Sydney Food Tours

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Top 10 food tours & experiences in Sydney

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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The best private food tours in Sydney

Sydney’s crystal clear beaches, sun-dappled streets, and laid-back locals make the city one of Australia’s must-visit destinations – but the thing that will keep you coming back is the food. On City Unscripted food tours of Sydney, you’ll find unforgettable flavors at a range of locations, including food trucks, delis, markets, cafés, grungy beach bars and upmarket restaurants. From Balmain bugs (a species of lobster native to Australia) to old-school jaffles (the city’s take on the humble toasted sandwich), get ready for a city-to-surf food experience you couldn’t have anywhere else. On Sydney food tours, all you have to bring is your appetite and we’ll do the rest!

Meet some of our food-loving local hosts in Sydney

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

Authentic Australian cuisine

Ready to experience Aussie culinary culture on the best food tours in Sydney with City Unscripted? Of course you are! Join a food-loving local on a tour of all the city’s favorite food spots and see what a mealtime looks like for a laid-back Sydneysider – and there’s much more to look forward to than fish and chips on the beachfront! Whether you join us to indulge in the quaint café culture of picturesque Paddington or book our “Ultimate Sydney food experience” to try as many of the top dishes as possible, our range of Sydney food tours uncover the best of the local food scene.

Explore Sydney’s foodie hubs

Trust a local host to know exactly where to go for the most delicious food in Sydney. Our food tours of Sydney will take you to places like the chic inner west suburbs of Newtown and Enmore, where tiny delicatessens, hip eateries, and heritage bars serve up homegrown cuisine and local beer and wine. Food tours in Sydney could also see you navigating the countless food stalls that have set up shop at the 150-year-old Paddy’s Markets. And the iconic Darling Harbor – one of the top sites in Sydney – is the perfect place to stroll along the beachfront with a jaffa gelato or chips on a stick.

Food from around the world

Despite what you’ve heard, authentic Aussie fare isn’t just shrimp on the barbie. Today, Sydney’s food scene celebrates flavors and ingredients brought in from all over the world. On food tours of Sydney with a local guide, you’ll find a wealth of amazing eateries serving cuisine from around the globe. Let us know what you crave – whether Turkish, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Chinese or something even less familiar – and we’ll show you where to find it. Or, take the opportunity to try exciting fusions of international flavors that only exist in the city on our Sydney food tours.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Malcolm was very informed and detailed. Our time together was used well. No time wasted but not rushed. A true local with many years of experience. Very engaging!

February 2025

Tina S
While visiting my son and his family in Australia (I am a New Yorker) my daughter-in-law surprised me and my son with a full day walking tour of Sydney. She booked the tour through City Unscripted, and we we were fortunate enough to be assigned to Peter Sullivan. As it was a surprise, we were almost completely unprepared, except to be told to wear comfortable shoes. Peter knew we were in the dark, so, communicated exact meeting instructions that morning, while remaining discrete. He found us lost near, but not at, the meeting place, and took us in hand. Finally, we learned what the day would look like, and Peter asked us to confirm the interests he was told we had by my daughter-in-law. Apparently, even though he had prepared the tour in advance according to the information he was given, he was able to tweak the day to make sure we would get the most out of the adventure. He was also completely flexible about when and where we ate and took breaks. I could go through our tour here, but suffice it to say that he was a terrific guide, full of knowledge of the history and architecture of the city, was able to answer most of our questions, and if not, we looked things up while stoping for coffee. The day ended with a ferry ride out to Manly Beach and back. He was a fantastic leader, getting us seats on the most scenic side of the boat, but where we would not get soaked from the spray. It was a delightful ride and full of sites. Unlike a few teachers and tour guides I have experienced, Peter only talked about himself when I asked a direct question. This tour was most certainly not about him, but rather, very much about Sydney, a city that he clearly loves and is proud of. I recommend Peter, as walking tour guide, most emphatically. We had a great and fulsome day. And, because we were staying in Sydney several more days, we actually knew our way around when on our own. We knew the landmarks, how to navigate the light rail system and the ferry system, and even our way through the downtown streets, and the highlights of Sydney Harbor. Thank you Peter for our introduction to your beloved City,

January 2025

Jake T
What a great way to get to see what YOU want in Sydney!! Ross was our tour guide and he asked us questions as to what interests us and that is what we saw!! Learned about The Rocks, learned how to use public transportation like a local, took us on the ferry to Watson Bay, walked us all around and we loved it all!! Definitely recommend!

January 2025

Julie W
We had a private tour w Ross today He gave us a thorough overview of Sydney & it was well paced . He answered all of our questions & provided great details! Thank you Ross ?

January 2025

Judy K