Private Sydney City Tour: The Key Attractions
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Private Sydney City Tour: The Key Attractions
By Bailey's Sydney Tours
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 6h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not included- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- I pick up from any location in the metropolitan area
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring 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 offeredDuring 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
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 59102P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- 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: 59102P1
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Itinerary
- 1Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for a spectacular view of Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, around through the fashionable enclaves of Woolloomooloo and Potts Point, and the red-light strip of Kings Cross, see the posh homes in Darling Point, the upscale shopping precinct of Double Bay, then out to Bondi Beach. Take the Bondi Coastwalk if you wish, then back through Centennial Park, into the groovy neighbourhoods of Paddington, Darlinghurst, and Surry Hills, through Chinatown, past Darling Harbour and The Rocks, and across Sydney Harbour Bridge to Kirribilli, on to Middle Harbour and The Spit, take in some of the Spit to Manly Walk if you like, and have the option of the Manly Ferry
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- trishbN9655HX0 contributionsGreat Day with Peter exploring Sydney!Peter was a delight and we had a wonderful day with him exploring Sydney and the amazing food scene. Would highly recommend this tour and Peter! Thank youWritten 11 January 2025
- Ton Q0 contributionsGreat private Blue Mountain TourPeter was a great guide ! Upfront communication went smooth and easy and the tour was great. Relaxed, nice chats, safe driver and we had a beautiful day !Written 31 October 2024
- edweia0 contributionsSydney’s Food GemsAnother seamlessly easy, fabulous food feast with Peter. I do not know how he finds these gustatory treasures, because they’re not on the tourist radar, thankfully. First up was Turkish sweets highlighted with dark and white chocolate, cherries, Nutella and fruits. Then it was back to the city for a wonderfully fresh, authentic Gado Gado (really delicious), followed by a delicate Asian chicken dish in the leafy residential suburbs of Sydney and an aromatic Persian feast featuring smoky, melt-in-your-mouth barbecued meat balanced with rice, vegetables and the most amazingly delicious tangy lemon drink I’ve ever had. All accompanied by Peter’s extensive knowledge of Sydney. He clearly plans your trip to ensure it exceeds your expectations and has thought of everything to make your trip an unforgettable and delicious introduction or continuing journey to the jewels in Sydney’s food crown.Written 12 August 2024
- Curious520776571300 contributionsThe food I suspected Sydney has, but didn't know where to look.Surprising locations for multicultural foods. Peter knows where it all is, just name which you want to try - or take his pick. Have never had baklava like that before! Nor the delicately smoked chicken. Each dish was new to me. Hard to pick out a favourite, all good. Thoroughly enjoyable and hassle-free day.Written 29 July 2024
- lindavX8970TL0 contributionsWonderful and flexible guidePeter was a wonderful guide - he was very flexible in adjusting the planned excursions to accommodate the weather (rain and mist) and our interests in both nature and culture. This was our third time in Sydney so we had already done the most obvious sights. On the two day trips we booked with him, Peter went out of his way to guide us through other parts of Sydney and surroundings, and gave us some wonderful tips for the rest of our stay. Through our pleasant conversations we now have a better understanding of life in Sydney and in Australia in general. Looking forward to our next visit and exploring more of Sydney with Peter!Written 10 June 2024
- wheretonextmaam0 contributionsWe loved our tour!!Peter is, quite simply, amazing. He's personable, knowledgeable, and expertly guided us through a busy National Park in such a way that we almost felt like we had the place to ourselves. He's made these great booklets of information about Australia and NSW that you can peruse as you drive out of the city and into nature, plus we were free to ask any and all questions we had. I would sign up for any tour with Peter. If you're thinking about it, just do it. He clearly loves what he does and where he lives. He gives great advice, can help you plan your other days, and knows what to do and where to go. We're so thankful for our day in the Blue Mountains and would go back in an instant if we could. Stunning doesn't do it justice. As a human not known for their hiking skills, know that the walks and stairs were just challenging enough. Do it. On all counts. You won't regret a moment.Written 28 May 2024
- Roving166050657790 contributionsBeautiful VistasWe loved our tour with Peter! He is soft spoken and knowledgeable about the sites we saw. He also has a great sense of humor. We went on beautiful walks that, as a tourist, we wouldn’t have known existed and the views were spectacular! We would highly recommend Peter Bailey’s services! Lynna C.Written 17 April 2024
- WAGER0 contributionsSydney according to Peter BaileyMy wife and I had a great day with Peter Bailey. He drove us all over Sydney showing us fabulous views, engaging in very informative conversations and showing us where to walk from Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach. He was also great in that we needed to make a couple of stops for errands. We also stopped for a very nice lunch.Written 30 March 2024
- alys0npt0 contributionsGreat tour!!Peter does an amazing job- he knew exactly when and where to go to avoid lines and crowds and knew the ins and outs of everything- Amazing day we won’t forgetWritten 22 March 2024
- Steve C0 contributionsFun and easyHighly recommend this tour through the blue mountains. Peter was everything you wanted in a guide: knowledgeable, flexible and funny.Written 14 March 2024
