Melbourne Art, History, Wine & Food Walking Tour

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Taste three wines at one of Melbourne's most iconic and beloved wine bars — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Weave through a labyrinth of art-filled laneways in Melbourne's heart, and hear curious tales from the city's fascinating history.

You'll then settle into one of Melbourne’s most iconic and beloved wine bars. Picture dark wood interiors and cherry leather seats under a towering blackboard of handwritten wines.

Savour a curated tasting of three old and new world wines, accompanied by some fancy Portuguese-inspired tapas.

Hello, I’m your guide, David from Curious Wanderers. I’ve spent years exploring these laneways, collecting stories and sipping wine in quiet corners.

This tour is a love letter to the city I call home.

Dining Experiences Wine Tastings Historical Tours Walking Tours Restaurants Small Group Spring Break Short term availability

At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Melbourne Art, History, Wine & Food Tour

Ages: Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Curious tales from Melbourne's fascinating history
Included: Three curated wine tastings (half pours, 75ml each)
Included: A visit to one of Melbourne's most iconic and beloved wine bars
Included: A small-group tour with up to six guests only
Included: Walking laneway tour with six stops to view and learn about Melbourne's street art
Included: Light tapas (we cater for dietary restrictions)

Not included

Not included: Comfortable shoes to traverse Melbourne's cobblestone streets
Not included: Weather essentials to protect you from the elements while we stroll
Not included: Don't forget your camera!

Itinerary

We’ll stroll together down hidden laneways while looking at a diverse collection of street art off the beaten track. I’ll give you a flavour of who the artists are, their inspiration and process. Then, as we continue our walk through Chinatown and a historic area (formerly known as Little Lon), we’ll dive into Melbourne's past and its immense growth during the Gold Rush. I’ll share fascinating snippets about the colourful characters who settled here and the unimaginable challenges they faced. We’ll then visit a truly iconic wine bar, steeped in its own history, for a wine tasting of three old and new world wines, accompanied by Portuguese-inspired tapas. Picture dark wood interiors and cherry leather seats under a towering blackboard of handwritten wines. You’ll have the opportunity to capture the quirk, creativity and beauty of this grand city, and I’ll point out some of my favourite wine bars that you can return to.

Stop 1
Melbourne Town Hall
Melbourne Laneways
Chinatown

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We’ll rendezvous at the main entrance of Melbourne Town Hall on Swanston St, then meander down some of Melbourne’s most vibrant laneways and through Chinatown. Our final destination is a popular haunt for Melburnians who appreciate and seek out fine food and wine.

End point

We’ll rendezvous at the main entrance of Melbourne Town Hall on Swanston St, then meander down some of Melbourne’s most vibrant laneways and through Chinatown. Our final destination is a popular haunt for Melburnians who appreciate and seek out fine food and wine.