A Taste of Melbourne - Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews
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With a local guide leading the way, enjoy a progressive tasting of Melbourne’s finest flavours, from coffees, savoury bites, garden sweets, market-fresh produce, and rooftop sips – with each stop offering a delicious insight into the culture and stories that make Melbourne unlike anywhere else—with plenty to eat and drink along the way!
Inclusions the Day
- Private Mini Bus Transport: to transport us from laneways, to gardens, to boroughs and to markets
- 6 Walking Tour Locations throughout Melbourne:
including: City Skyline View, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Graffiti Laneways, Fitzroy and the Boroughs, Queen Vic Market or the Royal and Block Arcade - 6+ Melbourne Food and Brew Tastings:
including fresh brewed coffee, garden sweet treats, laneway dumplings, savoury delights, rooftop sips, and market goods - Premium Seating Ticket – Window Seat Guarantee, WiFi
- Authentic Small Group travel with an engaging Local Guide
- Complimentary Barista-Made Coffee at our convenient departure point to start your day
- All Taxes and Fees
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- Gratuities and Extras
How we make the journey memorable!
- Taste Melbourne
Get a taste of why Melbourne is celebrated as Australia’s food and wine capital. Along the way, you’ll sample an array of local flavours and brews—enough to satisfy, yet sure to leave you craving a return visit
- On Foot and In Bus
With the comfort of our private mini bus, you’ll journey through Melbourne’s iconic laneways, gardens, boroughs, and bustling markets—stepping out at each stop to experience these locations up close on foot, and to get a taste at each memorable locale.
- Local Guide
At every stop, your local guide will be there to share stories and insights that bring Melbourne to life. Whether you’re after the perfect place to eat, shop, or explore, our guides are always ready with recommendations to make your experience even more memorable.
- Small Groups
Enjoy a more personal experience as you travel in a small group of no more than 15 guests. With a curated journey and plenty of space to connect, you’ll share the magic of Melbourne while still feeling it was designed just for you.
Departure Location:
Our tours depart from the
MELBOURNE ARTS CENTRE- 100R St Kilda Road, Melbourne
This Melbourne Landmark is centrally located, easy to access, and provides plenty of entertainment and amenities for your convenience prior to our tour.
At Tours end we finish at Federation Square
All Year
9.30am and 2.30pm
Tour Duration
4 Hours
Passenger on Board
15 Maximum
Important Information for Your Tour
Departure Details
Primary Departure Location: Melbourne Arts Centre, 100R St Kilda Road, Melbourne.
Arrival: Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your departure time. Punctuality is crucial, as the tour departs on schedule and we will not be able to wait for you if you are late.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns on the day of the tour, please reach out via WhatsApp or email for prompt assistance.
Email: gday@localwaytours.com.au
Phone: +61 0417 887 234 (WhatsApp preferred)
What to Bring
There are no mandatory items required for this tour—just bring yourself!
However, a few additional items for a great experience you may like to bring:
- Appropriate Clothing: Melbourne is known for having fast changing weather. Check the weather forecast and pack accordingly.
- Water Bottle: Stay hydrated with refill stations available throughout the day.
- Spending Money: Some stops may accept card payments only.
Special Requirements
Please let us know If you have special requirements.Without prior notice, we cannot guarantee accommodations on the day of the tour.
Start Your Day the Melbourne Way
Enjoy a complimentary coffee to kickstart your adventure! Redeem your free coffee voucher at The Protagonist Café located right near the Melbourne Arts Centre.
Click here to claim your coffee voucher!
Thank you, and we look forward to an incredible day with you!
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I joined the Phillip Island tour with Local Way Tours and it was truly an incredible experience. Everything was perfectly organised from start to finish, and the whole day ran smoothly. The team was professional, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do.
What impressed me the most was how sustainable and animal-friendly all the stops were. Every place we visited treated the animals with real respect. I especially appreciated that you weren’t allowed to touch or disturb the koalas, which shows that they put the animals’ wellbeing first. It felt good to be part of a tour that chooses locations you can genuinely stand behind.
The nature, the wildlife encounters and the whole atmosphere made this day one of the highlights of my stay. I can wholeheartedly recommend Local Way Tours – I’d book with them again anytime!
It was a long day but, ultimately, worth every minute.
The wine element was a late substitution due to weather conditions forcing cancellation of the seal tour. This proved very interesting.
The Penguin Parade was amazing and well organised.
Thank you
Our driver, Yuri, was the star of the show. He was friendly, informative and when we got bogged did all he could to sort the problem as quickly as he could. We were lucky to meet some lovely people and perhaps because of being bogged got to spend time with them. One of the best days out we've had. A great way to spend my birthday.
Cheers, ‘U-Ray-nus’!
Communication 5🌟 Prompt & trustworthy, from booking to tour guide. It’s really nice when we’re kept in the loop as to what’s going on and options available to us along the way.
Price 5🌟 Considering the time involved, this tour was great value for us, plus the generous drop off service at the end of the night was really appreciated for two women.
