Sydney Fish Market | Tours

Behind the Scenes at the Market

Ever wanted to know where your seafood comes from? What the Australian seafood industry does to ensure your seafood is sustainable? Or where the top-level restaurants go to get the freshest of the fresh?

On a behind the scenes tour of SFM youll have all these questions answered and more!

SFM is the largest market of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and the third largest seafood market in terms of variety in the world. Approximately 2,800 crates (around 50 tonnes) of the freshest possible seafood is auctioned each day through the computerised Dutch auction system to approximately 150 buyers. The incredible variety of seafood is sourced from individual fishermen, co-ops, fishing businesses and aquaculture farms in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific Region with over 100 species available to buyers daily.

Tours are conducted by trained SFM guides and take you behind the scenes to explore all facets of the market and its operations - including the auction floor.

Behind the scenes tours are held every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (except Public Holidays and between Christmas and New Year).

Places on the tours are limited (12 people per guide) and bookings are essential.

In the interests of safety, the minimum age of tour participants is 10 years of age, this includes new born babies in carriers. Please note, there are no exceptions.

Due to the nature of the environment and for safety reasons, SFM cannot offer wheelchair access to the auction floor portion of the tour.

What you will experience on the TOUR

Explanation of how the Dutch auction and buying system works
Tour of the auction floor, viewing over 100 species
Witness Oyster shucking
Find out about sashimi, live product and our our specialist seafood retailers
Duration of a tour is usually 11/2 - 2 hours
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR ENCLOSED SHOES
A $5 SFM gift voucher is also included with adult tickets only.

Cost

$35 adult
$10 children 10-13 years old

Minimum age: 10
An ATM is located just a few metres away if cash is required

Please note: Photography & videography is strictly not permitted on the auction floor.

What to wear?

Due to occupational health and safety concerns, all visitors to the auction must wear enclosed shoes. Those who do not wear enclosed shoes, will not be granted access to the auction floor.

The auction floor can be wet and it is best to avoid wearing leather shoes as they tend to absorb the water. It is recommended that you roll up your long pants/jeans.

School and Group Tours

SFM tries its best to accommodate school and group tours.

Small groups of up to 12 people may be accommodated on the regular behind the scenes tours, which run on a Monday and Thursday. Bookings for these tours are essential and are subject to availability.

Payment for all school and group tours must be made prior to the tour date. No refunds will be issued. Please ensure that the group arrives promptly at 6.40am.

Operate every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (except on Public Holidays).

Bookings are essential (below). Meet outside Doyles Restaurant at the entrance to the arcade by 6:40am. Tours are $35 for Adults, $10 Children (10 -13 yrs).
Enclosed shoes must be worn.

❊ Official Tickets ❊

Book Online Here

❊ When ❊

Happens: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times: 6:40am

❊ Where ❊

 Sydney Fish Market View Venue
 Corner Bank St and Pyrmont Bridge Road Pyrmont New South Wales 2009 Map

❊ Web Links ❊

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