Melbourne Laneways Food & Drink Tour by Mini-Bus

Explore Melbourne's food culture on a shared, guided tasting tour that combines mini-bus rides with walks of up to 500 meters at each stop. Sample food and drinks across six curated stops, from laneways to a rooftop bar.

• Meet local food producers and discover the people behind Melbourne's neighborhood flavors
• Hear your expert local guide's culinary stories and learn about the city's food traditions

Itinerary

1. Meet at Melbourne Arts Centre for the 9:30am or 2pm departure.
2. Stroll to a hidden lookout over Melbourne's skyline and the Yarra River. Hear stories of the city and enjoy a barista-made coffee.
3. Explore Hosier Lane's changing street art and creative culture, and taste laneway dumplings.
4. Drive through the Royal Botanic Gardens and Kings Domain, passing the Shrine of Remembrance. Enjoy strawberries and chocolate.
5. Drive down Olympic Boulevard and through Melbourne's sporting complex, taking in the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
6. Discover Fitzroy's bohemian spirit at Naked for Satan, a rooftop bar with city views. Enjoy infused vodka, craft beer, or a drink of your choice.
7. On Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sundays, visit Queen Victoria Market for local flavors and culture, with cheese and savoury bites.
8. On Mondays and Wednesdays, explore The Block Arcade's 19th-century architecture, mosaic floors, and boutique shops, with cheese and savoury bites.
9. Enjoy a fresh pour at Brick Lane Market / Brick Lane Brewing Co and learn about Melbourne's beer culture and traditions. The brewery venue varies by day.
10. Finish at Brick Lane Brewery at 1:30pm, or at 6pm for the 2pm departure.

What's Included

• Six food and drink tastings: barista-made coffee, sweet treats, dumplings, infused vodka, cheese, and craft beer
• English-speaking local guide
• Mini-bus transport between locations, with a guaranteed window seat, WiFi, and charging ports

Important details

• Children ages 1–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• You may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated