Private Sydney Harbour, Bondi Beach Half Day Tour - Like A Local

4 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Sydney's iconic sights and the North Shore viewpoints the standard half-day circuit misses. On this private tour you will have a dedicated experienced guide who takes your group on a 4.5-hour tour from Hickson Road Reserve below the Harbour Bridge to Bondi Beach, Watsons Bay, South Head and The Gap, then across the harbour to Waverton, Bradley's Head and Kirribilli.

Your group is the only group in the vehicle. This day can be customised, tailored and curated based on what you want to see, your guide knows the viewpoints, the stories behind the precincts and the local detail a large tour will not give you.

The itinerary below is an example of what we can see and do, this will be subject to change based on your interests and the weather.

Departing Sydney CBD at 8:00 am with pickup available from Sydney city and CBD hotels, the Overseas Passenger Terminal or Sydney Airport.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Indigo Adventures

Ages: Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicle — your group only
Included: Bottled water
Included: Hotel, cruise terminal or airport pickup and drop-off
Included: First Aid Kit and Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) carried on all walks
Included: Experienced and professional guide with years of touring experience

Not included

Not included: Lunch is excluded, however we will select an appropriate venue for your group: Please advise of any dietary requirements before the tour.
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Sydney

Passing by

Pickup from Sydney City/CBD hotels, Overseas Passenger Terminal or Sydney Airport, 8:00 am. Norman collects your group from your hotel, cruise terminal or the airport.
Hickson Road Reserve

10 min

Below the southern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. A waterfront viewpoint with a direct sightline to the Bridge and the iconic Sydney Harbour views.
The Rocks

Passing by

Sydney's oldest colonial district. You will learn the history and interesting past of this iconic location.
Watsons Bay

20 min Admission not included

The beautiful Watsons Bay/ South Head , the Gap and its History. View the Gap Lookout and short walk for amazing harbor views to looking back into the city.
Sydney Opera House

10 min

*Optional Stop* Walk below the iconic sales and marvel at the sheer scale of this architectural feat.
Stop 6

10 min

*Optional Stop* Learn about the history of this viewpoint looking back at the Sydney harbor skyline.
Maroubra Beach

10 min

*Optional Stop* Experience an iconic Sydney Beach.
Coogee Beach

10 min

*Optional Stop* Experience an iconic Sydney Beach.
Tamarama Beach

10 min

*Optional Stop* Experience an iconic Sydney Beach.
Bondi Beach

10 min

*Optional Stop* Visit the world famous Bondi Beach - the home of Bondi Rescue. Stop at a lookout vantage point , either on the South or North Bondi. View the Bondi Icebergs.
Watsons Bay

Passing by

Provides yet another spectacular view back onto Sydney Harbour with your guide sharing the unique history.
South Head

15 min

The South Head peninsula with harbour views and a short walk to The Gap.
The Gap Lookout

Passing by

View a dramatic ocean cliff lookout at the entrance to Sydney Harbour.
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Passing by

Views of the Bridge from the Lower North Shore as Norman crosses to the north side of the harbour.
Waverton

Passing by

A Lower North Shore stop with views of the harbour and city skyline.
Stop 16

Passing by

(Time permitting) Two North Shore lookouts. Bradley's Head offers one of the best open harbour views in Sydney, with the city and Opera House visible across the water.
Kirribilli

Passing by

The final stop. Directly across the harbour from the CBD and the Opera House.
Sydney

Passing by

Norman returns your group to the original pickup location.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Sydney Airport
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Pickup from Sydney City/CBD hotels, Overseas Passenger Terminal or Sydney Airport. At 8:00 am, Norman collects your group from your hotel, cruise terminal or the airport.

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

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Contact will be made with you before the tour to confirm your pickup location and discuss your group's interests.
Pickup is at 8:00 am. Please be ready at your confirmed pickup point on time.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe footwear. The tour includes short walks at South Head, The Gap and the North Shore lookouts.
Bring sunscreen, a hat and a camera or fully charged phone. Harbour viewpoints can be exposed.
Bottled water is provided. Snacks and lunch are not included. Bring your own food for the morning if preferred.
For unforeseen circumstances, things can change, such as traffic, park or reserve closure. We will always plan to be flexible and adaptive.