About this experience
Private tour with a knowledgeable Sydney local.
Learn Sydney’s Irish, convict and colonial history in context.
Discover Australia’s unique native vegetation vs European plantings.
Experience authentic Sydney coffee culture.
See native Australian plants and animals in the Botanic Gardens.
Iconic Opera House & Harbour Bridge photo vantage points.
Explore hidden heritage arcades and laneways.
Visit Angel Place’s suspended birdcage installation.
Walk through The Rocks - the birthplace of colonial Sydney.
Observatory Hill harbour views and history.
See the giant Sydney city model inside Customs House.
Finish at the Sydney Opera House for your guided tour.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Bottled water
- Sydney Opera House Behind-the-Scenes Tour
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary and highlights
A grand 19th-century Romanesque landmark and symbol of Sydney’s historic elegance.
Heritage shopping arcade and perfect place to introduce to try Sydney’s famous coffee culture.
Australia’s oldest public park and green heart of the CBD
Gothic Revival cathedral reflecting Sydney’s strong Irish and Catholic heritage.
World-class art precinct blending classical architecture with bold contemporary design.
Historic open parkland once used for public gatherings.
Harbour-front gardens showcasing native Australian bush beside European colonial plantings.
Iconic photo stop capturing Sydney’s most famous skyline including the Opera House & Harbour Bridge.
Historic cultural institution with a hidden bar inside a grand heritage setting.
Sydney’s financial and civic heart, lined with grand sandstone buildings including the Old Commonwealth Bank Building (CBA) and GPO Building.
With suspended birdcages honouring native birds once heard in central Sydney.
Sydney’s birthplace, rich in convict history and cobblestone laneways and the elevated harbour lookout Observatory Hill.
With glass-floor view of a giant scale model of Sydney and.Capella - beautifully restored heritage sandstone hotel.
Tour concludes at Australia’s most iconic architectural masterpiece for your guided behind-the-scenes experience.
Meeting and pickup information
- We meet guests at the bronze statue of Queen Victoria at the southern end of the Queen Victoria Building on George Street in Sydney's CBD.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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