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The 15 Best Sydney Private Tours

111 tours  ·  from $42 a head

The good sydney private tours fill up in summer and the best go first. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each includes and how they differ.

Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour - Kirribilli, the city centre and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
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Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $178Our pick

Cover Sydney by air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup from a hotel, cruise port or airport and stops for the Harbour Bridge walk, Watsons Bay, Bondi and more. Your guide provides live commentary and can adapt the day to your interests. Guides have included Daniel, Leisa, Joy, Kori and Korhan, though your guide may vary.

“Had an excellent guide Daniel who is extremely knowledgeable about Sydney where he lives and he took very good care of his group of 9 guests. Visited various sites around the city where we were allowed photo stops and plenty of time for lunch. Would highly recommended this 6 hour tour with Daniel to anyone wishing to explore Sydney.”

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Nature and Wildlife: Australia in One Day - Private Tour - Wildlife at Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary
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Nature and Wildlife: Australia in One Day – Private Tour

2.Nature and Wildlife: Australia in One Day – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $487

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Sydney and its northern outskirts with guide Matt in a private SUV or van. Pair harbour views and Aboriginal carvings with a bushwalk, wildlife sanctuary, secluded lookouts and beaches. Your day can be tailored to your interests, with optional stops for oysters, horse riding, wine or gin tastings, and chocolate.

“This trip was a full day. Matt, our guide was fantastic. He took photos of our adventure and shared them at the end. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed our personal experience with Arthur the Koala and hanging with the kangaroos, emus, wallabies and all kinds of exotic birds at the wild life sanctuary. We had lunch at Avoca Beach, went to the bush where he grew up. I would highly recommend this adventure.”

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PRIVATE Blue Mountains day tour with local guide. - The Three Sisters and the grand escarpment
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PRIVATE Blue Mountains day tour with local guide.

3.PRIVATE Blue Mountains day tour with local guide.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · from $466

Set out from Sydney at 8:00 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and a dedicated guide. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, mountain lookouts, Katoomba and Leura, with optional Scenic World rides for AUD49. Finish with a river ferry to Sydney Harbour. Guides have included Dave, John, Ken and Mike; your guide will vary.

“Our tour to the Blue mountains was so amazing made all the better by our tour guide Ken who was a mine of information. He was very well organised and the whole day was perfect. He chose a wonderful cafe in Katoomba for luncRead more”

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Sydney Airport Private Car Arrival Transfer - From the terminal to your Sydney accommodation
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Sydney Airport Private Car Arrival Transfer

4.Sydney Airport Private Car Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · from $86

A driver meets you at Sydney Airport with a sign bearing your name, helps with your bags, then takes you by private car to a Sydney-area hotel or residence. The ride is listed at about 20 minutes, though your destination and traffic affect the journey. Cars hold up to three people, and drivers such as Max and Peter have been praised for courteous, helpful service.

“Waiting as we got to exit , driver very smart very helpfull,car clean and spacious ,got to our destination in no time.”

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Blue Mountains Tour PRIVATE with Wildlife Park and River Cruise - Leura and a stop at Scenic World
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Blue Mountains Tour PRIVATE with Wildlife Park and River Cruise

5.Blue Mountains Tour PRIVATE with Wildlife Park and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $394

Leave Sydney at about 8am in a private, air-conditioned mini coach for Blue Mountains lookouts, Leura and a wildlife park, with an expert guide handling the route and commentary. The Scenic World cable car and railway cost extra. Finish with a ferry cruise to the Opera House area, arriving around 6pm.

“There were so many Blue mountains tours to choose, based on all the nice reviews we chose Dave. He sure lived up to his reputation, the day was faultless and we saw so much. Really enjoyed the Boardwalk and understanding the flora and Read more”

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Blue Mountains Private Tour From Sydney, & Featherdale Aussie Animal Park Option - Lincoln’s Rock opens the valley
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Blue Mountains Private Tour From Sydney, & Featherdale Aussie Animal Park Option

6.Blue Mountains Private Tour From Sydney, & Featherdale Aussie Animal Park Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · from $340

Spend about nine hours exploring the Blue Mountains by private, air-conditioned minivan, with a local guide and hotel or port pickup. See the Three Sisters and Wentworth Falls, stop in Katoomba and Leura, and choose paid add-ons at Featherdale Wildlife Park or Scenic World. Some tours finish with an optional Rivercat ride back to the city.

“It was a packed day but it never came across rushed or too short of a time. Truly amazing and the driver/tour guide (Rene) made it special”

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Private Arrival Transfer: Sydney Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port - A short ride, with a useful first impression
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Private Arrival Transfer: Sydney Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port

7.Private Arrival Transfer: Sydney Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 154 reviews · from $41Best value

A driver meets you at Sydney Domestic or International Airport and takes your party directly to a Sydney CBD hotel or cruise port. Expect a sedan for one to three people or a minivan for four or more, plus help with bags and up to 60 minutes of included waiting time. Pickup details can vary, so confirm your meeting point and any after-hours fee before you fly.

“The transportation was at the airport right in time when my flight arrived. The driver communication was perfect, and he even give us some history and tour demonstration in our way to the hotel. Super recommended.”

