Sydney, The Rocks, Watsons Bay
& Bondi Beach Tour
Sydney’s sights, beaches, harbour and wildlife
See Spectacular Sydney!
See the famous sights and hidden local secrets of Sydney on a private and personalised Sydney day tour. Located on the world’s largest and prettiest natural harbour, Sydney will surely amaze.
‘The Rocks’ Historic Old Town
Visit the old laneways of the ‘The Rocks’ where convict built sandstone pubs, galleries and stores are found around every corner. Walk down narrow alleys and enjoy their excellent weekend markets.
Discover Secret Harbour Coves
Tucked away in narrow inlets of the sprawling eastern suburbs are some of Sydney’s best kept harbour secrets. Go where the locals go and visit Sydney’s gorgeous hideaways in and around Vaucluse.
Famous Bondi Beach
In summer tens of thousands flock here every day for its turquoise coloured water. View the beach from a higher vantage point and wander its promenade looking out for its TV star lifeguards.
Stunning Coastal Walks
Stroll Sydney’s most famous coastal trail around azure bays and coves from Bondi to Tamarama and Bronte Beach. Take in the views over the amazing ocean pool at ‘Icebergs’, and local surfers ‘shredding’ it up.
Shop for Didgeridoos and Boomerangs
Experience a private didgeridoo performance played right in front of you. Claimed to be the oldest wind instrument in the world, the didgeridoo depicts the sounds of Australia’s native animals.
Shop for Aboriginal art, carvings, ceramics, basket weavings, bark paintings, clothing, boomerangs, and of course your own didgeridoo.
The Iconic Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world’s longest single arch spanned bridge and prominently sits in the soul of the city. On this private Sydney tour get up close to its mighty granite pillars and underneath it’s awesome breadth on.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Enclosed by gigantic fig trees and perched over Fort Denison is Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair - a local landmark with the best views of Sydney’s skyline. From an eagles perspective see the Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Eye, historical Government House and Kirribilli House and the pretty north shore.
Centennial Park Wildlife
Sydney’s largest greenspace is twice the size of Central Park New York, and home to thousands of bats - the grey headed flying fox. Get up close and watch as they chitter-chatter and fly in and out of the forest canopy above. It’s a sensational wildlife event not to be missed! Also look for purple swamphens, Eurasian coots, black swans, pelicans and turtles that reside in the parkland’s ponds.
Lunch Overlooking Watsons Bay
Stop for a harbourside Aussie lunch and drink at this lovely seaside haven. We’ll have a table reserved right on Sydney Harbour with city views in the distance. Also discover Enjoy Rose Bay, home to prestigious yacht clubs and the Royal Sydney Tennis & Royal Sydney Golf Clubs.
Victorian Architecture
Sydney is an architects dream with so many varying property designs. See charming Victorian architecture in Paddington, Darling Point and Double Bay and massive multi-million dollar properties of Vaucluse - Australia’s most expensive homes. See the world’s largest wooden building in Woolloomooloo, the red-light district and city underbelly of Kings Cross, trendy Potts Point, and the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Rushcutters Bay.
See the World’s Biggest Opal
Get access to see the world’s largest opal - the Olympic Australis, found in the Outback in1956, and view their infinite beauty of varied patterns.
Opals are Australia’s national gemstone and over 90% of the world’s opals are found down under.
Take time to shop for your own opal, necklaces, bracelets and earrings with the jeweler designer herself.
The Sydney Opera House
Get within touching distance of the iconic sails of this architectural gem. See it from every angle and an optional behind-the-scenes tour of its many theatres that have staged the world’s best sopranos, orchestras, musicians, dancers and actors.
Stroll South Head
Enter Sydney Harbour National Park - Eucalyptus trees, Golden Wattle and Banksias teeming with rainbow lorikeets and honeyeater birds. Check out Camp Cove and Lady Bay on an easy walk to South Head, where you will be greeted by Australia’s second oldest lighthouse at the opening of Port Jackson. An optional tour highlight.
Also see The State Parliament House, State Library, Mint, Hyde Park Convicts Barracks, St. Mary's Cathedral, Hyde Park, the Art Gallery of NSW and Australia’s oldest lighthouse - the Macquarie Light Station.
photo credit: Destination NSW & Personalised Sydney Tours