Highlights
Melbourne is obsessed with coffee and has the most cafes and restaurants per person than any other city in the world! This 2-3 hour walking tour takes you to places that really care about the origin, roast and brewing of the bean. By the end of the tour you'll be ordering coffee like an expert from even the most complicated Melbourne coffee menu. You’ll sample four of Melbourne’s best cups of coffee, while your guide talks you through the crop-to-cup story of the coffee bean’s journey from farmers to roasters to baristas. This is the perfect opportunity for home enthusiasts to chat about coffee making and Melbourne’s coffee culture, all while exploring Melbourne's laneways. Please note that non-coffee drinkers are well catered for, so if you don't drink coffee you'll still have fun!
About This Deal
Departure Point
- We meet you on the corner of Degraves St and Flinders St. Please note: This is not Flinders Lane.
Return Details
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes - 3 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Walk Melbourne Tours
Melbourne, Victoria
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: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Stop At: Degraves Street
Melbourne, Victoria
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 minutes
Stop At: Collins Street
Melbourne, Victoria
Learn about the fundamentals of coffee roasting in this Melbourne coffee institution.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Melbourne's GPO - Shopping Centre
350 Bourke St, Gpo, Melbourne, Victoria
Nearby prestigious Collins St, we taste coffee by one of Australia's best roasters, made on state of the art espresso brewing equipment and chat with their friendly baristas. Espresso or caffe latte? It's up to you.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Little Collins St/Queen St
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Hidden in a laneway nearby the imposing GPO building, this laneway cafe gets us talking about the journey our coffee has been on, while we taste brilliant flavors that have been brewed a bit differently.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Flinders Lane
Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC 3004
We finish our tour in this sophisticated neighborhood at a cafe that let's us test our acquired knowledge with all the options on the table. All coffee-ed out? Their tea selection is wonderful too.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Relaxed Small Group
- Expert Commentary on coffee and Melbourne
- Expertly made coffee in different styles
Exclusions
- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Redemption Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Walk Melbourne Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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Fine Print
7-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operators terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.