Melbourne Cafe and Coffee Culture Walking Tour

4.6 (21 reviews) Melbourne, Australia
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Duration3h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Meet outside iconic Hill of Content Bookshop at 32 Bourke Street in the Melbourne CBD. Look out for our guide with the yellow golf umbrella.
On this Cafe Culture tour, your guide will lead you to explore the maze of Melbourne’s laneways, learning how the coffee culture evolved from the coffee palaces of the ‘50s to the trendy cafes of today. This tour gives you the chance to escape the most crowded spots in favor of smaller, less-frequented lanes, hiding away some of the most unique and interesting cafes. Soak up the aroma of roasting coffee beans, while tasting the delights that Melbourne cafes have on offer.

This tour isn’t just for coffee enthusiasts; tea, chocolate and sweet treats also feature on this tour.

After indulging in some of the best cafes and delights Melbourne has on offer, your tour concludes with a great cafe-style lunch in yet another unique, hidden Melbourne location.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Cafe-style lunch
  • Information pack with city maps
  • Coffee and food tastings
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Hardware Lane
    As cafe lovers will tell you, there is more to coffee than a 43-bean blend – it’s also about where you’re enjoying your cup of joe. Nowhere in Australia is this more true that in Melbourne, home to a thriving cafe culture. On this small-group walking tour through Melbourne’s maze of narrow laneways, hear from your local guide the stories of the coffee revolution, from the large coffee palaces in the 1950s to today’s hip boutique coffee bars.
  2. Meyers Place Bar
    Hop on the tram and ride away from the crowds to smaller, lesser-known lanes that are a coffee junkie’s paradise. As you walk, enjoy the rich aroma of coffee roasting and smell exotic herbs and spices coming from the cafes. Discover the individual characteristics of each cafe, which together make up the best cafe culture in Melbourne.
  3. 333 Collins Street
    Admission ticket included
    Finish your tour with a light and delicious cafe-style lunch and a cup of coffee, all included.
  4. ...

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide outside Hill of Content Bookshop, 32 Bourke Street
Directions: Please meet your guide outside of the bookshop; your guide will be holding a large yellow golf umbrella. Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to departure time.
Return point: Concludes at approximately 2pm

End point

Tour ends at cafe where lunch is served. Located close to Bourke Street Mall.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Min 4, Max 8 guests per tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if min not reached. In this instance you will be offered an alternative tour/date or a full refund
  • We do not recommend this walk for children aged 13 and under
  • We operate in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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