π Food & Cooking in New South Wales
Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch
An 11.5-hour wine and beer tour through the Hunter Valley, departing from Sydney. You'll visit 2β3 small family-run wineries with behind-the-scenes production tours, taste wines or local beers at each stop, enjoy shared lunch (often wood-fired pizza at a winery), and finish with either chocolate or beer tastings and local spirits. Groups are small (12β22 per vehicle), prioritising producer meet-and-greets over big-coach tourism.

Private Sydney Multicultural Food Tour
A private food tour across Sydney's multicultural western and south-western suburbs for 1β6 people, running 7 hours. You'll taste Vietnamese, Lebanese, Portuguese, Indian and gelato stops, plus the Fish Market, guided by a local food enthusiast. Groups can eat at their own pace, and the itinerary skips the typical tourist zones β think Cabramatta, Auburn, Campsie, Lakemba and Marrickville instead of the city centre.

Marrickville Munch A Sydney Food Tour
A 3β4.5 hour walking food tour through Marrickville, Sydney's multicultural Inner West neighbourhood. You'll stop at a family-run deli, Vietnamese banh mi spot, local brewery, bakery, and gelato maker, tasting house-made cheeses, cured meats including kangaroo salami, fresh bread, craft beer, and chocolate gelato. A guide leads the pace and commentary; the route covers enough ground to warrant moderate fitness, but remains accessible by design.

Sydney Harbour Gourmet Gold Dinner Cruise from Circular Quay
A 2-hour gourmet dinner cruise departing Circular Quay, serving a multi-course degustation menu paired with Penfolds wines including St Henri Shiraz. Designed for special occasions and corporate events, you'll dine on Sydney Harbour with harbour views as the backdrop. Includes all dinner courses and matched wines; smart casual dress code applies.

Samosa and Sips Cooking Class in Little India
A two-hour samosa-making class in Sydney's Little India where you'll fold three varieties (potato, paneer, marinated chicken) from scratch, make dipping sauces at a DIY station, and enjoy free-flowing drinks with a Bollywood soundtrack. Suited to anyone after a hands-on cooking experience with a party atmosphere rather than fine technique β dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) are catered for, and you'll take home what you make.

Christmas in July Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
A three-hour lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour serving a traditional Christmas buffet with roast turkey, seafood and all the trimmings, complete with live music and harbour views. You'll dine alfresco or inside with wraparound windows, enjoy a professional host keeping the energy up, and compete for prizes β all while cruising past iconic Sydney landmarks. Suits anyone wanting a festive meal without the kitchen work, families, and groups after something different from a standard restaurant lunch.

Sydney: Surry Hills Private Food Tour with +8 Local Tastings
A 3.5-hour private food tour through Surry Hills and Oxford Street featuring eight local tastings, including Sydney rock oysters, fried zucchini flowers, Greek honey biscuits, and a secret dish, paired with local wines and ginger beer. You'll walk through the neighbourhood's post-war immigrant heritageβGreek, Italian, and Portuguese influencesβwith a guide who tailors timing and stops to your group, no competing tourists or rushed pacing.

Creative Drawing with Wonder Mama Workshop in Sydney
A 2.5-hour drawing workshop hosted by a drag queen performer, designed for all skill levels from complete beginners to experienced artists. You'll work through guided instruction to create an original piece of art you take home. All materials are provided, and the relaxed, performance-led atmosphere sets this apart from traditional studio classes β expect encouragement and creativity over rigid technique.

Hunter Valley Private Tour | The Ultimate Food & Wine Trail | Depart from Sydney
A 9-hour private wine and food tour departing Sydney to the Hunter Valley, suited to food and wine enthusiasts who want to set their own pace. You'll visit award-winning boutique wineries, larger producers, and local distilleries, tasting wines, artisan cheeses, chocolates, and local spirits with your own dedicated driver-guide in a private vehicle. Wine tastings at all venues are included, as are morning tea and snacks.

Sydney Harbour 2-Course Indulgent Lunch Cruise
A 2-hour lunch cruise through Sydney Harbour aboard the Migloo vessel, serving a two-course Γ la carte menu of locally sourced dishes with cocktails and wine. You'll drift past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from multiple decks while sipping a welcome glass of bubbles and finishing with coffee or tea. Suits anyone after a relaxed waterfront lunch with unobstructed views and no strenuous activity.

