Day Tour

Ballarat Foodie & Gin Distillery Tour + Lunch

Region: Ballarat
State: VIC

AUD $157.00

Senior
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Duration: 

3h
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Discover local produce, intriguing local foodie history, gin distilleries, and unique dishes. A progressive slow food degustation – lunch, sweet treats, hot drink and gin tastings are included.

Operated By:

Hidden Lanes

Join Hidden Lanes for an intimate, small-group journey into Ballarat’s vibrant food culture, hidden laneways, and rich history.

Slow down, tune in, and experience the soul of Ballarat over three indulgent hours – artisan gin, slow food tastings, and stories woven through historic streets and tucked-away corners.

Tour Details

Duration: 3 hours

Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Days: Thursday – Sunday

Private Tours: Available for large groups at a discounted rate (Thursday–Sunday). Please email hello@hiddenlanes.com.au

Meeting Point:

Ballarat Railway Station – inside the main foyer

Who This Tour Is For

Perfect for couples, solo travellers, friends, families, locals, and visitors to Ballarat. A relaxed and social experience suitable for all ages.

What You’ll Experience


  • A guided walk through Ballarat’s historic streets and hidden laneways

  • A tasting flight at one of Ballarat’s award-winning gin distilleries

  • A delicious progressive lunch showcasing regional produce

  • Stories from Ballarat’s past and its contemporary artisanal food scene

  • A traditional Devonshire tea in the secluded and grand Craig’s Royal Hotel Tower Reading Room

Food & Drink Notes


  • Great vegetarian options available — please indicate when booking

  • Unfortunately, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options are not available at this time

  • Please contact us regarding other allergies and we may be able to assist

  • Gin tastings are equivalent to approximately one standard drink

  • Non-alcoholic beverages are provided for guests under 18

  • Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Children & Minimum Numbers


  • Children under 4 years are free

  • A minimum of 3 guests is required for this tour to run

  • If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered a reschedule or a full refund


Weather

This tour runs in all weather. Most of the experience takes place indoors at various heated venues. Please dress for the conditions and bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.


After booking: Please check your confirmation email and scroll to the bottom for important tour details.

Thanks so much for booking a tour! There’s no need to print your ticket, we will have you down on our tour name list. 

Bring an extra jacket, gloves, umbrella or a hat/water bottle or sunscreen depending on the weather forecast, and remember Ballarat almost always has a cold wind. Wear comfortable shoes, and the tour will run regardless of the weather.
The meeting point is in the main foyer (tiled area) of the Ballarat Railway station. See Google map link here.

Parking is usually available on side streets or near the train station, or if you’re coming from Melbourne, we recommend catching the train.
If you need somewhere to stay, we highly recommend Hotel Vera, or Tiny Away. (for Tiny Away, use HiddenLanes10 for 10% off)

See you soon!
Emma & Jarrod.

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