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A Delicious Journey Through Melbourne’s Chinatown
Get a true taste of Melbourne’s legendary food scene on this immersive walking tour through the heart of Chinatown. Led by a local expert, you will explore vibrant laneways and stop at handpicked eateries to sample some of the city’s most renowned dumplings. 🥟
Between delicious bites, discover the rich history of Chinese immigrants in Melbourne and learn how they created a distinct, world-class “Melbourne-Chinese” culinary style. This small-group experience ensures personalised attention and the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow food lovers. 🥢
What You Will Experience
- Four Handpicked Venues: Visit four of the best dumpling spots in Melbourne’s vibrant Chinatown neighbourhood.
- Handmade Dumplings: Savour four distinct styles of dumplings, all freshly handmade on-site.
- Expert Local Guide: Enjoy fascinating commentary on local history and Melbourne’s food culture.
- The Ultimate Chilli Challenge: Test your taste buds with Melbourne’s hottest chilli sauce! 🌶️
- Intimate Small Group: Relax with a personalised experience limited to just 10 guests.
Tour Details
- Start Time: Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Walking Distance: 2km (easy pace)
- Meeting Point: Southern corner of Flinders Street and King Street, outside the entrance to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
Please ensure you book beforehand as numbers are strictly limited!
Thanks for booking your Dumpling Discovery Walk!
Meeting Point Location: SEA LIFE at the Southern Corner of Flinders Street and King Street.
Exact Spot: We meet right outside the entrance to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
Important Note: This is the southern corner of Flinders Street and King Street. (See the attached photo for reference).
We’ll be in touch closer to the day with more details.
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I learnt so much about melbourne and the tour highlighted how much I was missing that was hiding in plain sight.
The appreciation for the history and architecture was wonderful. On top of that there were lovely treats along the way, a gin & tonic macaron, a magic coffee, a delicious banh mi, dumplings, the best chocolate drink, some gelati, all finishing in a bar for a drink & a chat.
Feel blessed, that the weather was great for the walk & the group was as diverse and interesting as melbourne too.
A great all round tour to experience melbourne city.
The coffee tasting on the various independent coffee houses was great. I am only sad I did this experience on the last day of my holiday as I would have had great fun experiencing so much more coffee.
The "magic" coffee was my all time favorite
Our host was very good at bringing the group together
Overall a very enjoyable afternoon
The food was diverse and delicious.
1. A macaron
2. A coffee
3. A banh mi sandwich in a (filthy) lane way with no where to sit
4. Dumplings the highlight of the day!
5. Hot chocolate
6. Gelato
I would not recommend
We sampled Ba Mi on crunchy bread, delicate macarons, dark hot chocolate, unique dumplings, creamy gelato, and, of course, coffee.
The tour is one part architecture tour, one part Melbourne history, and a lot of deliciousness.
Don't hesitate. Book this tour today.
Our guide, Shev, was engaging, friendly and inclusive. We thoroughly enjoyed her commentary and the food was delicious. Great to hear about the food providers and their history too.
Highly recommended. Shev is 5/5.
I strongly recommend this tour and tour guide.
From sitting in a tiny garage eating the most amazing dumplings, to drinking hot chocolate and the highlight of the tour the banh mi. Wow!
The food is incredible. Every single bite was just sensational.
You will not be disappointed taking this tour.
And if you are lucky enough to get Robert, well your experience just took an upward turn. I cannot talk highly enough of Robert and his passion for Melbourne and its incredible food.
Oh, and go the Lions!



































