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What you’ll do

Sydney’s attractions may be too many to count, but with eight hours and a local insider, you’ll easily squeeze in 20 of them. After a quick coffee in upmarket Paddington, cut through historic Hyde Park on your way to the sun-drenched streets and fizzing fountains of Darling Harbor, home to the tranquil Chinese Garden of Friendship.

You could take the ferry across sparkling waters to Circular Quay and the iconic Sydney Opera House and stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens, an oasis in the city's heart. Even better, you’ll discover your host’s hidden gems that don’t feature in your guidebook – like the affluent suburb of Kirribilli, where a secret fish and chip shop at the base of Harbor Bridge offers unrivaled views across the bay.

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 8 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

  • Let your local host lead you by foot, metro, and ferry through Sydney’s most famous districts
  • Discover 20 of Sydney’s top attractions (with a couple of local twists for good measure)
  • See Australia’s oldest street or visit the historic Cockatoo Island, if you’d like
  • Explore Paddington, known for its trendy cafe culture and upmarket boutiques
  • Have your local host on hand to give tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip over a quick meal of fish and chips

Things to know

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)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs (can be arranged at an additional cost)
  • 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

    We enjoyed doing the whole tour on foot and public transportation…

    March 2024

    Rodney P

    He has great knowledge of the city. He created the pace we needed. He was a joy to be with . I’d love to go to dinner with him

    March 2024

    Page W

    Peter went above and beyond with our tour, incorporating the things we were interested in, with visits to places we would never have seen otherwise, including some free museums. We covered a lot of territory, as well as an impromptu visit to Watson’s Bay, a lovely setting for lunch. Peter took the time to not only show us the transit system to places we might go to on our own later, but together, we also took the light train a couple of stops for practice! We appreciated all the effort he put into making it a memorable and informative day.

    February 2024

    Patti L

    I highly recommend this tour. Peter was a terrific guide. We got a wonderful, varied and entertaining adventure.

    February 2024

    Susan K

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