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Sydney Botanic Gardens: Native Food Tour
4.7
19 Ratings
Sydney
Discover unique Aussie flavors on a walking tour with stunning Sydney Harbour views. Explore national parklands and learn from local expert, Dave.
Discover unique Aussie flavors on a walking tour with stunning Sydney Harbour views. Explore national parklands and learn from local expert, Dave.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sydney Opera House - Meet Your Guide: Begin your Sydney culinary adventure at the Man O’ War Steps, located near the Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens.
- The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk - Opera House & Harbour Views: Enjoy breathtaking harbour views while discovering Sydney’s colonial past and the fascinating story of the Opera…
- Sydney Opera House - Meet Your Guide: Begin your Sydney culinary adventure at the Man O’ War Steps, located near the Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens.
- The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk - Opera House & Harbour Views: Enjoy breathtaking harbour views while discovering Sydney’s colonial past and the fascinating story of the Opera House.
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney - Native Foraging Walk: Wander through the gardens with your guide. Discover edible native plants such as lemon myrtle, kangaroo grass, macadamia, and Davidson plum. Marvel at the ultra-rare Wollemi Pine. Taste native jams and dips along the journey.
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney - Australian Honey Tasting: Savor a variety of native honeys, including the distinctive Tasmanian Leatherwood, sourced from 400-year-old trees.
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney - Wildlife Spotting: Keep an eye out for native wildlife: kookaburras, cockatoos, eels, and water dragons basking by the ponds.
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney - Bush Tucker Picnic Lunch: Unwind with Sydney’s most unique native food hamper: kangaroo salami, artisan cheeses, dips, and bush tucker snacks.
- Mrs Macquarie’s Chair - Tour Ends at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair: Conclude with sweeping harbour views and a final photo opportunity at one of Sydney’s most iconic spots, offering a rare taste of authentic Australia, experienced by only a fortunate few.
What's Included
- Taste native ingredients like lemon myrtle, macadamia, and Davidson plum
- Sparkling wine: Paired with chilled sparkling wine.
- Guided foraging walk through Sydney’s stunning Botanic Gardens
- Learn about the rare Wollemi Pine, a living dinosaur
- See local wildlife: kookaburras, cockatoos, water dragons, and eels
- Enjoy a premium, award-winning bush…
- Taste native ingredients like lemon myrtle, macadamia, and Davidson plum
- Sparkling wine: Paired with chilled sparkling wine.
- Guided foraging walk through Sydney’s stunning Botanic Gardens
- Learn about the rare Wollemi Pine, a living dinosaur
- See local wildlife: kookaburras, cockatoos, water dragons, and eels
- Enjoy a premium, award-winning bush tucker picnic hamper in a scenic harbour setting
- Sample rare Australian honeys, including Tasmanian Leatherwood
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Storage - No Luggage allowed
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Storage - No Luggage allowed
Additional Information
Join this tour to discover native Australian flora, savor bush foods, and observe local wildlife during a guided culinary walking tour in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens. This is one of Sydney’s most distinctive food tours, featuring a local guide, honey tasting, and our acclaimed bush tucker hamper.
Highlights
Knowledgeable local guide
Guided tour…
Join this tour to discover native Australian flora, savor bush foods, and observe local wildlife during a guided culinary walking tour in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens. This is one of Sydney’s most distinctive food tours, featuring a local guide, honey tasting, and our acclaimed bush tucker hamper.
Highlights
Knowledgeable local guide
Guided tour for native foraging
Tastings of native ingredients (plants, dips, honeys)
Bush tucker hamper lunch (kangaroo salami, cheeses, seasonal delicacies)
Views of the Opera House & Stories – Insights into design & colonial Sydney
Sparkling Wine – Enjoy chilled sparkling wine with your picnic
Don’t travel 10,000 miles only to miss the authentic taste of Australia. Many travelers remark, “I never got to try real Australian food.” Change that with The Australian Food Guy, Sydney’s exclusive tour company dedicated entirely to unique native ingredients.
Location
Man O'War Steps
Farm Cove Street
9:30 AM at the Man O'War Steps, a short 10-minute walk from Circular Quay train station.
Please arrive at least 5 minutes early so we can start on time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(19 Ratings)
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Michele_f
Jan 13, 2025
Food tour - David did wonderful job in gardens. Knew lots abouts trees etc. Food sampler was awesome. Lots of local variety. Very taste.
Recommend highly.
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Jennifer_g
Dec 29, 2024
Great time - He was very knowledgeable about plants and the local food and culture in Australia we enjoyed playing bocce ball with him as well
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D1136gkmichaelb
Dec 27, 2024
A tasty tour - David’s tour was an absolute delight! His deep knowledge of every stop made the experience both educational and engaging. Where he truly shined, though, was in curating an unforgettable tasting experience of Australia’s local treats. As food lovers, we were thrilled with the perfect selection of indulgent flavors—unique pairings we never would have discovered on our own. The fact that he worked with locally owned shops to bring these culinary treasures to life made it even more special. The two hours flew by, and we honestly wished we could have spent even more time soaking up his expertise. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable and delicious adventure!
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Meander628023
Nov 22, 2024
Great experience, highly recommended for everyone! - David was kind, knowledgeable and fun. The walking tour was so beautiful through the botanical gardens. We ended with with a delicious lunch. (My favorite was the kangaroo salami, cheese and the best mango ever.) We played bocce ball and shared who we were and our stories. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone. Thanks again David
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421utep
Nov 19, 2024
Happy day - That was a great tour!David Pham the guide was super nice! I was lucky, it was a tour by myself ! The food was plentiful and delicious
Would do it again and again 😊👍
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Meg941569
Nov 5, 2024
Learn about Australia's sustainable food and support local small businesses - An excellent tour guide with deep knowledge and love of food and sustainable living. If you're getting tired of fine dining and opting someting simple but heartwarming and uniquely Australian, this tour is an excellent choice. Enjoy a simple but most adorable sample of picnic basket with goodies you can only get locally. Learn about gum trees and lemon myrtle as the tour guide explains about trees, plants and wild-life in the botanical garden next to the Sydney's Opera House. If the weather is good, you'll get the best view of Sydney.
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44haydend
Oct 13, 2024
Great for solo travellers too! - The walking tour was fantastic. Dave is very knowledgeable and friendly. I loved the Kangaroo salami. Saw some cool scenery and met some great travellers too.
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Anonymous
Mar 5, 2025
Nice walk through the... - Nice walk through the botanical gardens. Guide is very knowledgeable and customizes your food experience to any allergies or sensitivities. It was great learning experience and got to try some foods I’d never tried before.
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Kim_t
Dec 25, 2024
Tasty lunch in a beautiful setting. - David was interesting and informative about the history and food of the indigenous peoples. We walked around the botanical gardens and had a box lunch of food produced by these people.
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Ktomp
Mar 7, 2025
Canceled with no explanation or offer to change - OK. If you need to cancel a tour I've booked, just let me know. We were looking forward to this time and sent a question asking where exactly the meeting place will be. The tour guide sent an answer, then 10 minutes later I received a message from Viator that my tour price had been refunded, with no explanation. If a guide finds he has a conflict, I'll understand, as long as he lets me know. But even when I asked, I did not receive a response (yet). When I search, I can find availability that day. I would have changed the time, if only offered the option. But now, no. I have no confidence that I will be able to know I can book a tour and go.
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