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Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour
What is the story of Sydney? Find out on this expert-led small-group walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main attractions.
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Sydney by Night – Secret Bars & Stories
Discover hidden bars on Sydney’s best nightlife tour, with 5 different routes. Meet people, hear stories, have fun and enjoy great drinks!
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Ultimate Brisbane Walking Tour
What makes Brisbane tick? Find out on this expert-led small-group walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main spots.
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Local Sauce Tours has landed in Brissie! Join us on the Small Bars & Street Art or Ultimate Brisbane Walking Tour. Both tours take place multiple days per week.
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- Pinki Srivastava03/08/2025We did two walking tours with them and simply loved it both the times!
Both Steve and Dan were very knowledgeable and fun guides. Good to know about Sydney/Australian history, food and street art in a casual manner just walking around the city and its alleys!
Would highly recommend for tourists.read moreread less - hopingfortravel30/07/2025Good food tour with a good raconteur A wonderful tour. It was a small group of about ten including my teenage grandchildren, and couples from interstate and New Zealand. The stories were lively and well-told, the food was wonderful with terrific background stories for each food stop. Justin was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and great at answering questions. The Chinatown food tour was a great holiday excursion for the granny and the teenagers, and we look forward to doing other Local Sauce tours in Sydney next holidays!!read moreread less
- Excursion73172329/07/2025Brilliant tour of Sydney We really enjoyed the tour Sydney – Justin showed us lots interesting landmarks that we might otherwise have missed & told us lots of quirky stories about the history. It was great to have a coffee break half way through & a drink & chat at the end of the tour. We would highly recommend the tour.read moreread less
- Mrs_C_G_10029/07/2025A must-do tour in Sydney We had an incredible experience with Local Source Tours! Our guide, Dan, was absolutely fantastic—passionate, energetic, and incredibly knowledgeable about Sydney’s rich history. What really stood out was how he brought the city to life through engaging stories that made the history easy to follow and fascinating to learn.
You could tell he truly loves what he does, and that enthusiasm made the tour even more enjoyable. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this tour is a great way to see a different side of the city.
Highly recommend—don’t miss it!read moreread lessJudy K29/07/2025A walk about Chinatown with history lessons and food tasting along the way. We had a great time!
We learned so much about the history of Chinese immigration in Sydney, and other parts of Australia.
We also discovered the impact and influence of other Asian immigrants on food!
The food we tasted was from a variety of areas and was really good.
Our hostess, Bunny, was amazing and kept is entertained throughout the tour.
Thoroughly recommend this tour.read moreread less - Karyn B29/07/2025Taste for all the senses. Excellent food, commentary, insights into Chinatown, history and all at an easy pace that never lost momentum. Directions for where to meet were easy to follow. Justin, our guide, was helpful and friendly. Follow-through afterwards was beyond expectations.read moreread less
- JJ Joseph26/07/2025Had a great experience with our tour guide Daniel for the Newtown street arts & bars walking tour held on a Saturday evening, He was passionate and very knowledgeable of the history and stories behind all the bars and street art we explored throughout the area.
