Sightseeing Tours
You’ll join one of our Sydney hosts, who can’t wait to share their city with you. Deciding where to go and what to skip in a city as golden, big and shiny as Sydney is a challenge for any mere mortal, but not for an insider. From cocktail bars to scrumptious eateries and historic neighborhoods to energetic markets the day’s sights are yours to command! Your host will have a few suggestions of their own, but the gist of this experience is to blend city highlights with local insights and come up with a Sydney cocktail that’s authentic and fun!
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the
experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Journey with us and unearth the depths of Sydney’s most wonderful attractions. Your Sydney half-day tour offers a comprehensive, yet time efficient, 4-hour immersion into the beauty of Sydney. On your journey through Sydney, you will explore an impressive diversity of sights. From the globally distinguished architectural icons of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge to the quaint harbour side oasis of Milk Beach. The internationally celebrated Bondi Beach to the serenity of Camp Cove, where the history is as rich as its nature is pure. Our half-day tour of Sydney rejoices all of Sydney’s splendid characteristics. Where a wealth of captivating historical tales from its days as a penal colony for English prisoners meets sunny skies, blue seas, and tasteful neighborhoods.
This tour is a great all-round day out. Interact with Australia’s most iconic animals including Koalas and Kangaroos and experience all the magic of the spectacular Blue Mountains. Slip away from the hustle and bustle of the city and escape the tourist traps to soak in the epic landscapes from angles that very few will ever appreciate. Your personal guide will tailor the day to your preferences and interests.
Hire your own private tour guide and driver for a half or full day in Sydney. There is no set itinerary and prior to your departure, your guide will create a bespoke itinerary for you or your group. Sit back and relax or choose an active day with plenty of time outside of the vehicle as your experienced guide showcases you this world class city. You will be picked up and dropped off from the airport, cruise port or local hotel. In addition to local city tours, your guide can take you on day trips outside of the city to hotspots such as the Blue Mountains or Hunter Valley wineries.
Your own PRIVATE day tour with a professional guide to the Blue Mountains.
Your guide is a local who has over 30 years Blue Mountains guiding experience.
Free personal city accommodation pick ups.
The day is fully escorted by your guide with full commentary.
The air is healthy and you'll be amazed by all the colourful parrots and flora and fauna, spectacular Gorges and Canyons.
Visit all the main sights - Katoomba, Echo Point, The 3 sisters, Leura, Australia's Grand Canyon plus Featherdale or Sydney Zoo Wildlife sanctuary with Koalas,Kangaroos,Emu's and more.
Visit Scenicworld to ride on the steep railway, 2 Gondolas and stroll through the forest on the boardwalk (optional $49.90 per person).
Return via a river cruise.
Get ready to tackle Sydney like Crocodile Dundee would - fearlessly and armed with a good sense of humor! You’ll join our local Sydney host for an authentic experience of the city. Whether you want to shout for a sports team at the SCG, cruise around the harbor, buy quirky curios at Paddy’s Market or catch a show at the Sydney Opera House - the day is yours to command.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do
Enjoy stunning views of Sydney Harbour and Ocean Beaches with the wind in your face and a roaring V8 in your ears. Choose from our Ferrari Mondial with its 3.2 litre, high revving race engine, our 1967 Mustang GT350 with 351 cubic inches of pure American torque or our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Convertible - famously described as the “Most Beautiful Car in the World” by Enzo Ferrari himself. We give you great views of the harbour from the Sydney Harbour, Anzac and other bridges. And as a real treat, we also take you for a blast through the Lane Cove tunnel with the sound of the engine bouncing off the walls. Simply Awesome! Oh, and make sure you phone has plenty of battery and memory for the many selfie moments along the way!! Whilst the Jaguar is a two seater vehicle, the Ferrari and Mustang can take up to 3 passengers and two child safety seats are also available so the whole family can enjoy the experience.
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Sydney from a unique perspective! Get to know Sydney on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Sydney at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Luna Park, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay Wharfs and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.
Be toured through our urban winery by our head winemaker and learn about the art of the wine making process. Arriving at the tasting table, there is a six-glass wine-flight set up for each person, where we walk everyone through six wines from three different wine regions of NSW, exploring the aroma, structure and palate-feel of each, whilst enjoying an array of local NSW produce spread along the table.
Experience the thrill of Harbour Jet as it races past some of Sydney's most famous landmarks! With 360-degree spins, wild fishtails and incredible power brake stops, this experience can be wet and wild but loads of fun!
- Zoom around the harbour at speeds of up to 75 km/hr
- Experience awesome jet boat stunts and learn interesting facts about Sydney’s most famous landmarks
- Ride past the Opera House, Harbour Islands, the exclusive suburbs of Watsons Bay and Rose Bay, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park and under the Harbour Bridge
- Awesome beats played via Surround Sound while you ride
You’ll join one of our local Sydney hosts for an exhilarating half-day experience of their city. Depending on how you envisioned your Australian adventure, you might want to explore Darling Harbor the famous Bondi Beach, or the Sydney Harbor National Park. Whether it’s a low-key day of discovering a few hip neighborhoods like Enmore, or an action-packed day of sightseeing - your host can’t wait to share a slice of this Aussie gem with you!
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Discover the ghosts of Sydney by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play our engaging exploration game, taking the role of a guide working at Hyde Park Barracks, who’s about to get the shock of their life.
As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?
Highlights include:
• Explore Hyde Park Barracks, Robert Brough Memorial Fountain, Angel Place, and other lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.
• Learn about the sites of some of Sydney’s most gruesome and unexplained murders.
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game and a treasure hunt.
After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
Adventure Clues - Explore the secret side of Sydney in a series of fun cryptic clues using our unique web app.
In this trail you are assigned as private detectives, your mission is to try and solve the 15 clues to discover Sydney’s hidden streets. Taking you past secret speakeasies and street art vibes one thing to remember is this will not be easy!
The city was originally settled around a freshwater stream and the earliest properties were built around small lanes. These lanes are today charming walkways with lots of hidden gems that contribute to the tapestry of modern Sydney.
Many people (including the locals) who do this trail are surprised to find such secrets hidden away in plain view of the city.
Upon reaching the finish we will provide you with your stats and a detailed explanation of all the sights. Are you ready to undertake this fun adventure, will you accept this Secret Sydney mission?
Team numbers recommended - 2-4 Players. Price is Per Player
Original Price : $16.45
Saving Amount : $4.11
The Sydney Highlights tour is a self-guided audio tour, with puzzles to solve as you explore.
The audio has been professionally created for clarity, and the puzzles are outdoor 'escape-room' style puzzles to be solved.
The tour combines the best elements of:
- typical self-guided audio tours (so you can do it at your own pace, when you want)
- 'escape-room' style puzzles (to not just be a passive observer, but to actually engage with the world around you)
- user friendly mobile apps (because your own phone and earphones are better than anything we can provide).
Follow clues to uncover the history of Sydney and discover the inspiring stories of the people of The Rocks, the stunning views from Observatory Hill, and the ruins at Foundation Park. Get in the shoes of a former convict trying to make a new life for himself in 19th-century Australia, a land of wonders and new possibilities.
Are you ready to discover Sydney’s secret?
After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience.
