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Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour

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Sydney, Australia
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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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Overview

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour with maximum of 14 people.
The only luxury small group operator in Sydney, with Mercedes buses, featuring comfortable leather reclining seats.
Choose the morning or afternoon half-day sightseeing tour, with all the highlights
We start in the Old Town, 'The Rocks' where we learn about the convict settlement. Travel through the CBD and Macquarie Street with sandstone buildings. Pause at Mrs Macquaries Point for the best photo of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Follow the harbour shores through the affluent Eastern Suburbs. Take a break at Watsons Bay, one of the most captivating views in Sydney. On to Bondi Beach where you can enjoy a stroll along the beach front promenade, and see bronzed Aussie lifesavers. Returning to the city via Centennial Park, Paddington and China-Town we pause at Darling Harbour. Then driving directly underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, we finish the tour back Circular Quay.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Drop off
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Please be waiting outside the hotel or pick-up point that we advise PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE ON 02 9971 2402 DAY PRIOR TO RECONFIRM YOUR TOUR AND JOINING INSTRUCTIONS

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The Rocks (pass by)

Travel through the old town 'The Rocks' and learn fascinating history and stories of early European settlement and its convict beginnings. See many fine examples of well preserved early architecture, dating more than 200 years old.
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Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Enjoy Sydney's best vantage point to view the Opera House and Harbour Bridge up close. Learn about Mrs Macquarie and get a photo in her historic chair. Time for a short walk along the edge of Sydney's glistening harbour and sight Fort Denison and Garden Island Navy Base
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rose Bay

We continue our tour of Sydney, travelling through the affluent Eastern Suburbs of Double Bay, Rose Bay, Point Piper and Watsons Bay, viewing grand houses with dazzling harbour views. We make several stops for photo opportunities, including a panoramic view of the city skyline. There is time a short walk at Watsons Bay (time and weather permitting) to see the entrance to the harbour from the Pacific Ocean, before heading south to Bondi Beach
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bondi Beach

Dig your toes into the soft sand of Australia's most famous beach, or stroll the beach promenade and watch Aussie surfers riding waves. You will have 30 minutes at leisure here.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Centennial Park

We take a drive through one of Sydney's most popular public parks, where Sydney-siders gather and meet socially or for recreational sport, and exercise. Learn about the creation of this park and its importance. See the many varieties of bird-life around the lakes. The Park is only open during daylight hours, and begins closing just before sunset.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Paddington (pass by)

On our return to the city center we drive through the glitz and glam of Paddington, full of boutique shops and latest fashion. streets are lined with quaint terrace houses over a century old, full of character that is typical of the Victorian era.
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Darling Harbour

On our drive to Darling Harbour, we pass through China Town and Sydney's early market district. We stop at Darling Harbour, and learn of its early purpose, and how it has been transformed into an entertainment district, with many nice restaurants perched on the edge of the water. Time for a short walk before boarding your vehicle and concluding back at The Rocks. Those who wish to disembark at Darling Harbour may also do so.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The tour operator reserves the right to vary or cancel tours or part thereof due to extremes of weather or changes to operational conditions such as road closures, fire bans or other conditions beyond the control of the operator.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-3898P21

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup
  • Live commentary on board
  • Driver/guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Drop off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The tour operator reserves the right to vary or cancel tours or part thereof due to extremes of weather or changes to operational conditions such as road closures, fire bans or other conditions beyond the control of the operator.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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