Food, Wine & Nightlife in Melbourne

Private Modern Australian Cooking Class with a Professional Chef in Melbourne (opens in a new tab)

5 h

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with your host and professional chef Tonya. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Tonya will teach you three modern Australian dishes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together. Tonya trained as a chef in Melbourne as well as at Le Cordon Bleu and the Ritz Escoffier in Paris. She has an extensive personal culinary library of over 3000 cookbooks! Tonya loves teaching cooking and enthusiastically shares the Australian way of life, its food, culture and history. Through the experience of cooking and dining in her home you will get to discover everything you've always wanted to know about Australia's culture and cuisine! Notes: Tonya can offer vegetarian, low-carb and gluten free meals on request. A glass of wine is included in your experience cost.

Wine Tour Yarra Valley Five Star Experience (opens in a new tab)

30 8 h

Gourmet winery lunch experience is included in your wine tour + a glass of wine of your choice from this Winery Wine Tasting. Across your day you'll enjoy three Winery Estate Wine Tastings, Lunch, a glass of wine and a visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-Creamy. Start to end — this will be a day trip to remember. Smaller tour groups, gifts you an enjoyable day. A guided tour with history of the Yarra Valley also provided. Return coach service from Richmond, Victoria, (10 mins out-side Melbourne City) ensures you can enjoy your wine tasting experience. After experiencing wine tours around the world, I'm passionate about creating memorable moments and bringing the experience to you.

Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour (opens in a new tab)

15 8 h – 9 h

Explore the Mornington wine region with our laid back, casual, fun and social approach to winery tours. We are the only public group tour of the Mornington Peninsula that picks up both in Melbourne CBD and the Mornington Region. We put an emphasise on socialising from the start and making the bus drive one of the best parts, ensuring everyone feels comfortable with everyone and getting a playlist started which everyone can add to. More importantly we realise there are just so many places you can visit out here, so we have perfectly structured an itinerary to give you choice throughout the day. If you want nothing but wine all day, you will get that. If you want to mix it up with some breweries or distilleries then you can get that. Everything is possible on our flexible, laid back tour. To keep it simple, we will provide 4 tastings at 4 venues. lunch is at your own expense and you'll have choice of 3 venues you can eat. Of the 4 venues, 2 of them are spots where we will offer choices

Mornington Peninsula Luxury Lunch, Wine Tasting & Pt Leo Art Walk (opens in a new tab)

7 7 h

We do fewer wineries better. Instead of racing you through 5 cellar door, we visit 3 of Mornington Peninsula's very best and give each the time it deserves - a tasting at Quealy Winemakers or Yabby Lake, Lunch at the locals all time Favourite Merricks General Wine Store and a Sculpture walk and wine tasting at Pt Leo Estate. No rushing, no crowds and definitely no pizza! What sets us apart is over 23 + years of small group and private touring -we know the Mornington Peninsula and everyone in it. A local guide who is a genuine story teller and as passionate about food and wine as you are. An intimate unhurried day built around great food, great wine and great company Insider dinner recommendations for your evening so you can eat like the locals All just an hour from your Melbourne hotel with a civilised pick up time at 9.40-10am Minimum of 4 guests to tour so we will confirm on this basis upon booking

Yarra Valley Redwoods Tour with Winery Lunch or Wildlife Option (opens in a new tab)

32 8 h

Experience the best of nature and indulgence on our Redwoods Day Tour, a small-group journey through the stunning Yarra Valley with the option of indulging in a Winery Lunch and Wine tasting or a visit to the award winning Wildlife Park. We begin with free time in Warburton, a charming riverside village nestled in the mountains, before stepping into one of the region’s true highlights — the towering Californian Redwoods. Wander beneath these majestic giants and escape into nature. From here, tailor the day your way. For those wanting to indulge in the Food & Wine culture of the Yarra Valley we include a relaxed 2-course lunch and wine tasting at a Premium local winery with stunning vineyard views. For those wanting a more nature-driven experience, we include your entry into the Healesville Sanctuary wildlife park, where you can wander with Australia native Animals. We finish with an indulgent visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie - where you can indulge your sweet tooth.

