Local Sauce Tours

22/07/2024

🎉 GROUP OF THE WEEK 🎉

Introducing a new segment where we highlight one group of guests from the previous week. These bunch of legends on Saturday night's Secret Bar Crawl were an absolute hoot!

In this group we had:
- 1 local 🇦🇺 couple from Western Sydney on a who only signed up 1 hour beforehand as they were heading into town (excellent last minute decision)
- A brother/sister combo from Western Australia with a side of girlfriend (who was sh*t-talking the other Aussies like they'd been mates since school)
- A solo 🇲🇽 traveller who was probably the most Mexican person inside .sydney that night
- A 🇺🇸 guest new to Sydney who learnt what a Tim Tam Slam was, unfortunately done with beer at
- Group of 🇸🇬 friends who joined us a bit late after some Hamilton shenanigans at the Ivy. One of the guests had come on the bar crawl 2 years earlier - we ❤️ our return guests!

Pretty diverse bunch but they got on like a 🏠 on 🔥 in no time. I bailed just before 11pm but I think they kicked on for a while (if any of the guests are reading this please check in, your families are worried 😂).

14/07/2024

I bumped into Sydney character Danny Lim outside the QVB on Friday. For those of you who don't know Danny, he wears these sandwich board type signs with humorous messages and every day he'll be out, waving, dancing and taking selfies with people all around Sydney. It's no exaggeration to say that he brings smiles to hundreds of people every day.

In December 2022, Danny was injured during an attempted arrest by at the Queen Victoria Building, after security guards there asked him to leave. Danny's head hit the floor during the discontinued arrest & he was taken to hospital. The police said they'd conduct an independent review into what happened.

What most people don't know is that Danny never fully recovered from that incident. He continues to suffer from headaches, flashbacks and interrupted sleep and he's become visibly more frail since then. Danny told me that he can't bring himself to enter QVB in case a security guard confronts him, which could set off his PTSD. He has heard nothing from QVB management, let alone the outcome of the police review. He keeps coming into the city though because in his words, "if I stay at home it is too depressing".

This is not right. How can we get some answers for this elderly man and make all of the city a safe place for him once again? He just wants to be able to walk through the QVB and other shopping centres in town without being made to feel unwelcome and threatened.

We're tagging , , , , and .spender to see if we can get some answers for Danny.

05/07/2024

Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure through the vibrant and diverse streets of Sydney's Chinatown? Look no further than Local Sauce Tours' Chinatown Food Tour and Stories. Led by knowledgeable local guide and owner of the company, Justin Steele, this immersive tour offers an unforgettabl...

12/05/2024

It’s time to officially welcome Claudia!! 🙌🏼

🇵🇪 Arriving on our shores from Peru 10 years ago, Claudia has found a home in Darlinghurst and Australia.

🍹 You’ll find her leading the Saturday night Secret Bar Crawls in her local stomping ground of Darlo and Surry Hills, where she gets paid to visit some of her favourite whisky and tequila bars.

✨ She’s bursting with other recommendations for the area, including other great cafes, restaurants and bars to check out - so be sure to ask her!

💃🏼 With a background in the tourism industry, Claudia now works in fashion. She loves art and cooking. And naturally, Claudia is a fluent Spanish speaker!

Please join me in welcoming Claudia to the LST team!! ❤️

06/05/2024

The Rocks is such a fun area to explore. There are amazing bars and not to mention incredible views! 🤩

Come explore The Rocks and learn some history along the way on our Thursday Secret Bar Crawl 🍻

03/05/2024

Look no further for a fun time out 😏

30/04/2024

“A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.” ❤️

Treat your mom to a special gift this Mother’s Day. Make memories and explore new places together on a fun and food-filled tour! 🍨

We have lots of tours running on Mother’s Day weekend. We also offer gift cards if that’s more of your thing! 💌

🔗 Check our website for availability

26/04/2024

🌏 Did you know Sydney’s Thaitown is the second largest in the world?

🇹🇭 Officially recognised in 2013, Thaitown is found within the streets of Campbell, Castlereagh, George and Pitt in the Sydney’s CBD.

👋🏼 In the 2000 post code, Thailand is the top country of birth after Australia with 14% of the population being born in Thailand. Australia is 17% and China is 13%!

