Why choose this Cairns & the Tropical North tour ?

If you’re food-obsessed and like history too, you’ll love this tour. You’ll sample foods (fresh and cooked), learn about the history of the market, hear about the background of tropical fruits and veggies and get the insiders scoop on the best foods at Rusty’s.

The tour includes exploring the history of Rusty’s Market and how it got started. The guide will also provide pointers to the best gourmet foods available in the markets and also the seasonal fruits.



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What makes Rusty’s Market Foodlovers Tour a unique experience ?

Travelers will get a guided tour through Rusty’s market with at least 7 food tastings (suitable for vegetarians). The history of Rusty’s Market, including its founder Rusty Rees, will be explored. The history of the markets in the context of Chinatown history will be described. Travelers will hear about the passion behind the chefs/owners of the cooked food/drink and fresh produce stalls, meeting some of them and hearing about what goes into the food creations. Food tastings include a variety which could include fresh coconut, gourmet coffee, pastries, arancini balls, local honey, local in-season fruit, and sugar cane juice.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Baby carriers are recommended to make it easier to navigate through the aisles, if you have one.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Rusty’s Market Foodlovers Tour
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Special Instructions:

    Show the guide your electronic or printout of your ticket upon arrival. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour departs to check in with your tickets so that the tour can leave on time.

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  • This Tour is Provided by Cairns Urban Walking Tours.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Brisbane.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 14 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.