About this tour
Walk through Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market with a local guide who introduces you to the traders, seasonal produce, and cooking shortcuts that make this historic market tick. Over two hours, you'll taste your way through fresh seafood, grilled kangaroo, local cheeses, dips and gelati—all dependent on what's best that day. Groups stay small at 10 people maximum, and you'll leave with a market tote bag and the knowledge to shop like a local.
Highlights
- Taste fresh seafood and grilled peppered kangaroo straight from stalls
- Chat with established traders about their produce and sourcing
- Sample local cheeses, seasonal gelati, and house-made dips
- Learn market shopping strategies and cooking tips from your guide
- Explore the market's 150-year history while you walk
What to expect
Your guide meets you outside Mary Martin Bookshop and leads a steady walk through the market's lanes, stopping at stalls for generous tastings. You'll hear stories about the traders who've worked here for decades and pick up practical advice on selecting produce and storing ingredients. The tour moves at a relaxed pace—this isn't a rush. What you taste shifts with the seasons and what's arrived fresh that morning, so no two tours are identical. Expect to spend time chatting with vendors and taking in the market's energy alongside the food.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Groups cap at 10 people. The market doesn't accommodate individual dietary requirements on this tour. Bring your own water bottle—there are refill stations throughout the market. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and prams are welcome. Meeting point is outside Mary Martin Bookshop at the corner of Queen Street and String Bean Alley.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.