Street Food & Street Art, Backroads & Boroughs
Overview
Forget the 'sites' and 'attractions', Melbourne is a city built for locals. This is your perfect, personalised deep-dive into local culture and life through food and street art - the two things we do as well as anyone.
This is not a group tour done in private, we have no script and no fixed itinerary. We take the time to get to know you and make the experience personal so it's exactly what you're looking for.
It's an excellent 'day one' adventure that will change the way you experience Melbourne ...and it's perfect for people who don't like tours.
WHAT TO EXPECT
*Get orientated & gain unique local insight through food, art & storytelling
*Meet the makers - the roasters, bakers, artists & innovators
*Explore the backstreets, lanes & arcades of inner Melbourne
*Visit neighbourhoods & local boroughs where Melburnians like to spend time
*A friendly, well-connected & informed local host
*Get personalised recommendations for how to spend the rest of your time
What's Included
- Lunch A progressive grazing meal of local treats... coffee, pastries, cheese, chocolate, gelato, market fresh produce and anything else you love - this is a private tour after all.
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Please advise your pick-up location at the time of booking. Airport pick-ups are available but carry an additional charge.
What To Expect
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North Fitzroy Vintage
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Presgrave Place
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Acland Street Village
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
South Melbourne Market
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-13922P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Lunch. A progressive grazing meal of local treats... coffee, pastries, cheese, chocolate, gelato, market fresh produce and anything else you love - this is a private tour after all.
- Private transportation.
- All Fees and Taxes.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Street Food & Street Art, Backroads & Boroughs is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Street Food & Street Art, Backroads & Boroughs 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
- LunchA progressive grazing meal of local treats... coffee, pastries, cheese, chocolate, gelato, market fresh produce and anything else you love - this is a private tour after all.
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
