Sydney's Rocks & Darling Harbour With A Local: Private & Custom
Overview
We’re nothing if not pragmatic, that’s why we’ve created an experience that takes you right to the heart of Sydney - Darling Harbor. With your local Sydney host by your side, you’ll explore the surrounds of one of Sydney’s most famous spots. From here, you can access most of the city’s iconic attractions, like the Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Luna Park and Taronga Zoo. Soak up the colonial era architecture as you cheers to a few hours well spent!
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
- 100% Private and personalised experience
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
- 3 hours with a Local Host
- A drink at Sydney's oldest pub
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Additional food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities
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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The Rocks (pass by)
Darling Harbour (pass by)
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (pass by)
Circular Quay (pass by)
Sydney Harbour Bridge (pass by)
Fortune of War - Sydney's Oldest Pub (pass by)
Darling Harbour (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
- We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sydney’s Rocks & Darling Harbour With A Local: Private & Custom?
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Activity code: C-30791P311
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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).
- 100% Private and personalised experience.
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options).
- 3 hours with a Local Host.
- A drink at Sydney's oldest pub.
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location).
- Additional food and drinks.
- Tickets to any attractions.
- Transportation costs.
- Gratuities.
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 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's Rocks & Darling Harbour With A Local: Private & Custom 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’s Rocks & Darling Harbour With A Local: Private & Custom 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
- 100% Private and personalised experience
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
- 3 hours with a Local Host
- A drink at Sydney's oldest pub
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Additional food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities
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
- We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
