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What you’ll do

Armed with your golden ticket (the Opal card, which allows you to catch a train, bus, or ferry) and your own personal GPS and guidebook (your local host), you’ll be ready for a crash course in Sydney.

From figuring out the transport systems to getting schooled on the city’s best beaches (Manly Beach for sunbathing and surfing; Bondi for beachside bar-hopping with beautiful people), your host will be an invaluable tool for getting you relaxed and comfortable in one of the world’s sunniest cities.

Along the way, you’ll also get a lesson in hunting down the best food - the historic inner west suburbs are a great place to start - and learn the secrets only Sydneysiders know, like which ferry to take for the best sunset harbor views.

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: German, Italian, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Familiarize yourself with the best ways to navigate Sydney – by bus, train, and ferry – with help from a local insider
  • See the city center’s popular tourist sights, and explore the lesser-known parts that only locals know about
  • Try delicious local food, and let your host point out more restaurants to try on your vacation
  • Explore the city’s historic side in Newtown, and the ultra-modern Darling Harbor area
  • Have a helpful host on hand to share tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip

Things to know

What’s included

  • 100% private & personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Walking experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other 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

    Great.

    April 2024

    Dalero J

    Peter was very knowledgeable and created a tour to fit or needs.

    April 2024

    Paul R

    Ross was on time, professional and very knowledgeable. From our time with him he really seems to enjoy the job. We are big cricket enthusiasts and so was he. We had a great time ( after a vet long time) discussing cricket with someone from another country, which we rarely get to do in the US. We plan on returning with friends in about 2 years and would ask for Ross to be our guide.

    April 2024

    Dalero J

    Our guide gave us 110%. He provided a very indepth tour of Sydney. We walked several miles while taking in and learning about the significant sites in Sydney. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in the city.

    March 2024

    Samuel K

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