Market Discovery Tour
Discover Melbourne’s favourite market with a fun and educational guided tour. On this 60-minute guided tour, students will explore the vast array of fresh produce whilst discovering Melbourne’s multicultural history and enjoying the hustle and bustle of the Market. Students will have fun meeting our vibrant traders and hearing their stories whilst our friendly guides explain seasonality, provenance and the importance of fresh, healthy food.
Includes:
- 60-minute guided walking tour
- Mini seasonal gelato
When: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings
Cost: $15 per student
Numbers: To ensure a pleasant and safe tour, we allocate one tour guide per 10 students. The maximum number of students we can currently accommodate is 40 per session.
Bookings: For enquiries, please contact our Tours Program Coordinator, Bettina, via email or 0437 190 249.
Safety:
Our new tours program has been modified to provide the safest and most enjoyable tour possible. In line with current government advice, the following measures are in place:
- Our tour guides hold current Working With Children Checks and are fully trained in COVID safe protocols and procedures.
- Maximum tour numbers have been reduced to allow for safe physical distancing.
- All tasting experiences have been modified to ensure adequate spacing, cleanliness and hygiene.
- Hand sanitiser will be available at regular stations throughout the tour.
Extended Market Discovery tour
Discover Melbourne’s favourite market with a fun and educational guided tour. Students will enjoy an in-depth experience of the historic Market with a 90-minute guided tour. Our experienced tour guides will discuss history and the multicultural influences that have shaped Melbourne’s food culture. Students will learn about sustainability and its links to seasonality, provenance and waste management. Additionally, they will be given an insight into traders’ lives and their experiences running a small business. Seasonal tastings will be offered in the Dairy Produce Hall along with a famous Geloso gelato at the end of the tour.
Includes:
- 90-minute guided walking tour
- Delicious seasonal tastings
- Seasonal gelato
When: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday mornings
Cost: $25 per student
Numbers: To ensure a pleasant and safe tour, we allocate one tour guide per 8 students. The maximum number of students we can accommodate is 32 per session.
Bookings: For enquiries, please contact our Tours Program Coordinator, Bettina, via email or 0437 190 249.
Safety:
Our new tours program has been modified to provide the safest and most enjoyable tour possible. In line with current government advice, the following measures are in place:
- Our tour guides hold current Working With Children Checks and are fully trained in COVID safe protocols and procedures.
- Maximum tour numbers have been reduced to allow for safe physical distancing.
- All tasting experiences have been modified to ensure adequate spacing, cleanliness and hygiene.
- Hand sanitiser will be available at regular stations throughout the tour.
Self-Guided Heritage Trail
In its 140 years, Queen Victoria Market has had a colourful and sometimes controversial history. During that time, the site has been a cemetery, a livestock market and a wholesale fruit and vegetable market. Each of these operations has its own history and an element of controversy. Students can explore the historic landmarks and architectural features at their own pace when they take our Self-guided Heritage Trail.
Download the Self-guided Heritage Trail map or pop into our Visitor Hub and pick one up.
