Introducing
mia cucina food tours and maps
Mia Cucina Food Tours and Maps is ranked Top 5 Food Tours in Australia. We celebrate diverse local communities through small group experiences led by passionate local guides, sharing generations of stories, rich culture, and unforgettable street food.
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Our Guides. Their Stories. Your Adventure.
Italian guide, Daila
Born in Pescara on Italy’s Adriatic coast, Daila’s happiest memories are of Nonna’s kitchen, fresh seafood from the market and the smell of garlic, olive oil and white wine cooking away. A lover of simple, authentic Italian food, she’ll happily talk pasta with you, just don’t mention Chicken Alfredo!
Greek guide, Ula
Born in Ankara and raised in Istanbul, Nur brings the flavours, traditions and hospitality of Türkiye to Sydney. Her favourite food is mantı, tiny handmade dumplings served with garlic yoghurt, chilli butter and herbs, while sarma, lovingly rolled vine or cabbage leaves, reminds her of family, home and generations cooking together.
Turkish guide, Nur
Born in Sydney to Greek parents who migrated to Australia in 1970, from a village in Greece. Ula remembers her Yiayia catching chickens for dinner, gathering vegetables from the garden and her Papou making wine and olive oil the traditional way, even stomping grapes with his bare feet! A lover of slow-cooked lamb, Ula believes it’s about family, traditions and gathering around the table.
Vietnamese guide, Collin
Born in Sydney to a Vietnamese-Chinese family with roots in Ho Chi Minh City, Collin has a particular love for Bún bò Huế, a bold, spicy and tangy Vietnamese soup with deliciously thick rice noodles, while Canh Chua hotpot brings back memories of gathering around the family table and sharing a bubbling pot of fresh, fragrant broth.
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Give the gift of unforgettable flavours with our Mia Cucina Food Tour Gift Card, perfect for treating friends and family to a delicious, guided culinary adventure.
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The concept.
The concept for the Self-guided Food Maps came out of the devastating bushfires in the Southern Highlands of NSW in 2019. The Food Map was created to promote tourism and hospitality, in the growth, rebuild, and awareness of these iconic towns and regions, supporting local businesses, whilst showcasing the best bakeries, cafes, markets, and shops, that only locals know.
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PO Box 7027
Bondi Beach NSW
Australia 2026