YOUR GUIDE, Jan Claire has owned & operated C the Market since 2009 and has been guiding at the Wholesale Markets since 2005. These tours are an interactive insider's view of Victoria's major fresh produce distribution centre, focusing on education, engagement and excellence. Specialised & personalised itineraries are a feature of the tour service and can be requested for any area of the market.
Join us to experience close up the starting point of the fresh produce chain at Melbourne's Wholesale Markets in Epping. Tours operate 5.00am until close of market around 7.00-7.30am
Business & Educational tours benefit from our extensive network of contacts and are highly valued.
With the support of the traders, we offer a unique experience particularly for first time visitors.
Melbourne Market requires all visitors to register zero for alcohol before entry is permitted.
BOOKINGS for ALL visitors are essential and must be paid in full PRIOR to tour.
Use the booking buttons on this website, phone or email. We have more options not listed.
- The markets are ALWAYS closed to the public. Melbourne Market is a Private workplace, not a public market. To visit, you need to be registered, be invited by a trader or join one of our tours.
Tours usually start at 5.00am and finish as the market closes after 7.00am
- Business/Industry Orientation, Private & Personalised tours are on any morning to suit your schedule. We only offer one tour per morning.
- Group & Industry tours can be booked up to 6 months in advance.
- Tours are open to all persons over 15 years. Access for those with any special requirements or limited mobility: details from our office.
- Only the Flower Market trades on Saturdays
GIFT CERTIFICATES can be purchased for the Flower Market or a Private tour. Contact us direct with your request. Certificates remain valid until used.
To find your best tour, we can discuss all options and help you choose the most suitable and cost effective.
- Group tours are priced according to size of group and offer request an individualised itinerary.
- Private & Business tours exclude others, have an individualised itinerary and allow you to conduct business during your visit.
- Individuals can book a Private tour or join any listed Public tours.
PARKING We validate for No Fee parking in the P1 visitor car park.
OH&S rules are strictly enforced on site and all visitors must comply. It is not possible to join a tour after start time or to leave a tour early.
For safety, all tour participants are given the use of a (compulsory) reflective vest, and CLOSED SHOES need to be worn.
Tours operate regardless of the weather. Some areas are not undercover.
We usually walk through the site during the morning and expect to cover 2km in the F&V area. Please notify our office if this may be a problem.
We are NOT part of MMA and charge a fee for ALL our tour services
REFUNDS are not usually available without ample notice, but we may be able to transfer your reservation. Ask for details if needed.
- As a tour participant, you do not have the same rights as an accredited market user.
- Tours running OFF-MARKET (not in Epping) have different OH&S requirements
We are proud of the service we offer....
The fee you pay is not only for our time and guidence during the tour but also includes our background expertise and organisation.
If you're looking for a Private tour that includes Melbourne's retail markets...we can help!
Our Mushroom Foraging events and tours not in Epping are not connected in any way to the Melbourne Market.