Free cancellation

Yarra Valley Wine Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

666 10 h

Just an hour from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is globally renowned for its outstanding chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines, and stands as Victoria’s most prestigious wine region. This small group tour takes a scenic journey through bushland, vineyards, and farmland en route from the city. Along the way, you’ll visit four cellar doors—spanning boutique, mid-sized, and larger producers—giving you a comprehensive taste of what the region does best. The experience also includes a restaurant-quality main course at Yering Station, home to the Valley’s first vineyard planted in 1838.

Foodies Bucket List - Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

292 4 h

Think you’re a foodie? Do your travel plans lead to your best gourmand adventures?   Are you torn by delicious culinary choices?   If your answers are ‘yes’, then why not kick off with the ‘Bucket List’ foodie hot spots of Melbourne. When time is of the essence, our ‘Bucket List Tour' will ‘wow’ your senses - while tasting and strolling your way through Melbourne’s exploding culinary epicentre.  The Bucket List Tour includes 5 delicious 'tastings' with cultural and historical anecdotes.  Taste your way around Melbourne from Modern Chinese, Peruvian, Spanish, Asian Fusion, Contemporary Australian and more.  (Restaurant venue's may change, subject to availability)

Melbourne Coffee Lovers Walking Tour with 5 Coffee Tastings (opens in a new tab)

53 2 h 30 min – 3 h

Melbourne is obsessed with coffee and has the most cafes and restaurants per person than any other city in the world! This 2-3 hour walking tour takes you to places that really care about the origin, roast and brewing of the bean. By the end of the tour you'll be ordering coffee like an expert from even the most complicated Melbourne coffee menu. You’ll sample four of Melbourne’s best cups of coffee, while your guide talks you through the crop-to-cup story of the coffee bean’s journey from farmers to roasters to baristas. This is the perfect opportunity for home enthusiasts to chat about coffee making and Melbourne’s coffee culture, all while exploring Melbourne's laneways. Please note that non-coffee drinkers are well catered for, so if you don't drink coffee you'll still have fun!

Luxury Private & Customised Yarra Valley Wine Tour (opens in a new tab)

6 7 h – 8 h

Experience the Yarra Valley on a fully private luxury wine tour from Melbourne. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle reserved exclusively for your group and enjoy a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Visit handpicked wineries chosen for their exceptional wines—not commissions—and sample the Yarra Valley's renowned Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and cool-climate wines. Prefer spirits? Replace one wine tasting with a visit to a boutique gin distillery. Complete your day with a stop at the famous Yarra Valley Chocolaterie before returning to Melbourne. Highlights • Fully private tour – no shared groups • Luxury Mercedes vehicle • Hotel or Airbnb pickup anywhere in Melbourne • Three premium wine tastings included (or one gin tasting) • Flexible, customised itinerary • Visit award-winning wineries and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie • Complimentary bottled water and onboard Wi-Fi • Relax with an experienced local guide and enjoy stunning vineyard scenery throughout your day.

Free cancellation

The Q Train - First Class Private Dining For 2 (opens in a new tab)

40 3 h

**PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME** All aboard The Q Train: a moving culinary adventure where heritage charm, local flavours, and unforgettable moments come together on The Bellarine. The Q Train is an award-winning rail restaurant that travels along the historic Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queenscliff. We’re inviting locals and visitors alike to come aboard our restored carriages and enjoy a culinary journey through the Bellarine Peninsula. In our Private First Class Dining Compartments, guests enjoy five courses of local produce, each perfectly paired with a local wine, beer or mocktail. Dine, unwind, and let the scenery roll by.

Melbourne Food Tour Hidden Laneways: History & Progressive Lunch (opens in a new tab)

58 4 h

Discover why Melbourne is crowned the culinary capital of Australia. Leave the tourist traps behind and step inside the city’s rich, multicultural history on this 4-hour progressive lunch walking tour. Led by an expert local guide, you’ll taste your way through the stories of the immigrant communities that shaped the city's iconic food scene.

Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

213 3 h

From haunted graveyards to Jack The Ripper, Melbourne's scary past comes to light on this ghost and murder tour of the CBD. Join us as we explore Melbourne's scary side while visiting three of her best kept bar secrets. Discover three amazing laneway bars, and take part in a pub quiz at bar 2 for your chance to win a prize! Photos of your tour can also be provided at no extra charge.

Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise (opens in a new tab)

44 2 h

Set sail on the Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise for an exquisite blend of flavors and views! Indulge in locally sourced dishes crafted by our skilled chefs as you glide along the Yarra River. With panoramic views of Melbourne's landmarks, every bite comes with a side of breathtaking scenery. Join us for an elegant dining experience that combines the freshest ingredients with the city's iconic sights.

