3 Market Tours in Sydney to Build a Day Around

1.Sydney Fish Market Behind the Scenes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $56Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Sydney Fish Market before dawn for a two-hour small-group tour. Wear socks and comfortable shoes, then watch the Dutch auction, tuna filleting, oyster shucking, sushi preparation, live lobsters, and more. Guides such as Mark and Mike bring hands-on seafood knowledge.

“Definitely check this tour out. This seafood market will be demolished soon to make way for the new one. But what a treat to get inside this historic market! Our tour was very educational and wouldn’t recognize for food geeks!”

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2.Sydney Fish Market Behind the Scenes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $57

Start at 6:00 am for a small-group tour of Sydney Fish Market’s wholesale areas. A Seafood Educator explains grading, packing, Dutch auctions, fishing, and aquaculture. You’ll meet lobsters, mud crabs, and giant tuna while wearing supplied boots and a hi-vis vest.

“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.”

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3.Taste of Sydney Fish Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $129

Meet at 10:00 am for a 90-minute guided tasting tour inside Sydney Fish Market. Sample seasonal seafood and NSW produce, learn how fish reaches the auction, and get practical advice on choosing seafood and sashimi at home. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“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!”

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