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Ready to taste the best food in Sydney? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Sydney.

Destination

Sydney, Australia

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Korean

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Hotel NewTown - Sydney to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Sydney would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics, meat pie and Vegemite on toast, and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Sydney picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer

7. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Sydney. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Gabriela🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

19 May 2025

I cannot recommend a tour with Robyn enough - she was welcoming, knowledgeable, fun, and really showed us the best Newtown has to offer. Knowledgeable and fun

Ron

(About local Robyn)

14 April 2025

Fantastic food and conversation! Would definitely take another tour with Robyn!Just GREAT!

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

8 April 2025

My wife and I were in Sydney for a few days and decided to take a Foodie Tour. I had communicated with Robyn and she agreed to pick us up at our hotel. The Foodie Tour was in Newtown. Robyn was very knowledgable and personable. She was a wonderful guide. We had a great time. The food was excellent and Robyn knew some of the people who worked in the restaurants. So, we had a chance to get to speak and learn about their business. I can't say enough about how Robyn made this a wonderful tour to remember.Great Foodie Tour with Robyn

Becky

(About local Robyn)

5 April 2025

Robyn was an absolute delight. She had picked out several, diverse local establishments, all of which were excellent. She shared not only her love for the cuisine but knowledge of local history and street art. This tour is a gem.Fantastic food tour!

Lynne

(About local Chris)

1 April 2025

Chris pushed our time back and then was late for the readjusted time. The food was ok but he didn’t really tell us much about it or describe the food scene and culture. We would have like to learn more. He also had a large group show up at our last tasting so we ended abruptly. Overall very average. Ok but not great

Ken🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris)

31 March 2025

We loved our time with Chris in the Newtown area. This is a trendy area of Sydney considered best for foodies. If you're considering a food tour in the Sydney area, this is the one to do. Chris customized the tour to our preferences and showed us the insider's tips to good food in Sydney. This is a must! Awesome Foodies Tour!

Unknown

(About local Robyn)

25 March 2025

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Robyn. We had some very tasty foods and got to see some of the neighborhood along King Street that didn’t seem as “ touristy” as near the Opera House. Robyn seemed well acquainted with the employees at each venue. We got a little history of some of the establishments. A great tour.Great Foodie Tour

Pam

(About local Robyn)

23 March 2025

We had an excellent food tour with Robyn in Newtown. We have taken food tours before, but having a personal guide was fabulous. We tasted large samples of so many amazing foods, and learned so much about Australia during the three hours we spent with her walking around Newtown. I would highly recommend this tour. My favorite was the Tokyo Tacos. Food tour with Robyn

jayant

(About local Robyn)

6 March 2025

Our group had a great time with Robyn and I'd strongly recommend this tour. We were able to sample a variety of cuisines and listen to really interesting stories and historical snippets about Sydney. The food and dessert was absolutely delicious and not something we'd have discovered by ourselves. I'd suggest going in with an open mind and an empty stomach. Robyn is also a super nice person and a great storyteller!Perfect food tour

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris)

27 February 2025

Our guide, Chris, was friendly but did not dive into much history or details of the area. The tour felt more like a casual walk from stop to stop rather than an engaging, informative experience. Most locations offered small bites or water, but there was little storytelling or historical context to make the stops feel meaningful. While Chris was polite, he lacked the confidence and knowledge that would make for a compelling tour. It felt like he was simply following a pre-set itinerary rather than truly guiding us through the city’s culture and history. With more training and a stronger grasp of the material, he could improve significantly as a tour guide. Given the overall experience, the price felt extremely high for what was offered. The amount and quality of food, combined with the lack of engaging commentary, did not justify the cost. We’ve been on far better tours at a much more reasonable price. This experience has made us question whether we would book with WithLocals again, as it does not seem like there is a standard level of training or quality control for their guides. We had hoped for a well-structured and knowledgeable tour, but unfortunately, this one fell short in multiple ways. To help Chris improve, we suggest providing him with more guidance on delivering engaging historical context. Additionally, having him attend other tours to observe experienced guides could help him develop a stronger understanding of how to create a more immersive and informative experience. We also recommend lowering the cost of this tour significantly to align with the value. Disappointing experience

526pwc42tm

(About local Robyn)

12 February 2025

Robyn was amazing. She handled the 6 of us well. She was kind and attentive to our needs and fit in well with our family. Food walking tour is great!

