See Sydney’s top sights on a half-day private city tour that still leaves you with time to enjoy the rest of the day on your own. You’ll check off Sydney’s must-see attractions, including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and Circular Quay. Hear about the city’s history and modern-day culture from a private guide-driver, and take in daily life around neighborhoods like Paddington and Darlinghurst.

Private Sydney sightseeing tour with hotel pickup
See top attractions like Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach
Catch a view of Harbour Bridge from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
Check out popular suburbs like Paddington
Learn about Sydney's history and culture from a private guide
Great way to orient yourself with the city at the start of your stay

What's Included

Expert Driver/Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

Food and drinks
Lunch cruise
Gratuities
Groups of 11+ - Luggage Surcharge for Cruise Ship and Airport Pickups

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will be picked up from your Sydney Hotel or other central location within 3km of the city centre. Groups up to 10 people: We can meet you at the Sydney Airport or Cruise Terminal to begin your tour and drop you and your luggage off at your hotel, Cruise Terminal or Airport at the end of your tour. Groups of 11 or more, please contact us for a custom quote for travelling with luggage. For airport pickups, we will advise your meeting point at the time of booking. You will need to load and unload your own luggage. Our tour guides are not professional porters and under Work, Health and Safety regulations are not permitted to lift heavy bags.

What To Expect

Runaway Tours (Pass By)

The Rocks (Pass By)

Circular Quay (Pass By)

Sydney Opera House

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sydney Harbour Bridge (Pass By)

Parliament of New South Wales (Pass By)

St. Mary's Cathedral (Pass By)

Mrs Macquarie's Chair

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Woolloomooloo Wharf (Pass By)

Kings Cross (Pass By)

Double Bay (Pass By)

Watsons Bay

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bondi Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Paddington (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Must be able to lift your own luggge and mobiliy equipment, or have someone in your group who can help.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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.

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Reviews

5.0

74 reviews

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Awesome guide for perfect half day

jt1discovernet, Apr 2024

Perfect overview of the city! Andrew was definitely the best guide! Great info, engaging, fun, an awesome half day. Wish we could have spent the entire day with him. Thanks again Andrew!

Great afternoon tour

EDWARD_E, Mar 2024

The half day tour with Vic was great. It was a private tour that we booked at the last minute and we had 4 or 5 stops for photos and saw many different neighborhoods in Sydney including the first settlers homes, the red light area, and multi million dollar new homes. Vic provided a running commentary that was very informative. A very good afternoon

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Edward We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Vic. There are some top notch neighbourhoods in Sydney and we're glad Vic was able to make the city come alive with his great commentary. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

Amazing tour

James_A, Mar 2024

Amazing tour! Mike was an absolute great host. I’d recommend this tour for any family. He covers all the highlights of Sydney and is chock full of tips and things to do.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi James We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Vic (we don't have a Mike here, just mic's!). He knows this great city incredibly well and is always keen to share his top tips with any visitors We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

Excellent customized touring company.

Kyrstal_N, Mar 2024

Everyone at this company was wonderful and communicative. Brendan was trusting and friendly. He customized our Sydney tour and was incredibly informative. He also turned around at the airport to bring us a forgotten item in the car. Will definitely call them when we return to Sydney!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Krystal We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Brendan. He has a great way with our guests and bends over backwards to make sure their tour runs smoothly, even when things get left behind! We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

Highly recommended

Augusta_C, Mar 2024

Nice tour, Bianca is very accommodating. The places we went were really nice, we’re able to take great photos.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi there We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Bianca. She is a wonderful guide with an excellent sense of humour, so you were lucky to get her as she is always very busy. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

Excellent tour of Sydney city Center

Gregory_H, Mar 2024

Excellent tour, Julian was a great host and tour guide. Provided plenty of information, very relaxed and easy going. Safe driver and listened to our expectations and delivered. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Gregory We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Julian. He is a true gentleman and is full of facts and stories and will always go the extra mile to give our clients that personal touch. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

Enjoy the sites of Sydney in 4 hours!

Craig_H, Mar 2024

Vic from Runnaway tours was excellent as a driver and guide with knowledge, experience, and a delightful personality! He knew history, culture, and current events in the area and Australia. He answered questions easily. This was one of the best tours we have ever taken!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Craig We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Vic. He is a wealth of knowledge and is always up to date with current affairs and the goings on in this country. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

Great day with Andrew!

