Private Group Tour: Sydney in One Day including Sydney Habour, The Royal Botanic Gardens, The Rocks and Manly Beach

Itinerary
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Stop At: The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

Today you will be met at your hotel by your specialised Splendour host and private vehicle for your exclusive full day tour of Sydney.

This tailored Quintessential Sydney tour is the best way to absorb Sydney’s big icons and highlights and give you a personal introduction to the vibrant city. Your host will be a hand-picked fabulous local, specifically chosen for your day. The focus for today is on forming local connections so that you can experience Sydney from a true local’s perspective.

From the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House to Royal Botanical Gardens and Bondi Beach, this unique tour will immerse you in much more than just the highlights, allowing you to connect from a local’s perspective, in true Australian style.

Your day will start in the bustling city, where you’ll explore The Rocks area and discover the very first streets which were developed as part of Sydney’s original urban plan. Discover how the city was designed and what makes it truly unique.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

Visit Lady Macquarie's Chair in the Royal Botanic Gardens for incredible views back over the city, the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bondi Beach, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Sydney, New South Wales 2026 Australia

Venture towards the iconic coastline, weaving your way through the picturesque Eastern suburbs, from Bondi Beach to Tamarama to Bronte Beach. Get a true feel for the famous Australian surf and swim culture. Stroll along beautiful Bronte Beach - a true local’s beach with a deep history and amazing viewpoints for seasonal whale watching. You’ll stop here to have a latte, juice and maybe some local baked goods.

Next up is a visit to a gallery - choose between an authentic Aboriginal art gallery, viewing indigenous art from some of the most remote Aboriginal communities in Australia or Aquabumps, a local photographic gallery celebrating Australian coastline photography. Both galleries are on Bondi Beach.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Watsons Bay, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

You’ll then head north along the peninsular and stop at Dudley Reserve for uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour, visiting the infamous Gap. This will lead to Rose Bay, the site of Australia’s first airport, checking out the country’s most luxurious harbour suburbs of Vaucluse and Point Piper. There will be many a waterside property to admire on this part of the tour!

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales 2060 Australia

Next drive across the Sydney Harbour Bridge taking in the charming suburbs of Mosman, The Spit, Middle Harbour and finally Manly.

Pass By: Manly Beach, Sydney, New South Wales 2095 Australia

You will be spoilt for choice choosing a lunch venue in Manly. Cruise the beach promenade and make your choice on the day or let us make a reservation for you in advance. We love Manly Wine, tucked away at the south end of the beach.

Stop At: West Head Lookout, West Head Rd Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

After lunch make your way back to your hotel, checking out a few scenic spots along the way, returning at approximately 5pm.

Duration: 20 minutes