Melbourne: A Foodie’s Guide to Footscray

This tour is a truly local adventure, giving you insight into the real multicultural side of Melbourne 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. We’ll pick up some traditional Vietnamese bahn 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 desserts: 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 pass political street art and the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and political street art to hear about how migrants and refugees have helped shaped Melbourne to be what it is today.

Last but not least, 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. This tour is accessible to all including those with mobility impairments and wheelchairs.

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We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day