The 7 Best Food Tours in Sydney

1.Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $198Our pick

Spend 11 to 12 hours with chef and guide Jimmy, starting at Sydney Fish Market before visiting three boutique Hunter Valley wineries. Expect breakfast, lunch, wine tastings, chocolate, seafood, and freshly prepared pairings such as barramundi, kangaroo, scallops, and Wagyu. Pickup is offered from seven Sydney locations.

“Had a great time, Jimmy was a great guide and it was an interesting and unique experience. The wine tastings were excellent and really enjoyable, both in quality of wine and the actual experience itself. My partner and I really enjoyed the day, glad we found this one.”

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2.Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $89

Leave Sydney at 7:30 a.m. with Kangarrific Tours for a small-group day in the Hunter Valley. Guide Sam or another experienced host leads you to a wildlife park, cheese and chocolate tastings, two boutique wineries, and an optional lunch. Expect a comfortable minibus, about 10 hours on the road, and extra fees for wildlife entry, wine, and lunch.

“Great wine tasting experience, had over a dozen different wines and saw a bunch of wild Kangaroos! Sam was great, knowledgeable and fun to be with all day. Just keep in mind it is about 2 hours to and from the city!”

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3.Sydney Food Tour with 8 Authentic Tastings by Secret Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $116

Spend 3.5 hours tasting your way through Surry Hills with guides such as Karina, John, or Eric. Expect oysters, Greek biscuits, stuffed zucchini flowers, bakery treats, burgers, ginger beer, wine, and a secret dish, plus local history and LGBTQ+ heritage. This adults-only walk is filling, social, and best suited to curious eaters who enjoy a leisurely pace.

“Come hungry and ready to learn about Sydney history and the overall local food scene. Karina was a great tour guide.”

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4.From Sydney: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin & Food Tastings Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 11h 30m · from $159

Travel from central Sydney into Hunter Valley for three boutique winery and distillery visits, guided wine and spirit tastings, cheese and chocolate pairings, and a one-course lunch with wine, beer, or cider. Guides such as Drew, Chris, and Colin add commentary, while the long return drive makes this best for adults who want a full tasting day without driving.

“Awesome trip! A big thanks to our guide Chris who was great the whole day!! Would def recommend :)”

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5.Sydney: Food Tour in Surry Hills with 8 Local Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 76 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $113

Walk through Surry Hills and Oxford Street for six or more tastings, including oysters, arancini or chicken liver, zucchini flowers, Greek biscuits, a butcher’s special, wine, and a secret dish. Guides such as Eric, Karina, and Janine add local history and can adjust the route when venues or group needs change.

“food was great and the guide was knowlegable and nice”

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6.Sydney: Chinatown Street Food & Culture Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 2h 30m · from $56Best value

Spend 150 minutes walking Sydney Chinatown with an English-speaking guide such as Justin, Bunny, or Eddie. Taste four or five regional Chinese snacks, see the red gates and Friendship Garden, learn how Chinese-Australian life shaped the area, and take home a restaurant bingo card with ordering tips. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options require advance notice.

“We enjoyed the tastes offered, but were hoping for more for the price. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about Chinatown and China in general, especially since he lives part time in China. We appreciated his thorough knowledge. The one beverage offered was at a tea stand that we had to pay extra for ourselves. It was a very hot day and it was a lot of standing around in the heat listening to him talk a lot about history. It would have been nice to have more of a focus on the food and chats about history sitting in shade or air conditioning. But an interesting tour.”

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7.Sydney: Chef-Led Hunter Valley Food & Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 12 hours · from $196

Join chef and guide Jimmy for a 12-hour food and wine trip from Sydney to the Hunter Valley. Start at the Fish Market with breakfast and sushi making, then enjoy Hawkesbury River scenery, three boutique wineries, chef-cooked pairings, possible kangaroo sightings, and a chocolate stop if time allows.

“Jimmy was amazing in introducing his passion for food and for Australia. From oysters, to self made sushi rolls to hiking and tasting so many amazing local wines. One of a lifetime experience! If you’re comparing or wondering which one to pick, don’t doubt this one. Beat experience in Australia so far!”

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