Melbourne Dumpling Discovery Walking Tour

Tour Highlights

Get a true taste of Melbourne’s food scene — and its delicious dumplings — on this walking tour of Chinatown. Explore this vibrant neighborhood and stop at various eateries to sample their renowned dumplings. Between bites, learn about the history of Chinese immigrants in the city and how they’ve created their own distinct “Melbourne-Chinese” cuisine. Enjoy a small-group experience with personalized attention and a chance to know your fellow dumpling lovers.

What’s Included

  • Visit 4 handpicked venues around Melbourne’s vibrant Chinatown neighbourhood.

  • 4 different styles of dumplings, all handmade made on-site.

  • Expert commentary on local dumplings and Melbourne by your local expert guide.

  • Some extra tid-bits of local history.

  • Enjoy a personalized, relaxed experience in this small group tour.

  • Please note: This tour is not suitable for guests who do not eat gluten.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

  • All of our safety measures and health advice are always taken from the Victorian Government. This can, and does, change regularly as the situation evolves.

  • We must abide by all restrictions and ‘house rules’ imposed by the venues we visit.

  • Please note: We will not be wearing or supplying face masks, however we recommend that you bring one along.

Tour Details

  • Start time: Wednesdays at 6pm

  • Tour duration: 2.5-3 hours

  • Distance to walk: 1.5km / 1mi

  • Cost: $90.00

  • Max group size: 10

  • Meeting point: Cnr Flinders Lane & Elizabeth St. Outside the Travellers Shop. Please ensure you book beforehand as numbers are limited.

I would describe this food tour as a true hidden gem. Walk Melbourne runs nothing short of a first class, top rate activity. Each of the 4 venues had such flavorful and delectable dumplings that were hand picked by our guide to tell their unique and interesting stories and histories. We think this is a significant and vital addition to the Melbourne food scene.
— 5 Star Review on TripAdvisor

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