Melbourne Food Walking Tour with 8+ Tastings in Laneways and Chinatown
by Secret Food Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$324Overview
This 3.5-hour walking tour begins with a visit to the site of Melbourne’s first European colony on St Kilda Road. The group then moves to Federation Square, where the guide explains the significance of Australian Federation. Next, the tour passes Flinders Street Station and St Paul's Cathedral, each stop lasting about half an hour. Participants walk through Degraves Street, a network of laneways filled with cafes, street art, and shops. The route continues to Melbourne’s Chinatown, the oldest in the western world, exploring its historic streets, local stalls, and bars. The tour concludes with panoramic views over the city. Along the way, the guide offers more than eight tastings including indigenous Australian dishes, local wines, an exclusive Secret Dish, artisanal chocolates, expertly brewed coffee, Vegemite bites, handcrafted cheeses, and Australian bush croquettas. This food-focused walking tour combines historical points of interest with sampling local flavors, all led by a knowledgeable guide. The tour requires walking throughout Melbourne’s city center laneways and Chinatown. Participants should wear comfortable shoes. Dietary requirements need to be communicated before the tour to allow suitable arrangements. This experience is only available to adults over 18.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
First European Colony Site
Visit the location of Melbourne’s first European settlement on St Kilda Road. This stop lasts about 30 minutes and provides historical context for the city’s origins.
30 min
Fed Square
Spend 30 minutes at Federation Square learning about the Australian Federation and its importance to Melbourne’s development.
30 min
Flinders Street Station
A 30-minute visit to Flinders Street Station, a key landmark in Melbourne’s central business district.
30 min
St Paul's Cathedral
Stop for 30 minutes at St Paul's Cathedral located on Flinders Street to observe the historic architecture.
30 min
Degraves Street
Walk through Degraves Street, a 30-minute exploration of Melbourne’s laneways lined with cafes, street art, and shops.
30 min
Chinatown
Spend 30 minutes in Melbourne’s Chinatown, the oldest in the western world, visiting secret streets, local stalls, and bars that reflect its gold rush history.
30 min
City Views
End the tour with a 30-minute pause to observe views over Melbourne’s city.
30 min
Meeting point
We'll meet at the MAIN entrance of the Flinders Railway Station (Under The Clocks). Corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street. Our guide will be waiting for you with an ORANGE umbrella so it's easy to spot. For accurate directions, search "Under The Clocks" as addresses may vary on map apps.
End point
We end our tour on Greek Community Centre 168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000. (But don't worry our guide will happy help you find your way back to the meeting point, if you require.)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Melbourne Food Walking Tour with 8+ Tastings in Laneways and Chinatown
by Secret Food Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$324Overview
This 3.5-hour walking tour begins with a visit to the site of Melbourne’s first European colony on St Kilda Road. The group then moves to Federation Square, where the guide explains the significance of Australian Federation. Next, the tour passes Flinders Street Station and St Paul's Cathedral, each stop lasting about half an hour. Participants walk through Degraves Street, a network of laneways filled with cafes, street art, and shops. The route continues to Melbourne’s Chinatown, the oldest in the western world, exploring its historic streets, local stalls, and bars. The tour concludes with panoramic views over the city. Along the way, the guide offers more than eight tastings including indigenous Australian dishes, local wines, an exclusive Secret Dish, artisanal chocolates, expertly brewed coffee, Vegemite bites, handcrafted cheeses, and Australian bush croquettas. This food-focused walking tour combines historical points of interest with sampling local flavors, all led by a knowledgeable guide. The tour requires walking throughout Melbourne’s city center laneways and Chinatown. Participants should wear comfortable shoes. Dietary requirements need to be communicated before the tour to allow suitable arrangements. This experience is only available to adults over 18.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
First European Colony Site
Visit the location of Melbourne’s first European settlement on St Kilda Road. This stop lasts about 30 minutes and provides historical context for the city’s origins.
30 min
Fed Square
Spend 30 minutes at Federation Square learning about the Australian Federation and its importance to Melbourne’s development.
30 min
Flinders Street Station
A 30-minute visit to Flinders Street Station, a key landmark in Melbourne’s central business district.
30 min
St Paul's Cathedral
Stop for 30 minutes at St Paul's Cathedral located on Flinders Street to observe the historic architecture.
30 min
Degraves Street
Walk through Degraves Street, a 30-minute exploration of Melbourne’s laneways lined with cafes, street art, and shops.
30 min
Chinatown
Spend 30 minutes in Melbourne’s Chinatown, the oldest in the western world, visiting secret streets, local stalls, and bars that reflect its gold rush history.
30 min
City Views
End the tour with a 30-minute pause to observe views over Melbourne’s city.
30 min
Meeting point
We'll meet at the MAIN entrance of the Flinders Railway Station (Under The Clocks). Corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street. Our guide will be waiting for you with an ORANGE umbrella so it's easy to spot. For accurate directions, search "Under The Clocks" as addresses may vary on map apps.
End point
We end our tour on Greek Community Centre 168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000. (But don't worry our guide will happy help you find your way back to the meeting point, if you require.)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.