The 4 Best Street Food Market Tours in Australia

1.Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $78Our pick

Meet your guide at 10am outside Mary Martin Bookshop for a two-hour walk through Queen Victoria Market. Expect seasonal tastings, market history, vendor stories and a shopping bag, with guides such as Hannah, Irene, Mandy and Sonia leading small groups of up to 10.

“Information received was excellent from a very knowledgeable guide. The tour was well planned with an obvious relationship with stall holders. Probably needs some audio help as it’s quite noisy and difficult to hear everything. Probably more a market tour than a food tour”

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2.Multicultural Markets Food Tour – Melbourne’s Global Tastes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $54Best value

Walk from Melbourne Multicultural Hub to Queen Victoria Market with a local guide such as Tristan, Anna, or Tamra. Over 2.5 hours, taste coffee, cheeses, meats, antipasto, sweets, and gelato while learning how immigration shaped Melbourne’s food culture.

“This was a real gem of a tour ; Tristan was so knowledgeable and engaging and clearly had built good relationships with storeholders - we didn't know what to expect but loved it !”

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3.Melbourne Flavors: Queen Victoria Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 2h 30m · from $176

Meet your English-speaking guide outside the Multicultural Hub and walk through Queen Victoria Market before the crowds arrive. In 150 minutes, sample local and international specialties, Melbourne coffee, and vendor favorites while guides such as Tristan and Anna explain the market’s past and food culture.

“Anna gave us the most lovely tour across the Queen Victoria Market. We were able to taste different kinds of food and got a lot of behind the scenes stories about the market. You should definitely do the tour.”

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4.Melbourne Private Multicultural Markets Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $91

Spend 2.5 hours with a local English-speaking guide exploring Melbourne’s multicultural food scene, beginning at the Multicultural Hub and ending at Queen Victoria Market. Taste selected foods, enjoy a Melbourne coffee, meet vendors, and get practical tips for eating and exploring the city.

“Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Provided a comprehensive coverage of the history of the market and things that are offered.”

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