Sydney Unleashed with Bondi Beach 4‑Hour Private Afternoon Tour
Description
Immerse yourself into exciting Sydney and its spectacular sights on a personalised and private four hour afternoon tour. Short for time? This is the perfect tour to see what matters, plus a few local hidden secrets thrown in. Personalised Sydney Tours have flexible itineraries from a relaxed pace to one that packs in every sight. Take a set route or customise your tour to any interests. See the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, historic The Rocks, Royal Botanic Garden, Woolloomooloo, Double Bay, Paddington, Rose Bay and Sydney's stunning waterfront or shop for Aboriginal gifts and colourful opals. Up for a coastal stroll? Soak up Bondi Beach and a walk to Tamarama and Bronte Beach, or spend time in Centennial Park for Australian birdlife and/ or a massive flying fox (mega bat) colony. *Optional extra hour can also be added for a spectacular stroll around South Head or time for a lunch break at Watsons Bay at an iconic restaurant nestled on the water with city views.
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Itinerary
See hidden alleyways, convict built hotels and churches, Australia's oldest bank, pub and police station in the historic old town of Sydney. Take an interesting photo under the Sydney Harbour Bridge of the spanning arch. Get selfies with the Sydney Opera House in the background.
See the Sydney Observatory and the historic area from a great lookout overlooking Sydney.
See the Sydney Opera House up close for great pictures of its 'sails' and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Walk into the foyer area and up the entry steps. Inspiring architecture,
See the Sydney Harbour Bridge from various parts of Sydney: Circular Quay, The Royal Botanic Garden and from Sydney's eastern suburbs of Vaucluse and Watsons Bay.
Grand building with Roman columns
Famous sandstone building
Georgian style architecture of where Australia's first currency was coined
A UNESCO World Heritage site of where convicts were housed.
Abstract art and Australian Aboriginal Art
Beautiful gardens, water fountains and views of the Sydney Tower
Australia's largest Roman Catholic Church
Lovely park where public concerts are held surrounded by large fig trees
Sit in the famous chair that Governor Lachlan Macquarie ordered convicts to cut into the rock for his wife.
Drive into the Royal Botanic Garden to see various Australian trees and flowers and stop for the best picture of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House together.
Houses international and indigenous art and hosts the Archibald Prize - Australia's most popular portrait competition.
See the famous finger wharf and naval base
Enjoy lunch on the water, go for a walk on the promenade, enjoy a swim, watch the surfers and skaters, go shopping for souvenirs or designer labels.
Have a drink at the famous Icebergs - a restuarant complex overlooking a rock pool at Bondi Beach
Great picture stop overlooking the surfers shredding the waves. Nicknamed 'Glamourama', this is the beach where you may spot an A lister going for a swim or paddle
Admire the grand architecture overlooking the azure blue waters of Bronte Beach - a local favourite away from the larger Bondi crowds
See black swans, pelicans, Eurasian coots, ducks and swamphens or take a walk through a rose garden or through a flying fox colony. Time permitting.
See the grand Victorian terrace townhouses in the village of Paddington, drive down famous Oxford St and check out their markets.
See the array of Asian shops, restaurants and markets
Time permitting walk along the board walk at Cockle Bay or King St Wharf - one of Sydney's busiest waterside locations
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up is available from Sydney hotels, airbnbs, Overseas Passenger Cruise Terminal and White Bay Cruise Terminal within the inner-city metro area of Sydney as defined in the map. For busy streets without available parking spaces we will arrange pick up as close as possible. Will be fabulous to meet you all. Many thanks, Ben Barry Personalised Sydney Tours
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Reviews(9)
Me and my mom had a great time. Ben took us to all the main points in Sydney and gave us good information on the history of Sydney.
Hi Devyarni and Sanjeeva, Many thanks for a spontaneously booked half day tour of Sydney's sights and secrets. It was fun meeting you both and glad that you had a lovely time. Hope to meet yourselves and your family sometime again. Regards, Ben Barry
This tour was a phenomenal option if you have limited time to explore various parts of Sydney (quite a big city to navigate on your own) and want the convenience of being driven to some of the best viewpoints and other areas a bit further out from city center.
Hi Jessica and Joan, Was so nice to meet you both and spend some time in Sydney's spectacular areas only locals really know about to see and explore. Hope to take you around another time. Ben
Ben was amazing! Very pleasant and knowledgeable guide. He made our trip very enjoyable. Highly recommend him if you find yourself in Sydney.
Hi Steve and Joy, Thanks for a great day of the sights and the scrumptious food and drink we all enjoyed. Hope to see you both in the next couple of years. Regards, Ben
Our afternoon tour with Ben was perfect! We had only one day in Sydney, and thanks to Ben, we came away feeling like we had seen all the highlights and a little more! The tour was not rushed; we had time to take pictures, hang out at the Opera House, walk on Bondi Beach, and learn some Sydney history. Ben was warm and welcoming, and I highly recommend this tour.
Hi Colette and Co. Thanks for a riveting afternoon with you all. Loved every minute and glad to hear you all did as well. Hope to see you all another time for a voyage to Manly and the Northern Beaches! Ben
It was a wonderful day touring Sydney, discovering its history, and visiting beautiful sights. Ben, our guide, is a great companion.
Hi Arthur, We jam packed a lot of Sydney's spectacular sights and less visited areas into 4 hours. I'm glad you enjoyed it's dynamic history and a few interesting tales. See you both again one day. Ben
Ben was an excellent guide. He showed us all the major spots around Sydney given by us some good ideas for the rest of our stay. A good combination of driving and walking stops along the way.
Hi Paul, We definitely saw a lot of Sydney in the 4 hours together. I love showing off Sydney's busy bustling city, the history in the older parts plus the amazing beaches and coves of Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama Beaches. Throw in a few quieter areas only the locals know about and you get a great perspective of Sydney. Thanks, and hope to see you or any friends and family visiting at some time in the future. Ben
Ben was excellent! He personalized our trip and made many stops for photos. He was so knowledgeable about all of the landmark and shared many wonderful stories.
Wow, thanks Kari! I loved every minute of our half day tour. You have such a fun family. Thanks and hope to meet one or all once again. Regards, Ben
Ben picked us up at our hotel. We had a previous tour and he wanted to make sure that we saw what we wanted to see. So he customized a route for us! We saw Sydney In the best way, neighborhoods, swimming bays, historic buildings and areas. We heard that the Opera house had a bar and we wanted to end our tour there. Ben dropped us off and we got to our hotel later. Book this tour with Ben!
Hi Jill, Stefanie and Laura, Thanks for a fun fun fun day. Triple fun! Hope you guys will one day eventually return to the land of Aus! Regards, Ben Barry
Our tour operator was the personification of excellent! He was knowledgeable, accommodating, friendly without being cheesy, on time, and once again, let me say excellent! He was our first real contact in Sydney. Our high expectations for a too short experience in Sydney were more than met by the tone he set for this trip. I would highly recommend this tour to any and all future travelers to Sydney.
Thanks for the nice words and a thoroughly enjoyable day seeking the sights and secrets of spectacular Sydney. Let me know when you're all coming back for another tour. We have just scratched the surface.... Regards, Ben
