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Share Your City. Inspire Curious Minds.
Being a tour guide is one of the most rewarding ways to explore a city’s flavours, history, and culture while sharing them with curious travellers from around the world.
At Local Sauce Tours, we take pride in our exceptional guides, chosen for their deep knowledge, passion for food, nightlife, history and/or street art, and engaging storytelling.Â
At Local Sauce Tours, we take pride in our exceptional guides, chosen for their deep knowledge, passion for food, nightlife, history and/or street art, and engaging storytelling.Â
What We Look For
Our guides are experts in the local scene and natural-born storytellers who bring stories to life while having fun connecting our diverse groups of guests.
They help visitors experience the true essence of modern Australia, which is why they are regularly mentioned in our reviews. Sound like something youâd be up for?
What We Offer
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Get to work as a tour guide – the best job in the world!
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Bonuses for review mentions and tips from guests (in cash and digitally)
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Professional guide development training and on-the-job learning from experienced
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Consistent work throughout the year, with advanced yet flexible scheduling of your availability
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Market-leading pay – weâre focused on recruiting (and retaining) the best tour guides
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Work for an award-winning tour company and be part of a fun and fabulous team, with regular staff outings and invitations to industry events
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Weâre currently looking for passionate guides to join our teams in both Sydney and Brisbane.
Weâve received over 2500 five-star reviews
All Reviews 5.0
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Google 4.9
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TripAdvisor 5.0
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Airbnb 5.0
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GetYourGuide 5.0
- Christina Yeon21/10/2025My husband and I were visiting from the US. We took the Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour and Michael was our guide. The group was small, just us plus another couple. We learned so much from Michael about the city and its rich history. And Michael even gave us tips on places to eat during our stay. Thank you for a wonderful tour! Very personable guide!read moreread less
Chris18/10/2025Loved it! Very informative, and Daniel was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would book this tour again!read moreread less
Chris Gregoire17/10/2025Jake did a nice job giving us a historical background of Australian & some eatery recommendations.
We had a good time.
A bit disappointed we didnât see the Opera house, but I believe the huge ship was blocking the view. It was NOT our tour guideâs fault!
Recommend!read moreread less - Kristen17/10/2025Jake is very knowledgeable. He planned a great walking route that covered all the primary sights for first time visitors. We wen through the historic district, then amthe shopping district that included stopping at the QVB and the Strand. Then we ended by walking through The Rocks and have 150 Lashes beer. Perfect ending to a perfect tour.read moreread lessLisa Taylor16/10/2025Always such a great atmosphere and Lucy makes sure everyone is welcome and happy. Ravi is so lovely and enjoy hearing his stories of the work he does. Didnât enjoy the food as much this time but didnât take away from the night .read moreread lessBrenda Brooks15/10/2025Jake was an excellent honest for our walking tour.read moreread less
- Tony D12/10/2025Tour was fun, food was delicious and Bunny was great, very knowledgeable. You won’t be disappointed with this tour.