Hunter Valley Wine and Cheese Tasting Day Tour from Sydney
A 10-hour day tour from Sydney to three of Hunter Valley's oldest and most established wineries β Draytons (1853), Tyrrells (1858) and Audrey Wilkinson (1866) β with tastings at each, a one-course lunch with drink included, and stops at local cheese and chocolate makers. Guided by experienced hosts in a small-group format, it suits wine enthusiasts and couples after a structured regional escape without the self-drive logistics.

Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney
An 11β12 hour chef-led wine tour from Sydney that pairs food and wine across three boutique Hunter Valley wineries. Your guideβa qualified chef who drives and cooksβsources fresh seafood at Sydney Fish Market, serves breakfast by the Hawkesbury River, then prepares modern Australian dishes on-site at each winery using a mobile kitchen. You'll taste wines alongside chef-prepared plates and spot native wildlife among the vineyards.

Sydney Street Art & Food Tour
A 3-hour walking tour combining Newtown's street art scene with tastings across four multicultural food spots. You'll start at the famous 'I Have A Dream' mural, learn about local artists and their work, sample dishes from Egyptian, Turkish, Mexican and other cuisines (dietary requirements accommodated), and finish with a shared craft beer paddle at a neighbourhood brewery. It's designed as a moderate food experience β snacks rather than full meals β paired with genuine street art context.

Paint and Sip Classes Sydney: Acrylic Art, Canvas & Wine
A 2-hour guided acrylic painting class in Sydney where you'll complete a canvas under instructor direction, suitable for all skill levels. Materials, brushes, aprons and Turkish tea with delights are supplied; you're welcome to bring your own wine or enjoy non-alcoholic drinks instead. Work at your own pace in a casual group setting, then take home your finished piece. Small group format with a 3-person minimum to run.

Paint and Sip Classes Sydney: Ceramic Plates & Bowls
A 2.5-hour ceramic painting workshop in Sydney where you'll decorate plates and bowls under instruction, then take your finished pieces home. Art Masterclass provides all materialsβceramics, paints, brushesβin a casual studio setting. Turkish delights and apple tea are served, though note this is alcohol-free. Suited to anyone wanting a relaxed creative session without prior experience needed.

Sydneyβs Chinatown Street Food and Stories Walking Tour
A 2-hour walking tour through Sydney's Chinatown combining street food tastings with social history. You'll sample 4β5 regional Chinese snacks from neighbourhood restaurants while learning about Chinese-Australian settlement, contributions, and community landmarks. The tour includes interactive trivia, a souvenir, and a restaurant guide to take home. Suited to food-curious visitors and anyone interested in how Chinese migration shaped Sydney.

Mosaic Art Classes Sydney: Turkish Lamp Workshop
A 2.5-hour mosaic lamp-making workshop where you'll create a traditional Turkish glass and tile lamp to take home. Run by Sydney's first studio dedicated to this craft, the class guides you through design and assembly of a functional decorative piece, with Turkish refreshments included. No prior experience neededβit's designed for anyone wanting a hands-on creative afternoon.

Sydney: Private Hunter Valley All-Inclusive Wine & Food Tour
A 12-hour private wine tour departing Sydney that takes you to four handpicked Hunter Valley wineries, including the 1858-founded Tyrrell's. You'll taste Hunter Semillon, Shiraz and Chardonnay, pair wines with gourmet Australian pie, and finish with a guided wine and chocolate experience. Transport, all tastings and food pairings are includedβno hidden costs or rushed stops. Suited to wine enthusiasts who want personalised, unhurried exploration rather than a standard group itinerary.

Taste of Sydney Tour (mini coach)
A 5-hour guided food tour across Sydney's dining precincts, where you'll visit four celebrated restaurants for courses paired with drinks. You're transported between venues in a comfortable mini coach, with each stop pre-booked and ready β no logistics to manage, just sit back and eat your way through different neighbourhoods. Suits anyone who wants a structured, social introduction to Sydney's food scene without the hassle of restaurant hunting.

Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour
A 3-hour guided tour of Sydney's craft breweries with tastings at each stop and behind-the-scenes access to brewery operations. You'll learn how local brewers create their beers, sample their range, and travel between venues in an air-conditioned minivan. Small groups of up to 10 keep the pace manageable and allow genuine conversation with the brewers themselves.

Hunter Valley All Inclusive Boutique Wine Tour from Sydney
A 10-hour small-group wine tour through Hunter Valley with pickup and return from central Sydney. You'll visit 3β4 family-owned wineries, taste up to 20 wines including Hunter Valley signatures (Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz), enjoy a guided cheese tasting, and have lunch with wine at Cypress Lakes. The operator has won 'Best Hunter Valley Tour Operator' four times and keeps groups to 14 guests maximum, with air-conditioned transport and onboard wine fridge included. Pricing is all-inclusive β no hidden charges.

Resin Art Classes Sydney: Cheeseboards & Coasters
A one-hour resin art class where you'll create coasters, cheeseboards or wall art using premium epoxy resin and pigments supplied. Suitable for complete beginners through to experienced makers, you'll work in a group setting with all materials and equipment provided, plus Turkish tea and Turkish delights included. Your finished piece needs 24 hours to cure, then you have a month to collect it from the workshop, or arrange delivery.

Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting
A 45-minute hosted wine tasting at Sydney Cellar Door featuring five samples from the Old Vine Expressions collection β rare wines sourced from Barossa vineyards aged 50 to 150 years. You'll taste alongside a private host in an intimate setting, sampling some of Australia's most prestigious old-vine selections, comparable to Grand Cru sites in quality and rarity.

Sydney Food Tour with 8 Authentic Tastings by Secret Food Tours
A 3.5-hour walking food tour through Oxford Street and Surry Hills where you'll taste eight dishes across local restaurants while learning about Sydney's post-war immigrant communities. You'll sample fried zucchini flowers, butcher's meat, oysters, Greek honey biscuits, local wines and ginger beer, plus one signature dish kept secret until you arrive. The tour traces culinary influences from Greece, Italy and Portugal through the neighbourhood's independent shops and historic architecture.

Journey Beyond Sydney Harbour Dining Cruise
A 2.5-hour dining cruise around Sydney Harbour for up to 80 guests, featuring a three-course menu of NSW seasonal produce and wine. You'll start with welcome bubbles, work through dinner across the cruise, and finish with coffee or tea whilst taking in the harbour views. The small group size and regional focus on food and drink set this apart from larger tourist vessel dining.

Botanic House Luke Nguyen Tasting Menu in Sydney's Botanic Garden
A two-hour tasting menu at Botanic House in the Royal Botanic Gardens, showcasing chef Luke Nguyen's fusion of South-East Asian flavours, Australian produce and native ingredients. You'll enjoy a cocktail or mocktail on arrival, a curated five-course menu paired with premium wines, and finish with coffee or tea. The whole experience unfolds in the tranquil garden setting, designed to engage all your senses with a modern take on regional cooking.

Sydney Street Food Tour with 8 Tastings & Drink by a Local Guide
A 3-hour walking food tour through Sydney's everyday eating culture, stopping at eight different spots for savoury bites, cheeses, grilled meats, sweets, and a pub drink. You'll taste Middle Eastern street food, Australian Wagyu pie, local charcuterie, ice cream, BBQ sausage, baklava, and lemon tart, guided by a local who sets a relaxed pace with frequent small stops rather than rushed transitions between venues.

Infinity by Mark Best - Sydney Tower Elegant Dining Experience
Fine dining at Infinity by Mark Best, perched 81 storeys above Sydney on the Tower. You'll work through a three-course contemporary menu with views across the city skyline, suited to special occasions or anyone after polished restaurant fare with a visual edge. Duration roughly 2 hours, though timing can vary. Smart casual dress, and the lift to the restaurant is included in your ticket.

Christmas Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
A 3-hour Christmas Day lunch cruise around Sydney Harbour with seafood and carvery buffet, dessert, and live carols. You'll dine in allocated indoor seating with access to observation decks for views of the Opera House and Heads, plus a Santa visit for kids. Fully licensed bar with package options available. Books up quickly, so early booking is essential.

