Story of Sydney Tour | 4 hours

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2 Adults x $100.90
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$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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The exact pick up location is the back entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel, Harrington Street, The Rocks ... Read more â–Ľ

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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.

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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

June 13100% refund
June 14No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

110 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 101 reviews with 5 stars

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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