Sydney 4-hour Private Tour

Sydney 4-hour Private Tour

Experience Sydney Your Way: Flexible Private Tours - 4 hours

A morning or afternoon Private discovery of Sydney and Beaches. Explore the City of Sydney, the Eastern Suburbs or the North Shore in detail.
Experience Sydney like never before with a private sightseeing tour tailored to your interests. Select your preferred duration, relish the comfort of comfortable transportation, and embark on an exploration of famous sites and hidden treasures with an expert guide.

Begin with some city highlights before heading east through residential Paddington and onto the beach side suburbs. We’ll visit Bondi Beach and Watsons Bay – or explore Sydney’s Northern Beaches allowing time for a short coastal walk or relaxing lunch. We return to the city via well-heeled Vaucluse, picturesque Rose Bay, and historic King’s Cross and Woolloomooloo.

Tour Cost Includes

comfortable, luxurious private vehicle

expert tour guide driver

Flexible Itinerary

Bottled drinking water

Trip Highlights

What we Do
Join us on a luxury adventure in the stunning Blue Mountains Small Group Tour—a paradise of walks and scenic lookouts nestled within a pristine World Heritage Area.

The Rocks, Sydney

The Rocks is a historic part of Sydney City, best known for its convict history and, shipping warehouses and dockland used since first settlement by the British in 1788. The site of the first landing by the first fleet of ships and where the convicts were housed.

At Lady Macquarie's Chair, a family standing at the lower lookout

Lady Mcquarie's Chair

You’ll find Lady Macquarie's Chair near the Royal Botanic Gardens, here, we have the perfect postcard view of Sydney's Opera House, The Botanical Gardens and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Legend has it that Lady Macquarie used to sit on this rock and watch ships arriving from Great Britain into Sydney Harbour.

Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach is reached via Paddington and Tamarama, with the option to enjoy a one-way 20-minute walk along the famous coastal path. Starting just north of Tamarama, meet your guide near the iconic Icebergs restaurant and ocean pool. From there, continue along the boulevard, see the graffiti wall, or step onto the beach to feel the waves of the South Pacific lapping at your feet.

Whatsons Bay dingys on the beach looking back to Sydney city skyline

Watsons Bay

Watsons Bay is a perfect lunch stop with sweeping views across Sydney Harbour to the city skyline. From the nearby national park, gaze over the ocean to North Head, Manly, and Middle Head. Enjoy casual fish and chips at the Watsons Bay Hotel or fine dining at Doyles. Relax at your own pace and return by ferry or continue the journey with your guide back to the city.

Alternative Destinations - the north shore.

Start the tour in Sydney or head straight to the Sydney's lower north shore alongside Sydney Harbour and Manly. Kirribilli Milsons Point, Mosman's Georges Head and Balmoral Beach, then views from Balgowlah Heights. At Manly, Shelly Beach or North Head. Relax at your own pace and return by ferry or continue the journey with your guide back to the city.

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Key Details

Destination:

Sydney City, Bondi Beach and Watsons Bay

Duration:

4 hrs

Time:

Recommended from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Date:

Daily as requested

Embarkation:

Hotels, Ports, Airports, Private addresses

Disembarkation:

As Directed

Package Price:

$850 AUD

Detailed Tour Plan

Sydney Private Half Day Tour (4 or 6 hours)

Your Sydney Private half day tour starts at the time and location of your choosing. We will pick up you from your hotel, a private address, the airport, or cruise ship terminal.

Although we have a suggested itinerary – one of the pleasures and advantages of a private charter tour is that you can decide. It’s your day, your way. We are happy to build a bespoke itinerary for you to meet your interests. Or simply tweak the tour as we go to show you the places, we think you’ll like.

The City

We will drive through the city – having a look at Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood, The Rocks, and passing some of the monumental and historical buildings in the central city. We’ll stop for our first postcard-perfect view – at Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair. Here, as throughout the day – our driver is happy to act as photographer, allowing everyone to be in the picture without the need of a selfie-master.

The Eastern Suburbs

We’ll head east by way of the narrow Victorian streets of residential Paddington and a half-loop of Centennial Park. You’ll get a taste of the beach side suburbs and have the option of walking a portion of the Coogee to Bondi coastal path.

