Enjoy the freedom and luxury of a fully escorted private tour taking in all the Famous Sydney landmarks - the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Historic Rocks District plus much more! Starting at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair you'll find amazing views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Get to know some of the older, unique Sydney inner city localities and visit Woolloomooloo to stop at the iconic Sydney Food Van, Harry’s Café De Wheels for a morning snack. No tour of Sydney is complete without visiting the Historic Rocks, Walsh Bay and Dawes Point areas where the settlement of Sydney started. Your knowledgeable local guide will tell you about Sydney’s fascinating Colonial, Convict History as you explore this unique area. Visit Manly beach on the northside, stop at stunning headlands, lookouts, hidden bays plus many more secret spots off the main tourist track Enjoy a walk along the beautiful white sand of Bondi Beach - where you can even dip your feet in the pristine water!
Enjoy fabulous views from this waterfront location, learn about Elizabeth Macquarie as you wander around this harbour foreshore location
The Bridge Sydney local affectionately call 'The Coathanger'
Take in fabulous views of the world famous Sydney Opera House
Take in the views of the historic Fortified Island in Sydney Harbour - learn about the history of this Fort and it's significance during colonial settlement
Live like a local and sample an authentic Aussie meat pie 'n' peas from this iconic food truck! Learn from a local about the colorful and notorious history of the Sydney icon!
Explore this newly gentrified dockside area
Home to the Sydney Cruising Yacht Club!
Stop here and take in the local atmosphere and learn about this interesting locality which is one of the oldest in Sydney!
Vibrant inner city locality with a colourful and notorious history!
One of Sydney's beautiful harbourside localities - home to some of the worlds most expensive real estate!
One of Sydney's original old Manor Houses dating back to early settlement. Note: The interior of Elizabeth Bay House is open on limited days throughout the year - the exterior is open to view daily.
One of Australia's oldest 'Country Estates' and former home to significant pioneers and explorers in the early settlement of Sydney
Stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the cliffs of South and North Head!
One of Sydney's most 'Instagrammed' locations! Stop here for the views and learn about the interesting history of one of the worlds oldest swimming clubs!
Spend time wandering along the promenade and perhaps even dip your toes in the waters of this world famous beach
Take in Amazing views from this Sydney Harbour location
One of Sydney's famous Surf Beaches & a local Favourite Summer holiday spot
Amazing views across the Ocean and Sydney Harbour National Park. Chance to see Australian native birds and wildlife.
Some of the best views in Sydney from this waterfront location!
A stunning location, right on Sydney Harbour, located directly under the Sydney Harbour Bridge! Grab you camera for this stop!
Sydney's Historic Rocks region - Learn all about the fascinating history of this convict built district, where the settlement of Sydney started.
Sydney Luxury Private Tours
Explore some stunning 'Secret' bays and beaches on the Northside of Sydney Harbour National Park
We pick up from all Hotels, Accommodation and Cruise Terminals in Sydney.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Sydney Private Day Tours | See Sydney in Style | 8 Hour Luxury Private Tour lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 26 stops.
Prices start at $497 per person for this Sydney experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from all Hotels, Accommodation and Cruise Terminals in Sydney. Pickup points include Novotel Sydney Olympic Park, Newtown Space.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility - your friendly guide will be on hand to assist
Such a wonderful day out in the blue mountains . Helpful patient guide . Easily booked , communication by staff excellent and value for money
Thank you Sarah for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour of the Blue Mountains.
Scott was fantastic! From the time he picked us up to the time he dropped us off, he was professional, accommodating, and eager to share his love of Sydney with us. He’s a an attentive driver; we always felt safe in his car and with him driving. He took great care to take us to fantastic scenic spots to see different views and perspectives, including the harbor bridge, opera house, skyline, beaches, navy base, historic buildings, and more. We had a delicious lunch at Bondi Beach and enjoyed a courtesy drink at 1 of 4 “oldest” pubs in Sydney. Scott shared so much history, culture, stories, and experiences with us during our day. Thank you for sharing Sydney with us.