I now have a new favourite Chinese food.read moreread lessKatja10/10/2025Really interesting, lots of info, small groupread moreread lessRamona Gowe09/10/2025The Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour was very informative and interesting but above all it was fun because of our guide, Jake. He was a pleasure to be with.read moreread less - Melissa M09/10/2025Jake was a very knowledgeable guide. I enjoyed hearing all about the history of the area. Ample bathroom stops were provided on the tour. I enjoyed each place we went to. I would definitely book additional tours with local sauce tours.read moreread lessE Chung07/10/2025First time touring with Local Sauce Tours for their Negroni Month special bar tour featuring YCL Laneways. We had an intimate group of 6, and Justin heading the tour. Very fun, lovely selection of bars and negronis (which was why the guests were there really) informative and interactive throughout, good walking pace, and really us insider tips of the bars in YCK Laneways.read moreread lessBoris07/10/2025Nice places and good people.read moreread less
- Robert07/10/2025Made me appreciate Brisbane with a whole new outlookread moreread less
Mir&Jay07/10/2025Come for the food, stay for the history We absolutely loved Justin’s tour. As Sydney locals we thought we’d just eat amazing food, but it was so much more. We learnt a lot about Chinese history in Australia that we didn’t know yet and visited some very special sites.Justin was both a very knowledgeable and engaging guide, and we’d recommend this tour to anyone. NB It is both carnivore and vegetarian friendly.read moreread less
mrsflynn207/10/2025Fantastic Great experience, really enjoyed ourselves.Really friendly and knowledgeable guide. 5 star would definitely recommendread moreread less - Amanda Assink06/10/2025We had a great time! Enjoyed the local knowledge and the information was really interesting. It added another dimension to our time in Sydney. The small bar scene is alive and well and deservedly so! Thanks guys!read moreread lessSimon06/10/2025Great tour. Steven was a knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Highly recommendread moreread less
Susan B06/10/2025Lovely way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon in Sydney. As a Sydnesider it was great to see the backstreets and greenspace of Newtown. Street art stories and artist history was provided for a few of the pieces and artists, but there is so much more and other interesting buildings. . Food not a highlight for me, half a pie of choice, vegan taco,turkish ice cream and falafel, enough of it, just not my taste. Guide Andrew was friendly.read moreread less - Fernando05/10/2025Steve was great and showed us not only great new spots but also the historical context and artistic backgrounds of the murals in Newtown.read moreread less
Simon Fisher05/10/2025Great walk on a beautiful Sydney morning . Host was Steven who is very informative and entertaining. Would highly recommend.read moreread less
Ian P05/10/2025Chinatown Amazing to learn so much about such a small part of our city. The whole experience was fantastic – what we learned, what we ate – no better way to spend a couple of hours. Thank you Bunny (our guide).read moreread less - Kaisha03/10/2025The tour was great. I learned a lot about the culture. It was pleasant to walk with the tour guide Steve, who described everything we were looking at and the fascinating history behind it. It was incredibly informative and not boring at all. Directions and instructions on where to meet was very clear.read moreread lessalyssa vincenzi03/10/2025Honestly was a bit apprehensive about going on the tour but it has been the best experience! Jake has been the best tour guide! Heâs fun and will show you the best of Sydney. Absolutely recommend!read moreread lessGeneralJohnold03/10/2025Was an amazing tour and an amazing host Jake was the best host lots of info and jokes great timeread moreread less
- Hartley Pinn03/10/2025Jake was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and very professional. Highly recommend!read moreread lessJai Dalaya03/10/2025Jake Is the man very informorment lots of fun had the best time thanks to himread moreread lessHayden Green03/10/2025Jake knows how to put on a jolly good show. 10/10 would recommend and has a cool accent tooread moreread less
- Rick Bouwer03/10/2025Jake was a absolute legend, recommend using him as a tour guide.
Brilliant laughs with him.read moreread less
Erik F03/10/2025Steve was the best tour guide! Really well constructed tour. Lucky to have perfect weather. Learned a lot! Steve was the best tour guide. Funny, kind, made an effort to connect with everyone with great care. Never got tired the whole timeread moreread lessW02/10/2025Loved the Newtown food & street art tour with local triathlon athlete Dan. In fact, it was the best tour that Iâve ever been on- Dan is such a good storyteller, it was very interesting, engaging- (and tasty!). Highly highly recommended. Thanks Dan!read moreread less
- Christina Yeon21/10/2025My husband and I were visiting from the US. We took the Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour and Michael was our guide. The group was small, just us plus another couple. We learned so much from Michael about the city and its rich history. And Michael even gave us tips on places to eat during our stay. Thank you for a wonderful tour! Very personable guide!read moreread lessChris Gregoire17/10/2025Jake did a nice job giving us a historical background of Australian & some eatery recommendations.
We had a good time.
A bit disappointed we didnât see the Opera house, but I believe the huge ship was blocking the view. It was NOT our tour guideâs fault!
