Private City Tour: Best of Sydney with Hidden Gems

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Experience the highlights of Sydney in just one day with this comprehensive private city tour. Enjoy the comfort of a modern, spacious vehicle and the expertise of a professional tour guide. The tour includes hotel pick-up, free WiFi, cold bottled water, and a private vehicle and guide, making it one of the best value sightseeing options in Sydney.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Sydney Harbour - A joy to explore, Sydney Harbour ranks among the world’s most stunning natural harbours. Experience a scenic drive along its sparkling blue waters, iconic landmarks, secluded beaches, and fascinating heritage.
The Rocks - The Rocks is a historic neighborhood with charming laneways nestled under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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Sydney Harbour - A joy to explore, Sydney Harbour ranks among the world’s most stunning natural harbours. Experience a scenic drive along its sparkling blue waters, iconic landmarks, secluded beaches, and fascinating heritage.
The Rocks - The Rocks is a historic neighborhood with charming laneways nestled under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Sydney Observatory - This park, home to the Sydney Observatory, offers sweeping views of Sydney Harbour.
Sydney Harbour Bridge - A visit to Sydney is incomplete without the Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk from The Rocks to Milsons Point. The guide will drop you at The Rocks and meet you on the other side.
Kirribilli - Enjoy a scenic drive through the vibrant streets of Kirribilli and view Kirribilli House and Admiralty House, the residences of Australia’s Prime Minister and Governor General.
Milsons Point - Relish the stunning views of the city skyline, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge.
St. Mary’s Cathedral - The Gothic-style St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, constructed from local sandstone, dates from 1821-1928.
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney - Encompassing Farm Cove at the edge of Sydney Harbour, the Gardens boast one of Sydney’s most breathtaking locations.
Mrs Macquarie’s Chair - Also known as Lady Macquarie’s Chair, this spot offers one of Sydney’s finest viewpoints.
Kings Cross - Drive through Kings Cross, Sydney’s former red-light district, known for its lights, bars, and a hint of the city’s wild side.
Rose Bay - Enjoy a scenic drive through the vibrant streets of Rose Bay and catch views of the marina.
Watsons Bay - Visit Watson’s Bay and The Gap, located on the southern head of Sydney Harbour’s entrance.
Gap Park - The view from The Gap Park is dominated by warm yellow cliffs and crashing waves. Stroll along the scenic cliff top and enjoy views of the Tasman Sea and ships departing Sydney Harbour.
Macquarie Lighthouse - Drive to Macquarie Lighthouse and take in the coastal views. Cruise through the area and capture some photos. The lighthouse offers a touch of history with a stunning backdrop.
Bondi Beach - With its white sands, rolling waves, and sandstone cliffs, Bondi Beach is Australia’s most renowned beach and a global icon.
Bondi to Coogee Walk - Embark on the Bondi to Coogee walk to discover natural beauty on one of Sydney’s premier coastal walks. Enjoy a 20-30 minute walk ending at Tamarama Beach.
Paddington - In Paddington, a fashionable inner Sydney suburb, explore heritage-listed terrace houses, elegant art galleries, and vibrant streets.

What's Included

Private transportation
On-board WiFi
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
Experienced driver/guide
Live commentary on board

What's Not Included

Lunch
Optional gratuity

Additional Information

Group tour option needs minimum 3 people to run.

Location

Sydney Harbour

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Mike_v

Sep 23, 2025

I highly recommend this tour - I had a private tour today with Daniel, and it was an incredible experience. Everything written about him doesn’t begin to describe what a spectacular guide he is. He showed me hidden views and unique angles of Sydney that you’d never find on your own, and I was able to capture so many amazing photos that will be lasting memories. From walking across the Sydney Harbour Bridge with stunning views of the Opera House, to visiting Manly Beach, Bondi Beach, The Rocks, Observatory Hill, the Prime Minister’s residence, and the Botanic Gardens — every stop was thoughtful, seamless, and full of insight. Daniel’s knowledge of his hometown and his passion for sharing it made the day personal and unforgettable. Highly recommended

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Rachel_m

Sep 21, 2025

Amazing Sydney experience - Daniel did an amazing job showing us some of the Sydney gems! He tailored the trip around what we had already seen making this a wonderful off the cuff experience. Daniel mixed the car ride in with short walks and we fit in a delicious lunch steps away from the beach. I highly recommend Daniel and this tour!

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Susan_f

Sep 20, 2025

We Need Joy! - Since some of our activities conflicted with another tour group schedule, Joy our guide, came up with wonderful alternatives that made our experience worth every penny! We thank Joy so much for the conversations, guidance and making great choices! After all, we need JOY!

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Passenger43876414020

Sep 17, 2025

First time in Sydney - We thoroughly enjoyed the Sydney highlights tour with Joy. It was fun and informative. We would highly recommend the tour.

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Hommat2024

Sep 13, 2025

Fantastic - Great!! Nice tour with kind guide. Even rainy weather, guide took care of us with big umbrellas

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Kathleen_a

Sep 5, 2025

Highly recommend! - Daniel was awesome and helped us get familiar with Sydney on our very first day in the city. He took us to all the iconic landmarks, in addition to several different hidden gems located throughout the area while keeping us from the hustle and bustle of other tour groups. He set the pace, but easily accommodated our wishes to make the most of the day with the utmost consideration. Kudos!!

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Thalia_p

Sep 2, 2025

Fantastic City Tour with some Gems Included - This was a lovely overview of the major sights and some of the more quaint neighborhoods and pockets in Sydney. Korhan was a wonderful guide…very personable and clearly knowledgeable. The day did not feel rushed by any means even though we covered a lot. I highly recommend this tour (company) and will certainly do so myself upon my return.

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Lynn_b

Aug 26, 2025

Very informative and... - Very informative and great selection of stops, walking areas. Perfect for first time visitors as we were acquainted with different areas.

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Rodney_f

Aug 25, 2025

Korhan, my guide was... - Korhan, my guide was awesome. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Australia as well as the well known sites and the sites off the beaten path. We had lunch at an excellent restaurant overlooking the beautiful view off the shore.

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