Melbourne Coffee Lovers Walking Tour with 5 Coffee Tastings

5.0 (53 reviews) Melbourne, Australia
Duration2h 30m - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

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!

What's included

  • Local Expert Guide with Commentary on all things Coffee and Melbournes History
  • Relaxed Small Group
  • 5 Expertly made coffee tasting each with is own unique and different styles
  • Food
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Walk Melbourne Tours
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    You'll be greeted by your friendly guide at 10am at an easy to find meeting spot. You'll head straight into Melbourne's famous laneways to discover cafes that you probably wouldn't find by yourself - even locals are surprised by the locations that you visit!

    Hear about how coffee came to Melbourne and your guide will give you context about what you're ordering. You'll start with espresso drinks and move onto some other styles, such as filter coffee. You'll get a really good idea of how they compare against each other.

    Your guide will chat about where the coffee comes from, examine some raw beans and answer all your questions.

    By the end of the tour, you'll be ordering coffee like an expert from even the most complicated Melbourne coffee menu.

    Along the way, you'll wander through laneways, checking out street art and sampling coffee in at least 4 venues. You'll get personal recommendations from your guide and leave with a list of places to eat and drink that's just for you.
  2. Pass by
    This bustling laneway provides the perfect backdrop to begin our coffee odyssey. In a truly Melbourne style cafe, we learn about the how coffee got to Melbourne and how Melbourne espresso is different from it's Italian cousin.
  3. Pass by
    Melbournes Famous Flinders Lane, recognised to be one the best food and coffee streets in Australia
  4. Collins Street
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    Nearby prestigious Collins St, we taste coffee by one of Australia's best roasters, made on state of the art espresso brewing equipment and chat with their friendly baristas. Espresso or caffe latte? It's up to you.
  5. 20m
    We finish our tour in this sophisticated neighborhood at a cafe that let's us test our acquired knowledge with all the options on the table. All coffee-ed out? Their tea selection is wonderful too.
  6. Pass by
    Melbournes original Golden Mile
  7. Pass by
    Melbournes Oldest Shopping Arcade Circa 1871
  8. 20m
    Hidden in a laneway nearby the imposing GPO building, this laneway cafe gets us talking about the journey our coffee has been on, while we taste brilliant flavors that have been brewed a bit differently.
  9. Pass by
    A Foodies Paradise with Food, wine, and coffee everywhere you look.
  10. Pass by
    Learn about the fundamentals of coffee roasting in this Melbourne coffee institution.
  11. Pass by
    One of the best Cafes in Melbourne.
  12. Pass by
    Their Brew Bar and Pour Vver Coffe are to die for !!
  13. Pass by
    Coffee and Bagels...Yumm!!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet you on the corner of Degraves St and Flinders St. Please note: This is not Flinders Lane.

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 'MANDATORY: Please include your dietary restrictions or food allergies, such as vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free. If you have none, please type 'NO DIETARY RESTRICTIONS OR ALLERGIES

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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