Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

Melbourne, AU
96% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (251 reviews)

Highlights

  • Taste the freshest produce at Queen Victoria Market
  • Discover unique ingredients and local goods
  • Learn tips and tricks for shopping and cooking
  • Experience the bustling atmosphere of the iconic market
  • Meet and interact with beloved traders at the market

Meeting Point

Please meet out the front of Mary Martin Bookshop, corner String Bean Alley and Queen Street.

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Queen Victoria Market, 513 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000 , Australia

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What to expect

Meet your small group at a prearranged spot in Queen Victoria Market. The historic landmark, whose nicknames include "Vic Market" and "Queen Vic," was established over two city blocks in 1878. Five days a week, vendors set up shop in the laneways. Organic produce bursts from crates labeled by region, and stands overflow with honey, spices, and other local goods. Pates, cheeses, and dips fill Deli Hall, also known as the Dairy Produce Hall. Around every corner, there's a sight to see, and your guide will point out details easy to miss in the bustling market throughout the 2-hour tour. While most of the market is filled with tables and stands, you can also find specialty shops. Gourmet breads are sold over at the bustling M&G Caiafa, nuts, dried fruits and grains abound. For a sweet treat, head to the American Doughnut Kitchen, where you can indulge in famous hot jam doughnut. For handmade pasta of all shapes and sizes, step into the Traditional Pasta Shop. At the end of your guided tour, enjoy a fruit platter! Sample tasting menu, subject to change: • Coffin Bay oysters • Hot jam doughnuts • Grilled peppered kangaroo • Pickled octopus • Local goats’ milk cheese • Fresh dolmades • Victorian olives Please note: Tastings are seasonal and dependent on what’s new and currently popular at the market.
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Queen Victoria Market

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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    Tour meeting point: Outside Mary Martin Bookshop, corner Queen Street & String Bean Alley
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What our experts say

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    Wear comfortable walking shoes.
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    Try the famous hot jam doughnuts.
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    Visit the Traditional Pasta Shop.
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    Bring a reusable water bottle.
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    Explore nearby stalls after the tour.

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