At Bondi Beach – you might choose to lunch at one of the many cafes, pubs, or restaurants, or perhaps get your toes wet in the mighty Pacific Ocean.

From here we continue north to Watsons Bay – stopping for sweeping city views and quiet, lesser visited, ocean views. We can walk to the South Head of the entrance to the Sydney Harbour and gaze across the harbour to Manly and the lower north shore. Or we can just enjoy an ice cream or cold drink while watching people come and go at the busy ferry terminal.

If you’d prefer to get the ferry back to the city, via Rose Bay, our driver will guide you to the wharf and help you sort out your ticket.

Otherwise, we make our return to the city by way of leafy Vaucluse, picturesque Rose Bay, and historical King’s Cross and Woolloomooloo. We will drop you off at your hotel or at another destination, as you prefer.

Alternative Destinations

Alternative destinations might include a visit to The Northern BeachesFeatherdale Wildlife Park

More Information and FAQs

As this is a private tour, we can pick up and drop off from all Sydney hotels, private addresses, cruise ship terminals, and the Sydney Airport.

  • Tour Guide
  • Transportation in private, luxury vehicle
  • Flexible Itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water.
  • Entry Fees for any optional attractions visited
  • Any Private Expenses (such as meals and drinks)
  • Suitable Clothing – be prepared for it to heat up or cool down through the day. In summer, a hat is a good idea. In winter, we do carry some spare jackets on board.
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • If it looks like rain please ask your hotel for an umbrella if you haven’t packed your own.
  • Swimmers and towels if you plan on going for a dip.

Child seats and booster seats are available if requested in advance.

It’s your day, your way – this is a sample itinerary. We are happy to design a tour to suit you and offer a flexible pick-up time
Sydney’s Tops Spots – The Rocks and the City
We’ll begin our tour with a drive through Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood – The Rocks, where we’ll share a bit of Australian history with you, and point out some of the great pubs and restaurants in the area. We’ll stop for our first postcard view of the Opera House, harbour, and bridge.
If there are other areas of central Sydney you are interested in getting acquainted with – such as Barangaroo, King Street Wharf, Chinatown, or the main shopping area – we can share those with you now, or on our return at the end of the day.
We’ll roll up Macquarie Street past some of Sydney’s monumental 19th century buildings and on to our second postcard view – this time from Mrs. Macquarie’s chair.
We pass St Mary’s Cathedral – the seat of the Sydney Catholic diocese – and Hyde Park before heading east. We can stop for you to visit the Cathedral, if you’d like.
The Eastern Suburbs – The Drive to Bondi Beach
In Paddington we’ll introduce you to one of Sydney’s loveliest residential neighbourhoods. Here the narrow streets are lined with immaculately maintained Victorian terrace houses replete with wrought iron lacework reminiscent of New Orleans. In the commercial areas, we’ll point out the charming pubs and cafes intermixed with high-end clothing boutiques and art galleries.
The Paddington Markets are a mainstay of the community. If you are with us for a longer tour on a Saturday, we can pop in and have a look at the stalls selling clothes, crafts, and food. Or we’d be happy to drop you here at the end of the tour if we begin early enough.
We’ll do a half-loop through Sydney’s sprawling, green oasis – Centennial Park – as we head for the beach suburbs of Bronte, Tamarama, and Bondi.
Bondi Beach Coastal Walk, Surf and Restaurants
If you’d like to experience the famous Bondi Coastal Walk – we can drop you off in Tamarama to walk the 20 minutes or so to Bondi Beach. You’ll follow a footpath along the clifftops, taking in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Otherwise we’ll park at Bondi and have time for a stroll along the esplanade, perhaps a quick dip in the ocean, and, on a longer tour – Bondi offers a wealth of lunch options.
Watsons Bay Lunch, ride back with us or the ferry
We’ll drive though Dover Heights – stopping for a spectacular view of the city and harbour. We can take in the sparkling seas and sandstone cliffs of Diamond Bay, visit The Gap in Watson’s Bay, and enjoy a stroll around South Head for views of the full expanse of Sydney Harbour and across to Manly.
Watson’s Bay also offers some excellent lunch options – notably Doyle’s Seafood Restaurant (for a proper sit-down meal) or their fish and chip take away, had as a picnic in Robertson Park.
If you’d like to return to the city on the ferry from here, we can walk you to the wharf and help sort out your ticket. It’s a beautiful ride, stopping at Rose Bay, and delivering you to Circular Quay.
If you stick with us for your return, we’ll drive through leafy Vaucluse, passing some of the grand private schools of Australia. On a longer tour, we can pop into Vaucluse House and gardens – one of the last remaining 19th century mansions with intact grounds – now a museum. We pass Rose Bay – full of yachts bobbing at their moorings. Keep an eye out here for sea planes coming and going – their depot is here.
Lastly, we’ll have a look at Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo – Sydney’s one-time red-light district and a home to the Australian Navy.
At the end of your day, we can return you to your hotel or any other Sydney location you’d prefer.

