Discover Sydney from dawn to dusk
Discover Sydney from dawn to dusk
Discover Sydney from dawn to dusk
Discover Sydney from dawn to dusk
Discover Sydney from dawn to dusk
Discover Sydney from dawn to dusk
Discover Sydney from dawn to dusk
Discover Sydney from dawn to dusk
Discover Sydney from dawn to dusk

What you'll do

With its iconic architecture like the Sydney Opera House, a laid-back attitude that other cities can only dream of recreating, and pristine beaches, there’s more of Sydney to fall in love with than you could squeeze into a day. But luckily, with a local insider to guide you, you’ll make the most of your time!

Whether you stroll along Coogee Beach, take the ferry to upmarket Balmain for lunch at a heritage pub, or choose among cozy wine bars for a glass of Aussie red in artsy Paddington, sun-soaked relaxation is what locals (and now you, too) do best. From hiking through the bush on the Manly to Spit coastal walk to exploring boho stores and contemporary galleries, you’ll experience a taste of Sydney’s city-to-surf culture.

Where you’ll go

In central Sydney’s vibrant Darling Harbor area, you’ll be perfectly positioned to get to some of the city’s most iconic locations – whether you go by metro, foot, or ferry!

You might move into the trendy inner west suburbs a mile out of the CBD to browse bookshops and galleries in village-like Glebe or check out bohemian Newtown’s street art and hipster boutiques, or perhaps you’ll sail east across sparkling waters to the beaches that put Sydney on the map, like Manly and Bondi – relaxed hubs of laidback Sydneysiders surfing and sipping craft beer at the local bars.

And as the sun sets and the water changes to shades of silver and orange, you could hop on the ferry from nearby Watson Bay back to the harbor. 

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Cantonese, German, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Let your local host lead you by foot, metro, and ferry through Sydney’s most exciting neighborhoods
  • Explore Sydney’s historic downtown areas (including the oldest street in Australia)
  • Soak up the sun at the city’s most famous beaches, or those only frequented by locals
  • Explore local neighborhoods like artsy Paddington and trendy Newtown
  • Have your local host on hand to give tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip

Things to know

What’s included

  • 100% private and personalized experience
  • 8 hours with a host
  • A walking Australian slang translator
  • Walking experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Reviews

    My daughter and I had a wonderful day with Matty on our tour in Sydney. He was very good at personalizing the tour and making sure were hydrated, or if we needed some time out of the sun. He provided very unique information and showed us sites we otherwise would have missed. We both really appreciate Matty and the wonderful city of Sydney! Thanks for everything!

    February 2023

    Robin M

    Our guide John Campo is very good and very knowledgeable about the area. The tour was customized and very flexible based on our desires

    February 2023

    Fangyi Z

    We walked and did the trams all over the city seeing most all of the famous highlights. We had never been to Sydney, so we wanted to see the opera house, the Rocks, the harbor and the gardens. We had a beautiful day. We ate lunch right on the harbor outside the opera house. John was a great tour guide. We enjoyed the day and our experience in Sydney.

    January 2023

    Mary Jane K

    Our tour guide, John C. was very pleasant and knowledgeable and gave us a great tour of Sydney. We highly recommend this private tour whenever you are in Sydney.

    December 2022

    Susan B

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