South Melbourne Market Foodie Tours provide guided exploration of Melbourne's most loved local market throughout August.
Since 1867, South Melbourne Market has been a treasured inner-city landmark and favourite amongst locals and visitors alike. The quintessential village market offers a unique experience with a melting pot of great food, entertainment, creativity and culture that reflects its rich heritage as one of Melbourne’s oldest continuously operating markets.
The South Melbourne Market Foodie Tours offer exclusive access to some of the market’s iconic traders, quality produce and artisan creations. Run by Flavourhood Tours, these guided experiences take visitors through the market’s diverse offerings while providing generous samples from carefully selected vendors including a patisserie, chocolatier, fromagerie and oyster bar.
South Melbourne Market Foodie Tours
- Where: South Melbourne Market, meet at Market Office in Centre Aisle
- When: Saturdays, 9:30am-11am
- Cost: $79 plus booking fee
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Each 1.5-hour tour includes generous tastings and a South Melbourne Market shopping bag, allowing participants to discover the market’s hidden gems while learning about its history and significance to Melbourne’s food culture. The tours provide an insider’s perspective on the market’s unique character and the passionate traders who have made it a beloved destination for food lovers.
The market itself operates every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am, welcoming visitors to explore its stalls independently outside of tour times. Private tours and school tours are also available for groups seeking customised experiences.
Bookings are required for all Foodie Tours, with participants able to secure their spot through Flavourhood Tours. The tours offer an ideal introduction to the market for first-time visitors while providing even regular shoppers with new insights into the vendors and products that make South Melbourne Market special.
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