Some of The Top Reviews

Sonja Rohde AvatarSonja
Our tour to the Blue Mountains was absolutely unforgettable, and it was all thanks to our amazing tour guide Mark! From the moment the trip began, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and full of passion for the area. We were the only people on the tour so it was a private tour! Mark shared fascinating stories and history and pointed out interesting things we would’ve missed on our own.
The itinerary was perfectly paced, giving us time to explore the animal park, soak in breathtaking views like the Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls, and scenic lookouts. Mark’s deep understanding of the local flora, fauna, and Aboriginal culture added so much richness to the experience. After having used tea tree oil for years we smelled it right from nature for the first time.
We also appreciated the little touches – from the well-planned stop for food and coffee to the fun facts shared along the way. Mark even got us a jar of vegemite and a box of Tam Tams as a welcome to Australia. The trip never felt rushed or too touristy; just a really genuine and memorable journey. As a last stop we fed some wild cockatoos with bird feed Mark had brought - a delightful end to a perfect day! The tour was definitely a highlight of our Australia trip!
If you're thinking about exploring the Blue Mountains, do yourself a favor and go with Mark – it's the best way to experience the magic of the region. Five stars all the way! - 27/04/25 
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GetYourGuide traveler AvatarGetYourGuide
Gostamos muito do tour, o guia foi super simpático! Recomendo - 25/04/25 
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Martha F AvatarMartha
5 star rating Beautiful Australia This day trip packed in many things to see, however time to rest again once in the van. Craig did a wonderful job informing us on plants, trees, history of beautiful Australia, a beautiful country he exudes proudness of. Definitely a nice way to see the country, great value for the money. - 19/04/25 
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5 star rating Fantastic small group trip to Blue Mountains, Australia In spite of the early start, this was a fantastic trip! Because it was a small group, there was ample time at each stop. I loved Featherland. What a place! Such friendly and helpful staff. Being so close to the animals was very special. The visit to the mountains was spectacular and most enjoyable. Highly recommend the trip. Our guide, Mark, was superb - such knowledge and great character. - 18/04/25 
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5 star rating Luxury Blue Mountain Small Group Tour Mark is awesome. He is informative and fun. We had a wonderful time!!!! I highly recommend this trip, especially with Mark. Great experience. - 14/04/25 
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Ann MacKay AvatarAnn
We went on a tour with driver and guide, Mark Paisley on April 4th, 2025 to Blue Mountains with stops at Featherdale Wildlife Park, lunch in the picturesque town of Leura (we had lunch at the Red Door as recommended by Mark and it was ... - 07/04/25 
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Facilities We Provide

Expert Tour Guides

With over 40 years of tourism and hospitality expertise, our friendly guides make each tour both fun and informative, sharing their wealth of knowledge to ensure you have an unforgettable experience.

Luxury Vehicles

Travel in ultimate comfort and style with our fleet of luxury Mercedes vehicles, designed to provide a premium experience that ensures every journey is smooth, relaxing, and unforgettable.

Away from the Crowds

Discover exclusive, intimate itineraries in Sydney, designed to take you off the beaten path. Enjoy iconic landmarks crowd-free, with personalized experiences that let you savor every unforgettable moment.

Multi Language

We offer private tours in German, Japanese, Spanish, and French, with the possibility of additional languages. All you need to do is let us know your preference, and we’ll do our best to accommodate!

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