Melbourne Food Culture Walking Tour

Melbourne is consistently one of the most liveable cities in the world. Why? The food.
As a food photographer and writer living in Melbourne for over 20 years, I contributed to the New York Times, Gourmet Traveller, Good Food Guide, Broadsheet, and self-published a cookbook during COVID.

On this 3-hour walk, let me show you how to eat like a local.

We begin by meeting in the city and end at the Queen Victoria Market. Sandwiched (ahem) in between will be bite-size samples of the city's best coffees, bakeries, chocolate, fried chicken, ice creams, and more. As we walk, I’ll share stories about the city’s food culture and my experiences as a food critic; and point out iconic landmarks along the way.

If you're new to the city, it's an opportunity to make like-minded friends. "People who love to eat, are always the best people."

Thank you, Julia Child.

If you're a local, here are more reasons to love this city.

Meeting Point

Queen Victoria Market

Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

We meet at Queen Victoria Market at 9.30am for introduction. You'll have a chance to purchase some cinnamon scrolls, coffee, hot chocolate, coffee, the infamous hot jam donuts. My sole purpose is to show you a food lover's bookshop.

What to expect:

Duration: between 3 hours and 4 hours

Queen Victoria Market

Victoria Street, Corner of Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

We start here. QVM is my favourite place as a home cook. You will see fresh produce, deli product, the best fruits and my favourite speciality bookshop.

1 hour, 30 minutes

The Public Purse

cnr Bourke St Mall and Elizabeth St, Outside Old Gpo, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

We end here, with an ice cream in our hands.

1 hour, 30 minutes