Melbourne Laneways Foodie Discovery Walking Tour with 7 Tastings

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Melbourne Laneways Foodie Discovery Walking Tour with 7 Tastings

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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Melbourne is a mecca for food with an eating culture bordering on the obsessive. But many of these best places are hidden from first sight in laneways and behind doors. This 3 hour small group walking tour lets you experience the best examples of what Melbourne offers. This tour offers the best aspects of Melbourne with the insight of your local guide that you cannot get from a guide book. Try 7 diferent tastes including world renowned Melbourne Roasted Coffee, eat dumplings, find hidden hole in wall street food gems, sneak in a sweet treat and finish it off with a drink in a laneway bar the locals love – all included in your ticket price. See all the treasures of Melbourne and often it is said “wow – you wouldn’t even know this was here!” Do this on your first day in Melbourne and you’ll discover a whole lot more places to return to later in your stay!

What You Get

Explore Melbourne’s best: get our team’s top restaurant, bar, and hidden gem guide with every tour!
Your local guide can provide all sorts of other info to help you best enjoy your stay in Melbourne.
Alcoholic beverages
We conclude the tour at one of Melbourne's most loved local laneway bars.
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • •'MANDATORY: Please include your dietary restrictions or food allergies, such as vegetarian, vegan, Coeliac or gluten-free. If you have none, please type 'NO DIETARY RESTRICTIONS OR ALLERGIES'.'.'
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Melbourne Laneways (Pass By)

We discover many of Melbourne's laneways and arcades sharing the stories from the past and present through the delicious things that we sample along the way.
1

Bourke Street Mall

We meet in centrally located Bourke St Mall to begin our afternoon exploring Melbourne's laneways.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Royal Arcade

The oldest - and perhaps the strangest! - shopping mall in Australia. Find out why while we munch on some delicious sweets!
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Manchester Unity Building

Learn what made this building the talk of the town when it opened in 1932, while we taste a couple of the ultimate Aussie dishes!
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Centre Place

Melbournes famous, narrow pedestrian laneway in the heart of the CBD, running between Flinders Lane and Collins Street, opposite Degraves Street. Renowned for its gritty charm, street art, and bohemian vibe, it is packed with tiny cafes, bars, and boutiques, making it a quintessential Melbourne experience. We may ven grab a bite to eat here !!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Degraves Street

Melbourne's best known and most bustling laneways are perfectly located for us to take a break, do some people watching and taste a couple more Melbourne favorites.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Flinders Street Station (Pass By)

Historic transport hub with a famous clock facade. Iconic meeting spot in the heart of Melbourne
6

333 Collins Street

We stroll along the Australia's most prestigious street learning about it's place in the city's history.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

The Block Arcade

How did this grand covered shopping mall get it's name? Learn all about the heady days when Melbourne was the richest city in the world. Don't forget, more delicious tastings!
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Chinatown (Pass By)

centered on Little Bourke Street, is the oldest Chinatown in the Southern Hemisphere and the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western world. This historic precinct dates back to the 1850s gold rush, now transformed into a bustling hub of Asian culture, world-class dining, and neon-lit nightlife.
8

Hardware Lane

Are you a sweet tooth or do you prefer a sneaky afternoon tipple? There's no need to choose as we enjoy our final two tastings in this neighbourhood rich in culinary delights. Starting with something sweet and washing it down with a drink in a laneway bar the locals love.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Elizabeth St/Bourke St, Melbourne City Victoria, Australia, AU, 3000

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On the steps of the Old GPO building (H&M entrance) in the Bourke St Mall. *Important: We meet at the H&M Entrance near the Public Purse sculpture. Note this is the Bourke Street Mall entrance, not the Elizabeth St or Little Bourke St sides *Your guide will be waiting for you holding a flag.
End Point

Whitehart Bar, Whitehart Lane, Melbourne City Victoria, Australia, AU, 3000

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The bar where we typically finish is very close (5 minutes walk) to the starting point.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Top Class Führung Melbourne kurzweilig kennen zu lernen
September 03, 2026

Eine der besten Führung die ich mitgemacht habe. Der Guide David war sehr unterhaltsam und gleichzeitig sehr wissend spannende Geschichten über Melbourne zu erzählen. Die verschiedenen Stops in fen...read more

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Great history and food tour.
August 29, 2026

Very interesting walking tour. Great History, coffee and food.

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Good way to spend an afternoon in Melbourne...
August 28, 2026

Interesting and informative experience, thank you Andrew, and really useful receiving your full list of recommendations at the end - I now have a mission to visit as many of your recommendations as...read more

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Such a fascinating tour...
August 27, 2026

Such a fascinating tour with so many interesting facts about Melbourne and the food scene. Andrew does such a great job of integrating the history of Melbourne with present day Melbourne. The drink...read more

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Worth it !!
August 27, 2026

Andrew was amazing!! Informative and brought us to so many hidden off the beaten path places. Food was fantastic. Would definitely recommend !!

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