Recommend!read moreread lessLisa Taylor16/10/2025Always such a great atmosphere and Lucy makes sure everyone is welcome and happy. Ravi is so lovely and enjoy hearing his stories of the work he does. Didnât enjoy the food as much this time but didnât take away from the night .read moreread less - Brenda Brooks15/10/2025Jake was an excellent honest for our walking tour.read moreread lessTony D12/10/2025Tour was fun, food was delicious and Bunny was great, very knowledgeable. You won’t be disappointed with this tour.
I now have a new favourite Chinese food.read moreread lessRamona Gowe09/10/2025The Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour was very informative and interesting but above all it was fun because of our guide, Jake. He was a pleasure to be with.read moreread less - Melissa M09/10/2025Jake was a very knowledgeable guide. I enjoyed hearing all about the history of the area. Ample bathroom stops were provided on the tour. I enjoyed each place we went to. I would definitely book additional tours with local sauce tours.read moreread lessE Chung07/10/2025First time touring with Local Sauce Tours for their Negroni Month special bar tour featuring YCL Laneways. We had an intimate group of 6, and Justin heading the tour. Very fun, lovely selection of bars and negronis (which was why the guests were there really) informative and interactive throughout, good walking pace, and really us insider tips of the bars in YCK Laneways.read moreread lessAmanda Assink06/10/2025We had a great time! Enjoyed the local knowledge and the information was really interesting. It added another dimension to our time in Sydney. The small bar scene is alive and well and deservedly so! Thanks guys!read moreread less
- Simon Fisher05/10/2025Great walk on a beautiful Sydney morning . Host was Steven who is very informative and entertaining. Would highly recommend.read moreread lessalyssa vincenzi03/10/2025Honestly was a bit apprehensive about going on the tour but it has been the best experience! Jake has been the best tour guide! Heâs fun and will show you the best of Sydney. Absolutely recommend!read moreread lessGeneralJohnold03/10/2025Was an amazing tour and an amazing host Jake was the best host lots of info and jokes great timeread moreread less
- Hartley Pinn03/10/2025Jake was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and very professional. Highly recommend!read moreread lessJai Dalaya03/10/2025Jake Is the man very informorment lots of fun had the best time thanks to himread moreread lessHayden Green03/10/2025Jake knows how to put on a jolly good show. 10/10 would recommend and has a cool accent tooread moreread less
- Rick Bouwer03/10/2025Jake was a absolute legend, recommend using him as a tour guide.
Brilliant laughs with him.read moreread lessW02/10/2025Loved the Newtown food & street art tour with local triathlon athlete Dan. In fact, it was the best tour that Iâve ever been on- Dan is such a good storyteller, it was very interesting, engaging- (and tasty!). Highly highly recommended. Thanks Dan!read moreread lesséąç ĺ02/10/2025ĺžćŁçéŤéŠďźĺŻäťĽčŠ˘ĺćçĄä¸ćĺ°čŚ˝ăread moreread less
- Mir&Jay07/10/2025We absolutely loved Justin’s tour. As Sydney locals we thought we’d just eat amazing food, but it was so much more. We learnt a lot about Chinese history in Australia that we didn’t know yet and visited some very special sites.Justin was both a very knowledgeable and engaging guide, and we’d recommend this tour to anyone. NB It is both carnivore and vegetarian friendly.read moreread lessmrsflynn207/10/2025Great experience, really enjoyed ourselves.Really friendly and knowledgeable guide. 5 star would definitely recommendread moreread lessSusan B06/10/2025As a Sydnesider it was great to see the backstreets and greenspace of Newtown. Street art stories and artist history was provided for a few of the pieces and artists, but there is so much more and other interesting buildings. . Food not a highlight for me, half a pie of choice, vegan taco,turkish ice cream and falafel, enough of it, just not my taste. Guide Andrew was friendly.read moreread less
- Ian P05/10/2025Amazing to learn so much about such a small part of our city. The whole experience was fantastic – what we learned, what we ate – no better way to spend a couple of hours. Thank you Bunny (our guide).read moreread lessErik F03/10/2025Steve was the best tour guide. Funny, kind, made an effort to connect with everyone with great care. Never got tired the whole timeread moreread less
