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Private Sydney City and Bondi Beach Half Day Tour

About this experience

For those with a tight schedule this half day tour optimizes time and highlights Sydney’s iconic and picturesque locations including the Rocks district, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House foreshore, Botanical Gardens, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross, South Head, Bondi Beach, Paddington and Darling Harbour.

We provide recommendations regarding possible activities before or after the tour to ensure your time in Sydney is fully maximised.

Guests are picked up from their city hotel at 8am and returned at 12 midday or picked up at 1pm and returned at 5pm.

Ideal for private groups from 4-20 travellers.

All tours are private so no wasting time picking up other passengers from around the city as well as the option to customise the tour to best suit your group.

So let’s get out there and experience one of the great modern cities of the world!

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Sydney born and bred experienced guide
  • Bottled water
  • 12 seat air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private tour only, customised to suit group

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Optional tour entry fees

Itinerary and highlights

An iconic city landmark offering a photo to opportunity to remember

Picturesque city landmark capturing postcard views with Sydney harbour backdrop.

Australia's colonial birthplace offering a variety of historical locales and preserved places of interest

Sydney's most historically significant street maintaining a large number of sites and structures still in operation today.

An up close remnant of Sydney's colonial beginnings. Mrs Macquarie's Chair was cut from exposed sandstone rock into the shape of a bench in 1810 to provide a viewpoint for Governor Macquarie's wife, Elizabeth.

Sydney's first suburb that has evolved through many different and interesting faces.

One of Sydney's most vivacious and bohemian suburbs that has undergone many cultural transformations.

Sydney Harbour's southern headland views exemplify the beauty of the city's sandstone foundation. There is the option to take a stroll along the Federation Cliff Walk and better appreciate the panoramic ocean views.

Australia's most famous beach

Upmarket shopping district and home to Sydney's LGBT celebrations.

Redeveloped waterfront promenade providing a wide range of activities, museums and dining options.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Private tour picking up from any hotel in Sydney city area

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Sydney Scenic Private Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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
  • Front facing baby seats/boosters are available

Cancellation policy

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

Available tour options

  • Pickup included

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