Sydney
Explore the Rocks & Darling harbor
Neighborhood Discoveries • 3 hours
5.0
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Explore the Rocks & Darling harbor
Explore the heart of Sydney, visit some of its iconic attractions and oldest neighborhood's bars while soaking up the area's fascinating history
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Join your host and explore the most iconic precincts in Sydney - Darling Harbor and The Rocks
- Explore Darling Harbor’s vibrant entertainment, shopping and dining scenes
- Enjoy the tranquility of the Chinese Garden of Friendship or stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens
- Hop on the ferry at Circular Quay to Luna Park or Taronga Zoo, seeing the city’s sights from the water
- Walk back over Sydney Harbor Bridge to The Rocks, the oldest neighborhood in the city
- Stop to enjoy an ice cold beer in Sydney’s oldest pub, or another of its historic watering holes
- Get to know this historic, colonial-era neighborhood and uncover its history with your host
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
100% private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
A drink at Sydney's oldest pub
Local and authentic insights
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience
What’s not included
Additional food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
We’re nothing if not pragmatic; that’s why we’ve created an experience that takes you right to the heart of Sydney - Darling Harbor. Boom. You’re welcome. With your local Sydney host by your side to ensure your excursion is fun, stress-free, and filled with authentic local insight, you’ll explore the surroundings of one of Sydney’s most famous spots.
From here, you can access most of the city’s iconic attractions, like the Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Luna Park, and Taronga Zoo… you get a general idea?
Well, that being said, we’ll allow you to point the way! After you’ve had your fill of exhilarating sights, head to The Rocks, Sydney’s oldest neighborhood dating back to 1788 when Australia was a penal colony.
Many a joke can be cracked over this fact, and we caution you to try them out at your own peril! The raucous spirit of The Rocks lives on, and the area is known for its rowdy bars and vibrant nightlife.
Join your host for a cold beer as you chat about the neighborhood’s history. Soak up the colonial-era architecture as you cheers to a few hours well spent!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Mary
Sep 2024
My daughter and I had a phenomenal tour with Peter S. We did the Rocks and Darling Harbour tour, but Peter went above and beyond and showed us so much more of the city! He was very attentive and accommodating and excellent in planning ahead and communicating with us to prepare and customize our experience. He also showed us how to use the public transporation system to ensure we could get around. We have one more tour with him and know it will be amazing as well. We highly recommend Peter; he is the best!
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Peter
Feb 2023
Liv responded to my request to show parts of Sydney that I was most interested in. She is a very engaging and knowledgeable guide - I enjoyed my afternoon very much indeed.
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Jane
Feb 2023
Lots of fascinating information, really engaged with us both - perfect pacing and such a wealth of knowledge. Thank you very much indeed Malcolm for a most enjoyable tour, and sharing your enthusiasm for this great city.
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Barbara
May 2025
Olivia was a lovely tour guide. I enjoyed visiting with her and she was receptive to any suggestions I made about places yo visit. Thank you Olivia!
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Susan
May 2025
Peter was a fabulous guide and packed a ton into our short amount of time without us ever feeling rushed. Love that we took the lightrail and ferry. We learned a ton and feel very comfortable making our way around the city on our own.
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Carolyn
May 2025
My 22 year old daughter and I had a wonderful 5+ hour tour with Peter on a beautiful Sunday. This was our first full day of a week in Sydney, and it was the perfect tour, as he showed us the city and how to navigate public transportation. He took us to Manly Beach on a walk with gorgeous vistas. It was the perfect mix of Australian history, learning the city, and exploring one of the beach towns. I highly recommend Peter if you are planning a day tour of Sydney.
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