Dear Rachel and Chuck, It my pleasure to meet you both and host you for your Sydney Private Day Tour. Thank you for taking the time to write a review and share your experience with other travellers. You certainly saw a lot of Sydney during the tour and we hope to see you back in Sydney one day in the future. Wishing all the very best for the rest of your travels! Kind Regards Scott and Julia Sydney Private Day Tours
Scott was an absolutely fantastic host for this trip. For a 32C spring day we certainly had summer sun and the water provided certainly came in handy. Everything ran extremely smoothly and the contact made the night before about possible changes due to city closures was appreciated. This is a very large city and this tour was a great way to get oriented, especially, if like me, it's your first time in the area. I learned a lot from Scott - from the history of the area to fun little tid bits about certain buildings he is clearly very knowledgeable. I didn't have any particular sites I wanted to see more than others but the option to customise the day was always there. I can be a bit weary of doing solo private tours but Scott was fun and personable which really made the day go by quickly. The SUV was clean and comfortable and I felt right at home hopping in and out all day. Truly a pleasure! (Bring a hat, that sun is rough)
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am so glad you had a wonderful time and got to know the 'real Sydney'. It was definitely a very warm Spring day for the tour and Sydney certainly turned on perfect weather for the day! We do a lot of Private Tours for Solo Travellers which can be a fabulous way to get to see so much more of the city and beautiful surrounding sights, beaches, bays and city attractions. It was a pleasure to meet you and host you during your stay in Sydney. Wishing you all the best with your travels around Australia! Kind Regards Scott and Julia Sydney Private Day Tours
Enjoyed our private tour of Sydney. Our Tour Guide Scott was very knowledgeable, great guide, a true gentleman, took us to so many places around Sydney. Truly a wonderful experience.
Christine, Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for your lovely, kind words. We are so glad that you both enjoyed your holiday in Sydney and tour with Scott. It was our pleasure to host you for your Sydney Private Day Tour. Kind Regards Julia and Scott
Scott was our guide for both the Sydney Tour and the Blue Mountain tour. I highly recommend it, Scott is a very nice person to talk to, knowledgeable and professional. He is very passionate as well, will take you to great spots and help avoid crowded places. His wife Julia helped us all the way through the booking, always available to answer any question. Thank you Scott & Julia, you made our trip unforgettable.
Thank you Ema for your lovely words and recommendation. It was our pleasure to assist with your travel arrangements and to host you both for your Sydney and Blue Mountains Private Tours. Kind Regards Julia and Scott
Scott was great. Very knowledgeable of Sydney and we went to places you will not find in large bus tours. He was accommodating to our request and made sure we were all (three couples with different interest) happy with the tour. He took great pictures that he sent to us and ended with a great drink at Sydney’s oldest tavern. He was on time and we never felt rushed and was flexible to make sure we saw the items on our most see list. If you are doing this tour you should request Scott!
Hi Bill, Thank you for the very nice review and taking the time to write it. It was a pleasure hosting your group and showing you the best Sydney has to offer. Please pass on my best wishes to Marilyn, Joann, Alan, Paula & John. Kind regards, Scott Sydney Private Day Tours
This being my dream vacation I wanted to see and experience more than just what I could find online. So booking a private tour was a good idea right? With SPDT and Julia I can say ABSOLUTELY YES! Julia arrived on time at our hotel in an impeccably clean suv that was spacious and comfortable. We immediately requested coffee and she graciously accommodated our caffeine needs. 🙂 We then proceeded on the drive/walk tour of basically everywhere such as Kings Crossing, North and South Points, Bondi and Manly Beach's and much more from local private spots to other tourist spots. We didn't go to the Opera House on OUR request because the night before we already had done a tour/dinner/Opera (Carmen). Julia was both knowledgeable of the history and roads (seemingly knowing all small side roads regardless of area. Impressive in such a large metro area) and culture and social places of the greater Sydney area. Besides the awesome tour Julia was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with and we had such fun listening and sharing life stories as we spent the day taking in the city. I know people value reviews and some times the glowing ones come off artificial, all I can say is this is my bucket list vacation and I could not have asked for a better private tour. Thank you so much personally Julia for the tour and we wish you and SPDT nothing but the very best!
Dear Chloe, Thank you for such a fabulous review - I feel quite humbled by it. It really was my pleasure to meet you both and I thoroughly enjoyed your company too! We really did see so much of Sydney plus all of those terrific 'out of the way' spots as well as the main must see attractions - all with perfect Sydney summer weather and blue skies. It was a privilege to share this beautiful city with you both and creating wonderful memories of your time here in Australia (it did feel like we had all known each other for years by the end of the tour!) Thanks again Chloe and Kim for such a wonderful day. I wish you all the best for the rest of your fabulous holiday. Warm regards, Julia Sydney Private Day Tours
Before boarding our cruise in the port of Sydney, we booked a day tour. It was very good! We got to see quite a bit of Sydney and surrounding area. Had a lovely lunch in Bondi Beach. A tour ending beer at the oldest tavern in Sydney. Our tour guide was excellent. Very informative and fun to talk with. Only two things and I think if I had thought to ask, he would have accommodated us. We didn’t get out of van at Opera house to walk around. Just quickly drove by. Secondly, we didn’t make any stops downtown. Feel like we missed a lot just driving through. But, like I said: I didn’t ask. Next time I will do my home work and consult on the itinerary. All in all , our experience was great and we would recommend Sydney Private Day Tours!
