Rusty's Market Foodlovers Tour

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Earliest Date Available: November 13, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Max 8 guests
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
English, German
Location
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group size
Max 8 guests
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
English, German

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4.8
•20 reviews
 US$49.05  per guest
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Earliest Date Available: November 13, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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Discover the flavours of Cairns on this delicious journey through the city’s iconic Rusty’s Market. Stroll among colourful stalls bursting with tropical fruit, local produce, artisan coffee, and exotic treats as your guide shares stories of Cairns’ multicultural food scene. Meet local vendors, sample unique ingredients, and experience the vibrant heart of Cairns through its tastes, aromas, and people. Perfect for food lovers and curious travellers alike!
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You'll sample a wide variety of different foods with vegetarian options. A bottle of water is also included.
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1 hour 30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Rusty's Markets

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.
Travelers will get a guided tour through Rusty's market with at least 7 food tastings (suitable for…
Meeting Point

Rusty's Markets, Grafton Street, Cairns Regional Queensland, Australia, AU, 4870

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Meet at the Grafton Street entrance to Rusty's Market on the right-hand side (looking at the market) in front of the Frozen Yoghurt Shop.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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Maps571273September 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Fabulous Market Tour

This was a great experience and Peter was very knowledgeable about the history of Rusty’s Market. It was fantastic to see and taste fruits we had not seen or tried previously. Peter was very passionate about the Market community. He was very generous in spending extra time with us to answer all our questions about Cairns. Would highly recommend.

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H2546PPdebbiebAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Highly recommend

An amazing and informative tour which we thoroughly enjoyed. Would highly recommend hosted by a wonderful guide full of knowledge and friendliness. Hint don’t have anything to eat prior to the tour as the guide purchases many and varied tastings. Thank you.

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Response from ViatorSeptember 02, 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the tastings and our journey through the market. Your advice is spot-on—bringing a healthy appetite is definitely essential with all the incredible local flavors we sample! It was an absolute pleasure guiding you both. For future travelers heading our way, search for Cairns Urban Walking Tours to find our market tour dates and full schedule. Safe travels! — Peter

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D3667BUdanbNovember 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Fantastic tour - highly recommend!

Peter was an amazing guide who gave us a brilliant tour with loads of insight about the market. We really enjoyed his company and trying new foods. Would highly recommend for any food lovers!

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Response from ViatorDecember 02, 2025

Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour and the food stops – exploring the market is always a highlight and it was a pleasure having you along. It means a lot that you’d recommend the experience to other food lovers. Hope to see you back one day in Cairns for more tasty adventures! 🥥🌶️

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Efika KNovember 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Great Start to our stay in Cairns

My partner and I had a wonderful experience and with Peter. Peter is very knowledgeable about the history of the markets. Everything was explained really well. My partner and I was able to try some new fruits and learn lots of new things. It was a great start to our holiday in Cairns, I highly recommend doing the tour! ✨️

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Discover825738November 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Interesting tour

Peter was very knowledgeable about the markets’ history and current day. Lots of stalls with different products. Tastings were delicious.

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Response from ViatorNovember 14, 2025

hanks so much for the lovely review. I’m really glad you enjoyed exploring Rusty’s with me. The history. The stories. And of course… the tastings! They’re the best part, right? There’s always something new popping up at the stalls, so it’s great to hear the variety stood out to you. Thanks again for joining the tour — and for taking the time to share your experience. Hope to see you back in Cairns for another wander soon! 🌴✨

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