Melbourne Foodie Tour with Drink

Melbourne Foodie Tour with Drink

By Depot Australia

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3h 10m
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Overview

Most food tours hand you a printed menu and walk you through the same venues every time. This one doesn't.

Your guide meets you at Gordon Reserve at 11am, learns what your group eats and what you don't, then builds the route from there. Four to six substantial tastings across Chinatown and Melbourne's laneways, chosen around what's seasonal and worth your time.

The venues shift, but the format stays consistent: hand-folded dumplings, Michelin-starred yum cha, regional Chinese street food, oysters, soft cheeses, Indian dhai puri, and one drink at a top-tier laneway bar or cellar door. Non-alcoholic options available.

Groups are capped at twelve, giving your guide time for questions and the stories behind each stop, including how immigration and laneways shaped Melbourne into a food capital.

This is built to be your lunch, so come hungry. We accommodate vegetarians and religious dietary requirements. Built for adventurous eaters. Wear comfortable shoes for two to three kilometres.

Activity location

Gordon Reserve
- Spring & Macarthur Streets
- 3002, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Gordon Reserve
- 1 Macarthur Street
- 3002, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Melbourne Food Tour

3h 10m
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 11:00

Price details

€109.09 x 1 Adult€109.09

Total

10% off

Until Tue, 16 Jun

What's included, what's not

4 to 6 substantial food tastings across Chinatown and the laneways
Local English-speaking guide (Melbourne food expert)
Small group guarantee (maximum 12 guests)
Insider recommendations for restaurants and cafés to visit during your stay
One drink (wine, beer, cocktail, or non-alcoholic option)
Walking tour of Melbourne CBD, Chinatown, and iconic laneways with cultural commentary
Additional food and drinks beyond the included tastings and drink
Transport to and from the meeting point
Service charge

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour departs daily at 11am. Arrive by 10:50am. We cannot wait for late arrivals.
Meet at the fountain in Gordon Reserve, 74-108 Spring Street, East Melbourne, directly opposite the Windsor Hotel.
By tram: Spring St / Collins St stop (routes 11, 12, 48, 109), then cross Spring Street to the park.
By train: Parliament Station, take the Collins Street exit, walk 2 minutes, cross Spring Street to Gordon Reserve.
By taxi or rideshare: drop-off at the Windsor Hotel, then cross to the park.
A detailed map with photo is sent in your booking confirmation email.
Exact venues vary based on seasonality, availability, and your group's preferences.
Alcoholic drinks are only served to guests aged 18 and over.
The tour is built for adventurous eaters. Vegetarian and common religious dietary requirements (no pork, no beef) can be accommodated. Allergies, gluten-free, and vegan cannot.
Wheelchair accessible. All venues have ramp or lift access. Stroller accessible. Service animals permitted.
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tour operates in all weather. Layers and an umbrella recommended.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Bring a water bottle, camera or phone, and a light rain jacket or umbrella.
Bring an appetite!
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)
Not suitable for guests unable to walk 2 to 3 kilometres over 3 hours
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Gordon Reserve

Gordon Reserve, 74-108 Spring Street, East Melbourne. Meet at the fountain directly opposite the Windsor Hotel. Arrive by 10:50am for an 11am departure. Your guide will be holding a blue umbrella and calling for "Melbourne Food Tour". Your guide learns what your group eats and what you don't, then sets the route. Around 15 minutes at Gordon Reserve before walking into the CBD.

Chinatown

40 to 60 minutes exploring Melbourne's Chinatown at lunch-time peak. Possible stops include Shan Dong Mama, Tim Ho Wan, or Wang's Crispy Pancake, alongside the storey of the Chinese migrants who established the district in the 1850s.

Bourke Street Mall

30 to 45 minutes across Melbourne's multicultural food scene. Possible stops include Chapati for Indian dhai puri and curries, Cookie for Thai, Muli Express for fresh oysters, or Spring Rock for lamb nuggets.

Melbourne Laneways

45 to 60 minutes through Hosier Lane and the laneway network. Your included drink is served at a top-tier laneway bar, cellar door, or restaurant chosen by your guide.

Hareruya Pantry CBD

15 to 30 minutes for dessert: innovative ice cream from Hareruya Pantry, old-school Italian granita from Pellegrini's, or another artisan treat your guide selects.

Federation Square

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.

Location

Activity location

Gordon Reserve
- Spring & Macarthur Streets
- 3002, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Gordon Reserve
- 1 Macarthur Street
- 3002, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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