Melbourne Pub Crawl (opens in a new tab)

89 5 h

Please note: due to many previous negative experiences WE NO LONGER ACCEPT BUCKS/HEN DOS on our main crawl. Depending on the date we may be able to arrange a private tour; please contact us for further details. Filled with back-street 'hidden' bars, cocktail venues as well as popping clubs and character-full pubs, Melbourne has a nightlife scene that matches its diverse city culture. Head out on this Melbourne Bar Crawl to discover the city’s go-to drinking dens and meet like-minded revelers at the same time. Speedy entry to select venues, and free shots are included.

Melbourne Independent Laneway Bar Tour with Drink Included (opens in a new tab)

558 3 h 30 min

Melbourne is one of the world's great bar cities, and this tour shows you exactly why. Let a guide with genuine industry relationships take you to 4 independent, owner-operated bars you would never find on your own. Your guide hand-picks the route each night from a rotating list of hidden speakeasies, rooftop bars, secret cellar doors and laneway institutions, chosen to suit your group, the season and what's currently buzzing in Melbourne's bar scene. No two tours are the same. This tour runs mid to late afternoon, timed as the perfect lead-in to dinner. Bartenders have more time to chat, and bar owners often pop by to introduce their venue personally. Your first drink is included at the opening venue, and you'll leave with a personalised list of recommendations and a custom map. A genuinely small group, capped at 12 guests, with 553 reviews and a 4.9 rating, ahead of any comparable Melbourne bar tour.

Multicultural Markets Food Tour – Melbourne’s Global Tastes (opens in a new tab)

90 2 h 30 min

Melbourne is cultural melting pot with some, and on this tour, you’ll learn why the city has such a unique vibe. You’ll explore the history of its multicultural heritage by visiting some of the cities oldest markets, many of which are where the local residents still shop. Hear stories on how immigration has been a driving force in Melbourne, and taste a variety of local and international food’s that pair well with these stories. Learn how Melbourne evolved into a foodie destination as you chat with vendors at a range of ethnic eateries. You also get a kick of caffeine by indulging in some famous Melbourne Coffee. The experience is a great way to immersive in local society and discover the stories from its past.

Melbourne History Walk with Bar Stops & Local Stories (opens in a new tab)

83 3 h

Discover Melbourne/Naarm’s hidden past with a local guide, three unique bar stops, and stories you won’t find in guidebooks—where history meets great drinks and local flavour.

Yarra Valley Premium Tour Lunch and Sparkling Wine Tasting at Domaine Chandon (opens in a new tab)

4 7 h

We have 22 years experience in food and wine touring so know how to create personalized, relaxed and informative food and wine day tour for you to enjoy. Your day in the world class wine region of the Yarra Valley has been designed to embrace the love of food and wine, nature, sights and stories. We incorporate a wonderful dining experience at a local favourite winery restaurant. Here you can sit down to enjoy a wonderfully thought out menu, local and seasonal produce paired with a glass of wine. You will also have time to enjoy 2 premium wine tasting events and some wonderful sightseeing opportunities of this amazing region. This includes a sparkling wine range tasting at the beautiful Domaine Chandon, one of only 6 Chandon Estates in the world. Minimum 4 guests for tour to operate We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests

Free cancellation

Melbourne Food Tour through Chinatown and Laneways with Drink (opens in a new tab)

3 h 10 min

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 eight, giving your guide time for questions and the stories behind each stop, including how immigration and laneways shaped Melbourne into a food capital. This is built to be your lunch, so come hungry. We accommodate vegetarians and religious dietary requirements. Built for adventurous eaters. Wear comfortable shoes for two to three kilometres.

Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne (opens in a new tab)

205 3 h

Experience the best of the City in three hours: our famous laneways, our coolest bars and our fascinating history. Why do three different tours, when you can get the best of Melbourne in just one! Explore Melbourne’s famous laneways, home to some of our most interesting places. This is the side of Melbourne most tourists (and even some locals!) never see. Learn about Melbourne’s love affair with drinking, the persecution of barmaids, our booziest Police Commissioner, secret men’s clubs and much more. Discover three amazing laneway bars, plus a cheeky trivia quiz at our second bar for your chance to win! Photos of your tour can also be provided at no extra charge.