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 to the American Doughnut Kitchen, where you can indulge in famous hot jam doughnut. For handmade pasta of all shapes and sizes, step into the Traditional Pasta Shop.
At the end of your guided tour, enjoy a fruit platter!
Sample tasting menu, subject to change:
- Coffin Bay oysters
- Hot jam doughnuts
- Grilled peppered kangaroo
- Pickled octopus
- Local goats’ milk cheese
- Fresh dolmades
- Victorian olives
Please note: Tastings are seasonal and dependent on what’s new and currently popular at the market.
Points of Interest
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Market Espresso & Trolley Hire
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Queen Victoria Market
- Local guide
- Generous tastings
- Queen Victoria Market shopping bag
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Enjoy an engaging and mouthwatering walking tour through the famous Queen Victoria Market. Sample the freshest products, uncover exotic ingredients, pick up shopping and cooking insights, explore the Market’s past, and get to meet some of our cherished vendors. This two-hour walking tour comes with generous tastings, a Market shopping bag, and a Market voucher.
Tasting samples vary depending on the day’s fresh produce but usually encompass fresh seafood, peppered grilled kangaroo, a variety of local cheeses, savory dips, seasonal gelato among others. This intimate tour accommodates a maximum of 10 food enthusiasts per guide.
Kindly be informed that due to the nature of this gastronomic tour, we are unable to accommodate individual dietary needs.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Tour meeting point: Outside Mary Martin Bookshop, corner Queen Street & String Bean Alley
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.