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Private Tour: Half-Day Iconic Sydney

4.6 (11 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Tour: Half-Day Iconic Sydney

About this activity

This 4-hour, guided Sydney highlights tour is the perfect way to kick-start or end your holiday. See all the city hot spots and tourist icons. An expert tour guide will provide you with all the insight info you like to know as a first time visitor. Where are the best beaches in town? Or the best walks, the finest restaurants or the most atmospheric Aussie pubs? In fact, this tour will leave you with so many ideas and plans that you'll likely decide to extend your stay in the world's most beautiful city.

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
German, English, Dutch
Operated by
Dingo Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. The Rocks

    Passing by

    The oldest part of Sydney, site of the first settlement

  2. Observatory Hill

    10 min

    360 degree view over the harbour

  3. Dawes Point Park

    5 min

    Fantastic views on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Lunapark.

  4. Woolloomooloo Wharf

    Passing by

    With the Fingerwharf, Harry Café de Wheels

  5. Mrs Macquarie's Chair

    15 min

    Where Elizabeth Macquarie, wife of Governor Lachlan Macquarie, waited for tall ships to bring news, clothes and furniture from home!

  6. Sydney Opera House

    5 min

    Iconic building, opened in 1973.

  7. The Potts Point Galleries

    Passing by

    Eclectic architecture of the Victorian era, art deco and Manhatten style red-brick buildings.

  8. Kings Cross

    Passing by

    The Golden Mile, playground of Sydney's underground.

  9. Rushcutters Bay Park

    Passing by

    Starting point of the Sydney to Hobart Yaught Race

  10. Vaucluse House

    Passing by

    Build in 1805, Home of Charles Wentworth, politician, lawyer, explorer, newspaper owner.

  11. Neilsen Park

    10 min

    Home of Shark Beach, where the kiddies frollic in the surf without fear for the 25 bull sharks of Sydney harbour.

  12. Watsons Bay

    15 min

    At Sydney's South Head, where the harbour spills out in the Pacific.

    Marvel at the wooden, multimillion dollar cottages.

    15 min Gap walk (for those who feel like it)

  13. Gap Park

    15 min

    15 min walk along Jacob's Ladder for the best views over the harbour, the Gap and the Pacific.

    From May to September, and November to December: spot a humpback or a southern right whale on their yearly migration to and from the tropics.

  14. Bondi Beach

    30 min

    Iconic beach, birthplace of Australia's beach culture.

    Coffee break!

  15. Tamarama Beach

    Passing by

    AKA Glamourama

  16. Bronte Beach

    Passing by

    Family friendly beach.

  17. Paddington Markets

    Passing by

    Paddington, as in the suburb.

    Marvel at the Victorian terraces.

    Fashion district!

  18. Aurora Rooftop Hotel

    Passing by

    As in Surry Hills & Darlinghurst the trendy suburb where the locals play.

  19. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

    Passing by

    Darlinghurst is where Sydney's Mardi Gras takes place every year (usually in March).

  20. Chinatown

    Passing by

    Paddi's Markets!

  21. Darling Harbour

    Passing by

    Entertainment district in the old working harbour

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • W Sydney
  • MPI Hotels
  • Park8 Hotel Sydney
  • Kimpton Margot Sydney by IHG
  • Little National Hotel Sydney
  • Space Q Capsule Hotel
  • Nesuto Woolloomooloo Sydney Apartments
  • East Side Hotel
  • Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection
  • Rydges Sydney Central
  • The York by Swiss-Belhotel
  • Adina Surry Hills Sydney

and 141 more pickup points

We pick up from all city hotels.

Please confirm your booking at least 48 hours before departure (or 24 hours for last minute bookings!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • A maximum of 6 people per booking

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Options

  • Deutschsprachige Stadtführung

    Mercedes Sprinter or similar

    Pickup included

  • English commentary

    Pickup included

  • Nederlandstalig

    Nederlandstalige tour: Kies deze optie voor een privé-tour met Nederlandstalige begeleiding.

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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