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Melbourne Food Tour: Multicultural Delicacies
4.7
67 Ratings
Melbourne
Embark on a mouthwatering journey through Melbourne’s multicultural food scene. Explore local markets, chat with vendors, and indulge in delectable bites from a range of ethnic eateries.
Embark on a mouthwatering journey through Melbourne’s multicultural food scene. Explore local markets, chat with vendors, and indulge in delectable bites from a range of ethnic eateries.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Multicultural Hub - We will meet outside Multicultural hub and then go behind the scenes, taste the food, meet the vendors and discover the local culture of this amazing city.
- Queen Victoria Market - 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…
- Multicultural Hub - We will meet outside Multicultural hub and then go behind the scenes, taste the food, meet the vendors and discover the local culture of this amazing city.
- Queen Victoria Market - 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.
What's Included
- Discover the stories behind Melbourne’s immigrant communities and food tradition
- Explore Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne’s iconic open-air marketplace
- Learn about Melbourne’s culinary history and its vibrant multicultural identity
- Enjoy a guided small-group tour led by a knowledgeable local host
- Taste multicultural delicacies including…
- Discover the stories behind Melbourne’s immigrant communities and food tradition
- Explore Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne’s iconic open-air marketplace
- Learn about Melbourne’s culinary history and its vibrant multicultural identity
- Enjoy a guided small-group tour led by a knowledgeable local host
- Taste multicultural delicacies including antipasto, coffee, and gelato
- Receive insider tips on where to eat, shop, and explore after the tour
What's Not Included
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional Information
Melbourne is a cultural melting pot, and on this tour, you’ll discover why the city has such a unique vibe. You’ll delve into the history of its multicultural heritage by visiting some of the city’s oldest markets, where local residents still shop. Hear stories about how immigration has shaped Melbourne, and sample a variety of local and international…
Melbourne is a cultural melting pot, and on this tour, you’ll discover why the city has such a unique vibe. You’ll delve into the history of its multicultural heritage by visiting some of the city’s oldest markets, where local residents still shop. Hear stories about how immigration has shaped Melbourne, and sample a variety of local and international foods that complement these tales. Learn how Melbourne became a foodie destination as you chat with vendors at various ethnic eateries. You’ll also get a caffeine boost by enjoying some of Melbourne’s famous coffee. This experience is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in local society and uncover stories from its past.
- Worried about walking? It’s an easy 1 km walk, perfect for all fitness levels.
- Rain or shine? This tour runs in all weather — just bring layers and a sense of adventure.
- Is this tour kid-friendly? Absolutely! Kids under 6 are welcome at no charge.
- Have dietary needs? We’re happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests — just let us know in advance.
- Is the tour accessible? Some areas may have limitations, but we’ll tailor the experience with early communication.
- Is sustainability important to you? This tour is carbon neutral and run by a certified B Corp committed to responsible travel.
Location
Multicultural Hub
Elizabeth Street
Outside the Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(67 Ratings)
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J428zklaurag
Aug 22, 2025
Fun and tasty - Anna the tour leader was amazing, she was knowledgeable and fun. We all learned something knew, tasted amazing food and had so much fun. Highly recommended.
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316craigf
Aug 10, 2025
A great morning at the market - A great way to spend a few hours hearing about the history of the market and sampling the best the market has to offer. Some very generous samples were included from a number of vendors in the market, plus a coffee, gelato and donut.
Tour guide Tristian was extremely knowledgeable about the market and had some great recommendations for things to do and see around Melbourne. Definitely recommend for locals or tourists.
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R4256jgmichellef
Aug 8, 2025
Fun and tasty market tour - This was a great small group tour. Friendly leader, interesting history info and we got to try some great tastings 😋 100% recommend
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Jasonb4093
Jun 11, 2025
A great way to enjoy the market. - The tour guide was very interesting and shared much information about the history of the market and clearly knew through research. The tour guide knew a lot about the produce and where and how it was sourced. The guide had great relationships shops with the stall holders.
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Bonnie_l
Feb 16, 2025
Market Marvel - So many tasty treats in the market and incredible history….still continues to influence Melbourne’s evolution. Great tour…should have done it earlier in my stay!!
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Nicole_e
Feb 11, 2025
The guide was friendly... - The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The history was very interesting, and the variety of tastings was great.
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Cubaclarita
Jan 23, 2025
Elevated our AO Melbourne experience to 5 stars! - What a great tour and fabulous insight into Melbourne culture and foodie history. The food was delicious and everyone in the group of 8 had plenty to try, most of us bought items as well.
The tour leader Tristian was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant, I would definitely recommend him and will book more tours with him next time we are in Melbourne.
Coming to the Australian Open and doing some Urban Adventures tours was the very best use of free time! It made our trip!
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Jackie_m
Jan 10, 2025
Highly recommend for tourists and locals alike - Highly recommend this tour for both tourists and locals alike. It’s a great way to see the markets and get to know the stories and faces behind the produce. Tristan was fantastic, very knowledgeable and was fantastic at making sure everyone was included and accommodated for. It was such a special experience to meet the store vendors, hear their stories and try samples of produce that you otherwise might not know existed.
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S-stravels86
Aug 9, 2025
A decent tour into the QVM - I took this tour as part of a free promotion, but I believe it's decently priced at $75, given the small group size and the included tastings like an oyster, a borek, and gelato.
As a local, it was hard to be impressed by a tour of the Queen Victoria Market, but I did learn a few new things, which was a pleasant surprise.
However, the tour's framing felt misleading. While the market itself is multicultural, the tour was not.
The guide's approach to food could be seen a culturally insensitive. The guide showed little knowledge or appreciation for certain cuisines, describing them with a hint of disdain that could easily offend. This was highlighted by her judgmental tone when she discussed the market's 'unhygienic' past, a comment that seemed to ignore the reality of how many traditional wet markets operate worldwide.
On the converse the guide celebrated European food with great enthusiasm.
In the end, the tour felt whitewashed and failed to genuinely celebrate the market's diversity.
Slightly disappointed in Intrepid and perhaps some unconcious bias training is in order.
(As in the guide probably didn't even realise how they could come across to some people.)
Also I felt it was worthwhile to mention that the the guide also showed little empathy for three small business's that are in the precinct with a purpose that secretly they want displaced / relocated to allow other social enterprises that space. Sure I get it, but they're small business owners too.
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Cathiewil
Feb 22, 2025
Disappointed - Got to the designated meet-up spot. No guide arrived. Called and emailed vendor several times (was during its regular business hours). No response. Waited half hour & then gave up. Vendor called 2 hours later to inform me there was a scheduling error so no guide had been assigned.
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