Sydney
Ultimate Sydney food experience
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
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Ultimate Sydney food experience
From seafood, artisanal products, Thai or Indian, fine wines, and craft beers, taste Sydney's best bites ending with a Jaffa gelato in hand
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Have a local host take you between Sydney’s foodie suburbs
- Sample authentic international and local cuisine to suit any palate
- See the 150-year-old Paddy’s Markets, packed with stalls serving incredible food
- Try tapenades and relishes produced by local artisanal producers in a small supermarket
- Have your local host recommend restaurants and cuisine over a glass of Aussie red at a heritage bar
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
100% private and personalized experience
3 hours with a host
4-6 tastings of various specialties
A regional glass of wine, beer or soft drink
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks additional to the ones included in the experience
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You might not be throwing a couple of shrimp on the barbie, but you’ll taste some of Sydney’s favorite dishes. Seafood is a must, whether you enjoy salty, crispy fish and chips, tuck into a selection of super-fresh sashimi, or indulge in local Balmain bugs (a species of lobster native to Australia).
You’ll follow your host into a small deli filled with artisanal producers to sample – and stock up on – tapenades, bread, oils, and delicious relishes, and visit a wine distributor or a tiny heritage bar to taste some of the finest blended wines and craft beers. And if you’re keen to try Sydney’s take on international dishes? Thai or Indian-tasting plates are always a good idea before strolling down the harbor, Jaffa gelato in hand.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Ashley,
Dec 2023
Had my grandma along and she hurt her knee so she’s a little slower but John is was very kind and walked at her pace. He brought us to very good food places.
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Edward,
Mar 2023
I came late he waited and he was so happy to work with me. I lost my phone and he helped out.
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Soham,
Jan 2019
We had a great experience with our guide, Olivia. We had a food tour with various stops. She was knowledgeable and gave us exactly what we were looking for- an opportunity to see not-so-popular dining establishments while getting a great lay of the land in Sydney. She was easy to talk with and answered our questions. She had a good knowledge of history and lots of insider tips on shopping and eating that we utilized for the remainder of our trip.
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Erin,
Mar 2025
Peter was very thorough in his knowledge of history and culture, and tailored our tour to meet (actually exceeded) our expectations.
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Alison,
Mar 2025
This was a wonderfully way to start our first visit to Sydney. We learned, laughed, walked, ferry’d, at a relaxing yet efficient pace. John was lovely and toured at a relaxed pace. Got to learn the lay of the wonderful land in preparation for an incredible stay in the greatest city.
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Dhiren,
Mar 2025
The best part about the tour is we could customize it. Also, our guide Peter stayed with us for an extra hour in order for us to see everything we wanted to!
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