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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.

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 you’d 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 – we’re 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
Ready to Guide?
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We’re currently looking for passionate guides to join our teams in both Sydney and Brisbane.
We’ve 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
- 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 you’re visiting and want to enjoy nightlife in a safe social and authentic way I highly recommend booking this local bar tour through Airbnb. It’s 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 city’s 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
- 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 lessAakash Gupta19/09/2025Did a bar hopping tour with Jake. He was very personable, welcoming, and knowledgeable about Sydney. Our group were the only ones on the tour, so we were able to tell him our preferences, including finishing the tour a little earlier. He did an amazing job catering to our specific tastes- he showed us bars and walked us around parts of Sydney that were so fun and lively and unique to the culture, areas we never would have experienced otherwise. Even though we did a history tour the day before, he gave us a lot of new interesting facts about Sydney.read moreread less
- Andrew Bailey16/09/2025The walking tour of Sydney was a great experience. It’s a great way to familiarize yourself with the city while having fun and learning a few things. Our tour guide, Steve, was incredible. He was knowledgeable, funny, and made sure everyone was having a good time. Be ready for some jokes.
Pro tip: if you land in Sydney in the morning after a long flight, book the morning walking tour. It’s a great way to keep you up and avoid the jet lag.read moreread less - Justin Z15/09/2025Went on three tours with Local Sauce including one with the owner (Justin). LOVED every one of them, each with a different guide (shout out Jake and Andrew, legends).
The tours are well crafted to mix local eats that are lowkey and difficult to find yourself or historical landmarks. I’ve found them very educational, delicious, funny and had great social interactions as a solo traveller.
Keep it up Justin and team! Doing our namesake proud 😅read moreread lessCarli15/09/2025We 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 he’s 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 we’re hoping to do the bar hopping tour tomorrow!!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 less
- Aakash Gupta19/09/2025Did a bar hopping tour with Jake. He was very personable, welcoming, and knowledgeable about Sydney. Our group were the only ones on the tour, so we were able to tell him our preferences, including finishing the tour a little earlier. He did an amazing job catering to our specific tastes- he showed us bars and walked us around parts of Sydney that were so fun and lively and unique to the culture, areas we never would have experienced otherwise. Even though we did a history tour the day before, he gave us a lot of new interesting facts about Sydney.read moreread lessAndrew Bailey16/09/2025The walking tour of Sydney was a great experience. It’s a great way to familiarize yourself with the city while having fun and learning a few things. Our tour guide, Steve, was incredible. He was knowledgeable, funny, and made sure everyone was having a good time. Be ready for some jokes.
Pro tip: if you land in Sydney in the morning after a long flight, book the morning walking tour. It’s a great way to keep you up and avoid the jet lag.read moreread less - Justin Z15/09/2025Went on three tours with Local Sauce including one with the owner (Justin). LOVED every one of them, each with a different guide (shout out Jake and Andrew, legends).
The tours are well crafted to mix local eats that are lowkey and difficult to find yourself or historical landmarks. I’ve found them very educational, delicious, funny and had great social interactions as a solo traveller.
Keep it up Justin and team! Doing our namesake proud 😅read moreread less - Jessica Stoey06/09/2025I heard about Local Sauce through another tour guide and thought I would check it out. I Attended the pub/bar tour with Jake! He was so welcoming and definitely knew how to keep the group engaged especially the solo travelers. He provided great suggestions for post tour as well and took us through a few unique spots as we walked that I otherwise would have not noticed. I will gladly recommend this tour to anyone I know coming to Sydney,read moreread less
- Mark Matchett01/09/2025Terrific food and street art tour with Andrew around Newtown in Sydney. Saw so much that we were never aware of, even though we are Sydney siders. And ate some sensational treats. Thoroughly recommend this tour to visitors and locals alike. Thanks again Andrew.read moreread less
- Curious2134455962108/09/2025We really enjoyed our walking tour of Sydney with our guide, Steve. He was an experienced guide having worked in Berlin, Germany in the past. His knowledge of Sydney and experience as a guide led to a fantastic experience for all of us on the tour. Not only did he have an excellent grasp of Sydney’s history, he encouraged us to ask questions even if they were not related to the narrative he was telling us on the tour. I would highly recommend Steve as a tour guide for anyone interested in learning more about Sydney’s colorful history.read moreread less
- Brenda B06/09/2025Wow! What a worthwhile walking tour! Exactly what we needed after a long flight to Sydney from Canada! Justin certainly knew his history and pointed out so many interesting facts and things that many tourists would miss! Hidden gems in the streets of Sydney.We loved it! Appreciated every story! Take this tour! Learn the history. Enjoy the architecture and hidden art within the walls of this beautiful city. Thanks Justin!read moreread less
- Sherry R05/09/2025While planning my trip to Sydney for the marathon, I ended up with a free Saturday morning after some plans changed. I came across this tour on TripAdvisor and was immediately intrigued. The description mentioned just a few miles of walking—which turned out to be very easy and enjoyable.Our guide, Jake, was fantastic. He had a great sense of humor and kept us engaged the entire time with stories about Sydney’s history, pointing out unique sights along the way. His mix of knowledge and humor made this one of my favorite experiences in Sydney.Communication before the tour was excellent—they sent confirmations through email and WhatsApp, along with directions and even a photo of the meeting spot so we wouldn’t get lost.During the walk, Jake brought the city to life, sharing fascinating details about historical buildings, flower gardens, the significance of brick patterns on the ground, and even the famous alleyway filled with empty bird cages. He welcomed questions and always had extra bits of history to add, which made the tour even more engaging.Jake is an exceptional guide, and I highly recommend this tour as a fun, leisurely, and entertaining way to spend a few hours learning about Sydney right from its streets.read moreread less
- john p28/08/2025My adult son and I did this tour with Justin with 4 other people. The small number meant we had a great time with personalised input and suggestions. It was a perfect way to be introduced to Sydney on our first full morning. It lasted about 3 hours and despite a bit of rain now and again it was a great experience. Very informative, educational and entertaining. We even saw a kookaburra fly right past us! Great way to end at a brewery with fine views of the harbour. Justin recommended where my son could eat kangaroo and he directed us to a pub in The Rocks and it was a great choice. Take the opportunity to go with this more intimate group, much better than being part of 20-odd people.read moreread less
- George T24/08/2025Went on the Sydney Bars and Secrets and Nightlife Tour and was not Disappointed, Jake our guide did an Outstanding Job in Highlighting the Bars and Dives of Darlinghurst and Oxford Street. I highly enjoyed the Toucana and Tios for its Music Playlist and just the Great Vibes that helped our Group Get acquainted for the Evening. Jake Thank You for an Enjoyable Evening and I look forward to taking a Local Sauce Tour on My Next Trip Down to Oz.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 you’re visiting and want to enjoy nightlife in a safe social and authentic way I highly recommend booking this local bar tour through Airbnb. It’s definitely one of those experiences that make traveling more memorable.read moreread lessJennifer24/09/2025Our tour around Sydney and our guide Steve was fantastic! He was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the city’s 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
- 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 lessCarli15/09/2025We 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 he’s 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 we’re hoping to do the bar hopping tour tomorrow!!read 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
- 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 less
- Hanna 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 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 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