There has long been debate over which city is better, Sydney or Melbourne, when it comes to food. While Sydney offers excellent culinary cuisine, Melbourne always comes out on top and is often considered the culinary capital of Australia due to its extensive selection of restaurants, diverse cuisines, and casual dining atmosphere. So, if you’re a foodie and Instagrammer, which would you choose for your hens food tour? We think the answer is quite apparent (not being discouraging or disparaging against Sydney).
Melbourne is a dream destination for food lovers, and a hens weekend is the perfect excuse to indulge in the city’s best culinary experiences! Here are some fantastic food tours for you and your best friends to explore.
This is a great tour to take as it takes you through Melbourne’s famous laneways and has Tripadvisor reviews averaging five stars from over 470 guests, so you know it’s something you definitely add to your hens food tour in Melbourne. You’ll sample coffee, sweets, dumplings, and hidden bars along the way. It offers a fantastic way to explore the city’s famous laneways while indulging in delicious food. Your tour will include tastings, a bit of Melbourne history, and insider tips on the best spots to visit. You’ll love every moment of this walking tour.
This tour offers a unique way to explore Melbourne’s lesser-known neighbourhoods through food. Instead of visiting typical tourist hotspots, this tour takes you into multicultural areas, introducing you to authentic local flavours and hidden culinary gems. You’ll get to taste a variety of dishes from different cultures, and it has an amazing rating on Tripadvisor, with 5-star reviews from guests who love the personalised experience and the chance to explore Melbourne’s food culture.
The foodie trail is a must-do on a hens weekend. Not only do you get to enjoy Melbourne’s diverse food scene through walking food tours, but you get to take cooking classes, too! You’ll experience an explosion of the senses as you explore authentic flavours from Indian, African, and Turkish Food Walks, and enjoy (and eat) food from these nations. Then, there are cooking classes where you’ll get hands-on experience and learn to cook traditional dishes. They also host festivals and events with special food events that celebrate Melbourne’s rich culinary diversity. For an immersive food experience, you’ll find it here!
For a unique experience, embark on a MELTours, strolling through the laneways, gazing at the art, tasting food from Melbourne’s diverse culinary scene, and discovering the best secret bars. During the three-hour tour, you’ll start with a refreshing scoop of artisanal gelato, followed by a coffee at the iconic Coffee at Pellegrini’s, and then it’s time to watch dumplings being made and taste test them. The tour concludes with a delicious meal at one of the city’s best dining spots. But this isn’t just any normal food tour —they even have themed experiences like the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries tour for fans of the show. Your tour will end with a specially crafted drink at Gin Palace.
For a multi-course dining experience across three unique venues, Hidden Secrets Tours is the perfect way to spend the afternoon. The Hidden Secrets Tours — give you a unique perspective on the city, allowing you to discover all of Melbourne’s hidden gems and vibrant culinary scene. Their tours include tastings at multiple venues featuring local produce, gourmet dishes, specialty drinks and even fashion! Now, that is the perfect day out!
You’ll be feasting on delicious food and wine with the Vinetrekker Wine & Food Tours, which offers public and private day tours to some of Melbourne’s best wine regions, including the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, and Macedon Ranges— and gourmet food with a breathtaking landscape. Expect to tuck into a wine and cheese pairing, a selection of premium wines matched with artisanal cheeses, at De Bortoli Winery. You’ll be served an à la Carte Lunch with a glass of wine at Yering Station. Their tours focus on fine wine, local produce, and expertly paired meals, such as seafood and farm-to-table dishes on the menu.
When the sun sets on your food adventure tours in Melbourne, it doesn’t mean the foodie fun is over— far from it. You can spend a majestic evening on a bottomless cocktail cruise and enjoy stunning views of the Yarra River while sipping drinks and tasting delicious bites. It’s a fantastic way to spend the evening exploring Melbourne’s culinary delights during your day food tours. Happy eating!
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