Private Tour

Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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 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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

The Rocks

The Rocks is a neighbourhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Experienced driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Lunch

Optional gratuity

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

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

Small Group Tour

Small Group Tour (max 10 ppl): Please choose your pick-up point from the options listed
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

Reviews

4.97

384 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

378

We took this tour the day...
Rose H,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We took this tour the day we were headed out for a cruise. Joy picked us up at the hotel, we loaded our luggage, had a tour and were dropped off Right at the cruise port. This was an interesting and personal tour. Communication was great before hand and Joy was very friendly and she knows the city!
Sydney highlights tour
Eugene H,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We saw everything that are the highlights for a day in Sydney, and more. The city, Opera House, walked across the bridge, Royal house, Bondi Beach. The old district, etc. Our driver, Joy, was so very knowledgeable and nice.
Very nice! Daniel was...
Emerson C,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very nice! Daniel was excellent and knowledgeable! Highly recommended if you’re just staying a short time in Sydney
Wonderful private tour of Sydney!!
S2294VOsandrab,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an awesome day touring Sydney with Daniel! He was vey knowledgeable about Sydney and its history. Doing the private tour was the way to go. We not only saw the main attractions like the Opera House,Bondi Beach and the Botanical Gardens, but we also got to see beautiful neighborhoods, beaches and views that only someone local would know of. Would definitely do another tour with Daniel!!
Not worth the cost!
Sabino C,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
The tour is satisfactory but not for the cost. It is short timewise and not enough area and activities for the cost! The tour to Blue Mountain cost the same, but we traveled more, went to the mountain, the village, the zoo, rode the Skytram, skyway and cable tram, and the ferry and free lunch. 10 hours total of activities!
Best tour of Sydney
BasketballMama,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous tour with Daniel - the best tour guide ever! He was very good and recommended so many different restaurants to try in Sydney. He was a wealth of information, easy going, pleasant and I really enjoyed this introduction tour of Sydney!
Great experience!! You...
Bruce B,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience!! You see areas and learn history that you would not see and learn otherwise. Highly recommend the tour.
Daniel was a wonderful...
Diane B,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Daniel was a wonderful tour guide. He was very personable and answered all our questions. We would highly recommend this tour.
Joy was a great guide
S3287NIdianas,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Joy was an awesome guide. She was very informative and changed the trip to include Manly beach since we are staying at Bondi Beach.
Don't do it alone! See it all with this tour.
Adam B,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had two full days to fill in Sydney. This tour enabled us to get the full experience in just 6 hours. Initially we were gonna bounce around by ourselves on public transportation. Then we figured we'd waste to much time figuring out how to get around and where to go. Joy drove us through so much of the interesting communities and sites. We still were able to walk the Harbor Bridge, a section of the Bondi - Coogee coastal walk, some lovely coffee shops and had a super fun and super full day! Highly recommend this tour, tour company and guide!