Story of Sydney Tour: An Intimate Journey Through Sydney's History from 1788 to Present

Embark on an intimate journey through Sydney’s captivating history, from its humble beginnings in 1788 to the vibrant city it is today. Discover the iconic landmarks, charming neighborhoods, and stunning beaches that make Sydney truly unique.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Rocks - The story begins where it all started for European Australia, The Rocks.
    Your guide will take you on an intimate journey, revealing how this important precinct has evolved from 1788 to today.
    Enjoy snapping many photos as you discover the history and the lifestyle today.
  • Sydney Opera House - Stop under the Sydney Harbour Bridge…
What's Included
  • Fully escorted tour with entertaining commentary
  • Listening devices available
  • Relaxed short walks at The Gap, Watsons Bay, and Bondi Beach
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Numerous photo opportunities of Sydney’s landmarks
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Curtesy hotel pick up in modern mini coach, discover the intriguing Story of Sydney in only 4 hours.
Told like a story, the tour begins where it all started, The Rocks.
Discover how the area has evolved from a penal colony to housing two of the world’s most prominent icons.
Your 4 hour journey unfolds with many photo opportunities traveling past…

Location
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
George Street
Please meet your guide at the back entrance to the Four Seasons Hotel, The Rocks on Harrington Street at 8:30am.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Samuel_m
Jul 24, 2025
Flexible, helpful, knowledgable and very understanding - Great tour. I accidentally booked the wrong date and felt horrible when they messaged me asking if I was coming. Rather than make a big deal about it, they were very flexible and simply offered to book me another day free of charge. Thank you again and I apologize for the inconvenience!
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Jayusa
Jul 6, 2025
Top notch - Top notch. Rowan was above and beyond thank you for a great tour!! Kept us engaged throughout. A bit more time at the beach and less in the residential would be a small plus
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V9948rwdawns
Jun 17, 2025
Great Tour! - We took The Story of Sydney Tour with Helen. She was amazing! Even though it rained the day of our tour, we definitely made the best of it! I wish we had taken this tour at the beginning of our stay since it took us to places I would have loved to go back to. Next time! I will definitely use Ultimately Sydney Tours again!
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269jimc
Jun 10, 2025
Loving Sydney - Helen was absolutely a joy to have as our tour guide. In spite of the rain, we were still able to make our way to all the highlights and hear all the history of the Sydney Harbour and its communities. We would HIGHLY recommend spending a few hours with Helen and learn some fun and interesting facts about Sydney, Australia!!
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Vebaber
May 19, 2025
Highly recommend this... - Highly recommend this tour. Great overview of many parts of Sydney we were the only one in the tour which made it even more special.
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Laura
May 1, 2025
Excellent Half-Day Tour Choice - Guy gave a fabulous tour and was a wealth of knowledge! Nice overview of Sydney Harbour loop and gave me many ideas of other sites to visit. So pleased I decided to book this tour.
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Marisa_l
Apr 20, 2025
Fantastic Sydney Tour! - My family and I enjoyed the Story of Sydney Tour in mid-April. This 4-hour tour gave us a historical overview of how Sydney evolved beginning at the Rocks in 1788. We traveled in an air-conditioned van that seats about 14-16 people. Helen, our tour guide, was excellent. She had so much historical and current information on each sight as we traveled around the city, answering many of our questions. (Helen also has a great sense of humor, which made the tour even more fun.) There were three stops to walk beautiful scenic coastline paths (Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, Watson's Bay and Bondi Beach). In addition, the tour took us around Potts Point, Darling Point, Chinatown and Darling Harbor. We even had a chance to see the previous home of Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman. I would highly recommend this tour, not only if you are a first-time visitor, but also if you want to learn more about the history of Sydney.
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Leannemlisle
Apr 8, 2025
Awesome tour and operator! - We went on the Ultimately Sydney tour. This was an awesome tour with the most friendly tour operator we have ever had. Helen was incredibly knowledgeable and so confident in Sydney traffic. She spoke loudly and clearly whilst being humorous and respectful. We went places and learnt so much more about this wonderful city! The vehicle was spotless, comfortable and air conditioned. We were picked up at our apartment and dropped off close by at a fantastic restaurant for lunch. We highly recommend this tour for those who want quality!
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Vmespinosa
Apr 1, 2025
Fantastic Tour despite the rain ! - Although the weather wasn’t perfect, our tour guide Jen made the day so enjoyable! She was incredibly informative and kept the energy up the whole time. Jen took us to all the must-see spots around Sydney, shared interesting history along the way, and even brought us to the iconic Bondi Beach. A great way to see the best of Sydney – highly recommend!
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Lisa_e
Mar 31, 2025
Great way to see Sydney! - Fantastic tour of Sydney with Guy! He provided us with lots of information as we explored all around Sydney. It was a well paced tour with time for photos etc. The bus was comfortable and clean. Would highly recommend
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From $108
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).