City Essentials: First Day
5.0 (77)

Kickstart your trip to Sydney

3 hours English
5.0 (77)
100% Personalized

The perfect 3-hour experience for your first day in Sydney. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.

Malcolm
Malcolm
Kay
Kay

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

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 & personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s Excluded:

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

Key Highlights:

  • 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

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Jorja 12 February 2026

We had a wonderful tour with Peter. He was informative, fun and very helpful with all our future plans in the city.

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Andrea 13 February 2026

Graeme was very personal and friendly. He made great suggestions for places to visit based on our interests and other itinerary. I loved his personal stories and even getting to know him a bit. It really did feel like meeting up with a friend!

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Ed 12 February 2026

Peter was an outstanding tour guide. He was very knowledgeable on the city and Australia overall. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn about the city. Also, he was friendly, well spoken and very personable.

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Ed 13 February 2026

Outstanding

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Sara 11 February 2026

Malcolm was an amazing private tour guide. He knows the city and was very open to what we wanted to see. I love tours on foot versus bus. I highly recommend this tour.

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Sara 11 February 2026

Malcolm was amazing and tailored our tour with what we wanted to do. Help us get back to our ship with easy directions and great ideas. He was a gem.

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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.

Real Stories, Real Connections

Sunshine Stroll by the Sydney Icons

Sunshine Stroll by the Sydney Icons

Smiles Over Sydney Skyline

Smiles Over Sydney Skyline

Under the Rainbow in Vibrant Sydney

Under the Rainbow in Vibrant Sydney

Cheers with a View: Raising a Glass by Sydney Harbour

Cheers with a View: Raising a Glass by Sydney Harbour

Sunlit Smiles at the Sydney Opera House

Sunlit Smiles at the Sydney Opera House

Cheers to Friendship in a Cozy Courtyard

Cheers to Friendship in a Cozy Courtyard