Private Tour: Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems
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Private Tour: Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems

By Daily Sydney Tours
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation
  • Experienced driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Optional gratuity


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pick-up and drop-off, including all Sydney hotels and Airbnb, cruise and airport terminals - please advise upon booking.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Sydney Airport, Airport Dr, Mascot, New South Wales 2020 Australia
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • Overseas Passenger Terminal, 130 Argyle St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
    • White Bay Cruise Terminal, 2041 James Craig Rd, Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 106783P3

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 106783P3

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      • Daily Sydney Tours
        5.0 of 5 bubbles252
        Australia
        Joined in January 2018
      • jvk50
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        An outstanding tour of Sydney
        Our introduction to Sydney was the kickstart tour with Joy. It was one of the best city introductory tours we have ever taken. Joy shared so much information with us and answered all of our questions. We saw lots and learned tons about this beautiful city. She is an excellent guide.
        Written 3 March 2025
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        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Daniel is the guide
        So happy we booked the private tour and got Daniel as our guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area. We enjoyed every stop and glad Viator ask if we wanted to include Scenic world.
        Written 16 February 2025
      • Resort753208
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fabulous all-day tour of Sydney
        Fazil, our guide, was just perfect for this tour. He took us to all of the Sydney highlights that we wanted to see, recommended an excellent seaside restaurant for lunch and showed us the best spots for taking photos. His knowledge of the history of Sydney and Australia was phenomenal. We highly recommend him and this particular tour!
        Written 31 January 2025
      • kbrugger2021
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great personalized beach tour!
        Daniel was great! The tour was completely personalized and he showed us local hidden gems! Would recommend for first time visitors to Sydney!
        Written 28 December 2024
      • W1778RHdonf
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Tour
        Are tour was one of best company we have use while traveling. Koran and Dan are extremely helpful in making sure it meet our needs ! They both have great knowledge of history and facts that are well related. We did two tour with this company i recommend them highly. U won't be sorry.
        Written 17 November 2024
      • Jan S
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awesome Tour!
        Daniel our tour guide was absolutely wonderful! He answered all the questions we asked,and took us to see scenery,architecture, history and walks. Would recommend this tour to anyone!
        Written 17 November 2024
      • Y4932INdonaldf
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Tour
        Blue mountain tour with Dan tour guide design our tour for my wife health issues. DAN was a great knowledge on Sydney Australia and history. We highly recommend this company. This was our 2nd trip with this tour company. He took time with us and catering to our needs. Thank u Dan and Koran.
        Written 17 November 2024
      • no1vacationnut
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent Tour
        This tour was wonderful. Daniel contacted me about an hour before the tour was scheduled to begin and told me where to meet him and the color/type of vehicle he would be in. He remained in contact letting me know when he was about 15 minutes away. He picked us up at the cruise ship port. He was very friendly and kind, providing us with water for the day. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area, wild life, and plants. He customized the tour to meet our needs. I would highly recommend Daily Sydney Tours!!!
        Written 14 October 2024
      • 603marlaw
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Spectacular
        Daniel was an excellent guide. Definitely an expert on Sydney. He picked us up at the cruise terminal, we walked the Sydney Bridge and a park below the bridge where we took pictures of the Opera house and our ship. He was very considerate of any stops. We stopped at many bays, sat on Mrs.Macquarie’s chair as well as viewed birds and nature. We ate fish n chips at Watson Bay with gorgeous scenery. We walked Bondi beach and coastal walk. It was absolutely breathing. We never imagined how beautiful and the amount of history that Sydney experienced. I would highly recommend Daniel.
        Written 11 September 2024
      • O6049GCheatherm
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Perfect Private Tour for adults & children
        We had an amazing 6 hour tour with Korhan. My husband only had one full day to see the sights so we booked this tour along with our 9 year old son. It was the perfect combo of sights, activity and information for us all. Thank you Korhan!!
