Foodie’s Guide to Footscray: Private Food Tour in Melbourne

Victoria, Australia

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Footscray is one of Melbourne’s most diverse neighborhoods and is teeming with good food. With a private guide, walk through the area to discover some of the city’s best street food and delicacies ranging from Vietnamese banh mi to Sicilian cannolis. Meet locals who have called the area home and the various groups that make up the community.

Enjoy several food samples while walking around
Hear stories of migrants and refugees who made a new life
A private tour means a personalized experience
Discover the strong sense of community in Footscray with a visit to the local arts centre where we will donate $1 AUD for every guest that joins this tour
This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good.

What's Included

Join a Friendly Local Food loving guide
Try the popular and freshly made, Vietnamese street food, Bahn Mi
Visit a family-run Sicilian bakery to try some of their delicious signature dessert: cannoli
Visit a local Ethiopian restaurant and enjoy a traditionally made coffee
Visit Footscray Community Arts Centre and and learn how this centre supports the local community
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay

Additional food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

37 Irving St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
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

End point

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Footscray Market

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

To's Bakery & Cafe

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

T. Cavallaro & Sons

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Footscray Community Arts Centre

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

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.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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Great experience and informative guide

Jimmy_L, Sep 2025

The tour was great. Guide was super informative and food was great! We had a great time. Highly recommend the tour to anyone looking for some group activity near Footscray.