Arts & Design
Travel with a local chef on this jam-packed Sydney beaches day trip adventure from Bondi to Manly. Enjoy a taste of Aussie culture and food throughout the day.
Inclusions:
Your very own driver/guide/chef; comfortable air-conditioned mini bus; breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea; beer-tasting; ferry ride ticket to Circular Quay
Highlights:
Visit several beaches including the iconic Bondi and Manly; learn about Australian coffee culture; oyster experience; immerse yourself in Australian surf culture and learn about Surf Life Saving Club with a local legend; experience Aussie food such as barramundi, kangaroo and lamb among others; enjoy beer-tasting at a local micro-brewery; scenic North Head lookout; iconic Manly Ferry ride.
Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.
It’s not just the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge! A short way from Sydney’s iconic attractions are hidden gems that show both the history of our city and its contemporary sparkle. Here are some of our favourites:
White Rabbit Gallery and One Central Park
Brett Whiteley Studio
Sydney University and Chau Chak Wing Museum
Walking tour of Balmain or Paddington
Australian Museum
Sydney Harbour Pylon
Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens
Barangaroo Reserve
Architecture – visit some of Sydney’s best colonial buildings, art deco or contemporary architecture
Let us know which destinations interest you and we will reply with a day plan for your approval.
The day includes a nutritious lunch. If you would like to include a lunch at a restaurant we can assist with the booking and send a list of suggestions. In this event we would give you a credit for the cost of the lunch we usually provide.
In this small group Walking Tour 'Discover The Colony' we will travel back in time to discover all the secrets of the birthplace of modern Australia by visiting The Rocks Historic District and the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens. We will also cover the main projects that make Sydney a unique modern city.
In the first half of the tour, we will walk the cobblestone alleys of The Rocks where we will tell the stories of the first convicts, prostitutes and gangsters.
We will understand what were the true interests of the British Crown to create a penal colony in Australia, and we will relive the terrible living conditions of this first settlement.
We will also enjoy the beautiful views of the port and the Sydney Harbor Bridge from one of the best viewpoints in town.
We will continue our adventure walking to the Sydney Royal Botanic Garden to discover the historical importance that this place has had in the development of the penal colony and for the Aboriginal communities.
We will visit the Sydney Opera House forecourt to learn all the details of its construction.
Free-spirited, bohemian, hipster or shabby chic - whatever you want to call them, Newtown and Enmore are Sydney’s most eclectic neighbourhoods. Locals ride by on bikes they built themselves, you never really know what you’re going to find in the multitude of thrift stores that have set up shop here and Aussie cafe culture reigns. These neighbourhoods like life on the alternative side of things, and the locals have turned their quarter into enclaves of artistic counter culture where you could just as easily stumble upon an avant-garde movie screening as enjoy a picnic in the park, sip locally brewed craft beer on a rooftop as rub shoulders with boho fashionistas in the boutiques along King Street. Left leaning with more vintage shops, galleries, small venues, theatres and parks than you could ever wish for, you’ll never be short of things to do on a jaunt into Newtown and Enmore.
Explore the Royal National Park, Bald Hill (Stanwell Tops Lookout) and the Sea Cliff Bridge as we make our way down the South Coast then up Bulli Pass to the Panorama House where you will seated at your reserved window table overlooking the beautiful South Coast and you can purchase lunch from their A La Carte menu.
The new world class Allianz Stadium is one of Australia’s top destinations for major sporting and entertainment events. Home to some of Sydney’s most successful sporting franchises, this 42,500-seat rectangular stadium, situated next to the world-famous Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and on the doorsteps of the vibrant CBD, opened in September 2022.
The Cox Architecture designed stadium, the third for this location, will complement the natural parklands surrounds and will feature a state-of-the-art roof, featuring unique lighting effects. A striking bronze façade, stunning ribbon lighting encasing the stadium and award winning artist Tony Albert’s unique seating design “Two Worlds Colliding – Water and Land” are a few the standout features.
Beat the layover blues and make the most of your time in a new city. Tailored to fit your schedule and preferences, you’ll join one of our local Sydney hosts for a personalized experience of their city. Swap airport food for dinner on the promenade or laze on Bondi Beach with all the other beautiful people while you wait. Your whistle-stop excursion will be filled with iconic sights, like the famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Tower, or low-key haunts that city-locals love.
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.
Explore Sydney's most famous headland walk with your Bondi local guide. Discover why Bondi Beach is such an important part of Sydney's beach and coast life-style, enjoy exclusive insider access to the home of surf lifesaving and the famous Bondi lifesaver; the Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club. Fun, interactive and informative our relaxed guided walking tour allows you to spend time with a true blue Bondi lifesaver and learn all about the colourful history of Bondi and how surf life saving began.
Poihākena tours: stories of Māori in Sydney is based in The Rocks where Māori have lived, loved, visited, traded and worked for over 230 years. It is the only Māori tour in Australia, where one in five Māori now live. Poihākena tours are led by Māori Guides, passionate and knowledgeable about Māori Culture and history.
Glebe is a picturesque inner city suburb that boasts a rich mix of magnificent Edwardian townhouses and imposing Victorian mansions. The suburb was forged from a multitude of industry mixed with the frivolous activities of some of Sydney's ultra rich. This suburbs blend of social history makes it unique in Sydney's Development. This tour operates every weekend on Saturday mornings.
Embark on an immersive 2-hour walking tour through the vibrant heart of Sydney, where history and modernity converge. Discover the grandeur of the Queen Victoria Building (QVB), an architectural gem brimming with boutique shops and elegant charm. Take in the city's breathtaking skyline from the Sydney Tower Eye, offering unparalleled views from its observation deck. Then, delve into the spiritual beauty of St. Mary's Cathedral, a stunning Gothic Revival landmark. Finally, uncover Australia's fascinating natural and cultural history at the Australian Museum. This carefully curated walking tour promises an enriching and memorable exploration of Sydney's diverse attractions.
Experience Sydney like never before. Sydney Bespoke train tours let you design your very own Sydney itinerary with the help of an expert local guide.
Go beyond typical tourist sites and get unique access to Sydney's hidden gems and off-limits spots. Make stops at iconic landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge or go off the beaten path - the route is up to you!
With Sydney Bespoke train tours you get:
A personal guide to tailor the tour to your interests
Insider info and fascinating stories about Sydney's history and culture
Stops for photo ops at top sites
Whether you're a couple, family, or group of friends, this custom Sydney experience allows you to see the city in a memorable way that's one-of-a-kind. All aboard for the Sydney tour of your dreams!
This tour will give travellers a real experience of Sydney. Not the usual tourist stuff where you only see some popular landmarks. This tour will take you off the beaten path into the suburbs of Sydney that will show you what it really feels like to live in Sydney. The natural beauty of the beaches, the complex historical past of Australia and the ever-changing modern landscape will be explored.
Experience the magic of Christmas in Sydney with our 3-hour private walking tour. Discover the city’s most enchanting holiday sights, from the iconic Sydney Christmas Tree in Martin Place to the iconic beauty of St. Mary’s Cathedral on Macquarie Street. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden, adorned with festive lights, and pass by the world-renowned Sydney Opera House, aglow with the spirit of the season. Our local professional guide will share the rich history and fascinating stories behind each attraction and Sydney as whole, making this tour a memorable holiday experience for all. Discover some of the most significant landmarks of Sydney and learn about the city’s history, development and heritage.
