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Sydney Sightseeing Bus Tour: See the Best of Sydney with a Live Guide
Enjoy a comfortable and informative sightseeing bus tour of Sydney, led by a live guide who can answer all your questions.
See Sydney's iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and more. Your guide will share fascinating stories about Sydney's history and culture, and give you local insights and advice on what to do in the city.
Carefully selected photo stops will ensure that you capture all the best memories of your trip.
Book your tour today and see why Sydney is one of the world's most vibrant and exciting cities!
Cruise timing 18:15-19:45 and 20:00-21:30 Monday to Thursday and 22:00-23:30 on Friday to Sunday
Join us for a leisurely 90-minute cruise departing from the Man of War Steps near the Sydney Opera House, designed to showcase the spectacular Vivid Festival's lights and arts displays. Our route takes you around Sydney's inner harbour, starting from the Opera House, moving towards the Harbour Bridge, circling past Goat Island and Darling Harbour, and weaving through the Barangaroo and Millers Point foreshore, with a close-up of the vibrant exhibits at Walsh Bay and Circular Quay.
Onboard, enjoy the option to purchase freshly made woodfired pizzas from our award-winning chef, straight from our onboard oven at the boat's stern. There's also a well-stocked bar in the main deck area for drinks. The boat features three separate open viewing decks for you to enjoy the bright lights and artistic installations of the festival. Experience this journey on a beautifully restored ex ferry.
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.
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.
Broken Bay Pearl Farm, the only pearl farm in NSW, is the best kept secret on the Central Coast!
Just one hour north of Sydney, this hidden gem is situated on the lower Hawkesbury River amongst spectacular scenery, abundant marine wildlife and generations old oyster farms.
Meet our friendly team who will guide you through how we grow and farm our pearls and oysters, and the process of how we grade these rare gems ready for pieces of beautiful jewellery.
Sydney’s Chinatown is full of secrets and excellent restaurants, and on this experience, you’re going to see and taste a bit of everything!
On this tour you’ll sample a range of street foods and snacks from some of Chinatown’s best restaurants, with a minimum of 4 food samples included. All samples are snacks or street foods that represent different parts of China and are designed to be eaten on the move. Vegetarians, vegans and guests with other dietary requirements are more than welcome – just let us know in advance.
This tour has a strong focus on uncovering Sydney’s long connection with China, and the contributions Chinese-Australians have made to the community. You’ll learn more in 2.5 hours about Australia’s Chinese community than you could possibly imagine, and “pub trivia” style games will keep it interactive and fun.
At the end of the tour, you’ll get a souvenir to take home, plus a great map and guide to Chinatown, covering all the best restaurants and what to order.
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.
Experience Sydney in a time of a war, when the Razor Gangs battled for supremacy, & the balance between good & evil sat on the finest point of the sharpest razor's edge.
Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour retracing the key events of Sydney's Razor Gang War.
Peel back the curtain to reveal the bee's knees soap-opera-like lives of the most celebrated gangsters from Sydney's roaring 1920s-1930s.
Tread carefully through Razor Gang territory, exploring the old streets & alleyways, roamed by hatchet men that would not spill the beans- most of the time.
Travel back to the high times of Sydney's Speakeasy party scene, replete with button men, saps, molls & dolls.
Book your ticket now for the Cat's Meow investigation into a dark, razor-sharp, & crime-ridden history.
Relive a time of larger than life personalities engaged in the sharp edge of a fully-fledged gang war.
Immerse yourself in the troubles of infamous gangsters & get a taste for what it was like living outside the law.
In this walking tour, we will explore the picturesque historic sites of The Rocks.
This area is the birthplace of modern Australia, and any tour of this city should start here.
We will reveal how Britain created a penal colony on the other side of the world and what the first convicts found when they first arrived. We will explore hidden cobblestone alleyways to unveil the harsh living conditions of this first settlement. We have tons of fun anecdotes to bring this historic district to life.
Sydney Harbour is the perfect background for this tour, and we will explore all the secrets behind the two major projects that have put Sydney on the map, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and The Sydney Opera House.
The starting time is 18:00. Please get in contact to organize a private tour at a different time (min 6 guests).
Learn more about the top 12 tourist attractions in Sydney. Its history, culture, myths, architecture, and other important facts are in this audio commentary.
The top 10 advantages for those who prefer flexibility on their tour.
1. Safe - Not required to download, with just a click of secure access links it can be listened to online on any device.
2. Save - The lowest price in the city.
3. Stories - No imagination stories, only verified information.
4. Schedule - Listen at your own convenience of time, pace, and location,
5. Select - Preferred languages and attractions.
6. Self-control: No need to be behind someone's instructions in always.
7. Share - with co-travelers in just a click.
8. Soft - Selective crafted words that make you listen again.
9. Simple - Use our personally created itinerary which starts from the city's central station and then gradually moves one by one.
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You’ll join our local Sydney host at dusk for a personalized evening experience of the city. Be it gallery viewings, pub crawling, bar-hopping or sipping cocktails in snazzy clubs, Sydney has it all, and we have you! Meet your host in a quirky neighborhood at sunset, visit Darling Harbor or uncover the city’s top local late-night hotspots. We’re providing the stage, but it’s your job to dance on it!
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.
Our Sydney City Tour includes the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, and historic Macquarie Street.
No Sydney trip is complete without seeing Bondi Beach, but we take you beyond that and show off Coogee Beach, Watsons Bay, and South Head along the way. Bondi Beach has a style all of its own. The promenade is a favourite walking track and Campbell Parade is a popular grazing ground for Sydney’s cafe society. One of Sydney’s most spectacular drinking and dining spots is located here, Icebergs Dining Room and Bar. A visit to Watsons Bay – Australia’s oldest fishing village – is a must. Enjoy these not to be missed Sydney Tours including many spectacular Sydney Harbour views. The Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk is a highlight. Enjoy the fresh sea air and views of white sand beaches.
Experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge like never before as you take an exhilarating trike ride over the City’s most famous icon and explore Sydney's world famous surrounds. All eyes will be on you as you feel the rumble of the engine and wind in your face – it’s the only way to sightsee!
You’ll join a host and take to the streets of Sydney, where you’ll eat where the locals do. You could check out hipster joints, busy breweries, cool cafés and modern eateries together, as you get acquainted with the tastes of Sydney. Tuck into yummy food fusions, sample Sydney’s famous craft beers or regional wines, discover the best seafood at a seafood market or head to a farmer’s market. You can have it all so tuck in!
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 local 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
Sydney is a city of stunning views and delightful neighbourhoods. On your private Sydney tour we’ll show you the famous views and destinations as well as some hidden gems. We’ll share stories from Sydney’s past and help bring modern Australian culture to life for you.
You’ll travel in a comfortable, luxurious private vehicle with your expert guide. On our typical tour, we’ll begin with some city highlights before heading east through residential Paddington and onto the beach side suburbs. We’ll visit Bondi Beach and Watsons Bay – allowing time for a short coastal walk or relaxing lunch. We return to the city via well-heeled Vaucluse, picturesque Rose Bay, and historic King’s Cross and Woolloomooloo.
But the day is yours. If there are places you want to see, or interests you want to explore – we’ll work with you to build your perfect tour.
