Story of Sydney Tour

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Story of Sydney Tour_

2 Adults x $100.90

$201.80

Approx Total

$201.80

The Story of Sydney is a fascinating 4-hour afternoon tour told through the eyes of an enthusiastic local.
Pickup included

Story of Sydney Tour

2 Adults x $100.90

$201.80

Approx Total

$201.80

The Story of Sydney is a fascinating 4-hour morning tour told through the eyes of an enthusiastic local.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Fully escorted with entertaining commentary throughout
Listening devices available if required
Relaxed short walks along stunning harbour and coastal paths at The Gap, Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach
Air-conditioned vehicle
Plenty of photo opportunities of iconic Sydney architecture and famous landmarks

Alcoholic Beverages

Overview

Curtesy hotel pick up in modern mini coach, discover the intriguing Story of Sydney in only 4 hours. Told like a story, the tour begins where it all started, The Rocks. Discover how the area has evolved from a penal colony to housing two of the world’s most prominent icons. Your 4 hour journey unfolds with many photo opportunities traveling past popular landmarks, through charming, vibrant neighbourhoods on route to Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach. Discover the lively street culture, entertainment and shopping in Paddington and Darlinghurst, to the new and dazzling Barangaroo. The Story of Sydney is the perfect orientation taking you on an intimate journey through Sydney from 1788 to today. You will leave the tour with an abundance of knowledge as you discover the history, lifestyle and culture of the many diverse neighbourhoods that make up the City of Sydney.

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APX Darling Harbour 8 Dixon St, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
APX World Square 2 Cunningham St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour 55 Shelley St, King Street Wharf, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Town Hall 511 Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, NSW 2000
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney 11 Jamison Street, Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Best Western Plus Hotel Stellar 4 Wentworth Avenue, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection 169 Castlereagh St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Club Wyndham Sydney Wentworth Avenue, Corner of Wentworth Avenue and Goulburn Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Criterion Hotel Sydney 260 Pitt St Cnr Park Street, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour, an IHG hotel 58 Bathurst Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Establishment Hotel 5 Bridge Lane, Not Bridge Street. Access to hotel via Abercrombie Wy, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Fraser Suites Sydney 488 Kent St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Furama Darling Harbour 68 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Hilton Sydney 488 George St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Hotel Coronation 5 -7 Park St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection 139 Murray Street, Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2009
Hyatt Regency Sydney 161 Sussex Street, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Hyde Park Inn 271 Elizabeth St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Ibis Sydney Barangaroo 22 Shelley Street, King Street Wharf, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Ibis Sydney World Square 382 - 384 Pitt St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG hotel 16 Phillip Street, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Kimpton Margot Sydney 339 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Macquarie Boutique Hotel 42 Wentworth Avenue, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Mantra 2 Bond Street Sydney Cnr George St & Bond St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Mantra Sydney Central 438 Sussex St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Mantra on Kent Sydney 433 Kent Street, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Megaboom City Hotel 93 York St, Level 1, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Meriton Suites Campbell Street Sydney 6 Campbell Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Meriton Suites Kent Street, Sydney 528 Kent Street, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Meriton Suites Pitt Street, Sydney 329 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Meriton Suites Sussex Street, Sydney 234 Sussex Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Meriton Suites World Tower, Sydney 95 Liverpool Street, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Metro Apartments On Darling Harbour 132-136 Sussex St, Corner of King and Sussex Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central 431-439 Pitt St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Museum Lodge 18 - 20 Yurong St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2010
Napoleon on Kent Napoleon on Kent Serviced Apar 219 Kent St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Novotel Sydney Darling Square 17 Little Pier St, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour 100 Murray Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Oaks Sydney Castlereagh Suites 317 Castlereagh St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites 243 Pyrmont St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2009
Oaks Sydney Hyde Park Suites 38 College St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour 150 Day Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Paramount House Hotel 80 Commonwealth St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2010
Park Regis City Centre 27 Park St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Parkridge Corporate Apartments -14 Oxford Street Sydney, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, NSW 2010
Pullman Sydney Hyde Park 36 College St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2010
QT Sydney 49 Market Street, Corner Of Market And George Streets, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Sydney 27 O'Connell Street, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Rydges Australia Square 97-99 Pitt St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel 72 Liverpool Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel 389 Pitt St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
SKYE Suites Sydney 300 Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park 161 Elizabeth Street, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel 12 Darling Dr, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth 61-101 Phillip St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Song Hotel Sydney 5-11 Wentworth Ave, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Swissotel Sydney 68 Market Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay 30 Pitt Street, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
The Clarence Hotel, Sydney 193 Clarence St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney No. 1 Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
The Grace Sydney 77 York Street, King Streets, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
The Grand Hotel 30 Hunter St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
The Sydney Boulevard Hotel 90 William St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2011
The York by Swiss-Belhotel 5 York St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Veriu Central 75 Wentworth Ave, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Vibe Hotel Sydney 111 Goulburn Street, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour 319 - 325 Sussex St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
West Hotel Sydney, Curio Collection by Hilton 65 Sussex St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Woolbrokers Hotel 22 Allen St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2009
Wynyard Hotel 107 Clarence St, , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2001
YEHS Hotel - Sydney CBD 88 Liverpool St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
YEHS Hotel - Sydney Harbour Suites 258 Sussex Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
Zara Tower Hotel 61 - 65 Wentworth Ave, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000
ibis Sydney Darling Harbour 70 Murray St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000

