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Hidden Gems in Sydney

Harbour ferries, headland walks, beach mornings, dumpling lunches. The lesser-known corners of Sydney most tourists miss — offbeat tours and local-favorite experiences, bookable on the spot.

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2h to 8h

Sydney Private Custom Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local

This isn’t a standard sightseeing tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $70 a person
Panoramic drive thru beautiful local suburbs of Sydney
6h

Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour

See the best of Sydney in one unforgettable day with your expert local guide.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $176 a person
Sea Life Sydney
720h to 1440h

Sydney Attractions Pass: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Zoo and Madame Tussauds

Visit your choice of two, three or four of Sydney’s most popular attractions at your own pace with this Sydney combo pass.

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From $35 a person
See the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge from every angle
6h

Small Group Tour Sydney City Highlights and Hidden Gems

Explore the best of Sydney in a single day on this small group tour.

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From $176 a person
1h

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

Discover insider secrets and stories of the Opera House artists and performances, and step inside the iconic theatres and foyers that bring to life over 1800 performances each year.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Bestseller
From $35 a person
2h 15m

Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise Including Lunch

Experience the vastness of Sydney Harbour while enjoying a buffet style lunch and live commentary on this shared harbour cruise.

  • 4.6★ · 601 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $56 a person
1h

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Highlights Cruise

Experience the beauty of Sydney Harbour on a 1-hour sightseeing cruise from Circular Quay.

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From $26 a person
3h 30m

Sydney Sightseeing Bus Tour with Local Guide

Sydney Sightseeing Bus Tour: See the Best of Sydney with a Live Guide Our Sydney bus tour offers the most comprehensive experience, with the longest duration and the largest...

  • 4.6★ · 130 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $35 a person
Near the Gap
4h

Morning or Afternoon Highlights Tour in Sydney with a Local Guide

This half day Sydney highlights tour is just perfect to kick-start or end your holiday.

  • 4.5★ · 136 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $117 a person
3h to 4h

Sydney Half Day Tour - Private & Personalized with a Local Guide

Sydney is often defined by its harbor and landmarks, but its character is shaped just as much by its neighborhoods, local routines, and the people who live here.

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From $102 a person
3h

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Sydney Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Sydney from a unique perspective!

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From $141 a person
1h to 3h

Self-Guided Walking Tour in Hidden Trails of The Rocks of Sydney

Play our interactive discovery game and solve puzzles in Sydney's Rocks precinct.

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From $18 a person
10h

Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive

Family Owned Multi Award Winning Blue Mountains Tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $143 a person
20 min

Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight

Fly over beautiful Sydney Harbour by helicopter for a bird's-eye view of Sydney.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
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From $191 a person
Sydney Walking Tour
2h 30m

Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks (small group)

Discover the best of Sydney and The Rocks on a single tour!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $32 a person
3h 30m

Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

Sydney Sightseeing Bus Tour: Experience the Best of Sydney at a Great Price Our Sydney bus tour offers the most comprehensive experience, with the longest duration and the...

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From $35 a person
2h 30m

Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

We want to help you build lifelong memories of your personal experience with the biggest and most majestic animals of the ocean.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $105 a person
2h to 6h

Perth Hidden Gems Private Walking Tour with Local

See Perth through the eyes of someone who calls it home on a private walking experience shaped entirely around you.

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From $70 a person
3h 30m

Sydney Food Tour with 6 Authentic Tastings by Secret Food Tours

On our Secret Food Tour: Sydney, you'll eat around the delightful Oxford Street to the gorgeous local suburb of Surry Hills.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $120 a person
Australian Akoya pearl oyster
1h to 4h

Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

Broken Bay Pearl Farm, the only pearl farm in NSW, is the best kept secret on the Central Coast!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $25 a person
3h 30m

Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year.

  • 4.6★ · 697 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $113 a person
Tour some of Sydney's oldest pubs
2h 30m

Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

Journey through Sydney's oldest and most charismatic pubs as you wander through Australia’s oldest neighbourhood, The Rocks.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $84 a person
3h

Sydney Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Sydney: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour.

  • Free cancellation
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From $3 a person
2h to 8h

Private Melbourne Tour with a Local: Custom Highlights & Gems

This isn’t a typical sightseeing tour.

  • 4.8★ · 51 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $64 a person

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