Queen Victoria Market Small-Group Walking Tour
Melbourne, Australia
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Trip Type: Food Tours
Duration: 2 hours
The Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne is famous for its seemingly endless food stalls, where fishmongers, cheesemakers, and butchers, among other vendors, sell their fresh goods. During this 2-hour walking tour, let a knowledgeable guide lead you through the iconic building for samples of a variety of seasonal food. You can also gather ingredients for a recipe that is included in a gift bag, and use an included coffee voucher at a cafe. This small-group tour is limited to 15 food lovers.
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The Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne is famous for its seemingly endless food stalls, where fishmongers, cheesemakers, and butchers, among other vendors, sell their fresh goods. During this 2-hour walking tour, let a knowledgeable guide lead you through the iconic building for samples of a variety of seasonal food. You can also gather ingredients for a recipe that is included in a gift bag, and use an included coffee voucher at a cafe. This small-group tour is limited to 15 food lovers.
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 into Koko Black, where you can indulge in decadent chocolate. For handmade pasta of all shapes and sizes, step into the Traditional Pasta Shop.
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 into Koko Black, where you can indulge in decadent chocolate. For handmade pasta of all shapes and sizes, step into the Traditional Pasta Shop.
At the end of your guided tour, feel free to stick around to explore artisan stalls in String Bean Alley, or take a break at a cafe where you can turn in your coffee voucher.
Sample tasting menu, subject to change:
- Coffin Bay oysters
- Grilled peppered kangaroo
- Local goats' milk cheese
- Freshly made ravioli
- Handmade chocolates
Please note: Tastings are seasonal and dependent on what’s new and currently popular at the market.
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