Private tour in Sydney Rohan H

Fabulous Foods of Scintillating Sydney

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Rohan H.

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Hi, my name is Rohan and I am a Melburnian by birth (I originate from Melbourne) who happens to have lived in Sydney for the past 39 years. I now call Sydney home and therefore a Sydneysider! I have a Degree in Business Studies majoring in Hotel Management and Tourism and have worked in the hospitality and tourism industry my whole working life. For the last 16 years I have been blessed with the constant buzz of enjoyment that comes from guiding and introducing visitors to all the captivating aspects of Sydney's daily life. As an inner-city resident who loves exploring the streets by foot, I have acquired a great understanding of where it's happening in Sydney and what's hot and what's not. Couple that with an extensive knowledge of interesting historical facts and figures about Sydney life and I am your walking-talking-guiding concierge! I have been very fortunate to have travelled extensively in my own country and around the world and intend to keep doing so for as long as I'm capable! As a seasoned traveller, I understand the desire of a visitor to quickly grasp 'the feel' of a new city; to seek out the real sightseeing highlights and find out where the locals are eating, drinking and shopping. What is my idea of the perfect day? It would start with a bike ride to Bondi Beach, a morning ocean swim followed by a strong coffee and then guiding visitors through the pleasures and treasures of Sydney life. To finish the day, a meal in a local eatery accompanied by a glass of Hunter Valley Semillon or Shiraz, followed by an evening walk through a local inner city neighbourhood to see what's new and exciting. With an obligatory stop at a gelato bar! My tour offerings include a walking tour through some of the city's inner city precincts, offering personalised suggestions for further sightseeing and dining options for the duration of your stay in Sydney. If it is the gorgeous natural beauty and breathtaking architecture of Sydney that interests you (think the Opera House, think Sydney's spectacular harbour, think Bondi Beach), then my Scintillating Sydney tour is for you. You can choose from either my half-day, four-hour tour or my full-day tour option. If you would prefer an introduction to some of Sydney's hip inner-city neighbourhoods and their happening food and drink scene, then my five-hour Fabulous food tour could be enticing. This tour includes opportunities to visit small businesses and providores and sample the artisanal food and drink products that have made them hugely popular with locals. Further afield, there are wonderful full day tours to either the naturally captivating Northern beaches, the beautiful Blue Mountains, the Hunter Valley wine country, or the Coastal and Hinterland regions south of Sydney to choose from. For visitors who are captivated by our unique wildlife but short on time, I offer a quick tour to our famous Australian Reptile Park. You will have ample time to admire an array of amazing Aussie animals and reptiles and then be back in Sydney and free to explore on your own again by lunchtime. For avid sports fans, you can even experience our unique Australian football competition! From March to August each year I offer a tour opportunity to enjoy a live Aussie Rules football game and get up close and personal with Aussie footballers, rather than Aussie animals! Thanks for taking the time to read my profile. Now book a tour so I can show you how my Sydney sparkles everyday! Public Passenger Driver Authority IATG Accredited Tour Guide St Johns Ambulance First Aid Certification Degree in Business Studies (Majoring in Hotel Management & Tourism) I have no restrictions in my guiding services and can offer a full range of experiences

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Overview of your Sydney tour

Do you love to discover where locals go to do their food and alcohol shopping when visiting a new city? I do! Do you love to chat with the owners of small businesses that have forged an impressive presence in their city's ever-changing food and drink scene? I certainly do! With my fabulous food and drink tour of Scintillating Sydney there is no following the regular tourist routes! It's all about my guided driving tour through some of Sydney's lesser-known inner suburbs, in order to source interesting and unique food and drink producers. The tours take you to where the locals do their 'everyday' shopping. There will be opportunities to meet, chat and even sample the product(s) on offer from the purveyors of some of Sydney's well-known food and drink destinations. The tour always includes a great assortment of local food markets, coffee roasters, butchers, bakers, delicatessens, breweries, gelaterias, and urban wine producers. Simply scrumptious! By tour end, you will become a true Sydney foodie!

