This guided tour in Melbourne includes entry to the prestigious National Gallery of Victoria, where visitors can indulge in a luxurious high tea experience. Established in 1861 and recognized as one of Australia's oldest museums, NGV encompasses two locations — Federation Square and St Kilda Road — spanning around 35,000 square meters with collections dating back over 200 years. The tour features an exquisite three-tiered high tea at the elegant Tea Room, where expert pastry chefs ensure a memorable culinary experience for all ages, including children's options.

The visit offers free access to NGV’s renowned permanent collection and acclaimed exhibitions, blending cultural exploration with gastronomic delight. Guests enjoy T2 teas paired perfectly with fresh pastries and classic finger sandwiches during their stay at the elegant Tea Room.

Explore National Gallery of Victoria

This tour provides guests an opportunity to explore one of Australia’s oldest art museums, established in 1861. Situated across two sites — Federation Square and St Kilda Road — NGV covers approximately 35,000 square meters featuring collections over two centuries old. The museum highlights include exhibitions from both local and international artists.

Visitors can spend up to three hours exploring the extensive permanent collection of more than 70,000 art pieces including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and decorative arts at NGV’s historic sites in Melbourne.

Savor High Tea at The Tea Room

The elegant Tea Room within National Gallery of Victoria offers a delightful high tea experience with house-made sweets and savories. Spanning two locations — Federation Square and St Kilda Road — the museum covers around 35,000 square meters since its establishment in 1861.

Guests can enjoy fresh pastries and classic finger sandwiches paired perfectly with T2 teas for about one hour at this sophisticated setting. The Tea Room caters to all ages, including a special children's menu, ensuring an expertly crafted culinary experience by skilled pastry chefs.

Tour Highlights

• Luxurious high tea at National Gallery of Victoria’s Tea Room
• Complimentary access to NGV’s permanent art collection and exhibitions
• An audio guide available in English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Italian, German
• Showcasing excellent artworks at Federation Square and St Kilda Road locations
• A special children's high tea option is provided
• An extensive selection of T2 teas paired with fresh pastries and finger sandwiches

Culinary experience within one of Australia’s premier cultural institutions

This three-hour guided tour caters to art enthusiasts, food lovers, and families. It offers a unique blend of culinary delight and cultural exploration at the National Gallery of Victoria's Tea Room while allowing visitors to enjoy NGV’s vast permanent collections and rotating exhibitions across both Federation Square and St Kilda Road locations.

Tips for Visitors

• To ensure a smooth entry and enjoy your high tea experience without delay, present your booking to reception staff upon arrival at NGV International's main entrance.
• Consider starting with the furthest attraction if planning multiple visits in Melbourne; NGV spans both Federation Square and St Kilda Road locations.
• If you're visiting with children or want them to enjoy high tea, opt for the special children’s high tea option available at The Tea Room.