Melbourne Art, History, Wine & Food Walking Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Curious tales from Melbourne's fascinating history
- Three curated wine tastings (half pours, 75ml each)
- A visit to one of Melbourne's most iconic and beloved wine bars
- A small-group tour with up to six guests only
- Walking laneway tour with six stops to view and learn about Melbourne's street art
- Light tapas (we cater for dietary restrictions)
- Comfortable shoes to traverse Melbourne's cobblestone streets
- Weather essentials to protect you from the elements while we stroll
- Don't forget your camera!
Meeting Location
90/130 Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Curious tales from Melbourne's fascinating history.
- Three curated wine tastings (half pours, 75ml each).
- A visit to one of Melbourne's most iconic and beloved wine bars.
- A small-group tour with up to six guests only.
- Walking laneway tour with six stops to view and learn about Melbourne's street art.
- Light tapas (we cater for dietary restrictions).
- Comfortable shoes to traverse Melbourne's cobblestone streets.
- Weather essentials to protect you from the elements while we stroll.
- Don't forget your camera!.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Melbourne Art, History, Wine & Food Walking Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Melbourne Art, History, Wine & Food Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Curious tales from Melbourne's fascinating history
- Three curated wine tastings (half pours, 75ml each)
- A visit to one of Melbourne's most iconic and beloved wine bars
- A small-group tour with up to six guests only
- Walking laneway tour with six stops to view and learn about Melbourne's street art
- Light tapas (we cater for dietary restrictions)
- Comfortable shoes to traverse Melbourne's cobblestone streets
- Weather essentials to protect you from the elements while we stroll
- Don't forget your camera!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