Recent Reviews

Lesley G.United States
January 2026

We did this tour yesterday and it was a standout experience from start to finish. What impressed us most was how intuitively he shaped the day around our interests without ever needing to be asked. It never felt scripted. The food experiences were excellent. Truly excellent. Thoughtful, local, and far from touristy. Beyond the food, spending time with a local who understands Sydney’s history and daily life added real depth. We gained insight into the culture and enjoyed a sneak peek into neighbourhoods we never would have found on our own. He was comfortable, considerate, very knowledgeable, and clearly passionate. He’s especially into wine and food, so if that’s your thing, he’s absolutely your guide. Yes, it’s a premium price. But you’re paying for quality, for insight, and most importantly, for an experience rather than just a tour.

Joel S.United States
December 2023

Local foodie tours are a highlight of our travels and Rohan did a marvelous job on a beautiful day in Sydney. His flexibility, depth and breadth of knowledge--and enthusiasm for the topic--shone as he led us through the astonishing fish market, urban wine tasting at Disney, and a gelato shop frequented by Leonardo DiCaprio. But the special visit of the day was reserved for Pete's Italian deli where 90-year-old Pete, and his son hosted us and shared some of their most delicious treats. A most wonderful day

Linda B.United States
April 2023

If you need a tour guide of Sydney, Rohan is your guy. He is the best, he knows the town like the back of his hand. This was our second tour with him. When we return to Sydney in 2025 we will be looking him up to do additional tours. We did his "Fabulous Food Tour", it was amazing! The places we visited were very special. The deli, the fish market, the coffee roaster, the wine tasting and a city tour. He was kind enough to take us to our airport hotel after a full day tour. He's an amazing tour guide!!

Kristi L.United States
April 2023

This was an excellent tour that I highly recommend. Rohan did an amazing job bringing out the history and cultural of the food from Sydney. He had great stories about Sydney and gave us great recommendations of things to do while we are here. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.

Your Sydney tour itinerary

Dependent upon the day of the week a sample itinerary could be: 07:00 to 09:00: Pick up from your hotel, cruise ship terminal or agreed on meeting point in the city. 07:15 to 09:15: Visit a coffee roasting business to witness/learn about a unique process of roasting coffee. 08:30 to 10:30: Visit Sydney's vibrant wholesale and retail Fish Market. 10:00 to 12:00: Visit an Italian-style delicatessen to sample local and imported meats, cheeses and other treats. 11.30 to 13.30: Visit a craft brewery to sample some locally brewed beers. 12.30 to 14.30: Visit a gelato bar for a sweet ending! 13:00 to 15:00: Return to your hotel, cruise ship terminal, or agreed on meeting point in the city Each tour can be customized to meet either specifically requested destinations and/or the particular days of the week on which the tour is operated where food markets my be in operation.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Tours are conducted in a modern air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Valente or similar quality vehicle that can seat up to 6 passengers comfortably. For groups with more than 6 passengers a larger Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicle (11 or 14 seater) or similar quality vehicle can be arranged at an extra charge. Please send me an email by clicking on the 'ASK A QUESTION' button to obtain a quote.

What's included
Other: Pick up and drop off at your city accommodation, cruise ship port or a convenient city location. Food & Drink sampling at each destination
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses & souvenirs
Meeting location

Sydney NSW, Australia

Sydney City Hotels; International Cruise Ship Terminal at Circular Quay: International Cruise Ship Terminal at White Bay: Pre-arranged meeting point in Sydney City Centre.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
Shopping
Tour reference number
821912
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Sydney best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for food enthusiasts who want to explore Sydney's local food and drink scene. It's ideal for those who enjoy discovering where locals shop and meeting small business owners. The tour is also suitable for families, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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Hours icon 6 hours
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