Melbourne Wine Tasting and Laneway Tour

We'll zig and zag through a labyrinth of art-filled laneways, while I reveal curious tales from Melbourne's fascinating history. We’ll make our way to one of Melbourne’s most iconic and beloved wine bars, where you'll enjoy a curated tasting of three old and new world wines, accompanied by Portuguese-inspired tapas.

Meeting Point

100 Swanston St

100 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

We’ll rendezvous at the main entrance of Melbourne Town Hall on Swanston St, then meander down some of Melbourne’s most vibrant laneways and through Chinatown. Our final destination is a popular haunt for Melburnians who appreciate and seek out fine food and wine.

What to expect:

Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant

We’ll stroll together down hidden laneways while looking at a diverse collection of street art off the beaten track. I’ll give you a flavour of who the artists are, their inspiration and process.
Then, as we continue our walk through Chinatown and a historic area (formerly known as Little Lon), we’ll dive into Melbourne's past and its immense growth during the Gold Rush. I’ll share fascinating snippets about the colourful characters who settled here and the unimaginable challenges they faced.
We’ll then visit a truly iconic wine bar, steeped in its own history, for a wine tasting of three old and new world wines, accompanied by Portuguese-inspired tapas. Picture dark wood interiors and cherry leather seats under a towering blackboard of handwritten wines.

You’ll have the opportunity to capture the quirk, creativity and beauty of this grand city, and I’ll point out some of my favourite wine bars that you can return to.

What's included:

• An intimate group tour with no more than eight people
• Curious tales from Melbourne's fascinating history
• A visit to one of Melbourne's most iconic and beloved wine bars
• Three curated wine tastings (half pours, 75ml each)
• Walking laneway tour with six stops to view and learn about Melbourne's street art
• Light tapas (we cater for dietary restrictions)

Not included:

• Wear comfortable shoes to traverse Melbourne's cobblestone streets
• Bring weather essentials (if needed) to protect you from the elements while we stroll
• Don't forget your camera - the dress code is smart casual