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Queen Victoria Market
Best time to visit
Early weekday mornings are best, when stalls are freshly stocked and crowds are smaller. Arrive before 11am on Saturdays for the liveliest atmosphere without the worst congestion.
Budget tips
Free entry, no ticket required. Market sits inside Melbourne's Free Tram Zone for easy free tram access; bring cash or a low-fee card for small stalls and shop late afternoon for produce discounts.
Recommended for
Food lovers, Families, Bargain hunters, Photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
1.5-3 hours
About
Korte feiten: Crunchy toasted nuts, sizzling sausages and floral stalls collide in a sensory maze where shoppers haggle beneath ornate iron sheds. Over 300 stalls trade during peak days, and vibrant night markets turn the place into a street-food party with live music and themed events.
Hoogtepunten: On Tuesdays the underground meat locker tour leads groups of 12 past swinging hooks and century-old refrigeration units, where a guide named Maria recounts how traders once hauled 100-kilo ice blocks by pulley and the air hangs thick with cured salami, lemon soap and wood smoke. Climb the wrought-iron stairs at dawn and you'll hear fishmongers in yellow aprons call prices in a rhythmic chant, ending with a practiced splash as they hose stalls clean, while 19th-century cobalt-blue carts sit behind the stalls and vendors quietly swap handwritten recipes for spice mixes.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes and a light jacket, mornings can be cool and lots of walking is involved.
- Photograph the historic iron sheds and the colourful fresh-produce displays near the Victoria Street entrance for classic market shots.
- Skip peak Saturday afternoon if you prefer less crowding, instead visit Friday morning for specialty deli stalls and quieter lanes.
- Carry a reusable bag or insulated cooler if buying meats, cheese or lots of fruit to keep purchases fresh on the trip home.
Klik om een GRATIS wandeltocht te boeken in Melbourne, Australia
De beste manier om een stad te ervaren met een lokale gids.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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