Highly recommended 🙂
Cheers
Joelread moreread less - William D24/07/2025Great tour with Steve An excellent tour and introduction to Sydney with Steve. I recommend it on people’s first day as an orientation guide. Steve was extremely personable and witty. He connected with all of us and kept us engaged throughout. July is a great time of year with excellent weather (sunny but not too hot). The drink at the end is a nice touch, with views of the Opera House.read moreread lessSam Lopez-Vito23/07/2025My family and I did the Sydney Walking Tour with our tour guide Michael, who shared his vast knowledge on Australia’s history. He took us to the different key points around Sydney’s CBD and gave us a general feel of what it’s like to go around the city. We ended the tour at Squire’s Landing with a glass of beer which was delightful! Michael even gave us a list of other places and restaurants to visit while we were in the city! 😄read moreread lessPaul D22/07/2025If you’re looking for a walking tour of Sydney, then this is the tour to do. Our guide, Daniel, was engaging, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable with lots of stories behind the history and development of the city. A couple of stops along the way for coffee and refreshments made the 4-hour tour very enjoyable, easy, and fun. Highly Recommended.read moreread less
- Climber28215922/07/2025Highly recommend this tour if you are in Sydney Fantastic tour, highly recommend this if you are in Sydney. Our guide Dan was amazing, really knowledgeable and entertaining. Only 5 in our group so easy for us all to chat and ask questions. I always like to do walking tours in cities and this was one of the best.read moreread lessLasheli Dwitri Witjaksana21/07/2025Thank you, Justin, for letting me join the tour even though I was the only person who registered that day. And thank you to Daniel for being a great tour guide! I gained so much insight that helped me see Sydney in a deeper way. I really loved the locations and the stories. Hope to walk around Oz with you guys again sometime!read moreread less
- Delphine Lambert21/07/2025I did the Newtown street art tour with a friend of mine this Sunday and we both absolutely loved it! Melinda had so many stories to tell and we got to eat some delicious foods 🙂 I highly recommend this tour, whether you’re in Sydney on holidays or live here (like us) and want to learn more about this gorgeous city!read moreread lessAngela H20/07/2025Best Newtown Tour!!! Great tour. Our guide knew so much about the area and history of the artists. I learned so much. It was a small group so it felt really intimate and probably got some hidden extras. The food spots were well chosen and delicious. I would recommend to tourists and locals.read moreread less
- Pinki Srivastava03/08/2025We did two walking tours with them and simply loved it both the times!
Both Steve and Dan were very knowledgeable and fun guides. Good to know about Sydney/Australian history, food and street art in a casual manner just walking around the city and its alleys!
Would highly recommend for tourists.read moreread less - JJ Joseph26/07/2025Had a great experience with our tour guide Daniel for the Newtown street arts & bars walking tour held on a Saturday evening, He was passionate and very knowledgeable of the history and stories behind all the bars and street art we explored throughout the area.
Highly recommended 🙂
Cheers
Joelread moreread lessSam Lopez-Vito23/07/2025My family and I did the Sydney Walking Tour with our tour guide Michael, who shared his vast knowledge on Australia’s history. He took us to the different key points around Sydney’s CBD and gave us a general feel of what it’s like to go around the city. We ended the tour at Squire’s Landing with a glass of beer which was delightful! Michael even gave us a list of other places and restaurants to visit while we were in the city! 😄read moreread less - Lasheli Dwitri Witjaksana21/07/2025Thank you, Justin, for letting me join the tour even though I was the only person who registered that day. And thank you to Daniel for being a great tour guide! I gained so much insight that helped me see Sydney in a deeper way. I really loved the locations and the stories. Hope to walk around Oz with you guys again sometime!read moreread lessDelphine Lambert21/07/2025I did the Newtown street art tour with a friend of mine this Sunday and we both absolutely loved it! Melinda had so many stories to tell and we got to eat some delicious foods 🙂 I highly recommend this tour, whether you’re in Sydney on holidays or live here (like us) and want to learn more about this gorgeous city!read moreread less
- Zachary Bigger15/07/2025Jake was awesome! Incredibly informative on the Ultimate Blue Mountains tour. Did an excellent job communicating what to expect, the importance of them, and how we were going to navigate the day. Have done several tours with Local Sauce and they all have been wonderful. These guys are the ones to book with!read moreread less
- hopingfortravel30/07/2025A wonderful tour. It was a small group of about ten including my teenage grandchildren, and couples from interstate and New Zealand. The stories were lively and well-told, the food was wonderful with terrific background stories for each food stop. Justin was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and great at answering questions. The Chinatown food tour was a great holiday excursion for the granny and the teenagers, and we look forward to doing other Local Sauce tours in Sydney next holidays!!read moreread less
- Excursion73172329/07/2025We really enjoyed the tour Sydney – Justin showed us lots interesting landmarks that we might otherwise have missed & told us lots of quirky stories about the history. It was great to have a coffee break half way through & a drink & chat at the end of the tour. We would highly recommend the tour.read moreread lessMrs_C_G_10029/07/2025We had an incredible experience with Local Source Tours! Our guide, Dan, was absolutely fantastic—passionate, energetic, and incredibly knowledgeable about Sydney’s rich history. What really stood out was how he brought the city to life through engaging stories that made the history easy to follow and fascinating to learn.
