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Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

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Melbourne, Australia
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icon2 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
Safety measures
icon2 hours  (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English

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Safety measures
icon2 hours  (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English

Overview

Get a real taste of Melbourne on this 2-hour walking tour of the famous Queen Victoria Market, which dates back to the 19th-century. With a small group of no more than 12 people per guide, you’ll enjoy a personalised experience with your local guide, as you browse the myriad stalls and mingle with the locals. Enjoy tastings of delicious seasonal delicacies (included). Tasting will depend on what is fresh on the day, but typically include Coffin Bay Oysters, grilled peppered kangaroo, pickled octopus, local goats’ milk cheese, fresh dolmades and Victorian olives. Your tour ends with a famous hot jam doughnut from the iconic American Doughnut Kitchen.
  • 2-hour walking tour of Queen Victoria Market
  • Learn about Melbourne’s historical market and meet some of its vendors with an experienced local guide
  • Taste local favorites like grilled peppered kangaroo, oysters, goat cheese, fresh dolmades and Victorian olives.
  • Receive hints on selecting the best seasonal produce
  • Food tastings, a Queen Victoria Market shopping bag and a glass of Victorian wine are included
  • Small-group tour limited to 12 for a personalized experience

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

If you’re a budding chef or a foodie, this introduction to the historic Queen Victoria Market is for you! There are enough food halls, stalls and specialty shops to keep you occupied for hours after the tour.
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Local guide
Generous tastings
Queen Victoria Market shopping bag
AU$5 Market voucher, valid at all Market stalls.
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

65 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Departure Time

10:00 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Tour meeting point: 65 Victoria Street, Melbourne
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Queen Victoria Market
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour.

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Great Experience
Ken_A
, Mar 2020
The guide had lots of information about the different areas of the market and related it well. Quite a few foods to try, you definitely don't need lunch afterwards. Well worth it.
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Best tour of the market
Janet_L
, Feb 2020
Really enjoyed this tour! We learned so much about the history of Melbourne and the public market. The food we tried was amazing!! Our guide was so knowledgeable and delightful! This is the only way to really learn about the market and really appreciate it. A fantastic activity in Melbourne!!
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What a wonderful experience!
toniaA9837ED
, Oct 2019
Gill was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide and made the tour fun and interesting. Learnt alot and that in itself was wonderful and of course the tastings - simply delish.
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Great guide. Don't eat before you do...
margaret b
, Oct 2017
Great guide. Don't eat before you do tour plenty of samples to taste as good as lunch. Very informative about food and the history of the stall holders and running of market. Must do
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very informative and lovely guide. Such...
Lisa B
, Jun 2016
very informative and lovely guide. Such an amazing market place. So well worth it.
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Really enjoyable! Our guide was...
Deonisia S
, Feb 2016
Really enjoyable! Our guide was engaging and interesting - thank you
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