Sydney · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 self-guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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.”
Ride an e-bike through the Blue Mountains to Baltzer Lookout and Hanging Rock, with gear, trail guidance, and flexible local support.
“The organization was excellent and very professional sights were amazing Sam was excellent and had an enormous amount of knowledge”
Explore Sydney by e-bike with turn-by-turn audio, from the Opera House and Harbour Bridge to gardens, parks, and hidden corners.
“If you're looking to explore Sydney in a fun and eco-friendly way, Sydney: Electric Bike Rental with Wheel Explorer app are absolutely perfect! From start to finish, my experience was seamless. The app is user-friendly, making it incredibly easy use and follow the directions. The electric bikes themselves are top-notch — comfortable, well-maintained, and smooth to ride. The Wheel Explorer app is the real game changer, providing clear routes, maps, and a ton of helpful information on bike-friendly paths and points of interest. I was able to explore Sydney's iconic sights, at my own pace without worrying about parking or traffic. The battery life on the bikes was impressive, allowing…”
Ride an e-bike from Mooball through rainforest, rail tunnels and country towns to Unicorn Falls, with pickup from Billinudgel.
“Great experience and service! We rode to Unicorn Falls which was a challenging ride. After, back down to the bike trail and stop off at many cute little towns-be sure and visit the bbq and farm at Hosanna Farms too!!”
Paddle Sydney’s Middle Harbour by deluxe double kayak, with safety instruction, wildlife, beaches, mangroves, and Garigal National Park.
“Awesome time, we were able to voyage around the harbour and get a lay of the water then venture further to explore the glorious scenery!”
Solve ghostly clues across Sydney from Hyde Park Barracks to The Rocks on a self-guided 11-stop history game for just $6.06.
“This was such a neat virtual mystery/ghost tour. We decided to do the tour at night, so it was even spookiest. There is alot of walking, but it was fun. We would probably recommend this for age 10+ due to the scary stories.”
Explore Bundanoon and Morton National Park by e-bike, with clear audio directions, local stories, big views, and flexible 15km or shorter routes.
“What a great way to see the town! All we had to do was to get on the bikes. The mapped tour takes you around at your own pace. It gives you some great insight into the towns history directly into your helmet, as it tells you which way to go. The Elecrical bike helped us with any hill. It’s easy, fun and informative. Loved it”
Drive from Coonabarabran to Siding Spring Observatory while GPS audio reveals giant planet billboards and the scale of our solar system.
“Directions from Information Centre in Coonabarabran to first stop “Saturn” on the right didn’t tell us to stop there and then turn back towards Coonabarabran. We continued 45km towards Narrabri (110km) and lost interest so turned around Read more”
Explore Sydney by rented e-bike with turn-by-turn audio directions, harbour icons, parks, galleries, neighbourhoods, and flexible timing.
“We did the Sydney City Tour which was amazing. You got to see the most important sights. Many audio files to learn about the history and see the city. A lot of audio cues that tell you exactly where to go. And very important, you mostly drive on bike lanes, just sometimes mixed with cars but even that is possible. It is a refreshing way to explore a new city.”
Paddle Sydney’s Middle Harbour in a quality sea kayak, with beaches, mangroves, wrecks, and Garigal National Park on a flexible 3-hour route.
“The kayaks were really good quality! The staff were helpful and cheerful too. Loved cruising past the millionaire’s boats, under the bridge then connecting with nature in the bays.”
Solve garden clues, learn plant facts, and outwit the Mad Botanist on a self-guided Sydney family adventure for ages 5 to 10.
Explore Sydney’s The Rocks, Cadmans Cottage, Customs House, and Opera House on a low-cost GPS audio walk with offline access.
“Very confusing directions to start point and could not get your started . Very frustrating experience”
Solve 12 cryptic clues through Newtown, from King Street and street art to Pocket City Farms, in a self-guided two-hour adventure.
“First clue should have more detail as it inferred it would be in line of sight but was far from it. Feature of another clue had been removed from its site which was disappointing. The second last (last?) clue was a bit vague in terms of where to loRead more”
Solve 13 cryptic clues through Kings Cross, tracing Razorhurst gangs, Kate and Tilly Devine, and Sydney’s underworld past.
“The X adventure was full of fun, all of my colleagues enjoyed every second of it. Good teambuilding event and organised well.”
Pick a stretch of water, a cliff line or a cellar door.
