Highlights
Join a food-loving local guide and get to know the multicultural suburb of Footscray through its delicious food. From Vietnamese street food, Ethiopian coffee culture to Italian sweets, you’ll taste your way through the neighbourhood, learning about what makes the area so special along the way.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Outside Footscray Railway Station, 37 Irving Street, Footscray, VIC 3011 (at the bottom of main concourse steps )
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/cK9yJ1KtzALXibRP9
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Footscray Market
18 Irving Street, Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria
We'll take you for a walk through the Footscray market to see all the local produce on display. Learn how to shop for fresh produce like a local
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: To's Bakery & Cafe
122 Hopkins Street, Footscray, VIC 3011
We will visit a Vietnamese bakery. Vietnamese banh mi is a firm favourite among locals and we take you to the best, most authentic place in Melbourne to try one. Your guide will be on hand to help you order it the ‘local way.’
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: T. Cavallaro & Sons
98 Hopkins Street, Footscray, VIC 3011
T. Cavallaro & Sons is a family-run business and a Melbourne institution, slinging cannoli to the people of Footscray for over 60 years! As well as getting to sample their delicious products you will get to hear their story and discover the passion that these local businesses have for their beloved suburb of Footscray.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Footscray Community Arts Centre
45 Moreland St, Footscray, Victoria
At the Footscray Community Arts Centre, you will get to see local Indigenous art and hear about how they are an amazing support for the local community.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
214-218 Nicholson Street, Footscray, VIC 3011
At the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, we take in the incredible street art murals on the side of the building and hear about the amazing work the centre does support the refugee and migrant community of Footscray. Hear about a famous Australian politician who helped pave the way for refugees and migrants to call Australia home.
Duration: 35 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate most dietary restrictions.
- We encourage sustainability and advise you to bring your own reusable water bottle and coffee cup if you have one.
- This private tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
- This tour can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests. Please notify us in advance of any dietary needs.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Visit a family-run Sicilian bakery to try some of their delicious signature dessert: cannoli
- Try the popular and freshly made, Vietnamese street food, Bahn Mi
- Visit a local Ethiopian restaurant and enjoy a traditionally made coffee
- Join a Friendly Local Food loving guide
- Visit Footscray Community Arts Centre and and learn how this centre supports the local community
Exclusions
- Additional food and drinks
Redemption Instructions
Dress Code
Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day. Keep in mind that Melbourne’s weather can be unpredictable. This tour will run rain, hail or shine.
Dietary Notes
This tour can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests. Please notify us in advance of any dietary needs. You can do so by emailing us at info@melbourneurbanadventures.com.
Closure of sites
If any of the venues are closed, suitable replacement venues will be visited instead.
Food Inclusions
Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day
Sustainability Tips
We encourage sustainability and advise you to bring your own reusable water bottle and coffee cup if you have one.
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Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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