Eva R30/09/2025Highly recommended walking tour of downtown Sydney with a local! A terrific mix of history, humor, and architecture, with dining & entertainment recommendations to round it out. Perfect introduction to the city to help you make the most of your trip.read moreread less 
Kimmo6827/09/2025Steve was a fantastic guide. His stories were witty, entertaining, and informative. We really enjoyed spending a few hours walking around the city with him. It was a perfect way to start our stay in Sydney, as he gave us a lot of information of other things that we could do in the city. We would absolutely recommend this tour!read moreread less
Jessica D25/09/2025Excellent food, company and storytelling. Wonderful to learn something new about Chinatown, an area Iâve worked in most of my life. Canât wait to work my way through our food bingo list!read moreread lessErik L24/09/2025Unfortunately, I only did the tour on my last day, but it would have been perfect for the first one. Our tour guide was fun, friendly and clearly interested and knowledgeable about Australian history and Sydney. There were quite a few spots in town where there was a story I would never have known otherwise and he had detailed answers to all my questions. There was a lot he showed on the tour where you can go back later, so ideal as a first tour to know what else you can look at in the city.read moreread less
Elyssa S22/09/2025This was an amazing and unique tour that I highly recommend! Justin was incredibly knowledgeable and had great history to share. Chinatown in Sydney comes with lots of history (both good and bad) and experiencing it through the food was amazing.read moreread less
Kendall S22/09/2025We had an awesome time on our tour with Dan. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was a great way to orient ourselves during our first time in Sydney! Definitely recommend!read moreread less
Dianne H22/09/2025Had a great time on the Chinatown tour Justin was very knowledgeable & informative. Tried some great food. Highly recommend this tourread moreread less- Lori A.22/09/2025We really enjoyed this walking tour of Sydney! Steve provided great info about the history, architecture, culture and key sites in the Central Business District. He also shared restaurant and bar recommendations. Despite the rainy weather, we saw the majority of the CBD, weaving under awnings or inside buildings when the rain got heavy. Highly recommended!!read moreread less
Sharolyn A17/09/2025I would thoroughly recommend this tour. Not only was the food we sampled so good, but also learning about the history of the area was really interesting. Justin our tour guide was excellent.read moreread less
Vince B17/09/2025Steve provided amusing stories of Sydney’s colonial and recent past. Well worth doing Bonus surprise at the end. Just do it.read moreread less 
dumpling_1816/09/2025My friends and I had a fantastic day exploring Newtown with our guide Andrew.Newtown is so vibrant and even though I visit Newtown frequently, I discovered so many new places, things to see and do and eat.The street art is fabulous, but made interesting by the information and commentary given by Andrew. The food tastings were yummy. The tour is value for money and a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.read moreread less
Graham W16/09/2025Had a great time exploring small shops, restaurants that we didnât know about. Got a good grounding in the background different regions of the cuisine.read moreread less
Lisa G15/09/2025FABULOUS EXPERIENCE… WE WERE A GROUP OF 10 FRIENDS, AND JUSTIN LOOKED AFTER US REALLY WELL! đ THANK YOU FOR BEING SO PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGABLE!read moreread less
Richa27/09/2025Steve is incredibly knowledgeable of Sydneyâs history, culture, and current events. He was very prepared and the amount of walking and stopping was perfect.read moreread less
Jessica Lee27/09/2025Claudia was super friendly and welcoming from the very beginning. She guided us through some hidden local bars that I would never have found on my own. Each spot had a totally different vibes. What I really loved was how the group felt like instant friends even though we all came from different countries. The host encouraged everyone to chat share stories and try local drinks together. It felt less like a tour and more like hanging out with friends in a new city. Overall it was an unforgettable night. If youâre visiting and want to enjoy nightlife in a safe social and authentic way I highly recommend booking this local bar tour through Airbnb. Itâs definitely one of those experiences that make traveling more memorable.read moreread less