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PRIVATE Blue Mountains tour & Koalas, Kangaroos, Cruise plus more - Echo Point and the Three Sisters
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PRIVATE Blue Mountains tour & Koalas, Kangaroos, Cruise plus more

8.PRIVATE Blue Mountains tour & Koalas, Kangaroos, Cruise plus more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $394

Leave Sydney at 8am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a guided day among the Blue Mountains’ lookouts, waterfalls and Three Sisters. The tour also includes a forest walk, a wildlife stop for koalas and kangaroos, and a river cruise back to the harbour. Guides named in recent accounts include Dave, James and Ian. Scenic World rides cost extra.

“My husband and I completed our first trip to Sydney.We found Dave whilst chatting to out Hilton hotel manager as we only wanted a private tour and not with others. He had got good feedback on this tour and he reserved a place for only uRead more”

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Sydney Half Day Private Tour: See Sydney Opera House and Bondi - The Opera House and its harbour setting
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Sydney Half Day Private Tour: See Sydney Opera House and Bondi

9.Sydney Half Day Private Tour: See Sydney Opera House and Bondi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $297

Spend about four hours exploring Sydney by private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and a driver-guide. Stop at the Opera House, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach, with city history and neighborhood views along the way. Guides including Liz, Julian and Jen have tailored routes to guests’ interests, weather and walking needs.

“A quite good tour well guided that gives a general view of central Sydney and it's south surroundings.”

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Sydney Private Custom Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local - The Rocks, where Sydney’s early story is close at hand
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Sydney Private Custom Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $71

Set your own pace on a private Sydney walk, with a local host such as Peter, Ross, John, Malcolm, or Ania. Share your interests before you meet, then plan a route that could include The Rocks, historic arcades, creative lanes, waterfront paths, or even a ferry and coastal walk. The tour runs two to eight hours; transport and attraction costs are extra.

“Wonderful walking tour with Ania. We ended our tour at the botanical garden and opera house followed by a lovely lunch.”

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PRIVATE Blue Mountains Tour, Wildlife Park and River Cruise - Featherdale or Sydney Zoo brings the wildlife close
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PRIVATE Blue Mountains Tour, Wildlife Park and River Cruise

11.PRIVATE Blue Mountains Tour, Wildlife Park and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $453

Leave Sydney at 8am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide, then spend the day among Blue Mountains lookouts, villages and a wildlife park. You’ll visit places such as Echo Point and Wentworth Falls, with a possible Scenic World stop, and finish with a Parramatta River ferry ride back toward the city. Guides on past tours have included Dave and Darren.

“The Blue Mountains is west of Sydney in Australia’s New South Wales. dramatic scenery, steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages dotted with guesthouses and gardens. Katoomba, a major town in the area, borders Blue MountaiRead more”

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Blue Mountains Private Tour from Sydney - The Three Sisters at Echo Point
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Blue Mountains Private Tour from Sydney

12.Blue Mountains Private Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews

Leave Sydney in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own guide for a roughly nine-hour Blue Mountains day trip. Choose from Featherdale Wildlife Park and Scenic World, then visit lookouts including Wentworth Falls, the Three Sisters, and Pulpit Rock or Govetts Leap. Guides such as Charlie, Scott, Daniel, and Peter have led this route.

“This was the best experience we had in Austrailia. Not just for the Blue Mountains, which are absolutely beautiful, but also for the knowledge that our guide Peter provided. He took us to locations off the beaten path, which really made this Read more”

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Blue Mountains Private Tour including Wildlife Park - Lookouts make the mountains legible
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Blue Mountains Private Tour including Wildlife Park

13.Blue Mountains Private Tour including Wildlife Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $502

This 10-hour private tour pairs Featherdale Wildlife Park with Blue Mountains viewpoints, rainforest walks and a lunch stop in Leura. Your guide can adjust the day to your pace and, when conditions allow, steer you toward quieter lookouts. Scenic World rides cost extra, so budget for them if you want to descend into the valley by railway or cross it by Skyway.

“We had a great day with Julian. Featherdale Wildlife Park was fun and we got to see the native animals up close (we are from the US). Then we drove around the Blue Mountains for some incredible views, had a nice lunch in Leura, and took the river ferry back into Sydney’s Circular Quay. A great way to see a lot of what’s outside Sydney in one day.”

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Private Luxury Sydney Harbour Cruise - What the four-hour experience feels like
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Private Luxury Sydney Harbour Cruise

14.Private Luxury Sydney Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $559

Cruise Sydney Harbour aboard a private 52-foot motor cruiser, with your captain tailoring the pace and route to your interests and conditions. Choose a two-hour morning tea trip, a four-hour daytime barbecue lunch, or a four-hour sunset cruise with dinner. You may hear hosts named Graham, Rachael or Howard, though a particular host is not guaranteed.

“This company has great customer service. I would rebook with them in a heartbeat. They worked with us to resolve an issue and were very pleasant. Thank you!”

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Private Blue Mountains Escape The Crowds Mercedes Tour - Glenbrook and the lower mountain villages
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Private Blue Mountains Escape The Crowds Mercedes Tour

15.Private Blue Mountains Escape The Crowds Mercedes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $322

Leave Sydney for a private Blue Mountains day with a local guide such as David, Dave or Brett, depending on availability. Choose the pace and stops, from a rainforest walk at Wentworth Falls to Echo Point, Leura and Katoomba. Featherdale Wildlife Park and Scenic World are optional, and their admission costs extra.

“Excellent tour to The Blue Mountains. David was a great guide and extremely knowledgeable. Well worth the extra for a private tour.”

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