Bendigo Guided Tours Bendigo Walking Tours

Embrace the joy of spring in Bendigo with a flavour-filled Saturday afternoon walking tour through Australia’s first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Guests will visit four select venues where seasonal produce, local beverages, and warm hospitality shine, showcasing the creativity and passion that define Bendigo’s thriving foodie scene.

Between courses, your guide will share stories of a city transformed, tracing its journey from gold rush upheaval to a community that has bloomed into a centre of culture, gastronomy, and pride. It’s an indulgent afternoon that blends flavour, history, and local spirit in one unforgettable experience. 

Tours depart Saturdays at 2pm from the steps of The Capital Theatre in View Street. Lasting approximately 2.5 hours, the experience is limited to 12 guests, ensuring a relaxed and engaging adventure.

The Venues ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ms Batterhams - Beetroot and Balsamic Onion Tartlet with Glass of Local Wine

Tucked beneath the historic All Saints School, Ms Batterhams is one of Bendigo’s most elegant and inviting dining spaces. Known for its contemporary Southern European–inspired menu, the chef presents a seasonal creation that captures spring on a plate. The beetroot and balsamic onion tartlet with La Célestine and Candied Walnuts highlights creativity and flavour at their peak. Served with a glass of stunning local wine to complement the dish, this opening taste sets the tone for an indulgent journey through Bendigo’s gastronomy.

Wine Bank on View - Wine Tasting and Chefs Selection of Bruschetta

Housed in the majestic 1870s Union Bank, Wine Bank on View is Bendigo’s premier destination for wine lovers, renowned for its extensive cellar and welcoming hospitality. Guests will enjoy a sample from the venue’s celebrated Bruschetta menu, paired with three of the region’s finest local wines, specially selected by connoisseur Mark Coffey.

Bendigo Brewing - Craft Beer Tasting and Wood-fired Pizza

Situated on Farmers Lane in the historic Chinese precinct, Bendigo Brewing is a boutique brewery celebrated for its small-batch beers and proudly local focus. Using regional ingredients, each brew tells a story of craft and creativity. Guests will sample four beers brewed on-site, paired with a slice of wood-fired pizza crafted in true Italian style with the freshest seasonal ingredients.

Dispensary Bar and Diner - Slow Cooked Lamb Rib and Gin Tasting

Hidden away in Bendigo’s stylish Chancery Lane, The Dispensary Bar and Diner exudes charm and character with a cosy, speakeasy vibe. Named in honour of a 19th-century pharmacist who once traded in the lane, the venue is known for its inventive spirit and bold approach to flavour. Guests will enjoy a succulent slow-cooked lamb rib sourced locally, paired with a gin tasting brought to life by Finn, whose wit and sparkle make every visit feel like a celebration.

What Guests are Saying..

What an amazing experience this was. Great food,great people, great places. Jamie is a natural storyteller and brings his tours alive with anecdotes and amusing stories  - Francine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great tour, venues, food and drinks! Jamie, our guide, was fantastic! We had lots of fun, as well as learning more about Bendigo - Glenda ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What’s Included:

• Glass of Local Wine

• Beetroot and Balsamic Onion Tartlet at Ms Batterhams

• Wine Tasting x 3

• Bruschetta at Wine Bank on View

• Beer Tasting x 4

• Slice of Wood-fired Pizza

• Slow Cooked Lamb Rib

• Gin Tasting x 3

Spaces are limited to just 12 guests each Saturday, and tours often book quickly. Secure your place today and experience why Bendigo’s gastronomy, history, and local spirit make this spring afternoon one to remember.

Embrace the joy of spring in Bendigo with a flavour-filled Saturday afternoon walking tour through Australia’s first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Guests will visit four select venues where seasonal produce, local beverages, and warm hospitality shine, showcasing the creativity and passion that define Bendigo’s thriving foodie scene.
Between courses, your guide will share stories of a city transformed, tracing its journey from gold rush upheaval to a community that has bloomed into a centre of culture, gastronomy, and pride. It’s an indulgent afternoon that blends flavour, history, and local spirit in one unforgettable experience.
Tours depart Saturdays at 2pm from the steps of The Capital Theatre in View Street. Lasting approximately 2.5 hours, the experience is limited to 12 guests, ensuring a relaxed and engaging adventure.
The Venues ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ms Batterhams - Beetroot and Balsamic Onion Tartlet with Glass of Local Wine

Tucked beneath the historic All Saints School, Ms Batterhams is one of Bendigo’s most elegant and inviting dining spaces. Known for its contemporary Southern European–inspired menu, the chef presents a seasonal creation that captures spring on a plate. The beetroot and balsamic onion tartlet with La Célestine and Candied Walnuts highlights creativity and flavour at their peak. Served with a glass of stunning local wine to complement the dish, this opening taste sets the tone for an indulgent journey through Bendigo’s gastronomy.
Wine Bank on View - Wine Tasting and Chefs Selection of Bruschetta

Housed in the majestic 1870s Union Bank, Wine Bank on View is Bendigo’s premier destination for wine lovers, renowned for its extensive cellar and welcoming hospitality. Guests will enjoy a sample from the venue’s celebrated Bruschetta menu, paired with three of the region’s finest local wines, specially selected by connoisseur Mark Coffey.
Bendigo Brewing - Craft Beer Tasting and Wood-fired Pizz a
Situated on Farmers Lane in the historic Chinese precinct, Bendigo Brewing is a boutique brewery celebrated for its small-batch beers and proudly local focus. Using regional ingredients, each brew tells a story of craft and creativity. Guests will sample four beers brewed on-site, paired with a slice of wood-fired pizza crafted in true Italian style with the freshest seasonal ingredients.
Dispensary Bar and Diner - Slow Cooked Lamb Rib and Gin Tasting
Hidden away in Bendigo’s stylish Chancery Lane, The Dispensary Bar and Diner exudes charm and character with a cosy, speakeasy vibe. Named in honour of a 19th-century pharmacist who once traded in the lane, the venue is known for its inventive spirit and bold approach to flavour. Guests will enjoy a succulent slow-cooked lamb rib sourced locally, paired with a gin tasting brought to life by Finn, whose wit and sparkle make every visit feel like a celebration.
What Guests are Saying..
What an amazing experience this was. Great food,great people, great places. Jamie is a natural storyteller and brings his tours alive with anecdotes and amusing stories - Francine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great tour, venues, food and drinks! Jamie, our guide, was fantastic! We had lots of fun, as well as learning more about Bendigo - Glenda ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What’s Included:

Glass of Local Wine
Beetroot and Balsamic Onion Tartlet at Ms Batterhams
Wine Tasting x 3
Bruschetta at Wine Bank on View
Beer Tasting x 4
Slice of Wood-fired Pizza
Slow Cooked Lamb Rib
Gin Tasting x 3
Spaces are limited to just 12 guests each Saturday, and tours often book quickly. Secure your place today and experience why Bendigo’s gastronomy, history, and local spirit make this spring afternoon one to remember.