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Experience Sydney's Best Beaches

10 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Experience Sydney's Best Beaches

About this activity

It’s our view that the best Sydney has to offer is by the beach. Sydney’s coastline and harbour boasts over 100 beaches - many of which routinely feature on lists of the world's best.

So go beyond the tourist strip and immerse yourself in a Sydney beach and history tour.

For one of the most enjoyable days you’ll have in Sydney, we’ve developed a one-day tour, hosted by a passionate local guide. You’ll enjoy social histories, amazing views, short coastal walks and optional swimming at a selection of Sydney’s best beaches - from the iconic to the secret.

What’s on Offer

Expert local guide

Air conditioned car

Full day experience

Hotel pick up and drop off

Taste of Australia snack pack

Cold drinks selection

Optional short coastal walks, swimming, snorkelling

Choice to return to city on the Manly Ferry or car

Lunch at waterfront location (own cost)

What to Bring:

Swimmers and towel (optional)

Walking shoes

Hat, suncream, sunglasses

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At a glance

Duration
10 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Jack

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Snacks
  • Included: Manly to Circular Quay Sydney Harbour Ferry trip
  • Included: Tour Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Bondi Beach

    one hour

    Travellers see Sydney's famous Bondi Beach and learn about the history of the area. See an Aboriginal carving and take a guess at how the mysterious 'big rock' made its way to North Bondi.

  2. Bondi to Coogee Walk

    1 h 30 min

    Enjoy a spectacular self-guided coastal walk along the cliff tops between south Bondi and Bronte Beach. Discover Tamarama's Winter Wonderland and the great Australian whale migration. Optional coffee at Bronte's cafe strip.

  3. Watsons Bay

    one hour

    Take in the beauty of Watsons Bay with views towards the Sydney CBD. Hear about Australia's worst ship wreck and check out the secret nude beach.

  4. Neilsen Park

    one hour

    Drive through the prestigious suburb of Vaucluse to beautiful Neilsen Park and Shark Beach. Hear about how Aussie's defended Port Jackson during the war area.

  5. Sydney Harbour Bridge

    one hour

    Drive across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and take 'The Coathanger' quiz - 5 questions about the bridge's past that you won't find in the history books. En route to the Northern Beaches sample the taste of Australia with a selection of snacks only available down-under.

  6. Freshwater Beach

    30 min

    Checkout Freshwater Beach - the home of Australian surfing and the strangest house names in Sydney.

  7. Manly Beach

    Passing by

    Get a photo next to the iconic Norfolk Island Pines of stunning Manly Beach and browse the Corso. Learn why this area was named after a famous British city - 10 and a half thousand miles away.

  8. Shelly Beach

    one hour

    Take the stunning coastal walk from South Steyne Manly to Shelly Beach. Along the way see sculptures of native Australian animals of the area. Optional snorkelling at Shelly Beach to spot the friendly wild Blue Gropers.

  9. North Head Sanctuary

    30 min

    Enjoy sweeping views of Sydney Harbour and hear about how the Q Station kept Sydney relative disease free for over a hundred years.

  10. Little Manly Beach

    30 min

    Check out one of Sydney's best harbour beaches.

  11. Manly

    30 min

    Call in at Manly Wharf - '7 miles from Sydney and a thousand miles from care', discover what thrives underneath the wharf and take an optional ride back to the Sydney CBD on Manly Ferry.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Paramount House Hotel
  • YEHS Hotel - Sydney Harbour Suites
  • Paradox Sydney
  • Ace Hotel Sydney
  • PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
  • Oaks Sydney Castlereagh Suites
  • Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
  • Ibis Styles Sydney Central
  • Furama Darling Harbour
  • Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites
  • W Sydney
  • Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel

and 79 more pickup points

We pickup travellers from their Sydney CBD hotel and drop off at the end of the trip.

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

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • 6 passengers

    Duration: 8 hours

    Premium Van

    Pickup included

  • 10 passengers

    Duration: 8 hours

    Premium Mini Bus

    Pickup included

  • 8 passengers

    Duration: 8 hours

    Premium Mini Bus

    Pickup included

  • 3 passengers

    Duration: 8 hours

    Premium Van

    Pickup included

  • 9 passengers

    Duration: 8 hours

    Premium Mini Bus

    Pickup included

  • 7 passengers

    Duration: 9 hours

    Premium Van

    Pickup included

  • 1 passenger

    Duration: 8 hours

    Premium Van

    Pickup included

  • 4 passengers

    Duration: 8 hours

    Premium Van

    Pickup included

  • 2 passengers

    Duration: 8 hours

    Premium Van

    Pickup included

  • 5 passengers

    Duration: 8 hours

    Premium Van

    Pickup included

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