Sydney · GUIDED
The 15 best guided tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Tour Sydney Opera House interiors, theaters, and foyers with a guide, hear its dramatic story, and enjoy rare views for $33.
“What a great introduction to the SOH! Peter our guide was passionate and helpful. I’d highly recommend this tour - only an hour and you learn so much about this iconic building!”
Explore the Sydney Opera House with an insider guide, see two performance halls, learn its bold design story, and tackle about 300 stairs.
“Perfect amount of time. Got to see two of the 6 halls and learned about the architecture and performances.”
Explore Sydney’s oldest precinct on a 90-minute Rocks walking tour with local guides, convict history, hidden lanes, and harbour views.
“A fantastic way to understand the beginning of the colony. A very enjoyable tour. Judy was our guide, she was amazing!”
Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge with a guide, small group, safety gear, skyline views, group photo, and practical tips for a $257 experience.
“The Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb is a very well organised and slick operation. Check-in and preparations for the climb were very efficient. Our guide Jack was very personable. He took time to get to know us. He was extremely knowledgeable and offered great anecdotes throughout the climb. The views as we progressed were truly spectacular. Throughout the climb you were very well supported and felt very safe. We didn’t have the best of weather for our climb with rain throughout. The wet weather gear provided was great and kept us dry throughout. Overall this was a magnificent experience that I would recommend to everyone.”
Go behind the scenes at Sydney Cricket Ground for dressing rooms, trophies, historic pavilions, and lively stories from expert guides.
“Rod was great, very knowledgeable. Rod was passionate about the SCG and it showed. Loved hearing stories that Rod shared from players.”
Ride Manly’s beaches, cliffs, lagoon, and harbor trails on a flexible self-guided bike tour with bike, helmet, lock, and lockers included.
“This was a great way to see the Manly Beach area. They provided breakfast staff was held our stuff so we didn’t have to take it all with us.”
Explore Sydney’s haunted Rocks after dark with eerie tales, convict history, locked alleys, and atmospheric historic sites on a guided walking tour.
“We enjoyed Lachlan's presentation and tour. We learnt of The Rocks historical dark past exploring many sites.”
See Sydney’s harbour, suburbs, The Gap, Bondi Beach, and Opera House on a guided, climate-controlled bus tour with photo stops.
“It was a nice chilled out experience, no rush and informative. Driver was experienced in knowledge. Good value”
Go behind the Sydney Opera House stage, dressing rooms, pits, and props, then enjoy a made-to-order breakfast in the Green Room.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable. It was really behind the scenes. We saw each venue and the backstage areas. We saw ballet costumes and the green room. We were able to stand at the conductor’s podium in the pit.”
See Sydney from Hyde Park to Bondi and Watsons Bay on a guided bus tour with photo stops, local stories, and an Opera House finish.
“The Guide was excellent, very interesting tour and he had a good senses of humour..”
Snorkel Shelly Beach with a local guide, spot blue gropers and cuttlefish, and enjoy a short nature walk in Manly’s Cabbage Tree Bay.
“This is definitely a must while visiting Sydney. The guide was very knowledgeable and attentive to the needs of the group. The nature walk was relaxing and we got some nice viewpoints of Manly beach. The snorkeling was nice for first timers. Unfortunately, I got seasick halfway through the trip and had to stop. But the guide quickly helped me to shore where I waited for the rest of the group to come back. Overall it was a great experience even if it was cut a bit short for me.”
See Sydney by e-bike on a small-group ride across the Harbour Bridge, past the Opera House, and through historic waterfront districts.
“The tour was amazing! We were in a small group on beautiful, well-maintained e-bikes. The route was packed with highlights, and our guide knew absolutely everything! From the history of Sydney and Australia to the local birds and even the trees growing around us. He shared his knowledge with so much passion and enthusiasm, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. He also took great photos of us at all the highlights and even brought delicious homemade snacks. I highly recommend doing this tour on your first day in Sydney, it’s the perfect way to get inspired for the rest of your trip and to learn a lot about…”
Paddle from Manly Cove to secluded beaches, caves, and historic sites on a relaxed 150-minute kayak tour with snacks and a swim stop.
“We had a lovely day on the water and our guide Elle made our experience even better. The beaches we visited were pristine and private and the water was crystal clear. The kayaking wasn't too hard, suitable for our group with ages from 24 through to 70.”
Review of a private Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Featherdale, Scenic World, Three Sisters, local guides, and a ferry return.
“Lincoln point and the 3 sisters were awesome. Very informative driver . Everything ran smooth ,even though It was a long weekend.”
See Sydney’s harbour, beaches, historic districts, and local neighborhoods on a four-hour small-group tour with hotel pickup.
“Ben has lived in this region his entire life and is a wealth of information. We had plenty of stops where we could stretch our legs and admire the beautiful views. I was here a year ago, but saw quite a few new places. The other four passengeRead more”
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