Tom🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

10 February 2025

Completely enjoyed the afternoon we spent with Robyn touring through a neighborhood in Sydney tasting various foods and learning about the culture and history of the area. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sydney. She also went out of her way to help us navigate the train system to get to where we were touring and then back to our hotel.Robyn is Awesome

Tom🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

23 January 2025

Robyn was one of the best food tour guides we’ve ever had. She took us to a bunch of amazing places, one we were able to go back to before we left. She gave us a lot of great history of the area and plenty of tips for things to see and do, including for when we go to NZ. Amazing food tour

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

6 January 2025

Robyn was inquisitive about what we hoped to see/do/experience--relatable to our party aged 20-54 and knowledgeable about the area. We enjoyed our time together. The amount of food and variety was terrific. Overall a great experience. Flexible, friendly & focused on group

Priti

(About local Robyn)

14 March 2024

We had a fabulous time with Robyn, she went above and beyond to make the food experience an amazing one. We are all foodies and were nicley surprised on the level of different food you can have on one street. She also included some local art history. Overall a great expereicne and well worth the money. Go with an empty stgomach. Great Experience

Kathryn J🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

18 August 2023

What a fabulous day we had on this food tour with Robyn! It was far more than just about food. We got to experience the local Sydney neighborhood of Newtown, learning about the area's history, culture and people as well as the food. Robyn was articulate, personable, highly knowledgeable, and interesting. She was easy to communicate with before our tour, quickly responding to my questions. She was also flexible, adjusting the tour to our group's needs, such as dietary restrictions. We went to a multitude of restaurants and a pub, tasting a large variety of foods and drinks. Everyone in our group loved the experience, and it far exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend it!Our guide, Robyn, was outstanding!

Cate🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

22 July 2023

Robyn took great care of us. The tour was tasty, fun, and informative. So glad we started our Sydney adventure here. Wonderful tastings and tour guide

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

4 June 2023

Rich🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

21 May 2023

So, Robyn was a great guide. Great communication leading up to the tour and was very personable and engaging. The tour had a lot of food, because there are so many cultures mixing in. Robyn gave us a great flavor of the area, the culture and diversity of Australia and the Newtown area. It was well paced, and we had a great time. Many thanks to Robyn and her personal attention!Culture and History of Newtown

Charles🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Chris)

25 March 2023

This food tour was such a let down. Newtown is a very unimpressive part of Sydney and the food tastings were little more than stodgy and very average street food. Chris did his best, but for the price - £120 each - this was terrible value and doesn't present a great city in a good light. You'd be better off having a fine dining dinner in the CBD.Don't waste your money

Kim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

15 March 2023

We enjoyed our food tour and our host. What a great way to see a part of Sydney we would otherwise not visit. Robyn was great. She’s very knowledgeable about the area, history of Australia and food. Wotyh the trip

94jb8dxhqd🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Robyn)

1 March 2023

Our tour with Robyn was an absolute delight! The delectable food and engaging conversations we had in the lively atmosphere of Newtown made for an unforgettable experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore the city through their taste buds and engaging conversations.Great tour with a outstanding tourguide

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

15 February 2023

I’ve done a lot of food tours traveling…nothing comes close to our experience in newton. Our host, Robin, not only introduced to amazing food, but she gave us so many insights to the history of the area. She is so knowledgeable and fun to be around. We had the absolute best food and so much more. Can’t recommend this highly enough!Best food tour ever!

Kim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

15 February 2023

What a fun time we had on our tour with Robyn! She introduced us to so many good foods and no question was off limits. We did the tour on the 2nd of arrival to Australia and were then able to enjoy the Australian foods throughout our trip. Thanks so much!Great tour with Robyn!

