Queen Victoria Market

Historic food halls, produce stalls and independent shops; come on a trading morning and build your own breakfast or picnic.

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CostFree entry

Time to allowAllow 1½–2 hours

PaceMarket aisles and short city walks

PlaceMelbourne CBD

01 / The experience

Queen Victoria Market.

Historic food halls, produce stalls and independent shops; come on a trading morning and build your own breakfast or picnic.

Start with breakfast, then explore the fresh-food stalls and historic market halls at Queen Victoria Market. You can make this a quick coffee-and-produce stop or spend a couple of hours browsing the delis, household goods and independent shops. Buy picnic food towards the end of your visit so you are not carrying it around all morning.

For the widest choice, arrive after 09:00, when specialty shopping joins the early food traders. Tuesday, Thursday or Friday gives you a weekday visit; Saturday and Sunday have longer afternoon trading. The regular daytime market is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. Seasonal night markets are separate events: a Wednesday evening opening is not part of the normal weekly timetable.

The market is a useful starting point for a northern CBD day. Explore the food halls and produce stalls first, browse the specialty sheds, then continue towards the State Library or the city’s laneways. Keep chilled food for a nearby meal or take it back to your accommodation before a longer outing. Bring a reusable bag and leave space for queues at popular stalls.

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02 / The essentials

Queen Victoria Market: visit essentials

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Free entry
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Allow 1½–2 hours
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A weekday morning after 09:00 for food and specialty stalls together.

04 / Before you go

Plan your visit

A weekday morning after 09:00 for food and specialty stalls together.

Entry & spending

Free entry

General admission: A$0
Extra: Food, drinks, purchases and optional guided tours.

Choose your visit

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 06:00–15:00; Saturday 06:00–16:00; Sunday 09:00–16:00. Closed Monday and Wednesday. Specialty shopping starts at 09:00.

Time to allow: Allow 1½–2 hours

Public-holiday hours and individual events can change the normal timetable.

Getting there & access

For the Elizabeth Street food-hall entrance, approach from the Elizabeth and Victoria Street corner. The larger market also has entrances from Victoria, Queen and Peel streets; choose the side closest to your first stop. The map pin identifies the market complex, not a particular stall or tour meeting point.

Queen Victoria Market, Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Use the market’s accessible entrances and paths; busy aisles and queues can slow a wheelchair or pram visit. For a booked tour, obtain the meeting point and any access arrangements before arrival.

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Before you go

Walk in during market hours. Book guided food tours separately; food, shopping and paid tours are additional.

Plan your visit

Accessibility

Use the market’s accessible entrances and paths; busy aisles and queues can slow a wheelchair or pram visit. For a booked tour, obtain the meeting point and any access arrangements before arrival.

Participation requirements

Walk in during market hours. Book guided food tours separately; food, shopping and paid tours are additional.

Use the market’s accessible entrances and paths; busy aisles and queues can slow a wheelchair or pram visit. For a booked tour, obtain the meeting point and any access arrangements before arrival.

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