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Melbourne Cafe and Coffee Culture Walking Tour

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Overview

Meet outside iconic Hill of Content Bookshop at 32 Bourke Street in the Melbourne CBD. Look out for our guide with the yellow golf umbrella.
On this Cafe Culture tour, your guide will lead you to explore the maze of Melbourne’s laneways, learning how the coffee culture evolved from the coffee palaces of the ‘50s to the trendy cafes of today. This tour gives you the chance to escape the most crowded spots in favor of smaller, less-frequented lanes, hiding away some of the most unique and interesting cafes. Soak up the aroma of roasting coffee beans, while tasting the delights that Melbourne cafes have on offer.

This tour isn’t just for coffee enthusiasts; tea, chocolate and sweet treats also feature on this tour.

After indulging in some of the best cafes and delights Melbourne has on offer, your tour concludes with a great cafe-style lunch in yet another unique, hidden Melbourne location.

What's Included

  • Cafe-style lunch
  • Information pack with city maps
  • Coffee and food tastings
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

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Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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End point

Bourke Street Mall
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Tour ends at cafe where lunch is served. Located close to Bourke Street Mall.

What To Expect

Hardware Lane

As cafe lovers will tell you, there is more to coffee than a 43-bean blend – it’s also about where you’re enjoying your cup of joe. Nowhere in Australia is this more true that in Melbourne, home to a thriving cafe culture. On this small-group walking tour through Melbourne’s maze of narrow laneways, hear from your local guide the stories of the coffee revolution, from the large coffee palaces in the 1950s to today’s hip boutique coffee bars.
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Meyers Place Bar

Hop on the tram and ride away from the crowds to smaller, lesser-known lanes that are a coffee junkie’s paradise. As you walk, enjoy the rich aroma of coffee roasting and smell exotic herbs and spices coming from the cafes. Discover the individual characteristics of each cafe, which together make up the best cafe culture in Melbourne.
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333 Collins Street

Finish your tour with a light and delicious cafe-style lunch and a cup of coffee, all included.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We do not recommend this walk for children aged 13 and under
  • We operate in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Melbourne Cafe and Coffee Culture Walking Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Melbourne Cafe and Coffee Culture Walking Tour?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This tour 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Cafe-style lunch.
  • Information pack with city maps.
  • Coffee and food tastings.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Melbourne Cafe and Coffee Culture Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Melbourne Cafe and Coffee Culture Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Cafe-style lunch
  • Information pack with city maps
  • Coffee and food tastings
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Min 4, Max 8 guests per tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if min not reached. In this instance you will be offered an alternative tour/date or a full refund
  • We do not recommend this walk for children aged 13 and under
  • We operate in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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