Melbourne Dumpling Walking Tour: A Culinary Exploration of Chinatown's Finest Dumplings

Embark on a culinary adventure through Melbourne’s Chinatown on a dumpling walking tour. Taste mouthwatering dumplings at top-rated restaurants and uncover the hidden gems of the city’s food scene.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Flinders Lane - You may know Flinders Lane has some of Australia’s best restaurants, however did you know that it has some of Melbourne’s best dumplings too? We start our tour with two distinctly different stops in this neighborhood.
  • Chinatown - Learn about one of the oldest Chinese settlements outside of China - and (maybe predictably) we taste dumplings here too.
What's Included
  • Taste an array of handmade dumplings.
  • Complimentary tea and water.
  • Experience Melbourne’s spiciest chilli sauce.
  • Benefit from expert commentary and insights into local history.
What's Not Included
  • Other drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a walking tour in Melbourne’s Chinatown with a knowledgeable guide to uncover the finest dumplings in town. Try a range of tasty dumplings at four distinct eateries while discovering Melbourne’s cultural history. Explore hidden spots and uncover the tales of their chefs and food from your guide, who has a passion for Melbourne’s food scene and will share this with your intimate group.

  • Please wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking
  • Vegetarian and vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
40 Elizabeth St
Elizabeth Street
We meet outside a store called 'Travellers Shop' on the corner of Flinders Lane and Elizabeth St, Melbourne. Note: This is NOT the same as Flinders Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Stephen_crouch
Aug 21, 2024
Amazing, friendly, knowledgable guide and delicious dumplings, with a side of history. Not to be missed! - The Melbourne Dumpling Walking Tour, for which we had Chev as our guide, was nothing short of extraordinary. From meeting fellow dumpling appreciators, to learning about the history of Chinatown, as well as the stories behind each location, to of course the delicious dumplings themselves, was the perfect way to spend a cold Melbourne Wednesday night. Chev was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour, offered amazing insights into each restaurant and the types of dumplings they served. She also offered suggestions based on the tastes of the group, and kept conversations flowing allowing everyone to get to know each other better. I'd highly recommend this tour, you won't be disappointed. Especially with Chev as your tour guide, you'll be in good hands, as well as enjoy an array of amazingly delicious dumplings (seriously, some of these dumplings are heavenly). One of the best parts is discovering restaurants (both small and large) that you wouldn't otherwise visit! Definitely adding to the list of to-visit-again locations. Thanks Chev, and thanks Walk Melbourne Tours!!
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Deepa_s
Jul 25, 2024
Love ❤️ dumplings - Our tour guide Chev was very knowledgeable and took us to some really nice dumpling places. She introduced us to a variety of dumplings while introducing us to the history of these dumpling places in Melbourne. Had a really great night out.
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Lesley_c
Jun 1, 2024
Lots of food and fun - It was such an odd but fascinating way to see Melbourne food culture. I learned a lot and we ate so much!!
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Bsadej
Oct 3, 2023
Fun little tour to introduce you to the area for locals and tourists - Very fun little experience that shows you some of the best dumpling spots Melbourne has to offer. Our guide was knowledgeable and took care of everything from start to finish. The food was delicious and you got a wide variety of dumplings and restaurants to choose from. Loved every second of it
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Courtney_m
Apr 23, 2021
Dumpling tour - Sue was so knowledgeable and friendly when showing us around the dumpling houses of Melbourne! The different places we went to were great and she was able to explain why it was she came to discover these places!
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Takumi_y
Apr 21, 2021
Great - It was nice group and it was fun and food was also nice . I have learnt from host the history of Melbourne a lot.
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Elena_p
Mar 19, 2020
Yummy dumplings and good history walk - Sue was great! Very knowledgeable and took us to great places to try such good dumplings. She even gave us a little history tour too, which was really neat.
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Michael_a
Feb 28, 2020
The dumplings! - Recommend doing this tour. Our guide was friendly and gave insights into the background of the dumplings we tried out. We visited 4 dumpling places and each gave us the opportunity to try out different styles and flavours of dumplings.
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Theresebridget
Jan 17, 2020
Informative and yummy! - Such a fantastic tour. As a local Melbournian, even I learnt so much about the city and some great local spots to eat delicious dumplings. Our tour guide, Sue, knew so much about each different dumpling and the significance of each dumpling to Melbourne and the Chinese region the dumpling extends from. Fantastic experience, well worth going.
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Smalljanemegan
Nov 5, 2019
Fun evening - We enjoyed the tour, meeting Monique and of course eating great dumplings. As locals we learnt new things about our great city along the way. The fact that it was an amazing Spring evening also helped. It was really interesting.
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