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11 Food Experiences in Melbourne That Earn the Day

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Melbourne runs food experiences all year, and the gap between the best of them and the rest is wider than the gap in price. These 11 are the ones to book, with what each costs, how long it runs and the kind of day it suits.

Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour - Price and what you actually get for $92.52

1.Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $92Our pick

A small-group Melbourne food walking tour through laneways and arcades, with coffee, dumplings, sweets, and a final bar drink.

“This was our first walking food tour and it has wetted our appetite for more. Rob was an excellent guide and not only provided background about each of the establishments we visited but also provided interesting history about the location. Wonderful way to explore a city and visit many parts you previously could have ignored.”

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Yarra Valley Food Wine and Gin Tour Departing From Melbourne

Yarra Valley Food Wine and Gin Tour Departing From Melbourne - The 8-Hour Flow from Melbourne to the Valley

2.Yarra Valley Food Wine and Gin Tour Departing From Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $82

Full-day Yarra Valley tour from Melbourne with wine tastings, fresh fruit, chocolate samples, and optional gin at Rochford.

“Bernie was an excellent guide! He was considerate, super humorous, and made the tour so much fun. The experience was packed with delicious fruits, chocolate, and of course amazing wines. We had a great time and would highly recommend it!”

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Melbourne: 3-Hour Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

Melbourne: 3-Hour Foodie Discovery Walking Tour - How the Guides Turn Melbourne into a Food Map

3.3-Hour Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 313 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Taste Melbourne's CBD on a 3-hour foodie walk with seven tastings, coffee, local wine, and a finish at Whitehart Bar.

“Andrew was an excellent guide. We were all from Melbourne yet found the tour so informative and interesting. The hidden gems that we were taken to were amazing. We absolutely loved every step of the way. I would highly recommend the foodie walking tour as it exceeded our expectations. Thank you”

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Melbourne Food Tour with 8+ Food Tastings in Hidden Laneways

Melbourne Food Tour with 8+ Food Tastings in Hidden Laneways - Coffee and Wine Tastings, Built Into the Walk

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

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

Melbourne laneway food tour with 8+ tastings, coffee and wine. Small adult group explores Yarra River, Chinatown, and city landmarks.

“It was enjoyable to spend a few hours on the tour. The guide seemed to be quite inexperienced and read a lot from notes. There was very little walking (all places were in a few block radius). Amazing Italian food at Brunetti, the coffee at Read more”

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Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour - What’s on the Plate: Seasonal Tastings You’ll Taste During the Walk

5.Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $78

2-hour small-group Queen Victoria Market foodie tour with seasonal tastings, local market history tips, bag included. Bring your bottle.

“Great, plenty of information and generous samples. Over 7 different tastings. From oysters to cheese tasting to American doughnuts. Your guide Hannah was great”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Food, Wine, Chocolate & Gin Tour

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Food, Wine, Chocolate & Gin Tour - Yarra Farm Fresh fruit tasting: the sweet start that sets the palate

6.Yarra Valley Food, Wine, Chocolate & Gin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 8 hours · from $91

Melbourne to Yarra Valley for fruit tastings, winery tastings, 12 chocolate samples, and a take-home bottle of wine, plus optional gin.

“Fabulous trip, excellent value for money! A great way to explore the countryside outside of Melbourne and learn a lot about the local wine industries and more. Plus, lots of great facts about the region along the drive. Rick was a great guide and the wines, food, and chocolate we tasted were all fantastic”

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Yarra Valley Full Day Gourmet Food, Wine & Gin Adventure

Yarra Valley Full Day Gourmet Food, Wine & Gin Adventure - Yarra Farm Fresh Fruit Tasting: Better than Standing in a Market Blind

7.Yarra Valley Full Day Gourmet Food, Wine & Gin Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $82

Yarra Valley food, wine and gin day trip from Melbourne. Fruit, 13 chocolates, winery tastings, scenic stops, and a take-home bottle.

“Thanks to Rick for his prompt responses on our tour. We had Melanie as our tour guide. Van was comfortable & clean. Melanie was one of the most genuine, pleasant, patient & friendly guide I've met so far. She went all out to make our tour Read more”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Food & Wine Trip with 1 Wine Bottle

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Food & Wine Trip with 1 Wine Bottle - Price and what $98 buys you in the real world

8.Yarra Valley Food & Wine Trip with 1 Wine Bottle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 8 hours · from $98

A full Yarra Valley day from Melbourne with fruit tasting, 3 winery tastings, a free wine bottle, plus chocolate and scenic views.

“It was a lovely day people and places were friendly didn't think we needed to go to a fruit and vege shop which was all the first stop was, however still pleasant and we'll worth it”

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Melbourne: Guided Night-Time Food Walking Tour

Melbourne: Guided Night-Time Food Walking Tour - How a 3-hour walk turns into four eating stops

9.Guided Night-Time Food Walking Tour

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

3-hour Melbourne night food walk with a small group, four eateries, a guided drink, and clever local finds you’ll miss on your own.

“A Night to Remember in Melbourne – Thanks to Hugo! My friend and I embarked on this adventure not knowing quite what to expect, but thanks to Hugo’s expertise and enthusiasm, we were in for an unforgettable evening. From the moment we set off, Hugo’s passion for Melbourne’s food culture was evident. His knowledge of the city’s hidden gems, iconic flavour's, and fascinating history added layers of richness to the experience. Each stop on the tour introduced us to unique dishes, expertly curated to showcase the best of Melbourne’s nightlife dining scene. The atmosphere was electric—bustling laneways, cozy hidden spots, and vibrant flavours all coming together to create something truly…”

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Multicultural Markets Food Tour – Melbourne’s Global Tastes

Multicultural Markets Food Tour – Melbourne’s Global Tastes - Start at Melbourne Multicultural Hub, Then Go Behind the Scenes

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $54Best value

Sample Melbourne's global food at Queen Vic Market on a 2.5-hour multicultural walking tour with tastings and a guide, ending at a pub.

“Great walking Victoria Market tour with Tristan. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the market. We enjoyed great coffee & tastes of cheeses & meats, and finished with delicious gelato.”

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