Melbourne Lanes, Arcades and Chocolate Walking Tour
Chocolate lovers unite on a flavorful tour to top chocolatiers. Taste fine chocolates while strolling the charming town of tasty Melbourne.
Meet at the magnificent Block Arcade, where you'll join your local representative and your small group of fellow foodies. Each tour has a maximum of 12 participants, so you have the opportunity to join and share the knowledge with both the local representative and the rest of the group. You'll sometimes have other locals participating in our tours, determined to unearth some of Melbourne's hidden gems they were previously unaware of. Around the course of more or less three hours we'll walk about two kilometres (1.2 miles) and visit five of the most undisclosed secret chocolatiers and dessert bars in Melbourne. A majority of our partners are solely Australian and are original to Melbourne, all with their exclusive tastings and experiences. While the specialized partners we visit will differ from tour to tour (depending on their opening hours) we ensure incredible food and amazing ventures on every tour. The tour starts with your local expert teaching you how to properly taste chocolate for a few valuable minutes. There are correct and incorrect methods for doing things, and once you know, you'll want to advise everyone else! Once equipped with this information, you're prepared to commence your Melbourne dessert and chocolate walking tour. While discussing and sharing some of the amazing tales of the history, and origins they contain, you'll stroll through some of Melbourne's most famous arcades. Your local guide will reveal some of their prized locations for drinks and dinner as we travel through unknown alleyways. As we enjoy our specially arranged tasting experience, we will spend some time learning about the history of each chocolate shop as we arrive. At some, we may even be fortunate enough to meet the chocolatier, the store's owner, or the manager (sometimes they are the same person!) There will be time to browse the stores and enjoy exclusive guest discounts before we regroup to share our favorites and continue our discovery. Please note that all tour stops are pre-arranged, and there is absolutely no obligation to make any purchase.
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- An approximate 3-minute walk along with a 15 to 20-minute tram ride is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
- We recommend wearing comfortable seasonal clothing, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, and a hat.
- Participants must be able to step in and out of the tram, and be able to walk for more than two hours. Guests with collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated, provided that they have a companion to assist them. Dietary restrictions including gluten free, vegetarian, and food allergies may be accommodated with advanced notice. Please include your request when placing your booking.
- Food & beverages: Indulgent dessert experiences such as bing su and cheese and chocolate pairing is included.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.