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Excellent tour, experience, service, information provided from our tour guide Mario. Highly recommend.
Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7h 30min
- Price from
- $469 / person
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 58 reviews
- Languages
- DE, PT, EN, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- AEA Luxury Tours
Description
See the very best of Sydney on a private tour that takes in the city’s historic center and beaches, colonial heritage and natural beauty. Admire the historic sandstone buildings on Macquarie Street such as the Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks ans St Mary's Cathedral. Visit a harbourside vantage point for postcard views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Travel the harbourside, with several stops for photo opportunities. Time allowed at Bondi Beach to watch surfers catch waves or even dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean,. Visit Centennial Park for the birdlife, Visit quaint boutique neighbourhoods, and Darling Harbour. If selecting the full day option including lunch, we will cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge to visit the golden sands of the splendid Northern Beaches. Beach after beach this is a spectacular region where your guide will take you to several locations for photo opportunities and short walks. You will stop at a beachside restaurant for lunch and 1 beverage per person.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult
- $469
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $913.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Rocks
Visit the old Sydney town of The Rocks, where British settlement began, and hear stories of the old convict colony. See many examples of old historical buildings dating back over 200 years
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Visit the Sydney Botanical Gardens and Mrs Macquarie's Point, with Sydneys best viewpoint of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Learn about these famous icons of Sydney, and see a rare example of convict labour, Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Sydney Harbour
Traveling through the affluent and wealthy region of the eastern suburbs, including Darling Point, Double Bay, Rose Bay and Watsons Bay. Edging the harbours shores, we will take several short stops for photo opportunities with views of the most splendid harbour in the world
Watsons Bay
Visit Watsons Bay, a small fishing village locality, and views of the entrance to Sydney Harbour and The Gap. Time and weather permitting, there is an option for a short 15 minute coastal walk.
Bondi Beach
Visit Sydney's most famous beach, Bondi. We allow approximately 30 minutes for you to wander at leisure, admire the golden sands and bronzed Aussie surfers as they ride wave after wave. Dig your toes in the sand or simply relax and people watching and ocean viewing.
Centennial Park
We take a drive through Centennial Park, Sydney's largest green space, with many lakes and ponds attracting and array of bird-life such as pelicans, black swans, cockatoos and more. Stop by the lake and hang out with the friendly birds. The Park is only open during daylight hours, and gates begin to close just before sunset.
Paddington
Drive through the tree-lined streets of paddington and Darlinghurst, filled with many century-old Victorian terraces and cottages. Once considered a slum, now a beutifully preserved piece of history and restored homes.
Darling Harbour
Returning back to the city, we visit Sydney's entertaining and leisure playground, Darling Harbour, with many museums, Aquarium, animal park and an array of quality restaurants. Also, we drive through the newest urban precinct, Barangaroo, and home to Sydney's tallest building. Continuing on to Walsh Bay and the restored finger wharves, we drive under the Harbour Bridge, for another vantage point of the Opera House.
What's included
Included
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Lunch, if option selected
Morning tea refreshments
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: Your Sydney city hotel or Meeting location as confirmed. PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE ON 02 9971 2402 DAY PRIOR TO RECONFIRM YOUR TOUR AND JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
58 reviews
How it compares in Sydney
- Starting price $469 is 34% above the typical $351 for tours of similar length in Sydney
Excurgo comparison of 981 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour operator reserves the right to vary or cancel tours or part thereof due to extremes of weather or changes to operational conditions such as road closures, fire bans or other conditions beyond the control of the operator.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience take?
Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience lasts about 7h 30min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience cost?
Prices start at $469 per person for this Sydney experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $913. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 1:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Departure Point: Your Sydney city hotel or Meeting location as confirmed. PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE ON 02 9971 2402 DAY PRIOR TO RECONFIRM YOUR TOUR AND JOINING INSTRUCTIONS Pickup points include Paradox Sydney, PARKROYAL Darling Harbour.
What languages is Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience offered in?
The experience is available in DE, PT, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 58 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by AEA Luxury Tours.
Reviews(58)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Sydney city tour
Enjoyed the tour, would have liked to know the name of parks and museums- had to ask names of more than one place. It would have made it easier especially with large bus group
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An unforgettable experience
We were lucky enough to discover Sydney with Mario, an absolutely remarkable guide. His professionalism, exceptional knowledge of the city, and infectious passion contributed greatly to making this an unforgettable experience. Warm, attentive, perfectly organized, and extremely competent, he knew how to help us discover Sydney from an authentic perspective, by sharing numerous anecdotes and fascinating explanations. Each stage of the tour was perfectly thought out, with a genuine concern for ensuring we had a unique experience. We recommend this guide with our eyes closed! A service of a very high level, which amply deserves the highest praise. A huge thank you for this magnificent discovery of Sydney and for all these memories that we will keep for a long time. Isabelle & Raphaël We were fortunate enough to discover Sydney with Mario, an absolutely remarkable guide. His professionalism, exceptional knowledge of the city, and infectious passion played a huge part in making this an unforgettable experience. Warm, attentive, impeccably organized, and extremely knowledgeable, he showed us an authentic side of Sydney, sharing numerous anecdotes and fascinating insights. Every part of the tour was perfectly planned, with a genuine commitment to ensuring we had a unique experience. We recommend this guide without hesitation! It was a top-notch service that truly deserves the highest praise. A huge thank you for this wonderful discovery of Sydney and for all the memories we will cherish for a long time to come. Isabelle & Raphaël
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Sydney sightseeing
Graham was a great guide. He was courteous, knowledgeable and kind. The tour coveted the cities main locations with commentary about them. Would highly recommend.
H
Fantastic tour
Helder is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and very funny. Incredibly easy going and happy to go wherever you want. Amazing experience, highly recommend.
C
It was really good!
Graham did awesome showing us every single detail in our tour. Great!
J
Karyn was 😊 great
Karyn was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable about the area and made sure we knew everything including the history. She took us to interesting points and never reminded snapping a photo. We would highly recommend her as a guide.
W
A full city tour!
A full city tour! The drive included a comprehensive tour of the city, with views of the north and south sides of the harbor. Lunch at Doyles restaurant in Watson's Cove was excellent. Our driver, Matt, was knowledgeable and personable, and shared many interesting facts.
B
Park walking beachfront and Sydney Opera House and amazing information about Sydney in details
Mario was the best tour guide ever
M
Excursion of 10
Guide Helder has been fantastic, he made the tour very interesting full of stories. Definitely to recommend.
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