4 Food Tours in Melbourne, From Cheapest Up

1.Melbourne Food Tour with 8+ Food Tastings in Hidden Laneways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $116Our pick

Start under the clocks at Flinders Street Station and explore Melbourne’s central laneways with a guide such as Troy, Louise, Jeanie, or David. Expect eight or more tastings, including Australian bush food, cheese, chocolate, Vegemite, coffee, wine, and a surprise dish. The adult-only group is capped at 12 people.

“There were so many tastings from wine to gelato and everything in between. Come hungry…you will leave stuffed. Our guide was lovely and took pics of the group at every stop which she sent so we have beautiful memories of the day. Recommend this highly.”

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2.Guided Night-Time Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · from $131

Join a guide such as Simon or Hugo for a three-hour evening walk from Gordon Reserve. Expect at least four food stops, a full meal’s worth of tastings, one drink opportunity, Melbourne stories, and local venues you might otherwise miss. The route changes with the group and the night.

“We recently had the pleasure of going on a nighttime food tour in Melbourne with Mark as our guide and it was fantastic! He took us to some of the best-hidden food spots in the city that I would have never known about otherwise. The tour was well-organized, and Mark ensured everyone was comfortable and having a great time. At the end of the tour Mark gave us a list of other hidden treasures we didn't have time to get to. PS. Mark, you were spot on about "Fall from Grace", a hidden treasure and well worth the search.Read more”

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3.Multicultural Markets Food Tour – Melbourne’s Global Tastes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $54

Meet at Melbourne Multicultural Hub at 9:30 am for a 2.5-hour, easy 1 km food walk led by a local guide such as Tristan, Anna, or Tamra. Explore Queen Victoria Market, taste coffee, antipasto, cheeses, meats, gelato, and other international treats, and hear how immigration shaped Melbourne’s food culture.

“We visited the South Melbourne markets because the Queen Victoria markets were not open that day. Our guide, Tristan said he was less familiar with these markets but reassured us that they were good to visit. The markets are definitely worth a visit but largely we felt we could have made our own way around them without a guide and would have had just as good a time. Apart from a small number of places where we were welcomed by the owners who talked to us about their businesses and showcased what they had to offer, most shops were just random visits without any pre-arranged presentations. Having done other food…”

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4.Melbourne Flavors: Queen Victoria Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · from $49Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide outside the Multicultural Hub and spend 2.5 hours walking about 1 km through Queen Victoria Market. Sample local and multicultural specialties, enjoy Melbourne coffee, hear market stories, and meet vendors. The group holds up to 12 people, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests welcome in advance.

“Have been to the market several times before, but very much enjoyed the history and background Tristan gave. Very happy we took the tour.”

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