Highlights

• Private guided walking and tasting tour through the Queen Victoria Market
• Lunch and dessert at two of Melbourne’s most hip establishments
• This experience can only be found on RedBalloon

This four hour walking, talking and tasting discovery tour will guide you through the best of Melbourne’s foodscene. You’ll learn about Melbourne’s food history, culture and architecture as well as exploring the beautiful lanes, arcades and alleys that define modern Melbourne.

What's Included?

• Luxurious private vehicle with complimentary water
• Tastings and morning tea
• Local guide providing expert commentary
• Lunch of shared plates with a beverage (beer, wine or non-alcoholic)
• Dessert

This private tour is perfect for couples or small groups looking to explore the Melbourne food scene. The tour focuses on the famous Queen Victoria Market, renowned for fresh produce and speciality shopping. A local guide will join you to wander through the world famous market, enjoying a selection of tastings from the market stalls. Tastings are dependent on what’s fresh on the day but typically include Coffin Bay oysters, grilled peppered kangaroo, pickled octopus, local goats’ milk cheese, fresh dolmades and Victorian olives. Uncover the heritage of the market by learning about the events that have shaped it since 1878. A Melbourne coffee and famous jam doughnut will leave a lasting impression of this much-loved institution!

Leaving the market, discover where the latest and greatest restaurants and bars are hidden, often in basements and on city rooftops. Enjoy a glass of wine and shared plates at the award-winning Cumulus Inc restaurant, and conclude the tour with signature dessert from the famous Om Nom dessert bar.

Session Length

• Please allow 4 - 5 hours for this tour
• Tour begins at 9am
• Please note, this tour does not operate on Mondays or Wednesdays
• Surcharges apply on public holidays