Melbourne Lanes & Arcades Chocolate Walking Tour

Five secret chocolatiers and pâtissiers tucked down Melbourne's back streets.

A 3-hour walking tour through Melbourne's arcades and laneways where you visit five chocolatiers and dessert bars, tasting couverture chocolate and patisserie at each stop with a local guide. All tastings and drinks are included, along with a chocoholic survival kit and two decadent chocolate desserts. Minimum age is 15. Dietary requirements should be noted at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Melbourne chocolate and dessert walking tour

• Meet local tour guide
• Stroll through Melbourne arcades and laneways
• Visit five secret chocolatiers and dessert bars
• Sample finest couverture chocolates and patisserie
• Learn about chocolate making craftsmanship
• Enjoy exclusive partner venue experiences
• Complete approximately 2km walk over 3 hours

What’s included

• Minimum seven exquisite tastings.
• two decadent chocolate desserts.
• all drinks at the tasting stops.
• professional local guide in English.
• chocoholic survival kit with tasting bag, water bottle and badge.

Times

• Every day 10:45

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Before you book

Group Up to 12

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 1h before

Ages Adult (15 and older) · Under 15: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby

Operated by Chocoholic Tours

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The experience

Melbourne's famous arcades and secret laneways are where this tour unfolds. You'll walk about 2km (1.2 miles) over roughly 3 hours, moving between five partner chocolatiers and dessert bars: all Australian-owned, many unique to Melbourne. Your local guide leads the way, pointing out the hidden entrances and the stories behind each maker. The stops themselves vary from tour to tour, but the operator guarantees the same standard: exquisite tastings and experiences crafted exclusively for the group.

At each stop you taste what the chocolatiers and pâtissiers have made that day. Over the course of the tour you'll have a minimum of seven tastings, plus two decadent chocolate desserts. Water is included, and you'll carry a chocoholic survival kit: a tasting bag and an "I'm a Chocoholic" badge. The guide talks through the passion and craftsmanship behind what you're eating, so you finish with real knowledge of couverture chocolate and patisserie technique, not just a sugar rush.

The tour operates in all weather, so dress for Melbourne's conditions. It runs with a minimum group size, and the operator will confirm your booking once numbers are met. If they're not, you'll be offered an alternative tour or a full refund. Service animals are welcome. The meeting point is in the city center near the arcades, so if you're staying in Melbourne without a car, public transport gets you there easily.

Top questions

How many chocolate and dessert tastings do I get on this Melbourne walking tour?

You'll have a minimum of seven exquisite tastings across the five stops, plus two decadent chocolate desserts included in the tour.

What are the five venues I'll visit on the Melbourne Chocolate and Dessert Walking Tour?

The five partner chocolatiers and dessert bars vary from tour to tour, but all are Australian-owned and many are unique to Melbourne. The operator rotates them to keep the experience fresh while guaranteeing the same quality of food and exclusive experiences at each stop.

How far do I walk on the Melbourne Lanes & Arcades Chocolate Walking Tour?

You'll walk about 2km (1.2 miles) over the course of approximately 3 hours, moving through Melbourne's arcades and laneways between the five tasting stops.

What's included in the chocoholic survival kit?

The kit contains a tasting bag to carry samples, a bottle of water, and an "I'm a Chocoholic" badge. All tastings and drinks at the five stops are also included.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour meeting point?

Yes, the tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off. The meeting point is in Melbourne's city center near the arcades, and public transportation options are available nearby to get you there.

What's the minimum age for this chocolate and dessert walking tour?

The minimum age is 15 years old. If you have any specific dietary requirements, let the operator know at the time of booking.