        Written 9 September 2024
      • scW4719OS
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing tour of famous sights and hidden gems!
        Daniel was the best! A fantastic tour of famous sights and hidden gems! 100% recommend this tour and Daniel. A must-do tour of Sydney
        Written 30 August 2024
      • Emily R
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sydney and Blue Mountains
        Daniel was a wonderful host! He noted our early arrival to Sydney airport and adjusted our pickup to accommodate the perfect day! Wonderful hidden gems and spots one would not typically see on a group tour or traveling alone. We were with Daniel for both the Sydney day tour and the Blue Mountains tour and the experience was great for both trips!
        Written 27 August 2024
      • laurentH8150AT
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent Tour!
        Daniel was amazing!! He was extremely knowledgeable and kind. Treated us like old friends! I’d recommend him to anyone!
        Written 6 July 2024
      • FellowTraveler620788
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent
        I always book my tours through this excellent company. The guides are so knowledgeable and one. Love all my tours in Sydney
        Written 30 May 2024
      • 789roystons
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great day with a new friend.
        Tours with extensive drive time always makes one hesitate. I think more so as a solo traveler because what does one talk about with someone you've never met for 3 hours. I prefer to book with smaller companies because there is a more personal one on one vibe. Daily Sydney Tours is no exception to this. From start to finish they were extremely helpful. My tour guide was Daniel. He was amazing. It was sort of like meeting a friend you have known for years, but never met before. Conversation flowed easily during the entire 12 hour day. He was always attentative to my needs, ensuring I would enjoy the trip. Daniel's knowledge of the sites was great. I did ask a few questions that he was unsure of the answer and had no problem says he was unsure and proceeded to find the answer. I was impressed by his sincerity and also his eagerness to learn more. Not like the larger tours where the speeches seem to be like reading of a page. Parliament was amazing. Building and architecture. The War Memorial and Mueseum is huge and not possible to be done in a day. It was the Anzak holiday while visiting so needles to say this was the area oh history I was keen to learn more. In stead if a sit down lunch we opted to hit another museum. Daniel all through the day gave ne options to indidualize my trip. The c art museum was great they even had a special Egyptian exhibit at the time. I highly recommend wether it your 1st, 2nd or more trip to Sydney if you need a local tour company cannot say enough about Daily Sydney Tours.
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      Marrholly
      Conway, AR10 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We had an excellent tour guide who made this a truly fantastic experience. Korhan (Kory) was flexible, accommodating and very knowledgeable. He rearranged the itinerary to fit our needs and greatly surpassed our expectations. Highly recommend this tour with Kory.
      Written 13 March 2024
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      sharon b
      Chesapeake, VA3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      My spouse and I had one day in Sydney prior to our cruise ship departure and decided on a private tour with Korhan and his Daily Sydney Tours company. The tour titled Sydney Highlights and Hidden Gems was just perfect. We hit all highlights and, as promised, many hidden gems. Korhan was so knowledgeable, professional, personable and FUN … sharing history, insider stories and experiences. Korhan loves his city and that came through during our six hours together. I highly recommend Daily Sydney Tours when in Sydney and looking for an immersive experience of all that Sydney has to offer … you won’t be disappointed.
      Written 20 January 2023
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      Thank you for choosing to explore Sydney with us, Sharon, during your short stay in our city. Korhan does indeed love Sydney, and loves to show guests all of the highlights and hidden gems he loves so much. We hope you had a wonderful stay in Sydney and a great cruise! We hope to welcome you back soon :)
      Written 21 January 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      ellieop
      Milwaukee, WI35 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We had such a great day with Daniel! He picked us up on time and was prepared to help us experience many different areas that make Sydney wonderful. We learned about the “Rocks” and walked the bridge, went to the observatory and enjoyed a beautiful view of the city. Daniel was great to point out native trees and wildlife as we explored throughout the day along with interesting local stories. We had a fantastic lunch with water views at Watson’s Bay. Walking the Coastal Walk from Bondi Beach and beyond was incredible. So many beautiful views and opportunities to enjoy the area made us fall in love with Sydney. Thank you Daniel for a wonderful day!
      Written 28 August 2024
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      Felix
      Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany21 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Thank you Korhan for a beautiful day.

