The Herbs & Spice Discovery Tour

This immersive market tour invites guests to explore vibrant stalls brimming with fresh herbs, fragrant spice blends, and rare ingredients sourced from across the globe. Guided by a knowledgeable host, you’ll uncover how different cultures use herbs and spices in everyday cooking—learning practical tips, flavour pairings, and time-honoured techniques that can easily be recreated at home.

Along the way, meet passionate traders whose expertise spans generations. Their stories reveal a deep connection to cultural identity, migration, and the enduring role of food in bringing communities together. From staple ingredients used in family kitchens to lesser-known botanicals with unique culinary uses, each stop offers a new perspective on the diversity of the market.

The tour also delves into the fascinating history of herbs and spices—tracing ancient trade routes, cultural exchanges, and the evolution of global cuisines. Discover how these ingredients have long been valued not only for their flavour but also for their medicinal and healing properties, with insights into traditional remedies and wellness practices still embraced today.

Woven throughout the experience is a celebration of the market’s multicultural community. You’ll observe how different cultures shop, cook, and connect through food, gaining a deeper appreciation for the shared rituals and stories that shape the market’s unique character.

Engaging, educational, and deeply sensory, this tour offers a meaningful way to experience the market—through taste, storytelling, and the timeless power of herbs and spices.

This 2-hour guided tour includes generous tastings and Market shopping bag.

One day only, Saturday 27th June at 10am. Don't miss out!

Adults: $109

Children aged 5 to 14 years: $89

Littlies aged 0 to 4 years: Free

Carers Free (must hold a valid carer or companion card)

Enquiries: bettina.dechateaubourg@qvm.com.au

Please let us know via the above email address if you have any accessibility requirements so we can do our best to help make this tour as enjoyable as possible.