Sydney · SHOPPING TOURS
The good ones fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you look past the photographs.
One-hour Sydney Fish Market Discovery Tour with a seafood educator, Dutch auction, wharf views, expert oyster shucking, and seasonal tips.
“Very interesting tour learning about the new building and market. The food selection is great.”
Tour Sydney Fish Market behind the scenes, learn the Dutch auction system, see 100+ seafood species, and watch tuna filleting.
“Wonderful insight into the world of seafood and understanding of what happens before the seafood lands up on our plates. Mark, our guide and an experienced fisherman himself, took us through the various aspects of the Market seamlessly. He explained about the auction system, quality checks carried out etc. We were provided with boots and hi-vis jackets before the start of the tour. Highly recommended.”
Behind the scenes at Sydney Fish Market at 6am, see the Dutch auction, meet live seafood, and watch catch get graded and packed.
“Outstanding introduction to how our seafood is sourced, graded and sold. Watch the unique auction take plac, visit the floor where product is graded, sorted and packed.”
Taste seasonal seafood at Sydney Fish Market on a 1.5-hour guided tour, learning fish selection for sashimi and ocean-to-plate prep tips.
“Amazing time! We got a great tour of the fish market with really nice tastings. I have been on many food tours and this one is definitly high quality and worth your time!”
One hour on Sydney Harbour with a live guide, water views of the Opera House and Bridge, plus Balmain and the Fish Market waterfront.
Sydney Fish Market Discovery Tour is a 60-minute walk with a seafood educator, exploring ocean-to-plate, auction stands, and market design.
“Money well spent! Our guides and the fish market itself were wonderful! So much to see and learn about. And then a delicious meal can be enjoyed.”
Sydney Fish Market Food Tour: 1 hour, $127, 7 seasonal seafood tastings, sashimi tips, and auction-floor insight at New South Wales’ seafood hub.
“Everything was great, the guide was an awesome lad.”
Sydney Fish Market Tide to Table tour: walk the wharf, learn seafood auctions and sustainability, then enjoy wine or beer and a seafood canape.
A 1-hour Sydney Harbour cruise by Fantasea, passing the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, with Fish Market views from the water for $23.67.
“Even as Sydney siders, my friend and I were genuinely surprised by how interesting this 1 hour Fantasea sightseeing cruise was. The route goes to areas of the harbour that many cruises don’t, which made it feel fresh and different. The nRead more”
Every kind of day out between the ferry wharves and the cliffs, and the best of each.