      This was a perfect tour to discover as much as you can in one day whithout being stressful. Korhan showed everything he loves about the city giving the tour a very personal touch. The tour was perfectly organized and can be individually adjusted.

      Thank you Korhan for a beautiful day.

      Dhana, Maximilian & Felix
      Written 13 August 2024
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      j2udor
      Woodbridge, CA10 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Korhan was a wonderful tour guide — knowledgeable, fun and thorough. We only had 2 days in Sydney and, thanks to Korhan, we felt like we experienced a perfect overview! He took us all around this beautiful city — we were able to see everything we wanted to see, as well as some hidden gems. Would absolutely recommend Daily Sydney Tours to anyone! We have done private tours of cities around the world and this one was on par with the absolute best!!
      Written 8 July 2023
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      What a lovely review, thank you so much! We love Sydney (Korhan will happily tell anyone that it's the best city in the world), and we love introducing visitors to all the major sites and our secret hidden local gems. We're so happy you had a great time exploring with Kori. We hope to welcome you back Down Under again soon! ☺️
      Written 9 July 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Nathalie
      Castle Rock, CO10 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2024 • Couples
      Korhan did a wonderful job showing us all that Sydney has to offer and then some. His knowledge of the city made the tour even more fun and his flexibility allowed us to see those areas that were important to us. Definitely recommend the tour itself as well as our tour guide. It’s the best way to see a lot of what makes Sydney so special.
      Written 17 November 2024
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      Bryon H
      12 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2022
      I booked this for the last full day of my 8 days in Sydney, my first time there (or in Australia). I was in meetings most of the time, plus two days out of town (Blue Mountain and Hunter Valley) and had seen only some of the city around Darling Harbour and across the Harbour from it during my meeting days. My driver and tour guide, Korhan, was absolutely AMAZING! He took me to all of the main sites in Sydney, then surprised me with a few truly incredible sights/views that literally took my breath away! We had some tasty meat pies at a fun, local food truck, walked through a street market where I was able to get some great locally handcrafted cufflinks (a must whenever I travel), a quick stop at a liquor store for some Bundaberg rum to take home, Saint Mary's Cathedral... and SO much more! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and a true delight to spend the day with! Very comfortable car. Most accommodating. I HIGHLY recommend!
      Written 11 September 2022
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      We're so happy you enjoyed your day exploring Sydney's highlights, hidden gems, local experiences and breathtaking sights with Korhan. They beauty of a private tour is that is specifically formulated for you - and it definitely sounds like you packed a lot in! We hope to see you Down Under again, Bryon.
      Written 29 September 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Dean B
      Brooklyn, NY81 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Korhan was a excellent guide. He showed us all the highlights of Sydney but also some off-the-beaten-track places we would not have found on our own. He was very accommodating to not revisit what we had already seen, since we had been in Sydney for a few days. He also found a great place for lunch on our way to Bondi beach. He also knew where to park so he could let us spend some time on our own and met us at the end of our walk with his car.

      It was nice that he shared his experience of coming to Sydney and his family life here.

      All in all a great day touring!
      Written 29 July 2023
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      Thanks for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. Absolutely we agree that the advantage of a private tour is that we don't have to follow a set itinerary - we can customise the tour to ensure you make the most of your day with us. The other advantage is that our guides really do know all the best spots in the city to help you with this. We're so glad you had a great day exploring Sydney with Korhan, and hope to welcome you back Down Under again :)
      Written 30 July 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      teachace
      Leonia, NJ3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2023
      Korhan was a terrific guide ! We had a fantastic day with his excellent knowledge, professional yet very personal history of Sydney and the surrounding area.
      Korhan picked us up at our hotel and drove us through all the neighborhoods in Sydney. We were extremely impressed with his ability to hit every highlight and hidden surprises of this beautiful city.
      Korhan is highly recommended as anyone’s guide for the city and surrounding areas, you’ll not be disappointed.
      Written 15 February 2023
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      Thank you for choosing Daily Sydney Tours and for leaving such a positive review, Korhan will be thrilled to hear about your experience. We're so happy to have been able to show you around our beautiful city and we hope to welcome you back soon.
      Written 16 February 2023
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      rlp0503
      Atlanta, GA5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2022
      This was one of the best tours I have ever experienced. It truly did show the hidden
      gems of inside the city limits of Sydney and the surrounding area. Our tour
      guide was fantastic and welcomed our input as to what we wanted out of the tour. We had a group of eight, which made the tour a true value. I organized the group and everyone who participated thanked me for doing so because they all thought
      the tour was fantastic! Don't give it a second thought, this is the best tour of
      Sydney.
      Written 13 November 2022
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      There's so much more to see in Sydney than the Opera House and Harbour Bridge (although they are spectacular, too). We're so happy we got to share that with you and your friends and that everyone had a wonderful day out. Thank you for choosing to spend your day with us :)
      Written 14 November 2022
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