You could tell he truly loves what he does, and that enthusiasm made the tour even more enjoyable. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this tour is a great way to see a different side of the city.
Highly recommend—don’t miss it!read moreread less - Judy K29/07/2025We had a great time!
We learned so much about the history of Chinese immigration in Sydney, and other parts of Australia.
We also discovered the impact and influence of other Asian immigrants on food!
The food we tasted was from a variety of areas and was really good.
Our hostess, Bunny, was amazing and kept is entertained throughout the tour.
Thoroughly recommend this tour.read moreread less - William D24/07/2025An excellent tour and introduction to Sydney with Steve. I recommend it on people’s first day as an orientation guide. Steve was extremely personable and witty. He connected with all of us and kept us engaged throughout. July is a great time of year with excellent weather (sunny but not too hot). The drink at the end is a nice touch, with views of the Opera House.read moreread lessPaul D22/07/2025If you’re looking for a walking tour of Sydney, then this is the tour to do. Our guide, Daniel, was engaging, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable with lots of stories behind the history and development of the city. A couple of stops along the way for coffee and refreshments made the 4-hour tour very enjoyable, easy, and fun. Highly Recommended.read moreread lessClimber28215922/07/2025Fantastic tour, highly recommend this if you are in Sydney. Our guide Dan was amazing, really knowledgeable and entertaining. Only 5 in our group so easy for us all to chat and ask questions. I always like to do walking tours in cities and this was one of the best.read moreread less
- Angela H20/07/2025Great tour. Our guide knew so much about the area and history of the artists. I learned so much. It was a small group so it felt really intimate and probably got some hidden extras. The food spots were well chosen and delicious. I would recommend to tourists and locals.read moreread lessJoep V16/07/2025I really enjoyed the tour. Great storytelling about the history of China Town in Sydney and also about the little restaurants we visited. Our guide Justin was friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. And the food we ate along the way was great. But that is also where the one disappointment comes from: we had only four little bites during the whole tour. I expected a bit more, given the price we paid 😞read moreread less
- Deb v15/07/2025We had a great (private) tour with Justin. They don’t schedule as many tours during the winter but he wasnl kind enough to accommodate our schedule. We highly recommend this tour.
Justin is a great storyteller who is very knowledgeable about Chinese food and is very passionate about helping to preserve the small Chinese businesses. We tried new things and enjoyed the food as well as the tour!read moreread less
- Alex18/06/2025We had the best time with Justin in Newtown! He is incredibly knowledgeable of the area, and we were amazed at the variety and volume of restaurants and bars he pointed out and knew the history of.
It was really nice to have him as our guide because he already knew most of the bartenders and owners, which made the evening feel so personable.
We couldn’t recommend this enough, and would go on more of his tours if only we lived closer than Missouri, USA!
Also, the Turkish ice cream was the perfect way to end the night!read moreread less - Debra05/05/2025Michael was an outstanding host. He integrated history and storytelling very well, and the whole trip was super engaging, Michael was also personable and linked history and current events in Sydney to the home regions of the participants, in this case, the UK and US. The pace was so relaxed that we did not even realize how much ground we covered until the end. Michael also provided stellar and thoughtful food and excursion recommendations, We highly recommend Michael as your tour guide!read moreread less
- Jeans04/05/2025This was an absolutely wonderful experience! I especially want to praise our guide Bunny, whose vibrant and energetic leadership style made the entire journey incredibly fun. Bunny was able to customize her explanations based on the situation, presenting Chinatown’s history and cultural background in an accessible yet thorough way, while guiding us to sample various authentic delicacies.
