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5.0 (74)

Must see Sydney with a local

8 hours English
5.0 (74) 100% Personalized

Explore some of Sydney's iconic landmarks, like the Opera House & Harbour Bridge, on a tailor-made full-day experience sprinkled with hidden gems

How It Works

Book your date

Choose your preferred date, start time and group size for your experience.

Share your interests

Complete your personalisation form after booking, for a tailored experience.

Explore with your matched host

We match you with a local host who shapes the route around you.

Experience Overview

Time:

8 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Sydney Town Hall, 483 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

100% private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Walking experience
A mandatory Australian tan, sure to be commented on when you go back home
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s Excluded:

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs (can be arranged at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Mostly walking, with food, drinks, transport and entry fees paid separately unless stated.

Reviews of Our Sydney Experiences

Peter Thank you again for an incredible tour today!!!! We had a great time!!!! This is what I wrote for your review.... We had an incredible experience exploring Sydney with our tour guide Peter! From start to finish, Peter was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history, culture, and hidden gems. He made every stop interesting with fascinating stories and local insights that you wouldn't find in a guidebook. The tour was well-paced, organized, and tailored to the group's interests, making it enjoyable for everyone. His enthusiasm and passion for Sydney really stood out and made the day unforgettable. If you're looking for a memorable way to experience Sydney, I highly recommend this tour. Thank you for making our visit so special—we'll definitely recommend you to friends and family!

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Boris
Sydney

We had an incredible experience exploring Sydney with our tour guide Peter! From start to finish, Peter was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history, culture, and hidden gems. He made every stop interesting with fascinating stories and local insights that you wouldn't find in a guidebook. The tour was well-paced, organized, and tailored to the group's interests, making it enjoyable for everyone. His enthusiasm and passion for Sydney really stood out and made the day unforgettable. If you're looking for a memorable way to experience Sydney, I highly recommend this tour. Thank you for making our visit so special—we'll definitely recommend you to friends and family!

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Boris
Sydney

We had a fun day with Graeme! It was a lot of walking, but we were able to rest as needed Graeme was very flexible with the itinerary, and showed us many places that we wouldn't have thought of to visit on our own. Enjoyed it!

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Janet
Sydney

Olivia was wonderful!

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Kathy
Sydney

Peter was an incredible host to Sydney. His communication BEFORE the tour was outstanding - making recommendations regarding money exchanges before even arriving, restaurants, keeping me informed regarding the opening of the new fish market (and sending YouTube videos), etc. The day of our tour, after disembarking the cruise ship and arriving at our hotel, Peter came and met us there to start our journey. He taught us how to use the tram system (which we did use a number of times over the next 4 days), took us to the Opera House (where they were setting up and rehearsing for the next day's Australia Day festivities), around The Rocks area, ferry ride to Manly Beach, walk through the downtown area (hidden gem - the "bird cages"), over to Darling Harbor, and ending at the new Fish Market (opened earlier that week)...and so many more sites - too many to mention. You will need good sneakers to keep up with Peter, as he is anxious to show you everything this magnificent city has to offer. Absolutely worth doing this tour, and try and get Peter as your guide - you will not be disappointed!

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Aaron
Sydney

Pipster was such an amazing host! Her deep knowledge of Sydney was evident from the moment we met her. She knew the city, its neighborhoods, its food, and its culture. She showed us all of the major sites, but also lots of hidden gems throughout the city and even its suburbs! Our time in Sydney was significantly improved thanks to this tour. We loved hanging out with Pipster and now consider her a friend.

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Fernando
Sydney
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Sydney, Our Guests Way

Here are our guests exploring on a City Unscripted experience.
Enjoying a sunny afternoon with cold drinks in Sydney.

Enjoying a sunny afternoon with cold drinks in Sydney.

Smiles and sunshine by Sydney's iconic Opera House and bridge.

Smiles and sunshine by Sydney's iconic Opera House and bridge.

Strolling with the iconic Sydney skyline as a stunning backdrop.

Strolling with the iconic Sydney skyline as a stunning backdrop.

A group captures a joyful moment near the Sydney Opera House.

A group captures a joyful moment near the Sydney Opera House.

Enjoying a waterfront view with the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Enjoying a waterfront view with the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Sharing a smile beside Sydney's lush botanical entrance gates.

Sharing a smile beside Sydney's lush botanical entrance gates.

Feeling the breeze with Sydney Opera House in the background.

Feeling the breeze with Sydney Opera House in the background.

Enjoying a sunlit day with Sydney's skyline in view.

Enjoying a sunlit day with Sydney's skyline in view.

Admiring the stunning stained glass ceiling inside Sydney's architectural gem.

Admiring the stunning stained glass ceiling inside Sydney's architectural gem.

Enjoying oysters and cold drinks by the waterside in Sydney.

Enjoying oysters and cold drinks by the waterside in Sydney.

Stunning views of Sydney’s icons under a brilliant blue sky.

Stunning views of Sydney’s icons under a brilliant blue sky.

Savoring brews and camaraderie amidst Sydney's industrial charm.

Savoring brews and camaraderie amidst Sydney's industrial charm.

Relaxing together at a cozy Sydney cafe with friends.

Relaxing together at a cozy Sydney cafe with friends.

A shared moment under Sydney's stunning stained glass dome.

A shared moment under Sydney's stunning stained glass dome.

Relaxed group enjoys drinks by Sydney Harbour Bridge on a sunny afternoon.

Relaxed group enjoys drinks by Sydney Harbour Bridge on a sunny afternoon.

Sunshine and smiles along Sydney’s stunning coastal lookout.

Sunshine and smiles along Sydney’s stunning coastal lookout.

Enjoying a sunny day by the fountain in Sydney.

Enjoying a sunny day by the fountain in Sydney.

Enjoying a sunny moment by Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge.

Enjoying a sunny moment by Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge.

Beneath the grand arches, they savor Sydney's architectural charm.

Beneath the grand arches, they savor Sydney's architectural charm.