Private Melbourne: A Foodie’s Guide to Footscray
Melbourne, Australia
From USD 88.48
Office phone number: +61 3 8672 6442
Private Melbourne: A Foodie’s Guide to Footscray
Melbourne, Australia
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Explore the multicultural suburb of Footscray and learn about its history with migrants and refugees on this fully accessible tour
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Highlights
- Explore the multicultural suburb of Footscray and learn about its history with migrants and refugees on this fully accessible tour
- Try the popular and freshly made, Vietnamese street food, Bahn Mi.
- Enjoy traditional Sicilian cannoli from this family-run store that has been in business since the 1950’s.
- 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.
- Sample authentic Ethiopian food at a local restaurant
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
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Meeting point:
Under the clock tower, Southern Cross Station. Corner of Spencer St and Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
https://goo.gl/maps/AGTTqeoMVRBT2A3G6 (-37.818941, 144.953803)
- Starting time: Various
- Ending point:
Footscray
Language: English
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, Ethiopian shared tasting plate, Vietnamese bahn mi, Sicilian cannoli, coffee at one of our favourite local stops, $1 per person donation to the local community organisation visited on this tour
Exclusions: Optional gratuity, MYKI/Public Transport costs - these should be purchased before the tour begins.
We start our journey with a short train ride to Footscray (10 mins) where you will immediately feel a world away from city life. We begin by taking in the sights and smells of the Footscray market and taking you to our favourite view of the city that only locals know about. We pick up some traditional Vietnamese bahn mi – 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 community. If you’re lucky, you may even get a behind the scenes look of the cannoli being made.
You'll enjoy an amazing coffee at one of our favourite local stops and discover how Melbourne got its reputation for having some of the best coffee in the world. We'll then Venture towards the Footscray community arts centre passing street art on the way and hearing tales about local legend, Franco Cozzo.Discover indigenous artwork at the Footscray Community Arts Centre and learn about how this centre supports the local community. We pass the asylum seeker resource centre and hear about how migrants and refugees have helped shaped Melbourne to be what it is today.
We finish at an authentic African restaurant for some shared Ethiopian tasting plates. You will finish this tour with a full belly and a deeper appreciation of local Melbourne life and the strong sense of community that exists here.This tour is accessible for all including those with mobility impairments and wheelchairs.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, Ethiopian shared tasting plate, Vietnamese bahn mi, Sicilian cannoli, coffee at one of our favourite local stops, $1 per person donation to the local community organisation visited on this tour
Exclusions: Optional gratuity, MYKI/Public Transport costs - these should be purchased before the tour begins.
Dress standard: Please be aware that Melbourne is known for having 4 seasons in a day so it is recommended to have appropriate clothing. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate most dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@melbourneurbanadventures.com
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Local contact
Office phone number: +61 3 8672 6442
Email address: info@melbourneurbanadventures.com
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