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Join us for a semi-private food walking tour in Sydney, where you'll explore Australia's rich and diverse culinary history in an intimate group of up to 6 guests. Over 3.5 hours, you'll taste 8 handpicked dishes, each showcasing a different chapter of Australia's evolving food scene. Start with a classic flat white and Vegemite toast, then dive into hearty Aussie staples like meat pies and fusion street food. Experience native flavours through a unique Indigenous grazing platter, featuring smoked kangaroo, emu, and more. End the tour with an optional alcoholic upgrade, including wine or prosecco and a local craft beer. With a small group, your expert guide will share insider stories behind each dish, giving you a deeper understanding of Australian food culture. It's the perfect blend of history, flavour, and fun, all served with a local's touch.
We start at Customs House where you'll see a scale model of all of Sydney and where we will walk (approx 2.5 km / 1.5 miles). You'll then head to a great local cafe for flat white coffees, Vegemite toast and a "Tim Tam slam".
We'll visit Martin Place and the Anzac Cenotaph, where you'll get to sample an iconic Australian biscuit (cookie).
Stop near the General Post Office for a gourmet Australian meat pie, while learning about the history of the building.
Wander through the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) on your way to the next stop for an Instagram-famous cake. Afterwards, you'll take the light rail from QVB back towards Circular Quay.
Wander around Circular Quay from the ferry wharves to the Opera House, taking in the amazing harbour views. Before hitting Circular Quay, you'll stop at a cafe for an Australian-Asian fusion sandwich (optional inclusion).
From where the tour finishes, you'll enjoy the best possible view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and learn about its construction.
End your walk at the Sydney Opera House where we'll visit a restaurant specialising in native Australian foods. You'll get to sample kangaroo, emu and crocodile as well as other native Australian foods.
Ultimate Aussie Food Tour (Semi Private, Max 6 Guests, 8 Samples) lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $119 per person for this Sydney experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We meet in front of Customs House, beside the steps and access ramp (on the right-hand side as you face Customs House).. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Tour not recommended for children under 12 years of age as it involves 3.5 hours of walking and eating a range of foods
Wheelchair accessible
Jake was a great host. Knowledgeable, friendly, and a pleasure to spend the time with. We had a small group, and that made it all the better. We had the opportunity to sample a variety of Sydney goods, and they were all worth trying. To that add a good walk and a history tour and you have the experience. Highly recommended
Very personable and knowledgeable guide, led our small group around a variety of eateries. Plenty to eat, just the right amount of historical background, and a good mix of street food, local produce and finer dining samples. The strawberry and watermelon cake was the highlight for me!
Matt was great, and the food was interesting.
Very enjoyable food tour and the history insights were a pleasant surprise. I would highly recommend.
Thanks so much for the kind review! Glad the history insights were a nice surprise, along with the food. Cheers, Justin
The tour was great. More in part, due to our guide, Steve. He was very informative and entertaining. His historical knowledge established deeper context to the food history and associated changes in Australia’s development. Kept us engaged and interactive.
Thanks so much for the great review! Really glad Steve's historical knowledge added extra depth to the food and kept things engaging. Thanks for booking direct, where you'll always get the best price and cancellation terms. Cheers, Justin
The Ultimate Aussie Food Tour was amazing. It was fun, informative, and delicious. Our guide, Matt, was wonderful. He brought us to some iconic and some unusual (but memorable) Sydney food locations, but also told us great stories at each stop and on the way to each place. Our bellies and our minds were full! I highly recommend this tour to try some foods you might not on your own and to learn a bit about the history of Australia. So much fun!!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Ann! Really glad Matt's stories and food stops kept both your belly and your mind full. We try to make this tour not just your classic food tour, but one that goes a little bit deeper with stories and surprises. Sounds like it ticked all these boxes for you. Cheers, Justin from Local Sauce Tours
Matt was very friendly and informative. Loved the history knowledge of Sydney. Matt even has ties to where we live. He made it a very personalized experience for us. Would recommend it to any foodies out there.
Thanks so much for the kind words, really glad Matt's local knowledge made it feel personal. We'll pass this on to him. And how cool that there was a geographical connection for you guys as well. Cheers, Justin
Justin was a great guide. Super flexible when he discovered we had already visited a location on the tour. Provided us with history, culture and other suggestions to further experience Sydney. Thanks for a great afternoon!
Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad my switching things up on the fly worked out okay, and I still got you some good history and tips for exploring more of Sydney. Cheers, Justin
Steve was full of information and Dad jokes. It was a fun afternoon. Great communication throughout.
Thanks for the great review, Nerissa! Glad Steve's info (and dad jokes) made for a fun afternoon. Cheers, Justin
The food tour was so much fun! Eddie walked us throughout the downtown area and showed us a lot of the local "hot spots". We loved the different foods and learned about how they developed for the area. I would definitely recommend to visitors who want to experience the local cuisine as well as learn about some of the history of Sydney!
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