Highlights:
🌟 We were lucky enough to get retired drama teacher Rod who put on an epic show, entertaining us on the drive to and from the island. Rod was enthusiastic & patient with us all, creating a vibe that made the trip relaxed & friendly. My 69 year old mum felt included & I got all my queries answered.
🌟 Sunset drinks at Flynn’s beach: what a lovely time watching surfers sipping on champagne, enjoying an iconic Aussie beach scene before the penguins.
🌟 Tips provided: thanks to Rod, we fit in fish and chips, went penguin burrow hunting for baby penguins (we saw lots of babies, wallabies, native birds) landed a great spot to see penguins without having to upgrade and didn’t get lost back to the bus.
Meanwhile, Rod is a globe trotter so make sure to squeeze him for tips on other places to visit in Australia & overseas.
🌟 Overall, I can see how this tour and its operators are winning all the awards. Well done guys, 👏👏👏 we loved the whole experience and would recommend you to our friends.
Ps The cruise part to seal island was bumpy but well worth seeing baby seals. Take sea sick tablets. The cruise crew were young, professional & friendly which was refreshing.
A comfy bus, with a small group.
A great driver/guide, Jordan, (was that his name 😜) who kept the group vibing, and in check.
Only a half day tour, but just enough.
Delicious wineries included. 🫶🏻
During the drive he shared so many fun facts and stories about Melbourne, which made the journey really engaging. The tour itself was well-paced, and we visited three different wineries, tasting an amazing total of 17 wines. Each stop offered a unique experience, from boutique cellars to scenic estates.
Despite the rain, the entire afternoon was incredibly enjoyable and I felt well looked after. My tour guide's professionalism and enthusiasm were key to making this such a memorable experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great half-day wine tour from Melbourne.
We visited one winery where the meal was delicious and the wine was excellent, then spent time at the hot springs which were absolutely beautiful and relaxing. The whole day was perfectly paced and really enjoyable.
Ray truly made the experience special – we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Ray!
We travelled through some beautiful scenery: such vibrant colours especially the yellow fields of canola! I felt I got a real sense of being in country Victoria.
There were plenty of unique experiences to enjoy including a paddlesteamer trip, a fauna park, silo art and a wine tasting in a gorgeous hill side vineyard setting. I was able to buy some yummy wine and cheese to take home too!
Our guide Jordan made sure everyone was happy and everything ran smoothly. The bus was clean and comfortable too.
It was a great day and an opportunity to visit an area that not many other tour companies cover which made it feel a bit special too!
The highlight was definitely the Penguin Parade, watching hundreds of Little Penguins waddle up the beach at sundown was absolutely magical. Along the way, we stopped by a koala conservatory.
The Scenic Wildlife Cruise was another standout. Being so close to Australia’s largest fur seal colony was incredible, there were thousands of seals all around, and the views of Phillip Island’s coastline from the boat were breathtaking. We were lucky and spotted a few southern right whales as well as a humpback whale.
The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about wildlife and conservation, which made the tour even more meaningful.
Highly recommend this experience, whether you love animals, beautiful landscapes, or just want a unique and relaxing day, this is a must-do when visiting Phillip Island!
We got to visit all the top spots — the Koala Reserve, The Nobbies, and of course the magical Penguin Parade 🐧 (which was the perfect way to end the day). There was also a bunch of local wildlife along the way, which made the trip even more special!
What I loved most is that you get to choose between a winery visit with a chilled lunch and views OR a wildlife cruise to see seals and whales 🛥️🍷 (we picked both (on different dates — 10/10 recommend!).
The guides were super friendly and really knew their stuff — felt like we were exploring with locals rather than being on a generic tour. Would 100% recommend this if you’re visiting Phillip Island or even if you’re a local looking for a great day trip!
Thanks Local Way Tours for such a fun experience! 🙌
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone.
Would highly recommend to learn about the island.
We were with Russell and had a wonderful day trip starting from Winery, Seagull nest coast, Wallaby jumping road and finally thousands of penguins are coming back to their home. Thank you so much Russell to make this precious timw happen and I strongly recommend this experience with my colleagues after I back to the Seoul. Thank you so much 🥰♥️
Each stop was great and had all tastings and lunch (which was lovely) included in the price as well as some local attractions/views to stop along on the way!
Sue was amazing and so friendly throughout the day and definitely made the tour!
I would like to leave a review. Our tour guide was Caitlin . My husband & I had an amazing day from start to finish.
We enjoyed the winery plus lunch & the penguin parade.
Nothing was a problem for Caitlin. She looked after our small group exceptionally well. Very friendly & knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour !!
Paul and Angie TSIKNAS
Shin
The best part was the Penguins. They are so cute and tiny. Dress warm and in layers, throughout the day we definitely felt many weather conditions. Thanks to the email they sent us ahead time letting us know, I was prepared. Must do tour! Well worth the money!






