Pickup details

The exact pick up location is the back entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel, Harrington Street, The Rocks ... Read more ▼

Meeting points

Please meet your guide at the back entrance to the Four Seasons Hotel, The Rocks on Harrington Street at 8:30am.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

The Rocks

The story begins where it all started for European Australia, The Rocks. Your guide will take you on an intimate journey, revealing how this important precinct has evolved from 1788 to today. Enjoy snapping many photos as you discover the history and the lifestyle today.

30 minutes
Sydney Opera House

Stop under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and take a shot of yourself amongst the many iconic landmarks. Circular Quay is where the First Fleet landed on the 26th January 1788 and we treasure what we have preserved today.

20 minutes
Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Enjoy a harbour foreshore walk around to Mrs Macquaries Chair and a magnificent photo opportunity of Australia's most iconic landmarks - The Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Mrs Macquarie was the wife of our 5th Governor, Lachlan Macquarie, whom we celebrate as turning Sydney from penal colony to a proud international city.

25 minutes
Woolloomooloo Wharf (Pass By)

Travel through the eclectic neighborhoods of Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross and Potts Point that each have their own character and colourful story to tell, before venturing into the glitzy and glamourous Eastern suburbs.
Double Bay (Pass By)

Dubbed as 'Sydney's Rodeo Drive', this elegant neighbourhood is a shopping and dining heaven. Discover popular restaurants, bars and many Australian boutique designers.
Watsons Bay

Grab a coffee or refreshment and enjoy the stunning scenery as you walk this famous coastal path.

25 minutes
Bondi Beach

Dip your feet in as you enjoy a walk Australia's most famous beach.

20 minutes
Paddington (Pass By)

Travel back into the city via the popular suburbs of Paddington and Darlinghurst. Discover where you can enjoy venues with a terrific nightlife and shopping.
Queen Victoria Building (QVB) (Pass By)

Back in the city, discover the most beautiful shopping mall, The Queen Victoria Building and many small bars nearby. Get a snapshot of China Town and Darling Harbour before we wrap it all up at the newest and most impressive precinct, Barrangaroo.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pick up and drop off from your CBD city hotel (or convenient CBD city location)
Wear comfortable shoes for other optional short walks
Remember your camera
Sunhat / warm jacket as per weather conditions
Dress code is smart casual
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat. Passengers to supply infant seats.

Free Cancellation

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Ultimate Tour of Sydney

Published on Feb, 2025

Robyn was our guide and was phenomenal. We shared this tour with a couple we had not previously known, but who were going on the same cruise as we were. Robyn was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to ensure that we could enjoy each stop along the way. My wife has some mobility issues, but Robyn accommodated us extremely well. The views of the parks, Bondi Beach, the Sydney Opera House, and parts of Sydney itself were superb. Highly recommend!

This was a wonderful...

Published on Feb, 2025

This was a wonderful overview of Sydney. We only had 2 days & wanted to see as much as possible. It was excellent!

Story of Sydney Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

This tour was wonderful. We really felt like we saw and heard a lot about the history of Sydney and present day sites. Guy was an excellent guide and very accommodating.

Highly recommend

Published on Jan, 2025

This was an excellent trip ideal if you’ve just arrived. We arrived previous afternoon so trip gave us pretty good idea afterwards what was about. We’ve since spent time visiting in more depth some of these sights. Our guide was excellent and thank you our visit Manly was wonderful. Thank you

Helen was great! Very knowledgeable!

Published on Jan, 2025

On time , friendly and interesting. Highly recommend for a half day tour. You see a lot in a short time and still have time on your own to go back and spend more time at your favorite spots! Lovely experience! Ask for Helen you won’t be disappointed!!!

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Story of Sydney Tour | 4 hours

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Overview

Pickup points

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Meeting points

End point

Itinerary

The Rocks

Sydney Opera House

Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Woolloomooloo Wharf (Pass By)

Double Bay (Pass By)

Watsons Bay

Bondi Beach

Paddington (Pass By)

Queen Victoria Building (QVB) (Pass By)

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Additional Info

Free Cancellation

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