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You’ve probably heard that Sydney is well-known for its ghosts, myths and legends, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!

Destination

Sydney, Australia

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

1.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

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 Trattoria Rosetta - 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. Culture of the City

   On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover Sydney through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

4. Ghosts, myths and legends in Sydney

   Your tour will focus on ghosts, myths and legends, a very important cultural subject in Sydney. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how ghost stories, myths and legends made an impact in Sydney, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

5. Cultural Highlights

   As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit The Russell Hotel, the first working morgue, the Merchant House, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

6. Storytelling Journey

   As you discover the cultural side of Sydney, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time.

7. 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

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

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!!

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

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!!

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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!

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

Rene🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Robyn)

25 November 2023

We were in Sydney for 3 days and wanted to take a guide through Sydney on the 2nd day. Robyn made Sydney come alive and tangible for us. We had actually booked a 3-hour tour - Robyn took so much time that we only parted company after 5 hours. She had so many interesting stories, places and special spots that she wanted to show us. The whole tour was accompanied by a lot of heart and genuine enthusiasm. We really enjoyed it! Thank you Robyn!!Exciting tour

normajbush🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

18 October 2023

Robyn was delightful and informative. It was windy and overcast — walking the Sydney Bridge did not appeal to me. She willing changed her normal route. Highly recommend!Tailored to my abilities and the weather

dee dee🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Robyn)

9 October 2023

Robyn was a wonderful guide. Very informative and accommodating. She definitely made our trip more exciting! Highly recommend her.

john🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

26 September 2023

Great day with Robyn walking all over Sydney, discovering hidden gems as she shared great historical information and local culture insights. Highly recommend.Robyn is great

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

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!

Steven🇺🇸 United States

(About local Robyn)

11 February 2023

My wife and I had a great day touring some of the highlights of Sydney with Robyn. We started with the Botanical Gardens and then the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge. Through out Robyn explained the history and significance of all. Next we enjoyed a walk through North Sydney and then to Taronga Zoo We all were fascinated by the native animals. We had an excellent lunch along the beach at Watkins Bay. Finally we headed toward Biondi Beach. All in all we had a lovely time. I whole heartedly recommend using Robyn as she is a fantastic guide. Wonderful tour of Sydney with Robyn

Eveline🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Robyn)

27 January 2023

We had a great time. Robyn's stories and history were enjoyable and relatable. As well she was able to adjust and adapt as needed, which we greatly appreciated.Thanks 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

Dustin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Eileen )

20 October 2022

Eileen was really great. She's really funny and knows a lot of crazy stuff of Sydney. We learned a lot about Sydney's history and people. Eileen is a very friendly and interesting tour guide who knows a lot and keeps your attention with a lot of interesting stories and experiences. She wasn't there to merely act as a tour guide. In my book, she's a buddy for keeps. Choose Eileen and you won't regret it.

Dimitri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eileen )

15 October 2022

With our guide Eileen, we had a fantastic day eating our way through the city. She took us to several fantastic food stores and offered local specialties that we definitely wouldn't have tried on our own. I've been on a lot of food tours, and this was one of the best. The tour and Eileen come highly recommended.Drinks and Bites Tour With Eileen

Walter🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Eileen )

12 October 2022

With Eileen as our local guide, we had a blast wandering the streets of Sydney. Her historical knowledge, seasoned with tips and stories, makes it seem as though you are walking around Sydney with an old friend.

Lance🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eileen )

26 September 2022

It was our first time to Sydney. We booked the 10 tasting tour of Sydney, and it was worthwhile. Eileen was an excellent host. We visited different cafes, markets, and other food stores with her, and she provided us with a plethora of information about food we tasted. We enjoyed ourselves immensely while tasting many unique and excellent cuisines. She gave some background information and perspective regarding the local culture. We absolutely loved the tour and would strongly recommend Eileen.

Geoffrey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eileen )

21 September 2022

It was an extremely exciting day for my wife and I because we took the full-coverage tour of Sydney. Eileen was our tour host the entire day; we first met her at Milsons Cafe. She has an energy that attracts you into her conversations. Our tour was for seven hours, still the time flew by quickly with her. Thank you Eileen for your excellent company and helpful suggestions that made our trip enjoyable.