- Noah A0 contributionsAmazing Private Day Tour with Bailey’s!Our family had a perfect day with Peter for our short stay in Sydney. Really couldn’t have asked for anything more for our tour of the beautiful city. Peter was great and easy to get along with, felt like he was just another member of our family. Perfect amount of sight seeing with walks built into the day! Also gave us a great recommendations for what to do the following day! Thanks again! Allen FamilyWritten 24 February 2024
- Richard D0 contributionsBlue Mountains without the crowdWe had a great day touring the Blue Mountains with Peter He arranged our visit so that we avoided all the queues,made sure we were adequately fed and watered and managed the maximum amount of time out in the pristine wilderness enjoying the superlative sceneryWritten 6 February 2024
- Curious520776571300 contributionsThe Sydney Melting Pot in a nutshell. Authentic cuisines, knowledgeable host and guide.Fabulous food, and it’s all made so easy. This is a unique tour, showcasing the best of a carefully curated selection of cuisines, available all over Sydney. Peter is such a knowledgeable host, there is nothing formulaic, none of that repetitious “And we’re walking” or reading from a script. Not the herding or waiting that you expect in big groups - which means it packs more locations in, yet it feels relaxed and unhurried. And along the way, we saw some scenic parts that aren’t in the usual tours - driving over Madonna’s Bra (the ANZAC Bridge), the Parramatta ferry trip (our choice). So many memorable aromas and flavours. Mmmm… Oh, and bring a container to save some snacks for later. Well worth fasting for!Written 28 January 2024
- edweia0 contributionsA Real Eye-OpenerA fabulously absorbing tour. Peter knows the most interesting parts of Sydney like no one else, and I’ve lived here all my life.Written 17 December 2023
- 794gemmah0 contributionsperfect way to discover SydneyOne of the best tours I've been on. The tour was very personal and adapted to our needs and interests. Peter Bailey was very knowledgeable and provided interesting and humourous commentary while still allowing us to make our own discoveries. Highly recommend.Written 17 December 2023
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KM001
Detroit, MI71 contributions
Feb 2020
We were visiting Sydney on a cruise and wanted an overview of the city in one day. Peter's tour did just that by taking us to all of the sites and neighborhoods. He was very knowledgeable and provided excellent commentary along the way. More than that, he was very personable and we really enjoyed the day with him. I highly recommend his services if you have limited time and want to see the many great areas of Sydney that are out of the immediate downtown area.
Written 10 March 2020
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I'm so glad you enjoyed my overview of Sydney. And thank you for your review!
Written 11 March 2020
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Suzanne H
Greater Sydney, Australia7 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
After months cooped up, this tour reignited my love affair with Sydney, our home city. My 8yo daughter and I were collected by Peter yesterday morning from our home for a day of many firsts for both of us. My daughter was super impressed that his immaculate VW van was classed as a limo so we could take the bus lane like VIPs! Peter was so knowledgeable, being a Sydney-sider born and bred (whereas I am not), was terrific company, and had thought of every single detail so we could just relax and enjoy so many experiences that I realistically couldn’t/wouldn’t put together myself. Before the pandemic, I wouldn’t have thought to tour my home city, but I fully recommend this experience as Peter made everything easy. I now have a long list of activities to get away from the screens and take advantage of our harbour city.
Written 30 September 2020
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Many thanks for your review, Suzanne! It's always a challenge to impress locals with their own city, let alone show them something brand new. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and I'm really pleased you both did too
Written 1 October 2020
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garmonator
Boston4 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
We are a "family"of 3 adult females from 30 to 70. This is important because Peter made our one Sydney day delightful for all of us! Due to a unavoidable delay, we had a rocky start. Peter handled the situation with aplomb smoothing our ruffled feathers. By the time we left the pick up point, we were laughing; we had a friend in Oz. Our requests for the day: meat pies, good Guiness, and Peter had to fill in the rest. From the Featherton animals to beaches to cityscapes, Peter shared knowledge while making it seem freshly told. If you're looking for Tours for People Who Don't Like Tours, stop the search immediately! Here's the info: 0409-008-767 peter@baileys-sydney.com www.baileys-sydney.com Communication is excellent and Peter himself replies. PS We can't wait to return
Written 30 October 2024
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Thank you, thank you! I'm smiling from ear to ear here. I had a fabulous day and laughed so much - and I'm thrilled you gals did too. And remember, it's always better value to book direct with the tour operator
Written 1 November 2024
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Sightseer39974
5 contributions
Peter, our driver for a day in Sydney was great. We took advantage of the highlights tour. He provided a good overview of the city, the beaches, and points of interest. We especially liked the opportunity to hike the beach trail at Bondi Beach, and ride the ferry to Manly both where he let us explore on our own and then met us at the end to resume our journey. He shared good information about the city, made restaurant recommendations, and went out of his way to get us to our final destination and help us with our luggage. We appreciated his kindness and his company on our first day on our first visit to Sydney.
Written 10 January 2025
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, and I'm delighted I was able to make your first day in Sydney a special one
Written 11 January 2025
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MaidenIndia
Cork, Ireland20 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
My mum and I just shared a wonderful day with Peter. It was Mum's first time in Sydney and my second time, but in Peter's company we both learned something new!
