Sydney Private Experience with a Local 3-8hrs: Icons & Gems
Overview
You’ll join one of our local Sydney hosts for an exhilarating experience of
their city. Whether you have 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours to spare, it does not matter-
your host will create an itinerary around your schedule and interests.
Depending on how you envisioned your Australian adventure, you could
explore Darling Harbor the famous Bondi Beach, or the Sydney Harbor
National Park. Whether it’s a low-key day of discovering a few hip
neighborhoods, or an action-packed day of sightseeing - your host can’t wait
to share a slice of this Aussie gem with you!
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about
your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
What's Included
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
- 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
- A private and personalized experience according to your schedule
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
483 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Sydney Opera House (pass by)
Paddy's Market (pass by)
Sydney Harbour National Park (pass by)
Darling Harbour (pass by)
Enmore (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sydney Private Experience with a Local 3-8hrs: Icons & Gems?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-30791P758
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations).
- 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host.
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options).
- A private and personalized experience according to your schedule.
- Food and drinks.
- Tickets to any attractions.
- Transportation costs.
- Gratuities (optional).
The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Sydney Private Experience with a Local 3-8hrs: Icons & Gems is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sydney Private Experience with a Local 3-8hrs: Icons & Gems 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 2024Once 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 2026What's Included
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
- 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
- A private and personalized experience according to your schedule
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
