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Melbourne Progressive Food Tour
Built for adventurous eaters. Immerse yourself in the food and culture of of Australia's culinary capital.
3 hours
Friendly local guide
Small Groups
About the tour
Our daytime foodie walking tour will have you you aside to find the hottest new venue serving up the latest fusion flavour explosion or stopping at Melbourne’s food institutions and learning what really is ‘Australian’ cuisine and what it means to eat like a local here.
Let your experienced guide will throw you head first into venues that you may have walked past without giving a second thought to give you a chance to try foods you’ve never had before. Your guide help you translate the mandarin menu from a dumpling house or sample foods that were us.
Whether you be a Melbourne local or a visitor fresh off the plane this tour will get you up to speed with the food and culture of this city.
Each tour will take you to at least five stops that combine to be a full meal when done. – What you eat and where you will go will depend on you and your guide crafting the perfect experience for you.
Your guide will also leave you with several more of Melbourne’s best restaurants bars and cafes to visit after the tour is done.
What’s Included
- Local English-speaking guide (Melbourne food expert)
- 4 to 6 substantial food tastings across Chinatown and the laneways
- One beverage (wine, beer, cocktail, or non-alcoholic option)
- Walking tour of Melbourne CBD, Chinatown, and iconic laneways with cultural commentary
- Small group guarantee (maximum 12 guests)
- Insider recommendations for restaurants and cafés to visit during your stay
Please Note that this tour is:
- Not suitable for guests with allergies (including nut, shellfish, dairy)
- Not suitable for guests requiring gluten-free or vegan meals
- Not suitable for guests with dietary restrictions beyond vegetarian or common religious requirements (no pork, no beef)
What can you expect?
- Average group size of 4 (maximum 12)
- Lots of interaction and conversation with your guide
- Personalised recommendations for more things to do
- A new appreciation for Melbourne
What time does the foor tour end?
Allow around 3 hours.
Tour concludes in central Melbourne CBD near Federation Square, Swanston Street, or Bourke Street at approximately 2pm. Excellent public transport connections and within walking distance of major hotels.
What should I wear?
Dress like you’re going to be outside for 2-3 hours. Comfortable walking shoes are a must!
How much walking will there be?
Expect about 3km of walking on this tour.
What if I have dietary requirements?
Please note that this tour is not suitable for guests with allergies (including nut, shellfish, dairy), guests requiring gluten-free or vegan meals or guests with dietary restrictions beyond vegetarian or common religious requirements (no pork, no beef).
How big are the groups?
We cap our group sizes at 12 people.
Can I bring my school group/office/etc?
Of course! Feel free to book on a public tour, or if you want your very own chartered tour – get in touch with us.
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Immerse yourself in the food and culture of of Australia's culinary capital.
$199.00
/person