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Melbourne Culinary Laneway Experiences

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Overview

Some of the best places in Melbourne are the ones hidden from view. The most unassuming buildings in the city often house the best coffee, wine, food, or can lead you to a bustling rooftop or boutique retailer.

During our time together we explore some of the city’s best kept-secrets, moving through maze-like laneways, arcades and streets to uncover:

The city’s unique boutique retailers
Savour our own private coffee tasting with top baristas - I introduce you to Melbourne's signature cup of coffee that will transform your coffee drinking experience
Discover underground eateries housing the greatest artisan food producers
Indulge in wine tastings at one of the city's most sought out wine bars renowned for showcasing the best in European & Australian wines..
Sample some of the best culinary offerings from Melbourne’s greatest institutions.

This is a tailored experience created exclusively for your own private group.

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Flinders Lane
    Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Spring Street
    Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    We finish our day at the top end of Spring Street where the feast continues where our own private tastings, share plates, and wine are enjoyed

    What To Expect

    Degraves Street

    This is a unique insiders-guide to Melbourne. We get to meet and speak with the operators of the city's most established dining and retail scene.Our first stop is a chance to enjoy a breakfast feast at one the city's renowned institutions. I share what makes this particular place so unique and why it continues to stand apart from its competitors as one of the city's best establishments.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Centre Place (Pass By)

    Melbourne is home to the most vibrant and bustling cafe and dining scene. Knowing where to go and what to look for is essential. You can easily miss a hidden wine bar or boutique retailer if you don't know what to pay attention to. I show you some of Melbourne's gems as we explore through the city's hidden laneways
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    Collins Street

    Getting off the beaten track, we head to one of Melbourne's iconic arcades. Housing some of the most established boutique retailers, our first stop is in one of the city's unique specialty food stores. Let the aromas transport you, as our tea tasting gives you the chance to savour culinary delights that celebrate global flavours and has you dreaming of recipes to try out at home.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Hardware Lane

    The best coffee roasters of Melbourne, are hidden from view. Our next stop is our own private coffee tasting session with one of the city's top barista's. I introduce you to Melbourne's signature cup of coffee that will transform your coffee drinking experience in this unique hard-to-find converted warehouse space
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Curtin House

    This is one of the few exceptions on taking a main street in the city. This iconic multi-level building is home to a bustling cocktail lounge, roof-top bar, restaurant, cinema, boutique retailer and one of the most established bookstores on design and architecture. Quintessential Melbourne, it is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it experience.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Parliament House of Victoria

    The feast continues at the top end of Spring Street where our own final tastings, share plates, and wine are enjoyed! Our last stop gives you the chance to indulge in a glass of wine at one of the city's most sought out wine bars renowned for showcasing the best in European & Australian wines. Enjoy your remaining time at the top end of Spring Street, without rushing. You’ll be in bliss, leaving Melbourne with memories of our time together in this fabulous city.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Melbourne Culinary Laneway Experiences?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-402762P1

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
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    • Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
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    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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