Sydney · HIDDEN GEMS & LOCAL SECRETS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 hidden gems & local secrets justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Review of Sydney’s six-hour private city tour, covering the Harbour Bridge, Bondi, Watsons Bay, local districts, and coastal views.
“This tour is amazing. Kori our guide took us to place to see Sydney with beautiful views. We liked a lot the places we went. I do recommend this tour.”
Taste Sydney through Surry Hills on a 3.5-hour small-group food walk with oysters, pastries, local drinks, history, and a secret dish.
“Great food tour. Nicely varied stops. Come hungry! Eric is a very enjoyable guide combined local history with the food stops. Would def recommend”
Explore Sydney’s secret bars with a small group, local stories, one included drink, and four changing routes across the city.
“I would’ve NEVER discovered any of these bars if not for this tour. You will find really awesome locations that serve drinks you may have never heard or thought of before. Bunny was our tour guide and she made sure the experience felt relaxed but fun. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and excellent at keeping the energy high the whole time! 10/10”
Review of Sydney’s private custom walking tour, with local guides, harbor sights, coastal walks, public transport tips, and flexible timing.
“A walking, tram, and ferry tour with Peter is a must. We felt we got to see many hidden gems and got to know the city.”
Explore Sydney’s small bars on a 3.5-hour guided night out with one drink, local stories, four routes, and a useful bar map.
“Nice group, great guide and awesome choice of bars.”
Review of Sydney Secrets Lunch Cruise, a small-group harbour trip with wildlife stops, CYCA lunch, local stories, and four hours on the water.
“Really enjoyed the tour. Captain James was friendly and knowledgeable. The group was small - only 8 people. We got to see most of the Harbour and had a nice lunch..”
Explore Sydney’s colonial lanes, Angel Place, Hyde Park, the QVB, and harbour views on a relaxed small-group walking tour.
“Leigh was a wonderful friendly knowledgeable guide who provided me with lots of interesting information that I would not have known if I had not gone on the tour ! I thoroughly enjoyed Hidden Gems and recommend it!”
Review of Sydney Secrets Lunch Cruise, a four-hour small-boat tour with harbour icons, wildlife, waterfront lunch, and local guides.
“We really enjoyed this experience. Zayne was super friendly and knowledgeable, giving us many historical insights. Thank you”
Solve cryptic clues through Sydney’s laneways, Customs House, street art, and secret speakeasies in a flexible self-guided city game.
“The answer to the first question would not be acknowledged by the system. There were clues that needed to be updated due to construction in the vicinity that made the clues invalid. We had to back track two or three times to continRead more”
See Newcastle’s forts, beaches, cathedral, ocean pool, and city streets on a three-hour small-group tour with local guides.
“The tour guide Nathan was knowledgeable when explaining the historical happened during ancient times. He was accomodating and kind. We had so much fun rain or shine the entire tour must go on. Highly Recommended”
See Newcastle’s beaches, churches, Fort Scratchley, Bogey Hole and local food tips on a three-hour small-group minivan tour.
“We had a great experience with Nathan (a 6th generation Novocastrian). He was extremely knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting information throughout the morning. Highly recommend Nathan.”
Explore Sydney’s Opera House, Bondi, Manly, harbour viewpoints and local stops on a private full-day tour with hotel pickup.
“We spent an exceptional day touring Sydney with Alex. From the moment he collected us, his professionalism was evident. He had great knowledge of the city’s history, architecture, and culture, and he conveyed it with clarity and enthuRead more”
A private three-hour Sydney walking tour pairs the Opera House and Harbour Bridge with local corners, history, a drink, and personal tips.
“The hidden gems are not gems just normal part of the city. Overpriced for walking 2 hours. Should be warned about the excessive walking”
See Sydney's historic core, harbour icons, Bondi, Bronte, and local districts on a flexible private afternoon tour with hotel pickup.
“Ben was an excellent guide. He showed us all the major spots around Sydney given by us some good ideas for the rest of our stay. A good combination of driving and walking stops along the way.”
Walk Sydney’s old streets from Customs House to Haymarket, with convict-era stories, Angel Place, coffee, photos, and a pub drink.
“Leigh was absolutely fabulous! A great walking tour. And you'll come away with a map and information to help you get around Sydney. I recommend this tour. They also offer running tours which is great!”
Pick a stretch of water, a cliff line or a cellar door.