Sydney Gourmet Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour
A 2-hour dinner cruise departing Darling Harbour where you'll dine on six courses paired with Penfolds wines, served aboard a luxury vessel on Sydney Harbour. Live music runs Saturday and Sunday. The fixed degustation menu accommodates no dietary variations, so confirm suitability before booking. Unlimited beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks are included; gratuities are separate. Smart dress required.

High Tea Cruise on Sydney Harbour
A 1.5-hour harbour cruise pairing sparkling wine and tiered High Tea serviceβfinger sandwiches, pastries, and savoury bitesβwith views of Sydney's waterfront. You'll board at a central location, settle into seating, and eat your way through the spread as the boat moves around the harbour. Suits anyone after an elegant, leisurely experience that doubles as sightseeing; works for special occasions or a long lunch break.

Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Circular Quay
A 2-hour dinner cruise aboard MV Sydney 2000 departing from Circular Quay, combining a 3- or 4-course meal with views of Sydney Harbour at dusk. You'll sail past iconic landmarks while eating, with live music on weekends. Suits those wanting an early dinner before theatre, a special occasion, or a structured way to see the harbour without dedicating a full day to sightseeing.

Skyfeast Dining Experience at Sydney Tower
A 90-minute buffet meal in Sydney Tower's rotating restaurant, where the dining room itself completes a full rotation, giving you views of Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and the Blue Mountains without leaving your table. You'll choose lunch or dinner service (adults receive one drink with most packages), and the buffet covers a range of hot and cold dishes. Best for those who want the landmark experience and reliable food rather than fine dining.

Christmas Day Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
A 3-hour dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour with a freshly prepared buffet meal, live holiday music, and harbour viewsβa way to spend Christmas Day without cooking at home. You'll have seafood, roasts, salads, desserts, complimentary hot drinks, and bon-bons included. The boat accommodates families with infants and suits all fitness levels, though drinks are available for purchase. Book ahead; these fill quickly.

Sydney Private Food Walking Tour With Locals: The 10 Tastings
A private 3-hour food walking tour through Sydney where you'll taste 10 local food and drink items hand-picked by your guide, from Bundaberg Ginger Beer to Vegemite on toast. You'll move between neighbourhood food stops at a leisurely pace, taking in city highlights along the way. It's just you and your local guide, so the experience adapts to your pace and interests β ideal for food lovers wanting authentic local tastes without the group-tour shuffle.

Guided Street Food Tour in Kings Cross Sydney
A 2-hour guided walk through Kings Cross sampling street food from multiple cuisines, with stops at up to 5 vendors plus a local pub where you'll sit with regulars and drink Australian wine. You'll taste signature dishes and learn about the neighbourhood's food culture as you move between stops. Suits anyone curious about Sydney street eating and local flavour without the formality of a restaurant.

Sydney Harbour Wine Experience: Australian Wines Discovery
A 2.5-hour guided tasting of Australian wines on Sydney Harbour, curated to showcase bottles unavailable elsewhere except at individual cellar doors. You'll sample wines from across Australia's regions paired with local cheeses and accompaniments, with the Harbour Bridge framed behind you throughout. Suits anyone wanting a structured introduction to Australian wine without the legwork of visiting vineyards.

ESQ Bar & Dining in Sydney's Queen Victoria Building
A two-hour dining experience at ESQ Bar & Dining in the heritage Queen Victoria Building, where you'll share a seasonal Modern Australian menu across the table in a moody, New York supper-clubβstyle setting. The restaurant pairs sophisticated cocktails, wines and spirits with dark oak interiors, mosaic flooring and soft leather seating that complement the QVB's original Romanesque revival architecture. Ideal for groups wanting shared plates and premium drinks without a formal sit-down commitment.

Wine Tasting in a Penthouse Overlooking Bondi Beach
A two-hour wine tasting hosted by Meiron, founder of the Tasting Guys, in a penthouse with unobstructed views across Bondi Beach and the ocean. You'll taste a curated selection of wines while learning about production, regions and flavour profiles in an informal, conversational setting. Water is included. Best suited to adults aged 18+ who want to combine wine education with premium Sydney views.