🥭 Come on our monthly tour of Thaitown to learn more about Thailand’s influence on Australian culture, where to find the most authentic Thai food and bars and the true origins of mango sticky rice!

🔗 Check the link in our bio for more info

24/04/2024

The best kind of experiences are the ones when you make new friends 💃🏼🕺🏻

22/04/2024

On our Chinatown tour, guests learn about the history of Chinese in Australia including some confronting stories about their service in Australian wars ⚔️

We’re proud to share stories of legends like and the contributions they’ve made for their country 🇦🇺

📸: Chinatown Street Food & Stories Tour
📍: Dixon St., Chinatown

18/04/2024

Two beautiful icons 🤩

16/04/2024

🤠 Howdy DO! We’ve hit the 4-0-0 milestone on TripAdvisor!

Icing on the 🎂 is we’ve also moved up to #1 out of 743 Tours & Activities in Sydney. Major‼️

We couldn’t do it without you. Thanks y’all ❤️

15/04/2024

Food, fun and street art! 🎨 Welcome to Newtown 🌈

12/04/2024

These guys are taking you to the BEST Thai restaurants in Sydney! 🇹🇭🍛

You've heard of Chinatown, but next Wednesday you can discover Thaitown! Local Sauce Tours are taking you to the hidden gems and timeless institutions that make up this Thai CBD community. The guided 2.5 hour tour includes 8 food samples, ranging from street foods, delicious noodle dishes, Thai fruits and desserts 🍜

Tickets are $70, so hit the link to get yours now 👉 avaclick.link/a74n

10/04/2024

1… 2… 3… spicy margarita! 🌶️🍸

07/04/2024

ANDDD WE’RE BACK! 🥁

Now Autumn is here and the leaves are changing 🍂

Perfect weather to hit the streets and learn more about our beautiful city ❤️

21/03/2024

17/03/2024

We had an amazing time at the 2023 National Australian Tourism Awards in Darwin this year! 🎉

Congratulations to category winners of Canberra, of Queensland and of Victoria. You all are doing amazing things for Cultural Tourism in Australia and we’re really proud to represent New South Wales 🏆

A big shout out to our local NSW winners who placed . You guys are killing it! 👏🏼👏🏼

Thanks to and for a fantastic evening and stay in the Top End. We truly enjoyed it ❤️

09/03/2024

Discover secrets of Thaitown on our new food tour!

🇹🇭 Did you know Sydney’s Thaitown is the largest outside of LA (and Thailand)? It’s home to around 60 food and drink spots (that’s a lot!) all with their own history and story.

🤤 On this tour you’ll sample a range of street foods and snacks from Thaitown’s best restaurants. 8 food samples are included, ranging from street foods, delicious noodle dishes, Thai fruits and desserts.

🌏 You’ll learn how this area has developed, all in the last few decades. You’ll also learn about Thai cuisine and Thailand’s influence on world cuisine than you could possibly imagine!

Join us once a month for this special tour through our city’s great Thaitown!

01/03/2024

Say hello to new legend, JACK!! 🥳👋🏼

Next up in our rounds of intros, we’re so pleased to welcome Jack to the LST team. Jack was born and raised in the beautiful Hunter Valley and is living it up in Manly 🍷

He’s not afraid to leave the bubble though, especially when it involves bringing people together for a fun night out. That’s why Jack excels at hosting our Secret Bar Crawls, especially Thursday nights exploring The Rocks 🥃

Having grown up in a wine region, his knowledge of wines and the Hunter is on point. As a Manly local, he’s also full of recommendations for that part of Sydney 🌊

When he’s not leading tours, Jack is a horse racing enthusiast and has his own media channel which educates people about the industry with a side of humour 🏇

Welcome, Jack!! So glad you’re part of the team 🤗

22/02/2024

It’s not about being a tourist in your own city. It’s about being a better local ✌🏻

20/02/2024

🥳🎂 We turned SIX YEARS OLD over the weekend!

6️⃣ years of showing locals and visitors our beautiful city

6️⃣ years of supporting small cafes, bars, restaurants that make our city such a fun place to live and visit

6️⃣ years of lots and lots and LOTS of steps… and cocktails!

