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Private Tour: Half-Day Iconic Sydney

8 Reviews 4.63 out of 5 stars Based on 8 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Sydney, Australia

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Overview

This 4-hour, guided Sydney highlights tour is the perfect way to kick-start or end your holiday. See all the city hot spots and tourist icons. An expert tour guide will provide you with all the insight info you like to know as a first time visitor. Where are the best beaches in town? Or the best walks, the finest restaurants or the most atmospheric Aussie pubs? In fact, this tour will leave you with so many ideas and plans that you'll likely decide to extend your stay in the world's most beautiful city.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick up from all city hotels.Please confirm your booking at least 48 hours before departure (or 24 hours for last minute bookings!

What To Expect

The Rocks (Pass By)

The oldest part of Sydney, site of the first settlement
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Observatory Hill

360 degree view over the harbour
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dawes Point Park

Fantastic views on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Lunapark.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sydney Harbour Bridge

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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Woolloomooloo Wharf (Pass By)

With the Fingerwharf, Harry Café de Wheels
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Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Where Elizabeth Macquarie, wife of Governor Lachlan Macquarie, waited for tall ships to bring news, clothes and furniture from home!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sydney Opera House

Iconic building, opened in 1973.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Potts Point Galleries (Pass By)

Eclectic architecture of the Victorian era, art deco and Manhatten style red-brick buildings.
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Kings Cross (Pass By)

The Golden Mile, playground of Sydney's underground.
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Rushcutters Bay Park (Pass By)

Starting point of the Sydney to Hobart Yaught Race
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Vaucluse House (Pass By)

Build in 1805, Home of Charles Wentworth, politician, lawyer, explorer, newspaper owner.
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Neilsen Park

Home of Shark Beach, where the kiddies frollic in the surf without fear for the 25 bull sharks of Sydney harbour.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Watsons Bay

At Sydney's South Head, where the harbour spills out in the Pacific.Marvel at the wooden, multimillion dollar cottages.15 min Gap walk (for those who feel like it)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gap Park

15 min walk along Jacob's Ladder for the best views over the harbour, the Gap and the Pacific.From May to September, and November to December: spot a humpback or a southern right whale on their yearly migration to and from the tropics.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bondi Beach

Iconic beach, birthplace of Australia's beach culture.Coffee break!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tamarama Beach (Pass By)

AKA Glamourama
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Bronte Beach (Pass By)

Family friendly beach.
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Paddington Markets (Pass By)

Paddington, as in the suburb.Marvel at the Victorian terraces.Fashion district!
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Aurora Rooftop Hotel (Pass By)

As in Surry Hills & Darlinghurst the trendy suburb where the locals play.
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (Pass By)

Darlinghurst is where Sydney's Mardi Gras takes place every year (usually in March).
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Chinatown (Pass By)

Paddi's Markets!
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Darling Harbour (Pass By)

Entertainment district in the old working harbour
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Half-Day Iconic Sydney?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).

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