Kim🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Robyn)

15 March 2020

Our experience with Robyn was super she is fun to spend time with, very knowledgeable a great laugh and planned our day as we had asked. How she managed to fit in everything we had asked for was fantastic, and told us about the history of every section we covered, it was as though we had all known each other for a live time we honestly couldn't have asked for more than we received, I hope we can keep in touch as she is like a true friend we will never forget , she made our holiday and we will never forget her. I would recommend her to anyone for the fantastic experience she gave us, Thank youIf you want to see Sydney id recommend Robyn

Trsiatnne

(About local Charlie)

10 March 2020

Great evening and a interesting Sydney culinair experience! It felt like a night out with a friend. Charlie is an entertaining, very friendly & fun guide! We absolutely will use Withlocals again on a next trip!We had fun. Thanks Charlie!

Katie

(About local Robyn)

5 March 2020

My friends and I went on the wine and bites tour. The places that we went to were super cool. We had some really nice food to eat and although they were not a full meal, we didn't go away starving. The wines that were paired with the food were also very yummy. Stop number 2 had an unusual bite and not something I would normally eat but I had to give it a go. I would highly recommend Robyn to anyone. She is so friendly, engaging and really good company. She has lots of stories to tell about the local area as well which were fascinating.Wine and bites

Paul

(About local Robyn)

1 March 2020

We have had a fab day. Robyn is full of info. We got Robyn to customise a tour for us with our requirements and she covered everything we asked for and more. There were so many places we went to that we would never have found ourselves. We would highly recommend Robyn to anyone who is thinking of going on a tour. Thank you Robyn and good luck for the future.Fabulous day with Robyn!

Aaron

(About local Robyn)

27 February 2020

My parents were coming to visit me from the States and when I found out Robyn was a tour guide as well as an Uber driver I asked her if she could take us to the Blue Mountains. Robyn came and picked us up from my parents hotel and drove us to the Blue Mountains for the day. She took us to Echos Point where we were able to walk onto one of the 3 Sisters and then to Scenic World. We then went and had lunch at a quaint little cafe in a small town called Leura. Robyn is an amazing guide full of so much information and she is very funny. We had a great day exploring and getting lost due to the normal track being closed off. Nothing was ever a bother for Robyn though. She was very accommodating.Great day with Robyn!

Dakotah

(About local Charlie)

19 February 2020

It was really fun and informative getting to know Sydney with Charlie! There's so much to see in the city, and Charlie made an excellent tour guide. I got to see so much in such a short time... I only wish I'd stayed longer! I love Sydney!

Alex

(About local Charlie)

18 February 2020

Such a fun experience! I had an amazing time on the trip, and Charlie is a great guide! I'd definitely use Withlocals again!Alex is a great guide

Reilly

(About local Charlie)

14 February 2020

Charlie knows the city like the back of his hand. He's always happy to share his local secrets to make the most of your time in Sydney - and he knows where to find a great coffee too! Thank you Charlie!

Frankie

(About local Charlie)

13 February 2020

I had so much fun when Charlie showed me around Sydney! He has a great knowledge of the place, especially the sights that are a little off the beaten track. Thanks!! All the hidden gems!

Robin

(About local Charlie)

11 February 2020

On my first trip to Sydney, Charlie showed me around and shared his favorite spots. It's awesome to see the city the way a local does! From the big highlights to hidden bars and restaurant, I have tonnes of new memories from the visit! What a great day!

Perry

(About local Charlie)

8 February 2020

Thanks for showing us your Sydney, Charlie! When my partner and I came to explore Australia, Charlie was the perfect tour guide. We really experienced the sights and sounds. I'd definitely recommend him! Charlie really knows Sydney

Narelle

(About local Bo)

8 February 2020

The food tasting tour with Bo in Sydney was a delight. I wa able to try many different authentic foods along the way. Bo is so energetic and outgoing it made the food tour so much more enjoyable. If you want to have the same experience as me you should do yourself a favour and book a tour with Bo. ;) A real delight

Matthew

(About local Bo)

8 February 2020

Bo is such a nice guy. He is very professional and knowledgeable of Sydney. I enjoy the experience immensely viewing the secret garden, Luna pearl and cockatoo island. Would definitely recommend Bo Li for a insightful tour.Such a nice and professional guy