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Secret Food Tours: Sydney
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3 - 3½ hours
7 stops
10 people max
English
Local food and culture
Award winning
What you'll do
On our Secret Food Tour: Sydney, you'll eat around the delightful Oxford Street to the gorgeous local suburb of Surry Hills. See an area rich in churches, architecture, independent shops, and produce stores. Visible is evidence of post-war immigration; and culture from Greece, Italy, and Portugal.
At the end of your tour, you'll have eaten some of Sydney's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.
Quality drinks will be served at some stops, however if you would like more, a thoughtfully curated Upgraded Drinks Package is available.
- We'll start with modern Australian chargrilled watermelon salad.
- Next, you'll visit a quirky venue for a locally brewed beer and perfectly paired sharing plates.
- We'll introduce you to a butcher with as much character as the creations you'll enjoy.
- You'll stroll down a leafy side street, to experience a delightful tart paired with a ginger agave cider.
- As with all our tours, there's our delicious Secret Dish.
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When you purchase our Upgraded Drinks Package, you'll enjoy the following in addition to the drinks already served on the tour:
- One glass of Australian orange wine
- One glass of Australian ale
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Book Your Tour
If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
What is a
Secret Food Tour?
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Secret Food Tours: Sydney
What you'll taste
THE FOOD
- Sydney rock oysters
- Chargrilled watermelon salad
- Perfectly paired sharing plates
- Butcher's choice
- Ginger brulee tart
- Our delicious Secret Dish
DRINKS
- Ginger agave cider (alcoholic)
- Water
- Non-alcoholic options
- For more drinks see upgrade above
Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
WHY SURRY HILLS?
Surry Hills is an affluent area located close to the centre of Sydney. The suburb has experienced various waves of immigration, particularly from Greece, Portugal and Italy, which is reflected in the foods of the area, and offers some delicious flavors.
Being a wealthier suburb we also see various independent supermarkets and specialty stores. The main foodie street in the area has so many dining options, we have to point some out as we couldn't fit all of the stops in! This means, of course, the stops we have included offer great variety and exceptional quality. Surrounding streets in the area are leafy and green and the architecture creates a lovely vibe.
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Health & Safety Standards
At Secret Food Tours we take your health and the health of our staff very seriously. To be sure that you can enjoy our tours with the maximum protection we have put in place some strict measures.
Meeting Spot
We'll meet at M1 Oxford Street, Paddington, NSW, 2021. (Also displays at 1 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2021). If you have any questions. Please email us.
Tue - Sun 12:00 p.m.
M1 Oxford Street
Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
WHY SURRY HILLS?
Surry Hills is an affluent area located close to the centre of Sydney. The suburb has experienced various waves of immigration, particularly from Greece, Portugal and Italy, which is reflected in the foods of the area, and offers some delicious flavors.
Being a wealthier suburb we also see various independent supermarkets and specialty stores. The main foodie street in the area has so many dining options, we have to point some out as we couldn't fit all of the stops in! This means, of course, the stops we have included offer great variety and exceptional quality. Surrounding streets in the area are leafy and green and the architecture creates a lovely vibe.
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Frequently asked Questions
Health & Safety Standards
Health & Safety Standards
At Secret Food Tours we take your health and the health of our staff very seriously. To be sure that you can enjoy our tours with the maximum protection we have put in place some strict measures.
- We have been certified by We're Good To Go
- We make sure that all our partners and our own places are disinfected after each tour
- All our guide have been trained on health and safety measures
- Masks and hand sanitizers should be used on all our tours by our guides
- Guests must bring their own mask
- We keep our group small and we offer private tours
How do I order?
That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! Are you looking for something special? Are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic email confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email
*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*
What is included in the food tour?
All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above, but if you want more alcohol (and who doesn't?) We offer a upgraded drinks package that gives you 2 drinks.
Where is the meeting spot?
You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.
M1 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2021 Diagonally opposite Hyde Park. Your guide will have an orange umbrella and a big smile!
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Where the tour will end?
The tour ends at the corner of Bourke Street and Arthur Street, Surry Hills. Your guide can help direct you to a nearby bus, or in the direction of Oxford Street (walking distance) from here.
Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?
Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us at [email protected] prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?
Children are more than welcome to our tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under! We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone enjoyed the tour.
I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?
This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like.
Is there enough food during your tour?
Our tours provide our customers with a lot of food. Trust us, you will not need to eat a meal after our food tour!
Where do I add my discount voucher?
I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?
Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do.
Is there a lot of walking?
To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 1 hour walking but it's not too difficult and there are no hills or stairs. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.
How many people max are on this tour?
We take 10 people maximum. If you are more than 10 people, please do not hesitate to email us and will try to see if we can accommodate.
I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?
You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!
If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?
All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.
Can I choose my own cheese and meat?
Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and they will do their best to make you happy.
Where does your food come from?
A variety of venues who have been in the area for long time, these are important businesses to the neighbourhood. The food and drink we buy is top-quality, fresh, and local!
What if it rains or I change my plans?
Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable in Sydney. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions: https://www.secretfoodtours.com/terms-and-conditions/
Can I pay the tour in cash?
You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.
Why do we need to pay for booking fee?
The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.
Foreign Transaction Fees
A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.
