Overview
This 4-hour, guided Sydney highlights tour is the perfect way to kick-start or end your holiday. See all the city hot spots and tourist icons. An expert tour guide will provide you with all the insight info you like to know as a first time visitor.
Where are the best beaches in town? Or the best walks, the finest restaurants or the most atmospheric Aussie pubs? In fact, this tour will leave you with so many ideas and plans that you'll likely decide to extend your stay in the world's most beautiful city.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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The Rocks
The oldest part of Sydney, site of the first settlement
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Observatory Hill
10 min
360 degree view over the harbour
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Dawes Point Park
5 min
Fantastic views on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Lunapark.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
5 min
Icon
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Woolloomooloo Wharf
5 min
With the Fingerwharf, Harry Café de Wheels
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Mrs Macquarie's Chair
15 min
Where Elizabeth Macquarie, wife of Governor Lachlan Macquarie, waited for tall ships to bring news, clothes and furniture from home!
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Sydney Opera House
5 min
Iconic building, opened in 1973.
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The Potts Point Galleries
5 min
Eclectic architecture of the Victorian era, art deco and Manhatten style red-brick buildings.
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Kings Cross
5 min
The Golden Mile, playground of Sydney's underground.
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Rushcutters Bay Park
5 min
Starting point of the Sydney to Hobart Yaught Race
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Vaucluse House
5 min
Build in 1805, Home of Charles Wentworth, politician, lawyer, explorer, newspaper owner.
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Nielsen Park
10 min
Home of Shark Beach, where the kiddies frollic in the surf without fear for the 25 bull sharks of Sydney harbour.
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Watsons Bay
15 min
At Sydney's South Head, where the harbour spills out in the Pacific.
Marvel at the wooden, multimillion dollar cottages.
15 min Gap walk (for those who feel like it) -
Gap Park
15 min
15 min walk along Jacob's Ladder for the best views over the harbour, the Gap and the Pacific.
From May to September, and November to December: spot a humpback or a southern right whale on their yearly migration to and from the tropics. -
Bondi Beach
30 min
Iconic beach, birthplace of Australia's beach culture.
Coffee break! -
Tamarama Beach
30 min
AKA Glamourama
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Bronte Beach
30 min
Family friendly beach.
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Paddington Markets
30 min
Paddington, as in the suburb.
Marvel at the Victorian terraces.
Fashion district! -
Aurora Rooftop Hotel
30 min
As in Surry Hills & Darlinghurst the trendy suburb where the locals play.
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
30 min
Darlinghurst is where Sydney's Mardi Gras takes place every year (usually in March).
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Chinatown
30 min
Paddi's Markets!
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Darling Harbour
30 min
Entertainment district in the old working harbour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Australia/Sydney).
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Tour: Half-Day Iconic Sydney
Can I cancel Private Tour: Half-Day Iconic Sydney for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Live commentary on board
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits The Rocks, Observatory Hill, Dawes Point Park, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Woolloomooloo Wharf, Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Sydney Opera House, The Potts Point Galleries.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Dutch.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Dingo Tours