The great advantage of a personal tour is that you can really set your own pace. We found Peter to be a kind, attentive guide who was flexible throughout the day, creating extra breaks for us.
It was such a comfortable and enjoyable experience, as we spoke about a wide range of topics from history to politics to Eircodes with lots of humour and laughs along the way.
Finding Peter's website was truly serendipitous and I hope that there'll be future opportunities to tour with Bailey's Sydney Tours.
The great advantage of a personal tour is that you can really set your own pace. We found Peter to be a kind, attentive guide who was flexible throughout the day, creating extra breaks for us.
It was such a comfortable and enjoyable experience, as we spoke about a wide range of topics from history to politics to Eircodes with lots of humour and laughs along the way.
Finding Peter's website was truly serendipitous and I hope that there'll be future opportunities to tour with Bailey's Sydney Tours.
Written 22 September 2023
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I, too, hope there'll be future opportunities. Thank you for your review, and all the best for the rest of your Australian holiday!
Written 23 September 2023
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Evan G
1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
We had an amazing tour all around Sydney with Peter Bailey. He was very flexible with catering the tour to our needs and was an expert on all of the places we went. He had some secret places for some great pictures of Sydney harbor and the bridge. It was also a pleasure to ride the ferry back from Manly afterwards. Peter was also able to make recommendations for my dietary needs. I would highly recommend Peter Bailey and would definitely try out some of his other tours if I return to Sydney in the future.
Written 2 June 2024
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Thanks you for your kind review. As with any customisation of a tour, you don't know unless you ask. I'm glad you asked! All the best
Written 3 June 2024
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Rick N
Melbourne, Australia105 contributions
Hands down the best prepared, informative, knowledgable guide I have ever met. Sydney tour was effortless. Explanations, jokes, sarcasm at times, ease of communication and, above all, data books about australia’s global place prepared meticulously made this memorable and one of a kind experience.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Written 5 February 2020
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Thank you, thank you, Rick. The data books are part of every tour, but it's great they've received a mention in a Trip Advisor review. All the best!
Written 5 February 2020
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Jeppe K
7 contributions
Feb 2023
Sydney is such an amazing city. So many different spots and nice places.
And Peter knows them all...
Peter has an incredible knowledge about Sydney - and Australia in general. During the day, we discussed many different topics. And Peter's positive and calm attitude made everything easy.
If you're travelling to Sydney, you should definitely book Peter as your guide. You won't get disappointed.
And Peter knows them all...
Peter has an incredible knowledge about Sydney - and Australia in general. During the day, we discussed many different topics. And Peter's positive and calm attitude made everything easy.
If you're travelling to Sydney, you should definitely book Peter as your guide. You won't get disappointed.
Written 19 February 2023
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If I've helped to make Sydney an amazing place for you, Jeppe, then my work is done! I love my city, and it endlessly fascinates me. So glad I could bring that to life for you too
Written 19 February 2023
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Roy Tamblyn
1 contribution
Feb 2023
Our guide , Peter, Really knows Sydney and surrounding areas. He took us to places we would not normally think of going to both in and around Sydney and he has a wealth of knowledge and experience which made the day one to remember.
Roy Tambly ,Sheffield, UK.
Roy Tambly ,Sheffield, UK.
Written 1 March 2023
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It certainly wasn't a standard tour, Roy, but I'm delighted you both enjoyed going outside of the ordinary as much as I did. Many thanks for your review
Written 26 March 2023
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Vincent C
4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour given by Peter. He gave us a day of special sights and key attractions. He also accommodated our special requests and seamlessly incorporated into our tour. His knowledge of Sydney was special and you can tell he loves his hometown. It was a real pleasure to to have his company and we couldn't have packed more into a day on our own.
Written 27 August 2024
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Vincent - thank you, thank you! I enjoyed our day together as much as you guys did. I hope the rest of your adventure is spectacular, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any other questions
Written 27 August 2024
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We will be arriving in Sydney, Australia on Oct 25th, 2019. Our Pacific cruise (Princess Cruises) ends at the cruise port in the early morning.
We will have about 4 hours to kill before our flight from Sydney Airport takes us to Hawaii.
There will be 2 of us, with 2 suitcases EACH, and a carry on or 2.
- Would you be able to accommodate us - pick us up at the cruise port at around roughly 8:00AM, take us for an area tour, and then get us to the airport by roughly 12:00 PM? Usually, we are off a cruise ship by 7-8:00 - but stuff happens.
- Can we fit in a snack stop ... just something simple? And potentially a couple of toilet breaks?
- Are the vehicles non-smoking?
- If the weather is too rainy to enjoy the tour, can we cancel on the day of. We will be coming off a cruise ship that AM, so it may be hard to contact you until that morning. Hopefully this does not happen ... we really don't want to spend 8 hours at the airport.
- what is the cost for 2 Adults and payments options
Just want to make sure that this is suitable before we book something.
Thanks! ... John K.
Written 10 March 2019
Will you pick up at the cruise port and do you have room for several pieces of luggage? There are 6 adults
Written 24 October 2018
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