Taste of Sydney Fish Market Tour
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Enjoy a 1.5-hour guided tasting tour through Sydney Fish Market, sampling some of New South Wales’ best seafood while visiting multiple retailers. Learn how seafood moves from ocean to plate with an inside look at the wholesale auction, discover variety in species and preparation, and pick up practical fishmonger tips for shopping and preparing sashimi at home. The experience blends tasting with behind-the-scenes insight into Australia’s seafood trade.
What’s included
- Try 8 different samples across the market
- Discover a variety of seafood and different ways to prepare it
- Learn how to shop for seafood like a fishmonger
- Pick up a few new cooking tips and tricks along the way
What’s not included
- Transportation
- Parking
- Drinks outside of the tastings provided
Itinerary
Things kickoff at the Welcome Hub where you will meet your guide. From there the group gets behind-the-scenes access into the Auction Hall to learn how the auction functions and how product moves through the facility.
From there the tastings begin. They change based on the season, and we like to keep some surprises as a part of the tour, but they include things like:
- Sashimi
- Prawns
- Oysters
- Japanese Street Food
- Coffee
- And a sweet treat to finish
Highlights
- Taste seasonal seafood from multiple retailers
- Learn how the wholesale auction works and how seafood reaches your plate
- Gain practical tips for selecting and preparing sashimi at home
Additional information
Check-in details
The meeting point for the tour is the Welcome Hub. This is located on the ground level (LG) accessed from outside the building on the side of the building closest to Pyrmont.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- An empty stomach
Special requirements
Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under 5 are free of charge.
Disclaimers
- We advise that there may be cross contamination for allergies and anyone with severe allergies should contact us prior to booking to discuss further.
- Please note that all dietary requirements and allergies must be described in detail prior to the time of your booking.
- Anyone with an allergy is responsible for their own safety and medication. Please bring medication/s appropriate to your allergy eg. Epipen, antihistamines
- This tour changes by the season and we cannot guarantee a specific tasting or stop. Tour route/stops are subject to change.
FAQ
Does this tour cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, this tour can cater for guests on pescatarian diets. We can also cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, pork-free and pregnant guests. Please note that as many traders are specialised in a particular food category, there may not be a replacement alternative product if their food category is not suitable for the guest/s. Please note that we cannot cater for vegan or vegetarian guests on this tour due to most of the stops having a seafood focus.
Is there parking available on site?
Parking is available in the basement of the building and can be accessed from Bridge Rd. Parking is at your own expense and is not included in the cost of the tour.
