Australian wines..

Sample some of the best culinary offerings from Melbourne’s greatest institutions.

This is a tailored experience created exclusively for your own private group.

What You Get

Tea and coffee

We sample Melbourne's signature coffee drink in one of the city's secret hideaway locations

Alcoholic beverages

Sample the best in European and Australian wine at this standout Melbourne venue, renowned for its high standard and reputation

Snacks

Taste offerings from Melbourne's top institutions, and enjoy our shared grazing platter from local artisan producers

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Degraves Street

This is a unique insiders-guide to Melbourne. We get to meet and speak with the operators of the city's most established dining and retail scene. Our first stop is a chance to enjoy a breakfast feast at one the city's renowned institutions. I share what makes this particular place so unique and why it continues to stand apart from its competitors as one of the city's best establishments.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Centre Place

Melbourne is home to the most vibrant and bustling cafe and dining scene. Knowing where to go and what to look for is essential. You can easily miss a hidden wine bar or boutique retailer if you don't know what to pay attention to. I show you some of Melbourne's gems as we explore the hidden laneways, stopping by one of the city's bespoke speciality chocolate stores for a tasting that showcases the best of this unique artisan producer

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Collins Street

Getting off the beaten track, we head to one of Melbourne's iconic arcades. Housing some of the most established boutique retailers, our first stop is in one of the city's unique specialty food stores. Let the aromas transport you, as our tea tasting gives you the chance to savour culinary delights that celebrate global flavours and has you dreaming of recipes to try out at home.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Hardware Lane

The best coffee roasters of Melbourne, are hidden from view. Our next stop is our own private coffee tasting session with one of the city's top barista's. I introduce you to Melbourne's signature cup of coffee that will transform your coffee drinking experience in this unique hard-to-find converted warehouse space

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Curtin House

This is one of the few exceptions on taking a main street in the city. This iconic multi-level building is home to a bustling cocktail lounge, roof-top bar, restaurant, cinema, boutique retailer and one of the most established bookstores on design and architecture. Quintessential Melbourne, it is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it experience.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Parliament House of Victoria

The feast continues at the top end of Spring Street where our own final tastings, share plates, and wine are enjoyed! Our last stop gives you the chance to indulge in a glass of wine at one of the city's most sought out wine bars renowned for showcasing the best in European & Australian wines. Enjoy your remaining time at the top end of Spring Street, without rushing. You’ll be in bliss, leaving Melbourne with memories of our time together in this fabulous city.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

AC/DC Lane, Melbourne City Victoria, Australia, AU, 3004

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We meet at the top end of the city, at one of Melbourne's famous graffiti art streets and ultimate locations for extraordinary dining venues - AC/DC Lane

End Point

Spring Street, Melbourne City Victoria, Australia, AU, 3000

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We finish our day at the top end of Spring Street where the feast continues where our own private tastings, share plates, and wine are enjoyed

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

An unforgettable experience!

May 23, 2026

Travel is about connection, connecting with the local people and the place, and this tour allows you to do just that. Paula encourages you to connect with the story behind the sites and will engage...read more

(Viator)

Oh, the wonders of Melbourne!

February 16, 2025

Paula gave us an excellent tour. With a love of architecture and history, she gave us quite a lot of information about the growth and buildings of the city through history which complimented the d...read more

(TripAdvisor)

A great experience to find some hidden gems

November 12, 2024

A fantastic morning. Paula is a genuine and lovely host. Lots of great tips as we explored Melbourne CBD. Our stops were all fantastic. Paula has an intimate knowledge and love of her home town and...read more

(Viator)

Fun tour.

November 19, 2023

We enjoyed Paula and she was very knowledgeable about the Laneways of Melbourne. Good tour. I would recommend this for someone who wants to get off the beaten path.

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