Story of Sydney Tour
Curtesy hotel pick up in modern mini coach, discover the intriguing Story of Sydney in only 4 hours.
Told like a story, the tour begins where it all started, The Rocks. Discover how the area has evolved from a penal colony to housing two of the world’s most prominent icons.
Your 4 hour journey unfolds with many photo opportunities traveling past popular landmarks, through charming, vibrant neighbourhoods on route to Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach.
Discover the lively street culture, entertainment and shopping in Paddington and Darlinghurst, to the new and dazzling Barangaroo.
The Story of Sydney is the perfect orientation taking you on an intimate journey through Sydney from 1788 to today.
You will leave the tour with an abundance of knowledge as you discover the history, lifestyle and culture of the many diverse neighbourhoods that make up the City of Sydney.
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Story of Sydney Tour
The Story of Sydney is a fascinating 4-hour morning tour told through the eyes of an enthusiastic local.
Pickup included
What's included in Story of Sydney Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Rocks
The story begins where it all started for European Australia, The Rocks. Your guide will take you on an intimate journey, revealing how this important precinct has evolved from 1788 to today. Enjoy snapping many photos as you discover the history and the lifestyle today.
Sydney Opera House
Stop under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and take a shot of yourself amongst the many iconic landmarks. Circular Quay is where the First Fleet landed on the 26th January 1788 and we treasure what we have preserved today.
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Enjoy a harbour foreshore walk around to Mrs Macquaries Chair and a magnificent photo opportunity of Australia's most iconic landmarks - The Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Mrs Macquarie was the wife of our 5th Governor, Lachlan Macquarie, whom we celebrate as turning Sydney from penal colony to a proud international city.
Inclusions
- Fully escorted with entertaining commentary throughout
- Listening devices available if required
- Relaxed short walks along stunning harbour and coastal paths at The Gap, Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Plenty of photo opportunities of iconic Sydney architecture and famous landmarks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick up and drop off from your CBD city hotel (or convenient CBD city location)
- Wear comfortable shoes for other optional short walks
- Remember your camera
- Sunhat / warm jacket as per weather conditions
- Dress code is smart casual
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat. Passengers to supply infant seats.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
The exact pick up location is the back entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel, Harrington Street, The Rocks
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your guide at the back entrance to the Four Seasons Hotel, The Rocks on Harrington Street at 8:30am.
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Ticket Redemption
Please provide CBD Hotel name, address and contact number in order to confirm pick up time prior to 8:30am or 1:30pm. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