Still loving every second of it! Thanks for coming along on the ride 🚀❤️

16/02/2024

🍸 Think you know Sydney’s bar scene? Come on a guided secret bar crawl to find out!

TUESDAYS explore some of Sydney’s best small bars in the CBD and learn about the city’s speakeasy history 🤫

THURSDAYS learn about the history of The Rocks, checking out some secret gin and rum bars along the way 🥂

SATURDAYS go all out on a secret bar crawl through Surry Hills and Darlinghurst and hear stories about the razor gangs who used to rule the streets 👀

Best part is you’ll meet some legends along the way!

14/02/2024

Proud to represent Cultural Tourism for NSW at the Nationals! 🏆 1 month to go!

Good luck to our winners who are still celebrating but also looking forward to the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards to be held in the Northern Territory on Friday 15 March 2024!

Winners in categories 1 to 26 are automatically national finalists and will compete against the best of the best from across the country.

That means the following destinations, tourism businesses and events will represent NSW on the national stage – congratulations and good luck to them all!

1. Major Tourist Attractions: Australian Reptile Park
2. Tourist Attractions: Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
3. Major Festivals and Events: Tamworth Country Music Festival
4. Festivals and Events: Tumbafest
5. Ecotourism: Sydney by Kayak
6. Cultural Tourism: Local Sauce Tours
7. Excellence in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experience: Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience
8. Tourism Retail, Hire and Services: Sydney Harbour Kayaks - Sydney Australia.
9. Visitor Information Services: Visit Bathurst NSW Visitor Information Centre
10. Business Event Venues: Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific
11. Major Tour & Transport Operators: Moonshadow - TQC Cruises
12. Tour & Transport Operators: Vision Walks - Eco Tours
13. Adventure Tourism: Balloon Aloft Australia — Hunter Valley, Camden Valley, Mudgee and Byron Bay
14. Tourism Marketing & Campaigns: The Tweed
15. Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services: Potager - A Kitchen Garden
16. Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries: Husk Farm Distillery
17. Caravan & Holiday Parks: Tiona Holiday Park
19. Unique Accommodation: Treehouse Retreat at Diamond Waters
20. Self Contained Accommodation: Peppertree Collection
22. 4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation: The Oriana, Orange
23. 5 Star Luxury Accommodation: Kalinya Estate
24. New Tourism Business: Contained in Nimbin Accommodation
25. Excellence in Food Tourism: Love Lord Howe
26. Excellence in Accessible Tourism: Cocky Guides

13/02/2024

🏳️‍🌈 Sydney Mardi Gras starts this weekend! 🏳️‍🌈

💌 You’re invited on our limited edition Oxford St Secret Bar Crawl featuring the fabulous drag queen extraordinaire

🌈 Have an unforgettable night out on Sydney’s legendary Oxford Street, the vibrant heart of the city’s LGBTQ+ scene

🍻 Your glamorous host will take you to some of Sydney’s most famous gay bars and top-rated LGBTQ+ friendly establishments

🏳️‍🌈 You’ll also hear fascinating LGBTIQ+ stories, including some of the area’s sordid history and how Mardi Gras first started way back in 1978

📆 Available for three nights only! First come first serve. Dates are February 17, 23 and 24 @ 5:30pm

🔗 Book via link in bio

11/02/2024

Yew!! 🥳 We hit 400 reviews on Google this weekend!

Thank you so much for your support. We read every single one! Here are a few showing some love ❤️

08/02/2024

Welcomeeee, BUNNY! 🐰

Made in China, exported to New York and imported Down Under, Bunny knows what it’s like to be a foreigner in a new city 🛫

As an edu-trainer, she loves to tell stories and share her knowledge and experiences with others. With eclectic tastes and wide range of interests, she’s pretty good at pulling out unexpected and funny anecdotes 🧠

She’s also passionate about sustainable clothing and design - you might remember her famous soy sauce fish earrings that made it on breakfast TV 😂

Fluent in Mandarin, she’s also very familiar with Chinese street food and history which is why she’s taking the reigns on our Chinatown food and stories tour 🐲

Bunny - you’re bubbly and tons of fun. We’re so glad you’re part of the team! Welcome NEW LEGEND 🤩