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Private Sydney City Walking Experience Tour

5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Sydney City Walking Experience Tour

About this activity

Private tour with a knowledgeable Sydney local.

Learn Sydney’s Irish, convict and colonial history in context.

Discover Australia’s unique native vegetation vs European plantings.

Experience authentic Sydney coffee culture.

See native Australian plants and animals in the Botanic Gardens.

Iconic Opera House & Harbour Bridge photo vantage points.

Explore hidden heritage arcades and laneways.

Visit Angel Place’s suspended birdcage installation.

Walk through The Rocks - the birthplace of colonial Sydney.

Observatory Hill harbour views and history.

See the giant Sydney city model inside Customs House.

Finish at the Sydney Opera House for your guided tour.

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Jack

Ages: Adults (13–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Sydney Opera House Behind-the-Scenes Tour
  • Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

  1. Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

    15 min

    A grand 19th-century Romanesque landmark and symbol of Sydney’s historic elegance.

  2. The Strand Arcade

    15 min

    Heritage shopping arcade and perfect place to introduce to try Sydney’s famous coffee culture.

  3. Hyde Park

    15 min

    Australia’s oldest public park and green heart of the CBD

  4. St. Mary's Cathedral

    15 min

    Gothic Revival cathedral reflecting Sydney’s strong Irish and Catholic heritage.

  5. Art Gallery Of New South Wales

    15 min

    World-class art precinct blending classical architecture with bold contemporary design.

  6. The Domain

    15 min

    Historic open parkland once used for public gatherings.

  7. Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

    30 min

    Harbour-front gardens showcasing native Australian bush beside European colonial plantings.

  8. Mrs Macquarie's Chair

    15 min

    Iconic photo stop capturing Sydney’s most famous skyline including the Opera House & Harbour Bridge.

  9. State Library of New South Wales

    15 min

    Historic cultural institution with a hidden bar inside a grand heritage setting.

  10. Martin Place

    15 min

    Sydney’s financial and civic heart, lined with grand sandstone buildings including the Old Commonwealth Bank Building (CBA) and GPO Building.

  11. Angel Place Birdcages

    15 min

    With suspended birdcages honouring native birds once heard in central Sydney.

  12. The Rocks

    30 min

    Sydney’s birthplace, rich in convict history and cobblestone laneways and the elevated harbour lookout Observatory Hill.

  13. Customs House

    15 min

    With glass-floor view of a giant scale model of Sydney and.Capella - beautifully restored heritage sandstone hotel.

  14. Sydney Opera House

    one hour Admission included

    Tour concludes at Australia’s most iconic architectural masterpiece for your guided behind-the-scenes experience.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We meet guests at the bronze statue of Queen Victoria at the southern end of the Queen Victoria Building on George Street in Sydney's CBD.

End point

  • Guests finish tour with a pre-arranged behind-the-scenes tour of the Sydney Opera House.

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

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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