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Melbourne Food Tour through Chinatown and Laneways with Drink
Melbourne
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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...
Highlights
3 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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 beverage (wine, beer, cocktail, or non-alcoholic option)
Walking tour of Melbourne CBD, Chinatown, and iconic laneways with cultural commentary
Additional food and beverages beyond the included tastings and drink
Transport to and from the meeting point
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
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".
Return
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.
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.
25 minutes
2
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 story of the Chinese migrants who established the district in the 1850s.
50 minutes
3
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.
35 minutes
4
Melbourne Laneways
45 to 60 minutes through Hosier Lane and the laneway network. Your included beverage is served at a top-tier laneway bar, cellar door, or restaurant chosen by your guide.
50 minutes
5
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.
15 minutes
6
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.
5 minutes
Melbourne Food Tour through Chinatown and Laneways with Drink
Melbourne
About
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...
Highlights
3 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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 beverage (wine, beer, cocktail, or non-alcoholic option)
Walking tour of Melbourne CBD, Chinatown, and iconic laneways with cultural commentary
Additional food and beverages beyond the included tastings and drink
Transport to and from the meeting point
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
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".
Return
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.
