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Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience

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Sydney Sightseeing Experience
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Bondi Beach
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On average, this is booked 28 (0) days in advance.
7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

See the very best of Sydney on a private tour that takes in the city’s historic center and beaches, colonial heritage and natural beauty. Admire the historic sandstone buildings on Macquarie Street such as the Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks ans St Mary's Cathedral. Visit a harbourside vantage point for postcard views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Travel the harbourside, with several stops for photo opportunities. Time allowed at Bondi Beach to watch surfers catch waves or even dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean,. Visit Centennial Park for the birdlife, Visit quaint boutique neighbourhoods, and Darling Harbour.

If selecting the full day option including lunch, we will cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge to visit the golden sands of the splendid Northern Beaches. Beach after beach this is a spectacular region where your guide will take you to several locations for photo opportunities and short walks. You will stop at a beachside restaurant for lunch and 1 beverage per person.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch, if option selected
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
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Departure Point: Your Sydney city hotel or Meeting location as confirmed. PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE ON 02 9971 2402 DAY PRIOR TO RECONFIRM YOUR TOUR AND JOINING INSTRUCTIONS

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The Rocks (pass by)

Visit the old Sydney town of The Rocks, where British settlement began, and hear stories of the old convict colony. See many examples of old historical buildings dating back over 200 years
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Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Visit the Sydney Botanical Gardens and Mrs Macquarie's Point, with Sydneys best viewpoint of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Learn about these famous icons of Sydney, and see a rare example of convict labour, Mrs Macquarie's Chair
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sydney Harbour (pass by)

Traveling through the affluent and wealthy region of the eastern suburbs, including Darling Point, Double Bay, Rose Bay and Watsons Bay. Edging the harbours shores, we will take several short stops for photo opportunities with views of the most splendid harbour in the world
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Watsons Bay

Visit Watsons Bay, a small fishing village locality, and views of the entrance to Sydney Harbour and The Gap. Time and weather permitting, there is an option for a short 15 minute coastal walk.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bondi Beach

Visit Sydney's most famous beach, Bondi. We allow approximately 30 minutes for you to wander at leisure, admire the golden sands and bronzed Aussie surfers as they ride wave after wave. Dig your toes in the sand or simply relax and people watching and ocean viewing.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Centennial Park

We take a drive through Centennial Park, Sydney's largest green space, with many lakes and ponds attracting and array of bird-life such as pelicans, black swans, cockatoos and more. Stop by the lake and hang out with the friendly birds. The Park is only open during daylight hours, and gates begin to close just before sunset.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Paddington (pass by)

Drive through the tree-lined streets of paddington and Darlinghurst, filled with many century-old Victorian terraces and cottages. Once considered a slum, now a beutifully preserved piece of history and restored homes.
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Darling Harbour

Returning back to the city, we visit Sydney's entertaining and leisure playground, Darling Harbour, with many museums, Aquarium, animal park and an array of quality restaurants. Also, we drive through the newest urban precinct, Barangaroo, and home to Sydney's tallest building. Continuing on to Walsh Bay and the restored finger wharves, we drive under the Harbour Bridge, for another vantage point of the Opera House.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The tour operator reserves the right to vary or cancel tours or part thereof due to extremes of weather or changes to operational conditions such as road closures, fire bans or other conditions beyond the control of the operator.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience?

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 (AEDT). 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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Activity code: C-3898A29_A30

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience?
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 (AEDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Lunch, if option selected.
  • Morning tea refreshments.
  • Transport by private vehicle.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch, if option selected
  • Morning tea refreshments
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The tour operator reserves the right to vary or cancel tours or part thereof due to extremes of weather or changes to operational conditions such as road closures, fire bans or other conditions beyond the control of the operator.

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