Blue Mountains Private Tour from Sydney

This is the way to go when exploring the Blue Mountains. Sam, our tour guide, was on time and very accommodating to our needs. She brought a wealth of knowledge of not just typically asked during our tour, but answered many other questions about the life of an Australian. There were no less than 5 minutes of silence as during the ride as each family members were engaged in conversation though out the entire day.

This is my second time using Scott's company. The first time was in 2020 and we had a different guide. This time we got Scott who owns the company. Scott is an excellent tour guide. Very engaging and knows great places to stop away from the crowds for lunch and hikes. Highly recommend.

The tour is amazing! Sam, our guide, is a true legend. She’s very knowledgeable, talkative and interesting person! We loved all the special places in the nature, the lunch spot and the winery. It was a brilliant day and one of your trip highlights.

Our full-day private tour to the Blue Mountains was absolutely exceptional. Scott was friendly, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable from the moment he picked us up. The private transfer was comfortable, and what truly set the experience apart was how personalized it felt. He took the time to get to know us on the drive and thoughtfully customized the entire day based on our interests, personalities, and even the weather—resulting in a perfectly curated itinerary. Even making a pit stop at a local winery which ended up being the absolute highlight of the day. If you’re looking for a truly customized, worthwhile experience exploring the beauty of the Blue Mountains, I highly recommend this private tour.

We had a wonderful day exploring the Blue Mountains in early March 2026 (family with 2 young kids, aged 5 and 8). Our guide, Charlie, was very friendly and provided us with a lot of information throughout the tour. He was very accommodating to our requests and changed the plan based on the weather so we could enjoy our day as much as possible. Charlie guided us through beautiful hiking trails, allowing us to see beautiful waterfalls and stunning views from different spots. He was flexible and made sure we could comfortably see the highlights of the Blue Mountains at our own pace (the big advantage of a private guide). I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to make the most of a single day in this gorgeous region.

This was a great day trip - a fabulous overview of the Blue Mountains. Per the website it was easy to tailor the day to our needs, with flexibility to change plans too on the day. We went for an early pick up (07.00am) and skipped a possible early coffee stop, which meant we escaped the crowds at both 3 Sisters and Scenic World, quite a bonus. Sam was a fantastic guide, took us to a couple of extra places (no one else there), and tailored the walking to our needs. Her great knowledge of wildlife, and ability to spot it, meant we saw many different birds and small reptiles. Would absolutely recommend this, a real treat, and perfect to be able to enjoy every minute knowing your guide is making the day easy for you.

Had a great day out on a private tour from Sydney to the Blue Mountains and Scenic World. Alex was a terrific guide. Can't recommend enough.

This was a fantastic full day private tour! Scott was awesome! Started with a trip to the Featherdale Zoo in the morning and then enjoyed hiking and seeing the beautiful Blue Mountains. He took us to a great lunch spot as well, that had great options for vegetarians. He was very flexible when designing our itinerary, and very knowledgable about all things we asked of him about many varied Australia things of interest. We (my wife and 2 college-aged children) would highly recommend Your Sydney Guide!

We had an absolutely outstanding experience with Your Sydney Guide, and our private Blue Mountains tour was the perfect way to begin our time in Australia. From the very start, Scott, the owner, was fantastic. He helped us secure a highly sought-after date, took the time to understand what mattered most to our family, and thoughtfully tailored the itinerary to match our interests. Most importantly, he paired us with Sam as our tour guide. Sam was, without question, the star of the day and one of the highlights of our entire trip to Australia. She was the perfect guide: warm, knowledgeable, flexible, and genuinely engaging. Her background in animal care, sanctuary work, and even venomous snake handling added incredible depth to everything we saw and learned in the Blue Mountains. She shared insights about wildlife, ecology, and everyday life in Australia that made the day both fascinating and fun — and the time absolutely flew by. What truly set Sam apart was how naturally she connected with our family. She instantly bonded with our 12-year-old daughter (who later declared Sam her favorite person she met in Australia), and even went out of her way to make a spontaneous stop at Woolworths to hunt down Pascall Clinkers — not on the itinerary, but unforgettable for our daughter. Sam was also a great photographer, a wonderful conversationalist, and even gave invaluable advice for driving on the left when we headed to Melbourne. Throughout the day, everything felt perfectly paced. We were always where we needed to be, yet never rushed, and Sam made it easy to adjust plans on the fly. Saying goodbye at the end of the tour genuinely felt sad — a true sign of how special the experience was. If you’re considering a tour, book with Your Sydney Guide. The experience is top-notch, deeply personalized, and absolutely worth every penny. They delivered more than we hoped for.

Charlie was amazing. Easy scheduling and he made some suggestions for small changes that enhanced our trip. He reached out a day or two before our tour and made these small suggestions. Saved us some frustration and lessened our wait times at places. He suggested a different route on our hike and it made all the difference. He helped us avoid crowds and his knowledge and backwoods experiences made our trip that much more amazing. I would not go with any other tour guide, ever.