Best of Sydney Private Tour: Wildlife, Icons & Bondi Lunch

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About this activity

Experience the best of Sydney and native wildlife in one private 8-hour day.

Leave the city for Featherdale Wildlife Park to walk among kangaroos and see koalas up close in an intimate bushland setting. Returning to the city, enjoy a scenic drive through the historic Rocks precinct. Step out onto the Sydney Opera House forecourt to stroll around the iconic sails and snap the perfect selfie.

Tour past the Botanic Gardens and Parliament House to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for a picture-perfect harbor view and convict history. Cruise down vibrant Oxford Street and through the elegant, Victorian terrace-lined streets of Paddington en route to world-famous Bondi Beach. Enjoy an extended stop to soak up the surf culture and have a seaside lunch with a beer, wine, or soft drink.

Next, head to Watsons Bay to look over the dramatic ocean cliffs of The Gap. Finish with a panoramic drive through exclusive eastern suburbs like Double Bay and Rose Bay before your hotel drop-off.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Runaway Tours Sydney

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled Water
Included: Lunch: 1 course meal and a beer/wine or soft drink at Bondi Beach
Included: Expert Driver/Guide and private vehicle
Included: Mrs Macquarie’s Chair & Bondi Beach Visit
Included: Featherdale Wildlife Park entry ticket
Included: City hotel pickup and drop off

Not included

Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park

1 h 20 min Admission included

Step into the heart of Australia’s wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you’ll get the chance to meet some of the country’s most iconic and beloved animals. Accompanied by your private tour guide, you’ll explore the park’s lush, natural habitats, where you can interact with koalas, kangaroos, emus, and more. Your guide will share fascinating insights about these incredible creatures, offering you a deeper understanding of Australia’s unique wildlife and conservation efforts. Whether you’re getting up close a kangaroos or snapping a photo with a koala, this hands-on experience will be one of the highlights of your Sydney adventure
The Rocks

Passing by

Return to the harbor for a scenic drive through Sydney’s historic birthplace. This is the original Europeaon settlement where the first colony of Sydney Town was established. Today it is a vibrant area with many secret alleyways, original sandstone buildings and even some original ruins of the first convict-built homes.
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Passing by

Completed in 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world’s largest steel arch bridge. Known locally as the "Coat Hanger" because of its shape, there there will be plenty of vantage points along your tour to view this iconic bridge.
Sydney Opera House

20 min

Stroll around the outside of Australia's most well known architectural icon. Marvel at the towering geometric sails up close while taking in sweeping views across the bustling harbor. Get that perfect selfie on the famous monument steps with the white arches towering above your head.
Mrs Macquarie's Chair

20 min

With breathtaking views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, this iconic landmark, perched on Sydney Harbour, offers a perfect photo opportunity. Your guide will share the history of the sandstone bench, carved for Governor Macquarie’s wife, Elizabeth. Learn about the remarkable woman and why this spot is named for her. Whether you’re taking in the views, hearing stories about Sydney’s colonial past, or enjoying the peaceful harbour, this stop is a highlight of your day.
Paddington

Passing by

Head east via the vibrant shopping strip of Oxford Street and through the elegant, heritage-rich fashion hub of Paddington and admire its famous Victorian terrace houses.
Bondi Beach

30 min

Bondi Beach is the heart of Sydney’s and Australia’s beach culture. With its golden sands, rolling surf, and lively atmosphere, it’s one of the world’s most iconic beaches. Stroll along the beachfront, watch surfers ride the waves and look out for the famous Bondi Lifeguards in their distinctive bright red and yellow skull caps.
Bondi Beach

one hour

Enjoy a casual 1 course lunch with a beer/wine or soft drink at a local venue as you take in the sweeping views over Bondi Beach.
Watsons Bay

10 min

Enjoy a stop at this historic fishing village on the South Head peninsula with views back across Sydney Harbour to the city. Watch the historic green and gold ferries come and go and you soak up the relaxed atmosphere.
The Gap Lookout

10 min

Stand at the cliffside lookout to watch the waves crash against the sheer rock faces and take in sweeping, panoramic views across the Tasman Sea, before taking a short walk along the cliff path.
Double Bay

Passing by

Conclude your afternoon by cruising through the multi-million dollar real estate of Sydney's most affluent harborside neighborhoods. Wind through the high-end boutique village of Double Bay and past the picturesque waterfront of Rose Bay, taking in the sweeping views of the harbor's private yacht anchorages and luxury estates.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If you are staying outside our of pickup zone, please make your own way into the city and be waiting 5 minutes for your tour time outside the Sir Stamford Hotel, and your guide will meet you there.

End point

If you are staying outside our of pickup zone, please make your own way into the city and be waiting 5 minutes for your tour time outside the Sir Stamford Hotel, and your guide will meet you there.

Pickup points

Valentine On George
W Sydney
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney
MPI Hotels
Park8 Hotel Sydney
Hotel Morris Sydney - Handwritten Collection
Kimpton Margot Sydney by IHG
Little National Hotel Sydney
Space Q Capsule Hotel
Nesuto Woolloomooloo Sydney Apartments
East Side Hotel
Hyacinth Catalo Platform APAC

and 179 more pickup points

You will be picked up from your Sydney Hotel or other central location within 3km (2 ml) of the city centre.

For airport pickups, we will advise your meeting point at the time of booking.

You will need to load and unload your own luggage. Our tour guides are not professional porters and under Work, Health and Safety regulations are not permitted to lift heavy bags.

Using your ticket

If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.