Hermann🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Robyn)

3 January 2023

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Ausflug mit Robyn - sie präsentierte uns sehr kreativ ausgesuchte kleine Köstlichkeiten in Newtown, gab uns viele interessante Informationen und Eindrücke - diese Food-Tour war eine der besten die wir in all den Jahren hatten. Und Robyn ist ein liebenswürdiger und sehr gastfreundlicher Guide - es war eine Freude, mit ihr ein schönes Stück Sydney kennenzulernen.Das war ein gelungener Ausflug

Kelsey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

28 November 2022

We had a wonderful time with Robyn in a Sydney neighborhood called Newtown. I had no idea what to expect from a food tour in Sydney (other than a mandatory tasting of Vegemite!)... and this was fantastic. Robyn gave us a wonderful taste, not only of food, but also of Sydney and Newtown. She talked a bit about history, architecture, development, street art, AND food. Tours like this are why I love food tours! We had a wonderful time with her and would highly recommend her if you're looking to explore Sydney via food and local culture! Wonderful Food Tour in Sydney

Denise🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris)

30 September 2022

We did the 10 Tastes of Sydney tour with Chris and had a wonderful time. Each taste was different and Chris explained the cultural/historical significance of each one. It was an abundant amount of food and I can’t imagine anyone walking away hungry. In addition to food, King Street is great for people watching and it is lined with cute boutique shops. I would highly recommend this tour to any foodie wanting to explore more of the Sydney area.Wonderful Food Tour

Hugh🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris)

11 April 2025

We have had so many wonderful Tours With Locals, our tour with Chris was a little disappointing. Starting time was moved to 8:30 (which we agreed to). The North Sydney harbor front was a nice stroll & great views of the city across the bay. Took the train over to the city. A lot of back streets with not many hidden gems. Chris had a previous appointment, so our tour was only about 2 hours. I count on honest reviews. This is an honest one.Dissapointing

Jennie

(About local Chris)

20 March 2025

We enjoyed our walking tour with Chris. He adjusted the tour to our needs. We saw places we would have missed without his guidance. Fun day in Sydney

Lauren

(About local Robyn)

4 March 2025

Our afternoon with Robyn exceeded our expectations. She is so knowledgable and takes you on such a great city tour. Love the stories of the history of this beautiful city and the places you would never know to go! Highly recommend her tour. I recommend you do this right when you get here, gives you a great perspective of the city. You will love it. Thank you Robyn!! AMAZING. BOOK THIS NOW!!

Andrea

(About local Robyn)

8 February 2025

Robyn has a wealth of knowledge regarding the history of Sydney. She brought to life the development of Sydney from convict days to current times and showed us some hidden gems you wouldn’t normally notice. Historic introduction to Sydney

Lori🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

6 February 2025

We had a great time on our walking tour with Robyn. She was so knowledgeable and personable. Would highly recommend her if you really want to learn all about Sydney , its history and other little known facts. Definitely worth the price. Walking Tour with Robyn

Trudy

(About local Robyn)

2 February 2025

Our tour with Robin will certainly standout as one of the best experiences of our time in Sydney! She is extremely knowledgeable and has an abundance of very interesting stories to share which made our entire experience all the more interesting. In addition, Robyn was extraordinarily accommodating to our needs and adapted the tour as needed. She's a lovely person to boot...you couldn't ask for a better guide!Hire a PRIVATE guide and hire ROBYN!!

Han

(About local Chris)

30 January 2025

Mark

(About local Chris)

24 January 2025

My wife has a handicap and Chris modified our tour to match her ability. As a result, we saw what we wanted and my wife was comfortable in her ability to enjoy everything. Truly custom

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris)

24 January 2025

We really enjoyed our walking tour with Chris. He showed us many of the highlights of Sydney along with some hidden treasures we wouldn't have seen without him. His nice disposition made for a delightful day. I highly recommend him!Chris was great!

