Private Tour
Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
See the best of Sydney in one unforgettable day with your expert local guide. From the iconic Harbour Bridge to the waves of Bondi Beach, you’ll uncover the city’s icons, hidden lookouts, and local stories along the way. Feel the sea breeze, hear the stories behind the sights, and experience Sydney like a local.
**If you choose to take a Private Tour, door-to-door pick-up and drop-off are included from all Sydney hotels, Airbnb stays, cruise terminals, and the airport.
Please note: the Small Group Tour option does not include hotel pick-up or drop-off.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Group tour option needs minimum 2 people to run.
Group tour is not suitable for those with restricted mobility
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Lunch
Optional gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
30 Pitt Street, Sydney Australia
Novotel Sydney Darling Square
17 Little Pier St, Darling Harbour, Darling Harbour Sydney Australia
What To Expect
Sydney Harbour
A delight to explore, Sydney Harbour is one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. Enjoy a panoramic drive along the sparkling blue waters, iconic attractions, hidden beaches and intriguing heritage.
The Rocks
The Rocks is a neighbourhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Options
6-Hour Private City Tour
6-Hour Private City Tour: Inc. hotel pick-up. This is the 6-hour-long original Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems private tour.
Pickup included
8-Hour Private City Tour
8-Hour Private City Tour: Inc. hotel pick-up. Add +2 hours to the original tour. Visit Manly Beach, North Head & a short walk to Shelly Beach.
Pickup included
Small Group Tour
Small Group Tour (max 10 ppl): Please choose your pick-up point from the options listed
Pickup included
Reviews
294 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour of Sydney
jeanlU5308KZ,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our six-hour private tour of Sydney was great. Daniel, our tour guide, adjusted the tour to fit our needs and was friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this trip if you are trying to see the highlights of Sydney in a short amount of time.
All inclusive tour
KIngTV1,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on a cruise ship so our time was limited in Sydney. This tour gave us a thorough overview of the city with many points of interest. The tours offered by the cruise ship were set up to focus on mainly one point of interest. It was an easy pick up when getting off the cruise ship
Awesome
Valerie S,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see Sydney in a day! Small group. Ours was 3 couples. Tour guide was knowledgeable, entertaining, and organized.
Great way to get overview of Sydney on one day
Heidi H,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent overview of Sydney. Kory was informative and interesting, very balanced. Well paced, great info and nice to have some stops to walk and stretch legs. Timing good for restrooms stops.
Perfect Private Sydney Tour
maceyr935,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a pleasure it was for us to be able to have Leisa as our guide on our private tour. She was so knowledgeable about Sydney and its history. Leisa had an itinerary for us, but she was more than willing to deviate a little. We felt very comfortable in asking questions. She let us experience Sydney in a way that made us want to return again. We would recommend Leisa to anyone and everyone we know - including our travel agent. Five stars for this tour. Thank you Leisa!!!
Yes, you really can see Sydney in a day!
I6308HZdianec,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I (husband, sister, and adult nephew) were only in town for two days and wanted to see as much as we could in the shortest time possible and we definitely accomplished that with this tour. Daniel was our guide for the day and he was fantastic showing us all the city highlights and beaches in just 8 hours. We wanted something private with no set schedule (and not in a tour bus!) and this hit the mark in spades. He also picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel so it could not have been more convenient. There’s plenty of stopping and short walks throughout so you’re not stuck in a van all day long. Daniel grew up in Sydney and has a genuine interest in history so he was able to really give us a lot of detail on the sights and his unique perspective. We spent the full day with Daniel which sounds like a lot but the time just flew by. We enjoyed his company so much that we even invited him to join us for lunch so we could get to know him a little better. Highly recommend this tour and suggest you request Daniel as your guide.
True Aussie hospitality with locals insights and fun.
Journey61063333973,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic tour with our guide Daniel. Not only was the tour and guide amazing with all sorts of locals insights and fun facts, they were also extremely flexible with us before the tour when we ran into an unexpected emergency and had to make adjustments. True Aussie hospitality! Highly recommend!!
Sydney in a day
heatherrI1017TE,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was one of the best city trips we have ever taken. Our guide Kori was very professional and so knowledgeable about Sydney and its surrounding areas. He curtailed the trip to fit our needs since we had already done a few of things that were planned. I couldn’t recommend this trip enough if you want to get a feel for Sydney in a short time. Thanks Kori you were the best!!
Amazing city tour in Sydney.
Livia B,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent experience with our tour guide in Sydney. He was incredibly polite, knowledgeable, and engaging throughout the entire tour. He went out of his way to show us as much of the city as possible, stopping at many key locations and providing detailed explanations and fascinating historical insights. His enthusiasm and friendliness made the day truly enjoyable. We highly recommend his tour to anyone visiting Sydney!
Great tour and great guide!
Heidi M,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best time. Daniel was so fun and made our day perfect. We learned so much about Sydney and the area. We would highly recommend this tour!
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