Private Melbourne: A Foodie’s Guide to Footscray
3 hours
From 10:00
Group 1+
3 hours
10:00
What you'll do
Local Impact: How you taking this tour will benefit the local community: We will donate $1 from every person booked on this tour to the Footscray Community Arts Centre.On this tour, all of our food and drink stops are at local businesses in the neighbourhood area of Footscray which is rarely visited by tourists This tour is a true local adventure, giving you insight to the real multicultural side of Melbourne/Naarm that many tourists don’t experience. After acknowledging the traditional owners of the area we begin by taking in the sights and smells of the Footscray market, a truly local market with prices and variety to match! Next up we'll pick u some traditional Vietnamese banh mi for you to try – a firm favourite amongst Footscray locals. We then visit a family-run Sicilian bakery to try some of their delicious signature dessert: cannoli. Hear about their history and discover the passion the locals have for their local neighbourhood. We'll then Venture towards the Footscray Community Arts Centre passing street art on the way and hearing tales about a local legend, Franco Cozzo. Discover indigenous artwork at the Arts Centre and learn about how this centre supports the local community. We'll then Venture towards the Footscray Community Arts Centre passing street art on the way and hearing tales about a local legend, Franco Cozzo, and Aboriginal activist William Cooper, who changed the world from his tiny house in the suburb. Discover First Nations and multicultural artwork at the Arts Centre and learn about how this centre supports the local community. We’ll pass political street art and the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre to hear about how migrants and refugees have helped shaped Melbourne to be what it is today. Finally, on this tour you’ll also visit a local Ethiopian restaurant where you will be able to enjoy a traditional Ethiopian coffee and discover how injera, a type of flatbread, is made. After the tour we’ll give you recommendations for some delicious lunch spots and other places of interest you may like to explore, including other suburbs nearby. This tour is accessible for all including those with mobility impairments and wheelchairs.
What's Included
Local English-speaking guide
A sample of Vietnamese Bahn mi
Sicilian cannoli
Coffee at one of our favourite local stops
$1 per person donation to the local community organizations visited on this tour.
What's not included
Additional food and drinks
Tips/gratuities for your guide transport to and from Footscray
Notes
Local Impact: How you taking this tour will benefit the local community:
This tour is a true local adventure, giving you insight to the real multicultural side of Melbourne/Naarm that many tourists don’t experience. After acknowledging the traditional owners of the area we begin by taking in the sights and smells of the Footscray market, a truly local market with prices and variety to match! Next up we'll pick u some traditional Vietnamese banh mi for you to try – a firm favourite amongst Footscray locals. We then visit a family-run Sicilian bakery to try some of their delicious signature dessert: cannoli. Hear about their history and discover the passion the locals have for their local neighbourhood. We'll then Venture towards the Footscray Community Arts Centre passing street art on the way and hearing tales about a local legend, Franco Cozzo. Discover indigenous artwork at the Arts Centre and learn about how this centre supports the local community.
We'll then Venture towards the Footscray Community Arts Centre passing street art on the way and hearing tales about a local legend, Franco Cozzo, and Aboriginal activist William Cooper, who changed the world from his tiny house in the suburb. Discover First Nations and multicultural artwork at the Arts Centre and learn about how this centre supports the local community. We’ll pass political street art and the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre to hear about how migrants and refugees have helped shaped Melbourne to be what it is today. Finally, on this tour you’ll also visit a local Ethiopian restaurant where you will be able to enjoy a traditional Ethiopian coffee and discover how injera, a type of flatbread, is made. After the tour we’ll give you recommendations for some delicious lunch spots and other places of interest you may like to explore, including other suburbs nearby.
This tour is accessible for all including those with mobility impairments and wheelchairs.
What is included in the tour?
Local English-speaking guide, a sample of Vietnamese Bahn mi, Sicilian cannoli, coffee at one of our favourite local stops, $1 per person donation to the local community organizations visited on this tour
What isn't included in the tour?
Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide Transport to and from Footscray
Where do we meet?
Outside Footscray Railway Station, 37 Irving Street, Footscray, VIC 3011 (at the bottom of main concourse steps).
Where does the tour end?
Footscray
What is the duration of the tour?
2.5 hours
What is the minimum group size for the private tour?
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.
Are there any Covid-19 vaccination requirements?
While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Urban Adventures tour. For further information, please review COVID-19 Health & Safety at https://www.urbanadventures.com/en/about-us/covid-19-customer-info
What if I can't find my guide?
If you have any issues on the day of your tour, please call +61 3 8672 6442
Can I cancel my tour?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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