One of the best ways to get to know a city is to go on a food tour. Why? Well, a food tour can reveal plenty about the people who live and work in the city. And Melbourne people, some 5.3 million of them love their food, as it is home to many cuisines evident in the number of cafes and restaurants you will find in the city. In this post, you will need to get your walking shoes on, as we walk around to discover Melbourne on a food tour. 

What is a Food Tour?

A food tour, or culinary tour as some call them, is where participants are guided by a local guide to various eateries, food-related spots and markets where they sample dishes, learn about food traditions and gain an insight into Melbourne’s food culture. Sound like something you would want to do when visiting Melbourne, well, read on.

Best 8 Food Tours in Melbourne

Whether you’re a local food enthusiast or interstate visitor seeking to try local specialties, or an international traveller looking to discover Melbourne by indulging in new cuisines, Melbourne’s food tours offer a unique and immersive experience. Are you ready to enjoy some of Melbourne’s delicious gastronomic delights?

Melbourne Food Tour #2 Pick

Loving food as I do, my number 2 foodie tour pick is the walking tour of the Queen Victoria Markets.

Learn the history of the markets and try different foods while walking around this bustling place.

Best Melbourne Foodie Tours

1. 3 Hour Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

This small group tour takes you on a 3 hour culinary walk of Melbourne. Discover local hidden venues and taste delicious foods in the Central Business District. After visiting several spots end the tour at a much-loved bar.

Check availability and pricing of the 3 Hour Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour here.

2. History and Donuts Walking Tour of Melbourne

Two of my favourite things are combined in this walking tour of Melbourne – history and donuts. During this 2.5 hours tour you can immerse yourself in Melbourne’s unique culture taking in some of the city’s most noteworthy buildings and amazing laneways, all while indulging on delicious donuts. Hmmmm, tasty.

Check availability and pricing for the History and Donuts Walking Tour here.

3. Melbourne Chocolate Wonderland Walking Tour

What’s even better than donuts? Chocolate, of course! And Melbourne has some great chocolate venues to get your chocolate hit at. On this 3 hour tour, discover Melbourne’s chocolate hot spots.

Check availability and pricing for the Chocolate Wonderland Walking Tour here.

4. Queen Victoria Market Flavours of Australia Tour

When I first moved to Melbourne I got a job working near Queen Victoria Market and I would often visit at lunch time to buy dinner for that night. And this walking tour of the markets walks you through the stalls of the different halls allowing you to soak up the sights, smells (some not so good) and tastes of the freshly made bread, cheeses, fruit and vegetables, meat and seafood. Finish the tour with a coffee fix at one of the local providores before visiting other areas of the market where you will find clothes and bric-a-brac.

Check availability and pricing for the Queen Victoria Market Walking Tour here.

5. Melbourne Secret Food Tour

Sshh….Discover Melbourne on a food tour – a secret food tour that is! Yes, this tour will lead you to some secret hole-in-the wall street food that includes wine, cheese and chocolate! And all in the heart of Melbourne.

Check availability and pricing for Melbourne’s Secret Food Tour here.

6. 2-Hour Bottomless Brunch Cruise

This tour isn’t actually a walking tour, so if you don’t feel like walking, but would like to indulge in good food while cruising along Melbourne’s Yarra River, then this brunch cruise is for you. There are different brunch options available to indulge in with a bottomless selection of beer and wine, and all while viewing Melbourne’s riverfront sights and cityscape.

Check availability and pricing for a 2-hour Bottomless Brunch Cruise here.

7. Guided Night Time Food Walking Tour

Looking for something to do at night in Melbourne, why not go on a guided night time food walking tour. Skip the fine-dining experience and discover some of Melbourne’s lesser-known, greasy-spoon street food spots. So if you’re feeling like some tasty hole-in-the-wall diner food of pizza and dumplings, get taken to three spots on this foodie walking tour of Melbourne at night, ending the night with a beer at a local bar.

Check availability and pricing for the Night Time Food Walking Tour here.

8. Melbourne Coffee Lovers Walk

As well as having a vibrant food culture, Melbourne is known as being the ‘coffee’ capital of Australia. People are obsessed with coffee and drink plenty of it. If you are a coffee lover, then this 2.5 hour small group walking tour takes you to four of Melbourne’s backstreet cafes that really care about the coffee taste in your cup.

Check availability and pricing for the Melbourne Coffee Lovers Walk here.

Are You Ready to Discover Melbourne on a Food Tour?

I hope so, and after you have discovered Melbourne on a food tour, you can discover it’s surrounds. The Yarra Valley, a mere 40 minutes drive from Melbourne’s CBD offers some fabulous food tours to experience the local produce. From wine, to gin and beer, to cheese and chocolate, the Yarra Valley is a fabulous Australia foodie destination. Check out foodie and drink tours of the Yarra Valley. And if needing accommodation while in Melbourne, check out all the options of where to stay in Melbourne here.