Jennifer24/09/2025Our tour around Sydney and our guide Steve was fantastic! He was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the cityâs history to life with engaging stories and insights. Every stop was informative and fun, we enjoyed the uniqueness of the stops since they weren’t only tourist focused. Steve made the experience both educational and enjoyable. Highly recommended!read moreread less
Tori24/09/2025Steve was the best. Had a very enjoyable time. Learnt a lot of unique history and quirks about Sydney. Such a great way to start your visit in Sydney! Saw kookaburra too!!read moreread less
Meghan23/09/2025We met our group and explored 4 bars which we wouldnât have found on our own! I wouldâve loved to hear more crime and local legend stories but we did hear some fun historical stories.read moreread less
Jon23/09/2025Fun, easy walk, great stories, casual great time!read moreread less
Wendy21/09/2025The team at Local Sauce were amazing to deal with and the whole experience was impeccable. Unique locations, great street food, perfect itinerary and great communication – all conducive of an experience that was outright outstanding. Bunny, our tour guide, was a treasure chest of information, including the history of the area and its locals. She took us to hidden nooks in Chinatown that we would never have come across otherwise. The food was first rate and delicious and we would do the tour all over again. The pace was perfect. Definitely a great find and would recommend thoroughly to all.read moreread less
Martine19/09/2025We had Bunny as our host and she was fabulous. Great food tastings and a lovely gentle walk with lots of information. Also noted lots of places along the way to explore afterwards.read moreread less
Carli15/09/2025We were so incredibly happy to start our trip off with a tour led by Steve. He started off with jokes and fact that kept us entertained and engaged for hours. He was incredibly kind and courteous, making sure to take stops in the shade or by a bench if you wanted to rest. The information and history that heâs retained was incredible – we learned SO much more than we ever could have tried to do a self led tour. We loved our time so much weâre hoping to do the bar hopping tour tomorrow!!read moreread less
Vince15/09/2025Steve was great tour guide. Amusing tell tales stories. 2nd time on this trip and I learnt something new. My partner found it educational. Thanks to Jason for being so flexible.read moreread less
Frances15/09/2025Delightful, well informed guide, tasty street food, and lots of good information. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience.read moreread less
Quentin13/09/2025Jake did a really good job tonight. Iâm French and my English is not too good, but he took the time to help me understand. This experience is perfect for meeting new people and for exploring the nightlife of Sydney !!read moreread less
Hannah10/09/2025As a first time visitor, I enjoyed getting to learn about the history of Sydney whilst getting to see various historic / iconic landmarks. Steve is a great guide who made the tour entertaining from storytelling to the jokes đ It was a great way to start my trip!read moreread less
Ăngel05/09/2025Everything was perfect with Jake. 100% recommendedread moreread less
Alexis03/09/2025Nihar was an awesome tour guide and the bars were so cool. I will definitely be visiting some of them on my way back through Sydney! Also was very knowledgeable about the street art in the area, overall a great way to spend a Wednesday nightread moreread less
Susan03/09/2025I have to say that I rarely give anything less than a 5 but I was disappointed with this tour. We basically walked up and down a long block to 3 different bars and looked at street art (which was really cool). The reason I was disappointed is because other than whien we were walking, our host didn’t have much to say. I expected to learn something about Sydney but other than the street art, that didn’t happen. That being said, he was a nice person, just didn’t seem like he was into the experience. Also, while it did include a happy hour beer or glass of generic red or white wine, given we just walked around Newtown without learning much it would have been a little better to at least get a choice of drink. Also, 2 of the 3 bars seemed randomly chosen and they didn’t have places set aside for our group of 8. Perhaps that’s just how it works but overall I was somewhat disappointed.read moreread less
Mel03/09/2025Thank you to Justin for be an amazing local tour guide. You could really see that he loves his city of Sydney and was excited to share that with the group. Showed off many hidden gems that as a tourist I may have never discovered.read moreread less
