Sydney Half Day Private Tour: See Sydney Opera House and Bondi
Description
Enjoy the best sightseeing tour of Sydney on your half-day private tour. Discover the picture-perfect views from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Learn about the city's rich history and culture from your expert guide. Visit the very tip of Sydney Harbour at The Gap, and dip your toes in the ocean at the world-famous Bondi Beach. Travel through the exclusive suburbs of Paddington, Vaucluse and the notorious Kings Cross.
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Itinerary
Discover Sydney's most famous sights on your half day tour. From the Sydney Opera House to Bondi Beach you will enjoy breathtaking views of this beautiful city. With your own private tour you have the freedom to adjust the itinerary below to exactly suit you. Chat with your expert guide on the day if you want to spend more time in one place and less in another. Your tour, your way
Sydney's original settlement - hear the vibrant stories of this area and its rich history, and see the many sandstone buildings hewn from the local rock which gives the area its name.
The gateway to the vibrant harbor of Sydney. The waterfront hub for the famous Green and Gold ferries, as well as the terminal for visiting international Cruise Ships.
Explore the forecourt of the iconic Sydney Opera House, as you experience the incredible architecture of this iconic building. Capture that once in a lifetime photo with one of the wonders of the modern world.
The famous "Coat Hanger", can be viewed from various points on your tour. Completed in the 1930's, this stunning bridge framed Sydney's beautiful harbor and there will be multiple places where you can view her in all her glory!
The home of the NSW Government, this beautiful 2 storied Georgian building is the oldest public building Sydney, and part of a complex of heritage listed sites that was once the General Hospital of the first settlement.
One of Australia’s most beautiful and significant buildings. This stunning Cathedral is built in an English Gothic Revival style and constructed of honey coloured Sydney sandstone.
Get that postcard perfect picture of the Sydney Opera House framed by the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sit in the rock-hewn chair and hear the story of Mrs Macquarie!
Woolloomooloo is also known as Finger Wharf and was once an old cargo dock. These days it that attracts a trendy clientele with many fine dining restaurant and bars, with stunning harbour views from all angles.
The once infamous Red-Light district of Sydney. Learn about the rich and varied history and, although it is much tamer these days, see if you can spot its seedy underbelly.
Double Bay, known to locals as Double Pay because of its exclusive house prices, has been described as the Little Vienna of Sydney. Rushcutters and Rose Bay both sit right on Sydney’s harbour line and command amazing views across the bay.
Home to the famous Doyle’s Seafood restaurant, Watson’s Bay is a delightful suburb with a beautiful seaside park, the Watson’s Bay Hotel and fast ferries to run you back to Circular Quay. Enjoy the stunning view at The Gap where waves pound the rugged cliffs, and the Pacific Ocean stretches off into the horizon.
Bondi Rescue, Bondi Vet, Bondi to Coogee walk…what’s not to like about Bondi?! Catch a wave or go for a coffee along Australia’s most famous piece of real estate.
Home to glorious Victorian terraces, Paddington is truly a stylish destination. Get lost in the back alleyways and visit over 25 local drinking establishments or just sip a coffee or grab a delicious focaccia at the many gourmet cafes in the area.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You will be picked up from your Sydney Hotel or other central location within 3km of the city centre. Groups up to 10 people: We can meet you at the Sydney Airport or Cruise Terminal to begin your tour and drop you and your luggage off at your hotel, Cruise Terminal or Airport at the end of your tour. Groups of 11 or more, please contact us for a custom quote for travelling with luggage. For airport pickups, we will advise your meeting point at the time of booking. You will need to load and unload your own luggage. Our tour guides are not professional porters and under Work, Health and Safety regulations are not permitted to lift heavy bags.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be able to lift your own luggge and mobiliy equipment, or have someone in your group who can help.
- Due to Government regulations, seatbelts must be worn at all times.
Reviews(139)
The tour with Julian was absolutely exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed all the stops and his expert knowledge. Throughout the tour, he checked on our comfort and engaged us in interesting conversation. He gave great additional recommendations/advice for itinerary items to go back to see. We visited the Art Gallery of New South Wales and The Royal Botanical Gardens based on our conversations. We will be booking again with Julian when we come back on our next visit!
Joe was an excellent guide-driver. Really nice tour with patient and complete explanations. Highly recommended.
The tour was good, the guide was very informative. We interpreted the tour would include a tour of the Opera House but it was just an outside visit.
We had a lovely tour with Scott. He took into account our limitations to minimize walking. He answered all of our questions and personalized the tour. I highly recommend him.
Overview of the city of Sydney many of the sights of Sidney and the surrounding neighborhoods and sights
The tour was absolutely perfect, exactly what we wanted for a quick tour covering the highlights of Sydney. We covered a lot of ground in the limited time we had but saw everything we wanted to see. Julian was exceptional, very knowledgeable and accommodating to our questions and needs. He gave us suggestions for things we could do in the afternoon on our own. Thank you!
Hi Marilyn That's great that Julian showed you an amazing time on your private Sydney City Sights tour. He loves to show off this beautiful city and help our guests out as much as he can with suggestions for the rest of your stay. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
Liz did a great job of explaining the history and culture of Sidney. We stopped at some great lookouts and experiences. She was very friendly and hospitable, and took great pictures of us in Sydney settings.
Hi Raymond That's great that Liz showed you an amazing time on your private Sydney City Sights tour. There are many sensational viewpoints around the harbour and it sounds like you got some great snaps at most of them and heard some good tales as well. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
We had a great time with our private German Speaking Australien Guide Andrew Smith. Thanks a lot Andrew for showing us so many different places . With your knowledge and interesting histories we got a perfect idea and impression of Sydney and its neighborhood .
Hi there That's wunderbar that Andrew showed you an amazing time on your private Sydney City Sights tour! Andrew is a master linguist and speaks fluent French and German and is always happy to share his love of the city with our European guests We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
My husband and I had an amazing private tour of Sydney with Liz. We highly recommend her! She was knowledgable, friendly, and lots of fun! She showed us the amazing highlights of Sydney and shared lots of interesting facts and details. Her vast experience and knowledge made the tour better than we could have imagined. She made sure to accommodate any requests we had and gave us fun facts and details. She took us right to the sites so no time was wasted trying to park or having to walk far distances. Our flight had been delayed the prior day, and Steve from Runaway Tours was so accommodaing to help change the timing of the tour. This was a fun way to experience Sydney and we highly recommend Liz and Runaway Tours.
Hi there That's great that Liz showed you an amazing time on your private Sydney City Sights tour. She is always full of beans, knowledgeable and loves to show off this great city of ours, so it sounds like you had a cracking day out with her! We are glad we could accommodate your change of timing as well. Sometimes the gods (and odds) are in our favour. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
My experience with Liz was INCREDIBLE! It was a solo tour so she allowed me to tweak it to make sure it was my own customized experience! I learned and experienced so Much in a short period of only 4 hours!
Hi Melody That's great that Liz showed you an amazing time on your private Sydney City Sights tour. She is a superstar and we wish we could clone her! Glad everything went swimmingly for you. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