Through this tour, I not only tasted delicious street food but also gained a deeper understanding of Chinatown’s historical development and cultural traditions. Bunny’s extensive knowledge and friendly attitude made this experience truly memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Chinatown in depth!read moreread lessKing03/05/2025The bar crawl was a fantastic experience! It was such a fun and relaxed way to meet new people from different cultures and backgrounds. A huge shoutout to you both for being such thoughtful and attentive hosts Justin & Jack! it really made the night feel welcoming and comfortable for everyone. Your effort to check in with each guest didn’t go unnoticed!
I’d highly recommend this night out to anyone new in town, whether they’re just visiting or planning to stay longer. It’s the perfect mix of social, local, and memorable!
Thanks again for the great vibes! 🙂read moreread lessCecily26/04/2025Such a fun night! Met some great people and got to enjoy some cool pubs that I otherwise probably wouldn’t have known about. The tour guide was excellent – told some interesting stories and even more importantly made everyone feel welcome and included, kudos to him! Highly recommend.read moreread less
- Alena09/07/2025You would never guess this typical looking australian – long blond hair young surfer dude in wide jeans – has a degree in colonial history, deep knowledge, respect & passion for his country that is very contagious & makes it a fantastic tour! And if you like sports – he can talk for hours on that topic too 🙂 Thank you, Dan!read moreread less
- Pamela29/06/2025We had the joy of having the day tour as well as night tour. It was spaced out brilliant and had hours of the day before the night tour I highly recommend doing both and seeing a different place each time. We were thinking we may be going over things we done during the day but absolutely not! We were lucky to have Dan again and he had even more new stories and interesting facts about a few places we walked passed and it was such a different tour with amazing choices of bars. Again Dan giving so much information about the locals and depth of the bars speciality it was so great. No doubt in our minds we wouldn’t have reached half of the places in 2 days in what we achieved at both tours. Another good way to meeting new people also it had great energy. Truly big up to Dan from myself and my husband he truly made our day and night tours so fun and left us wanting more stories! Only good can come from the booking, worth it!read moreread lessPamela29/06/2025It was fantastic we were a small group which was amazing!! True reason of it being so great and fulfilled was because of our guide Dan. Dan was a joy to listen to he was so full of enthusiasm and genuine intent of chatting about the history of Sydney and you could really be involved in his stories around the city. He was the perfect energy for learning from him. His attentiveness while we were asking questions and no language barrier at all he was patient and courtesous. Took the good and silly questions, answered them all and he was a delight to share the day with. So much for respect for Dan. The tour itself was great, great layout to see the city. We only had 2 full days and we booked this seeing SO MUCH it absolutely had us fulfilled in seeing the city short or long time. Dan was so helpful as we went around the city on what we may find interesting in the areas and food and drinks places after we asked for what suited us. So helpful. Tour is a great way to see and learn!read moreread less
- GetYourGuide traveler27/06/2025What I liked most about the tour was Steve. He was prompt, knowledgeable (even when asked obscure questions), clever (seriously, a bottomless pit of ‘dad jokes’ about tour topics, psychology, History, maths, or just whatever conversation popped up), engaging, and entertaining. His suggestions for food, additional sources for information, etc were spot on. His impressions are top notch, sense of humor delightful, insight into regional/national/international Aussie views are historically based and hilarious (everyone are rivals and also get along). I highly recommend Local Sauce in general (we took a tour with Justin as well in Chinatown), but especially if you want the nitty gritty regarding all things Sydney because Steve will not disappoint!read moreread lessPreedashini24/06/2025My tour was very good. Nicole was enthusiastic, friendly and engaging, immediately putting everyone at ease. She was knowledgeable about the areas we walked through and offered other activities we could participate in those areas , like the city markets which only locals would know. She was not rigid about time but allowed us to make the odd purchase and introduced us to Noosa chocolate by buying us a treat. The walk was unhurried and finished at a lovely bar overlooking the river. I would highly recommend the tour.read moreread less
- Jenny13/05/2025Such a great night. Small group, big fun. We were only two guests plus our guide, but he really made an effort and created a fantastic experience. I had the best time ever. Delicious drinks, super cool locations, and a fun mix of street art and local history along the way. What’s not to love? Highly recommend if you’re looking for a unique and memorable night out in Sydney.read moreread less
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