Rachel01/09/2025A must do to see and learn Sydney!read moreread less
- Chris18/10/2025Loved it! Very informative, and Daniel was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would book this tour again!read moreread lessKristen17/10/2025Jake is very knowledgeable. He planned a great walking route that covered all the primary sights for first time visitors. We wen through the historic district, then amthe shopping district that included stopping at the QVB and the Strand. Then we ended by walking through The Rocks and have 150 Lashes beer. Perfect ending to a perfect tour.read moreread lessKatja10/10/2025Really interesting, lots of info, small groupread moreread less
- Boris07/10/2025Nice places and good people.read moreread lessRobert07/10/2025Made me appreciate Brisbane with a whole new outlookread moreread lessSimon06/10/2025Great tour. Steven was a knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Highly recommendread moreread less
- Fernando05/10/2025Steve was great and showed us not only great new spots but also the historical context and artistic backgrounds of the murals in Newtown.read moreread lessKaisha03/10/2025The tour was great. I learned a lot about the culture. It was pleasant to walk with the tour guide Steve, who described everything we were looking at and the fascinating history behind it. It was incredibly informative and not boring at all. Directions and instructions on where to meet was very clear.read moreread lessGavin John01/10/2025Justin was an excellent tour guide. Full of interesting and inciteful knowledge about Chinatown and its colourful past. The walking tour of the area was very enjoyable. We were excited and really looking forward to experiencing the very best of Chinese street food. However, the choice of food that we were offered did not fulfil our expectations.read moreread less
- Sarah29/09/2025Our guide Nicole shared a bunch of background stories with a great sense of humor. I don’t usually do guided city tours, but I really liked this one. It was a great walk đread moreread lessMatt26/09/2025Justin was a terrific guide who expertly wove food tastings and history together. All the food we tried was delicious and I especially appreciated the âChinatown Bingo Cardâ recommendations he provided at the end of the tour. 10/10!read moreread lessMatthew26/09/2025Justin was a terrific guide who expertly wove food tastings and history together. All the food we tried was delicious and I especially appreciated the âChinatown Bingo Cardâ recommendations he provided at the end of the tour. 10/10!read moreread less
- Z09/09/2025My family and I enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide Daniel was very friendly, upbeat, super knowledgeable on Sydney and Australian history, and his passion for it was tangeable. Daniel answered every question and offered excellent sightseeing suggestions. Daniel showed us interesting places that we would have missed on our own. Thank you, Daniel!read moreread lessGetYourGuide traveler02/09/2025Great visit, but the description isn’t very clear. We finished the walk in the Rocks district, but we spent most of the time exploring the city’s historical sites. It’s still really interesting, and our guide was super active and engaging!read moreread lessHanna Sofie24/08/2025a great walk around Brisbane with Tom, seeing all the hidden street art and local bars. Many of these places i wouldn’t have found on my own, and it was so nice to see the nightlife in Brisbane City! definitely recommend to anyone travelling solo, with a group , family or couples- international or locals! And good drinks too!read moreread less
- GetYourGuide traveler19/08/2025Michael was informative and engaging. Plus, he adjusted due to inclement weather. Great intro to Sydney and Australia!read moreread lessGetYourGuide traveler07/08/2025Saskia was an absolutely outstanding guide! She expertly led our small group through Brisbane’s fascinating historic sites while also having a keen eye for the city’s impressive artwork. Her knowledge was comprehensive and her enthusiasm infectious. What really set her apart was going the extra mile at the end of our tour – she provided us with excellent additional recommendations for places to visit during our stay. This tour exceeded all my expectations and covered everything I could have imagined wanting to see in Brisbane. Saskia’s expertise and genuine passion for the city made this an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!read moreread lessMatthew02/08/2025Justin was very knowledgeable and gave us a real flavour of Chinatown both historically and the variety of food and culturesread moreread less
