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Melbourne Multicultural Markets Culinary Culture Tour

Melbourne Multicultural Markets Culinary Culture Tour

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Tours Culture & history Culinary & nightlife Reseller exclusions Eco Certified

The markets of Melbourne are buzzing, colorful reflections of the city’s soul. Go behind the scenes, taste the food, meet the vendors and discover the local culture on a shared group or private tour.

Highlights

Learn the fascinating history of the Queen Vic Markets
Sample some of the delicacies on offer and chat to the friendly vendors
Learn about the region's food culture, history, and traditions from a local
Learn how Melbournians shop and eat from your local foodie host
Join a carbon neutral tour, organized and led by an eco-certified tour operator

Description

Celebrate the local foodie culture in Melbourne’s multicultural markets on a walking tour. With your local host and small group, you’ll discover the best of Melbourne’s bustling markets. Learn about local gastronomic culture, as well as the history and culinary traditions that are unique to the city. 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.

Includes

Local English-speaking guide Variety of specially curated local and international food tastings Famous Melbourne coffee

Important Information

This tour is organized and led by the world's largest travel B-Corp certified company. B-Corp Certification measures a company’s social and environmental impacts and responsible tourism practices This is a child-friendly tour. Children aged 6-11 are permitted on this tour at the rate listed. Please select 'child' when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform 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. Please notify the supplier in advance of any dietary needs. This is a small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people This tour will take place rain or shine