Cheryl_C, Feb 2024

Andrew was an amazing guide! He offered a proposed plan and was flexible to make a few additional stops. As a Sydney native, very knowledgeable about the history.

Wonderful way to see the city!

Tami_M, Feb 2024

Danny was a wonderful tour guide. We saw many incredible sites and had lots of fun. I highly recommend a private tour.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hi Tami We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Danny. He is getting rave reviews from all of our clients, so we're glad he showed you a great time! We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

Great Experience

david_m, Feb 2024

Our tour guide , Julius , was outstanding, very knowledgeable and a true gentleman. He was efficient without seeming rushed. He was like having an Australian history professor as our guide. We saw everything we wanted to see in a half day tour.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hi David We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Julian. He ls truly a wealth of knowledge and we are proud to have him as one of our main guides We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

Fabulous 4 hour Private Tour - Sydney

Robert_F, Jan 2024

Our tour guide Bettiana (from Runaway Tours) was fabulous. Great tour - just the right amount of time and we saw all the major sites in Sydney.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Robert We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Bettina. She's just got back from holidays, so we're glad she remembered where everything is! We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

Would recommend

Kathy_W, Jan 2024

Lovely way to get an overview of Sydney. Pick up from airport was super easy and a great guide. xxxx

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Kathy We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Vic. He is an amazing guide and we're glad your airport transfer was a smooth one. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

Pleasant day in Sydney

Precy_O, Jan 2024

Had a wonderful half-day tour of Sydney. Our guide, Jen, was excellent. She was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. She made our stay in Sydney memorable.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Precy We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Jen. She really enjoys her job and chatting with interesting travellers like yourselves. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

Highly Recommended!!

TheresaJasmin_W, Dec 2023

Victor was amazing and very knowledgeable. He made sure we had a great even if the weather is not too pleasant. We had a great time!!!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Theresa We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Vic. It's pleasing to know you still had a great time with him seeing the sights, regardless of the inclement weather. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

Sydney

GaryandAlice_N, Dec 2023

Our guide, Vic, was terrific. I would recommend the tour to anyone. We learned a lot about Australia and Bondi Beach..

Learned a great deal about Sydney and Australia

Janet_G, Dec 2023

Our tour guide Vic was extremely knowledgeable with Sydney and its surroundings. We saw up close the opera house and Bondi Beach including the iceberg pool.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Janet We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Vic. Sydney has some amazing, world class sights and the Opera House and Icebergs are both incredible places to visit. Thank you for taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

A Great Sydney Tour With A Fabulous Guide: Jennifer!

Robin_N, Dec 2023

Jennifer was a great guide! She was very informative, helpful and kind. She gave us a great tour and even took us to a few places that we asked to see, like out of the way beaches and neighborhoods. I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone who wants to see Sydney with a great guide who was experienced and quite funny! Thank you Viator and Jennifer! A+++!!!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Robin We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Jennifer. She just loves showing this city off to all of our international guests. Thank you for taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

Wonderful Sydney Tour

Cynthia_S, Dec 2023

Vic was a wonderful tour guide. We loved seeing and hearing all about Sydney and it’s history. Many Thanks!

Very nice city tour

Brijendra_R, Dec 2023

Had a very good time with Glenn. He was very courteous and highly professional. Shied us all the highlights of Sydney and surrounding areas.

Amazing tour of Sydney

Lisa_N, Nov 2023

Our tour guide, Julian, met us a few minutes before our pickup time at our hotel. His warm welcome made our tri-generational party (age range 15-85) feel instantly at ease. I cannot recommend Julian highly enough. He was incredibly knowledgeable, altered our itinerary so we would not duplicate another booked tour, and showed us breathtaking views of the city. Wonderful knowledge of both Sydney’s history and modern day events. What a wonderful way to start our family’s trip to Australia. I cannot recommend him highly enough! This tour exceeded our expectations.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Lisa We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Julian. He has an amazing knowledge base and certainly knows how to customise the tours to try and suit everyone's needs for the day. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours

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