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Step inside the vibrant world of Australian seafood on a guided tour through one of the world’s largest fish markets. Join a Seafood Educator and uncover the journey seafood takes from Australia’s pristine waters to the plates of Sydney’s top restaurants, while gaining insight into the daily life of a working fishmonger.
Experience the hustle and bustle of the seafood auction and wholesale areas (normally closed to the public)
Discover the market’s rich history and learn about the Dutch
auction system
Explore the myriad different species available on the auction floor
Meet live lobsters, mud crabs and giant tuna
Learn how Australia leads in sustainable fishing and aquaculture
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No children below the age of 13 permitted on the tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hi-Vis Vest and Boots to be used for the tour
Licensed Tour Guide
Transportation
Sydney Fish Market
You will be guided through the 2nd largest wholesale fish auction in the world.
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
geofff436,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fabulous experience with a VERY knowledgeable( ex commercial fisherman)guide,Great to see the buyers having a bit of fun with each other . Will certainly be looking into the cooking courses. Thanks for the great advice 🙏
Jan and Ken Koala,
Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Having been to Sydney on numerous occasions, were looking for a different type of experience, and this tour certainly exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide Mike is incredibly knowledgeable, having worked in the fishing industry from the Bearing Sea, to Hawaii, to far north Queensland and locally at these markets for many years. From watching live seafood auctions, to walking around the auction floor, trying to avoid getting in the way of the very busy workers, and then through the retail side, we experienced everything in this amazing tour. Definitely recommend this informative and fun tour, well worth the early morning start!
Kerry R,
Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
Very informative our guide Tom was very knowledgeable and it was very interesting to learn about our fishing industry and where our fish comes from, also learning about the new Fish Market which will be fantastic for Sydney and it's tourists.
Barbara M,
Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our private tour of the Sydney Fish Market was THE highlight of our trip to Sydney! Our guide , Michael a former commercial fisherman, was extremely knowledgeable. We learned so much about how fish are caught and sold. The tour of the individual vendor stalls was fascinating- they all look alike and sell similar products but we were able to understand each one’s specialties from octopus to sushi grade tuna to prawns and oysters. It is an amazing tour. When the new market opens at the end of the year, I am sure it will become the number one destination in Sydney!





wkwalkerhome,
Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
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.
Stephen C,
Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great experience, small group which made it better, Mike the guide was excellent and had hands on experience as a fisherman and knew all about the fish, crabs and answered any questions related.
Paul G,
Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Done the early morning tour of the fish markets . The tour was really interesting and the guide explained everything that was happening on the market floor as it was happening. Would highly recommend the tour if you are at all interested in the seafood industry and we are looking forward to do it again once the new market place is open.
W6567NCsophiab,
Jan 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our tour guide Mike was amazing! The early morning behind-the-scenes tour was incredibly interactive; Mike made sure to bring the energy and continuously engage 25 college students at 6am (not easy to do!). I highly recommend booking a tour with Mike, as I’m not sure the tour would’ve been the same with someone else.





55colb,
Dec 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Did the early morning Fish Market Tour. Amazing! Didn’t expect to go down on to the buyers floor, opening up the boxes of fish to get a close-up look at the ‘software’ . Just do it!
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