Dear Linda and Bill, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and show you so much of this lovely city and beaches regions. We are so glad you enjoyed your tour and enjoyed your seaside lunch at Bondi Beach. We would like to clarify that you did in fact, make several stops downtown in Sydney however given the size of the City, you may not have been wholly aware that these stops were in the 'Downtown' region - many visitors to Sydney are surprised at how big the city is and how spread out it is - especially when also covering both the Northern and Eastern Beaches, which as you know, are just too good to miss! On your tour, we stopped at all of locations listed on the itinerary including the Sydney main attractions plus many, many more with plenty of time to wander around at your leisure to take photo's and soak up the views! We are very sorry to hear that you would have liked to also have had a tour inside the Opera House as well - although given your 8 hour tour went for over 9 hours this could have been a challenge 😊 - We would have been more than happy to accommodate any other special requests and it is always our pleasure to do so! It does state in our itineraries that you don't go into the Opera House (the Sydney Opera House operate their own tours inside the building and without exception, no other tour operators in Sydney are permitted to operate tours inside the actual building) Your guide certainly would have been more than happy to assist you with booking an Opera House Tour with the Sydney Opera House Trust - we actually highly recommend these tours for clients who have a little more time in Sydney because they do take around 1 1/2 to 2 hours. We wish you all the very best for your travels and hope that you both had a wonderful time on your amazing cruise around Australia Kind Regards Julia & Scott
If you want a personalized tour of Sydney, this is it! Not only does Scott take you to Sydney's iconic spots, he will also show you some local spots, which have some of the best views of the city, or the beaches. For a first timer in Sydney, I'm glad I took this tour, and highly recommend you as do as well, to get a good layout of the city and then explore it on your own afterwards.
Hi Francis, So glad you enjoyed your private tour. It is a great way to see a lot in a short time and we enjoy sharing our favourite local spots with you. Hope to see you back again and thank you so much for taking the time to write the review. It is greatly appreciated. Best wishes, Scott Sydney Private Day Tours
We had booked a Blue Mountains tour with Scott and were promptly refunded our money as soon as it became evident that the tour would have to be cancelled because of fires that had spread into the area. I especially wanted to visit the Featherdale Wildlife Park and asked if we could combine that with the Sydney tour. Scott accommodated this request, and we had a great day exploring Sydney. In addition to the animal park, Scott showed us Sydney's iconic sights as well as several of it's diverse neighborhoods. He was waiting for us at the cruise terminal when our ship arrived and tailored the entire day according to our preferences. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience in Sydney and left with a very positive view of this beautiful city.
Dear Mary Ann and Lamar, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your tour and your wonderful experience - we really appreciate it! We are so glad that you enjoyed your Customised Sydney Private Tour and that despite the challenges with accessing the Blue Mountains we were still able to put together a fabulous custom tour for you both. It was a pleasure to meet you and show you many of the uniquely 'Sydney' areas as well as the main sights plus include a visit to the Featherdale Wildlife Park. The Kangaroo's are really adorable and it's great that you got to experience the park and the animals! We hope that you enjoyed the rest of your fabulous cruise! Kind Regards Julia & Scott Sydney Private Day Tours
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Private Day Tours | See Sydney in Style | 8 Hour Luxury Private Tour | 8 hours | 4.9 (19) | $497 | |
 PRIVATE 35 minute Luxury Sydney Harbour Scenic Flight | 30 min–1h | 5.0 (3) | $250 | View |
 Depart Syd: Blue Mountains Best All Inclusive with Local Guide | 10 hours | 4.9 (9,862) | $167 | View |
 Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive | 10 hours | 4.9 (5,473) | $164 | View |
 Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour | 1 hour | 4.7 (4,209) | $36 | View |
 Sydney and Bondi Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise | 1h 20min–1h 30min | 4.0 (2,853) | $54 | View |
 Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World | 10 hours | 4.6 (2,644) | $150 | View |