Bob

(About local Robyn)

21 January 2025

An unseasonably wet day in Sydney but enough dry patches to get a real sense of the centre of the city, particularly the Rocks area. Robyn really knows her stuff was informative, entertaining and great company.Robyn made a rainy day sunny

Jeff

(About local Chris)

4 January 2025

Alison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bonnie)

21 October 2024

Unfortunately, the tour I had with Bonnie fell short: She lacked the in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm about the selected sites she showed me that is the hallmark of other With Local tours I’ve done before. For the price, I would have been better off buying a guide book of Sydney and done a self tour. Disappointed

Kara🇯🇵 Japan

(About local Robyn)

6 October 2024

My kids said Ms Robyn was "so so so nice!" and rated the tour top marks. Robyn was a fantastic tour guide! It was one of the highlight of our trip to Australia. Great hidden gems, lots of history, and Robyn was very engaging with the kids. We packed a lot into a few hours. Easily time and money we'll spent!Fantastic!

KAROLINE🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris)

14 March 2024

We had an excellent time with Chris. He showed us some beautiful spots in Sydney. We enjoyed seeing Lavender Bay, Luna Park, the Sydney Bridge, seeing the beautiful Australian birds and finishing off in the rocks and Sydney Harbor. Chris had great insight and took some awesome photos for us! Sydney in the Fall

Tim

(About local Chris)

28 February 2024

Irene

(About local Robyn)

16 January 2024

We had a fantastic time with Robyn. She's full of stories and took the time to give us a thorough tour. Since it was a rainy day, she brought the car to keep us dry during the north to south Sydney crossing. We learned a lot about Sydney, stories even our Australian family didn't know. So they enjoyed them second hand ;-). It was so nice of her to give us a lift to our lunch spot. We can definitely recommend her!Full of fun facts and so flexible!

Mackenna🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Chris)

16 January 2024

We liked the starting location a lot, and the first look into the older parts of Sydney. We would have appreciated more background information from Chris, and feel a bit more leadership would have improved the tour. However, Chris is very knowledgeable and chose a nice route!Improvement possible, but nice route!

janet🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Robyn)

13 January 2024

Robyn has lots of great information, is so friendly and personable and took us to a few places we would have never seen. Great tour! Loved it!Super walking tour with Robyn!

Michaela🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Bonnie)

5 January 2024

Bonnie wollte unbedingt ihre Tour am Luna Park beginnen. Die meisten Straßen waren in Sydney aufgrund des Feuerwerks gesperrt, das sollte man vorab wissen. Wir haben mehr Zeit damit verloren, nicht gesperrte Wege zu finden. Wir erwarten mindestens 50 € Zurückzahlung! Im übrigen liegen die meisten Sehenswürdigkeiten um die Oper herum und nicht auf der anderen Seite der Harbour Bridge. Bonnie hat sehr wenig background Wissen. Die Tour ist sehr sehr überteuert !Mangelhaft

Erich🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

30 December 2023

Robyn gave us an amazing tour of Sydney. She’s very knowledgeable and highly engaging. I highly recommend her tour! Thanks Robyn!Fantastic intro to Sydney

gfslaff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

19 December 2023

Robin did a good job of showing us the less traveled spots like Wendy’s Secret Garden. However, she fell short on being knowledgeable about local spots to eat. We wanted a special spot for lunch and we ended up at a touristy take out. We also never got the list of an Australian Christmas dinner. A few other minor stuff made the tour of an incredible city, just okay. Average

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris)

7 December 2023

Chris was amazing. We needed a tour outside his comfort zone, but he stepped up to the plate and created the perfect experience for us. I have mobility limitations making walking challenging. He figured out how to show us Sydney up close and personal without taxing me. He found exactly the sights that would interest us and then made it happen. He went above and beyond in every way. Chris “rocks”

Patrick

(About local Chris)

5 December 2023

Chris impressed with his willingness to customize a tour to suit personal preferences, and offered flexibility even during the tour to make stops if we saw interesting places to detour, or wanted to try a local food stall along the way. He offered to take many pictures with the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background using his knowledge of the good angles and times of day. Thank you for an excellent time~!Great customized local tour + photo spots