Melbourne Private Multicultural Markets Food Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The markets of Melbourne are buzzing, colourful reflections of the city’s soul. Half of Aussies are first- or second-generation immigrants, and this diverse cultural tapestry is on full display in its markets. Go behind the scenes, taste the food, meet the vendors and discover the local culture of this amazing city.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day. Keep in mind that Melbourne’s weather can be unpredictable. This tour will run rain, hail or shine.
This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
This tour can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests. Please notify us in advance of any dietary needs.
While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour.
What To Expect
Meet at the Multicultural Hub and then go behind the scenes, taste the food, meet the vendors and discover the local culture of this amazing city.
Queen Victoria Market
On this tour, we'll celebrate the local foodie culture at the famous Queen Victoria Market, the largest open-air market in Australia. With your local host and intimate group, you’ll discover the best of Melbourne’s bustling markets and multicultural community. Learn about local gastronomic culture as well as the history and culinary traditions that are unique to the city. We’ll visit the market in the morning hours before the rush. This will allow you time to interact with the vendors, as you gain rare insight into the history of the city and how the character of Melbourne has developed. Melbourne's oldest markets are packed with stories, and we’ll include plenty of samples, tastings, and time for you to explore, so you can get the true experience. Hear about how immigration has been a driving force in Melbourne which gives the city such a unique vibe. After the tour continue shopping on your own or ask your guide for some ideas of how to spend your afternoon.
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Melbourne Private Multicultural Markets Food Tour
What‘s Included
Enjoy a famous Melbourne coffee
Learn all about Melbourne’s most famous market, the Queen Victoria Market
Go behind the scenes, taste the food, meet the vendors, and discover the local culture
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Learn about how Melbourne’s historic markets are the epicentre for shopping sustainably
Experience Melbourne’s unique foodie culture with a friendly local English-speaking guide
Additional food and drinks
Tips/gratuities for your guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a yummy way to learn about Melbourne.
rsJ1027NI,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Delightful time walking through the market. Our guide quickly adopted to some of our food issues, selecting some different vendors and food choices. Would definately recommend,
Superb market tour
BackPacker83424,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent and informative. Though I have been to QV market, I did not know a lot about it until this tour. The guide did a wonderful job.
Wow loved this tour
Paradise57309356326,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are from Ballarat and I am a travel agent. We had a visitor from Vietnam with us . I always do a market or foodie tour when I am away as it’s a great way to explore a new city . Today we did it in our own backyard and boy was I impressed . Anna was fabulous so engaging and informative . The history and stories behind the market made the tour special .I have been to the market before but will now look at it in a different light knowing these little things that bring it ti life . All thr store owners we visited were welcoming and Anna’s little treats along the way kept us wanting more . Anna’s passion shown through and we all said we would do another tour . If you have shopped at the market you know how good it is but this tour will make you appreciate it more .I can now go back to the market and know where I am going and the iconic stores to visit . Loved it 🩷 For visitors
Fun Day at the Queen Vic Market
R9903NGamym,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience for a work event ! Lots of food to taste and fun facts to learn! Would definitely come again with anyone ! Anna was great
Queen Vic Market
chrisrD2300TI,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna was a wealth of knowledge and gave me a lot more insight into an area I thought I already knew about. Incredibly worthwhile.
Informative tour and great food
karenrG1421XV,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks Anna for a delightful morning. Not only did we learn lots about the history of the Queen Vic Market but we sampled a terrific range of foods from charceuterie style to the iconic jam donuts. Highly recommend for visitors or even Melbournians who'd like to try something new 😀
True insights of a local
sydsailor220,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great informative tour with Anna, exploring some true hidden gems of the Queen Victoria Market. She was informative and very insightful on the history and stories of the market. It was a great selection of foods we sampled and certainly opened our eyes to some wonderful vendors we wouldn’t have normally visited.
Fabulous experience!
Ctiney0180,May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fabulous tour around victoria markets with lots of nibbles and history. Thank you very much to Tristan for being a lovely person and wonderful guide, a fab way to spend a rainy day in melbourne. We would highly recommend!
Queen Victoria Market food tour
David Y,Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Provided a comprehensive coverage of the history of the market and things that are offered.
Fab tour of Melbourne Markets
ruthfS6313UE,Mar 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Markets in Melbourne with Tristan was an excellent tour. Tristan had a lovely relationship with market store holders who were all delightful and so keen to show off their wares. Highly recommend and thank you Tristan
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