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Melbourne Coffee Lovers Walking Tour

150 minutes – 180 minutes
Commentary: Audio · en
Melbourne, Australia

About this activity

Discover Melbourne’s vibrant coffee culture on this fun 2–3 hour walking tour. Sample four local coffees, learn brewing tips, and explore laneways with an expert guide.

Highlights

  • Sample four Melbourne-style coffees
  • Explore hidden laneways and trendy cafes
  • Learn crop-to-cup coffee secrets
  • Expert guide shares local coffee culture
  • Perfect for coffee lovers & beginners

Full description

Experience Melbourne's legendary café scene on this Coffee Lovers Walking Tour! As you stroll through charming laneways and bustling streets, you’ll visit handpicked cafes passionate about their beans—delighting in four different Melbourne-style coffees along the way. Led by a fun, knowledgeable guide, uncover the fascinating journey from crop to cup, pick up insider barista secrets, and become a coffee menu master. Whether you’re a caffeine fiend or an eager newbie, you’ll taste, learn, and laugh while connecting with fellow enthusiasts. This tour is welcoming for non-coffee drinkers too! Get ready to savor stories, coffee, and the city’s unbeatable vibe.

Included / Excluded

  • Relaxed Small Group
  • Expert Commentary on coffee and Melbourne
  • Expertly made coffee in different styles
  • Food
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

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Walk Melbourne Tours

You'll be greeted by your friendly guide at 10am at an easy to find meeting spot. You'll head straight into Melbourne's famous laneways to discover cafes that you probably wouldn't find by yourself - even locals are surprised by the locations that you visit! Hear about about how coffee came to Melbourne and your guide give you a bit of context about what you're ordering. You'll start of with espresso drinks and move onto some other styles, such as filter coffee. You'll get a really good idea of how they compare against each other.   Your guide will chat about where the coffee comes from, examine some raw beans and answer all your questions.   By the end of the tour and you'll be ordering coffee like an expert from even the most complicated Melbourne coffee menu. Along the way, you'll wander through Melbourne's laneways, checking out the street art and sampling coffee in at least 4 venues, and discovering many more. You'll get a lot of personal recommendations from your tour guide and leave with a list of places to eat and drink that's just for you. It's a real foodies delight.

Duration: 2h 30m
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Degraves Street

This bustling laneway provides the perfect backdrop to begin our coffee odyssey. In a truly Melbourne style cafe, we learn about the how coffee got to Melbourne and how Melbourne espresso is different from it's Italian cousin.

Duration: 30 min

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour is suitable for all fitness levels, but involves walking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Notify dietary needs or allergies at time of booking

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Bring an umbrella or rain jacket for unpredictable weather
  • Carry a water bottle
  • List any dietary restrictions or allergies when booking
  • Public transport access nearby; limited parking in area

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Additional information

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Children must be accompanied by an adult
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