Tours & experiences

Experience Sydney’s Best Beaches

Snap a selfie at Watsons Bay.

Bondi to Bronte clifftop coast walk.

Enjoying the view at Bondi Beach.

Bondi to Bronte clifftop coast walk.

Stunning Manly.

About this experience

It’s our view that the best Sydney has to offer is by the beach. Sydney’s coastline and harbour boasts over 100 beaches - many of which routinely feature on lists of the world's best.

So go beyond the tourist strip and immerse yourself in a Sydney beach and history tour.  

For one of the most enjoyable days you’ll have in Sydney, we’ve developed a one-day tour, hosted by a passionate local guide. You’ll enjoy social histories, amazing views, short coastal walks and optional swimming at a selection of Sydney’s best beaches - from the iconic to the secret.

What’s on Offer

Expert local guide
Air conditioned car
Full day experience
Hotel pick up and drop off
Taste of Australia snack pack
Cold drinks selection
Optional short coastal walks, swimming, snorkelling
Choice to return to city on the Manly Ferry or car
Lunch at waterfront location (own cost)

What to Bring: 
Swimmers and towel (optional) 
Walking shoes
Hat, suncream, sunglasses

At a glance

Duration: 10 hr
Private experience

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

10 passengers

Duration: 8 hours
Premium Mini Bus
Pickup included

8 passengers

Duration: 8 hours
Premium Mini Bus
Pickup included

9 passengers

Duration: 8 hours
Premium Mini Bus
Pickup included

7 passengers

Duration: 9 hours
Premium Van
Pickup included

1 passenger

Duration: 8 hours
Premium Van
Pickup included

5 passengers

Duration: 8 hours
Premium Van
Pickup included

2 passengers

Duration: 8 hours
Premium Van
Pickup included

3 passengers

Duration: 8 hours
Premium Van
Pickup included

4 passengers

Duration: 8 hours
Premium Van
Pickup included

6 passengers

Duration: 8 hours
Premium Van
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour10 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Manly to Circular Quay Sydney Harbour Ferry trip
Tour Guide

Not included

Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

Travellers see Sydney's famous Bondi Beach and learn about the history of the area. See an Aboriginal carving and take a guess at how the mysterious 'big rock' made its way to North Bondi.

Enjoy a spectacular self-guided coastal walk along the cliff tops between south Bondi and Bronte Beach. Discover Tamarama's Winter Wonderland and the great Australian whale migration. Optional coffee at Bronte's cafe strip.

Take in the beauty of Watsons Bay with views towards the Sydney CBD. Hear about Australia's worst ship wreck and check out the secret nude beach.

Drive through the prestigious suburb of Vaucluse to beautiful Neilsen Park and Shark Beach. Hear about how Aussie's defended Port Jackson during the war area.

Drive across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and take 'The Coathanger' quiz - 5 questions about the bridge's past that you won't find in the history books. En route to the Northern Beaches sample the taste of Australia with a selection of snacks only available down-under.

Checkout Freshwater Beach - the home of Australian surfing and the strangest house names in Sydney.

Get a photo next to the iconic Norfolk Island Pines of stunning Manly Beach and browse the Corso. Learn why this area was named after a famous British city - 10 and a half thousand miles away.

Take the stunning coastal walk from South Steyne Manly to Shelly Beach. Along the way see sculptures of native Australian animals of the area. Optional snorkelling at Shelly Beach to spot the friendly wild Blue Gropers.

Enjoy sweeping views of Sydney Harbour and hear about how the Q Station kept Sydney relative disease free for over a hundred years.

Check out one of Sydney's best harbour beaches.

Call in at Manly Wharf - '7 miles from Sydney and a thousand miles from care', discover what thrives underneath the wharf and take an optional ride back to the Sydney CBD on Manly Ferry.

Meeting and pickup information

We pickup travellers from their Sydney CBD hotel and drop off at the end of the trip.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Jack

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.

What are the pickup arrangements?

We pickup travellers from their Sydney CBD hotel and drop off at the end of the trip.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What accessibility information is provided?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed

What is the cancellation policy?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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