Tours & experiences

Hand-picked tours across New South Wales

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around New South Wales for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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Private Sydney Multicultural Food Tour
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Sydney Multicultural Food Tour

This seven-hour private food tour takes small groups (up to six people) through Sydney's outer suburbs—Cabramatta, Auburn, Campsie, Lakemba and Marrickville—sampling dishes from Vietnamese, Lebanese, Portuguese, and Indian kitchens. You'll eat at neighbourhood spots most visitors miss, visit Sydney Fish Market, try gelato, and weave between markets and street life with a local guide who knows where the real food happens. Eat as much or as little as suits you.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1450
Relaxing 1.5-Hour Buffet Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
★ 5.0 (9)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Relaxing 1.5-Hour Buffet Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Spend 1 hour 45 minutes floating Sydney Harbour whilst eating your way through a buffet spread. The vessel cuts under the Harbour Bridge and sails past the Opera House, giving you three separate decks to claim a spot and watch the city skyline shift around you. Cold salads, warm mains, and sweets come out as you drift—straightforward, no fuss, decent feed with a view.

1h 45mfrom AUD $95
Private Sydney South Coast to the Southern Highlands Tour
★ 5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Sydney South Coast to the Southern Highlands Tour

This nine-hour private tour sweeps south from Sydney through coastal scenery, vineyard country, and charming inland villages. Travelling in a climate-controlled minivan with up to six others, you'll visit beaches, winery estates, and historic towns at your own pace. National park entry fees are covered, as is onboard WiFi. The route suits all fitness levels, though you'll want to arrange lunch separately at one of the local pubs or cellar doors along the way.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1750
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
★ 5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

A customisable private tour of Sydney's southern coast combining Royal National Park exploration with optional Symbio Wildlife Park visits. Your driver shapes the itinerary around your interests—whether that's coastal hikes, wildlife spotting, photography or leisurely cafe stops. You'll travel in a spacious, air-conditioned Mercedes rather than a packed minibus, covering the park's best vistas and Wollongong's highlights over eight hours.

8 hoursfrom AUD $433
Sydney Secrets and Bondi Beach 4 HOUR AFTERNOON PRIVATE TOUR
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney Secrets and Bondi Beach 4 HOUR AFTERNOON PRIVATE TOUR

A four-hour private afternoon tour that covers Sydney's headline landmarks—Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks—while steering you toward quieter corners locals favour. Your driver adapts the route to your interests, whether that's spotting kookaburras in Harbour National Park, walking the Bondi clifftops, or picking through heritage laneways. You'll see Woolloomooloo, Double Bay, Paddington, Rose Bay, Bronte and Tamarama beaches at your own pace.

3h 40m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $410
Private BYO Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise - 60 or 90 Minutes
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Private BYO Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise - 60 or 90 Minutes

Hire Kirralee, a roomy 10.5-metre catamaran, for a private cruise around Sydney Harbour. Choose between 60 or 90 minutes of sailing or motoring past the city's most recognisable landmarks. The vessel suits up to 30 people and mixes indoor comfort with open decks. Plot your own route, bring your own food and drink, or arrange catering on the day. Works equally well for sightseeing, corporate moves, or wedding transfers between harbour wharves.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $1000
45-Minute Sydney Harbour Adventure Jet Boat Ride
★ 5.0 (8)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

45-Minute Sydney Harbour Adventure Jet Boat Ride

Tear around Sydney Harbour in a high-powered jet boat for 45 minutes of adrenaline-fuelled action. Departing from Darling Harbour, you'll hit speeds up to 75 km/hr whilst the skipper executes sharp turns, fishtails and dramatic braking manoeuvres past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo and Luna Park. The ride pushes out towards Sydney Heads where open-water swells amp up the intensity. Expect to get soaked—ponchos provided.

45 minfrom AUD $99
Dogs on Deck Harbour Cruise
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Dogs on Deck Harbour Cruise

Cruise Sydney Harbour with your dog aboard an intimate catamaran holding a maximum of 20 passengers plus up to 10 dogs. The 1-hour journey departs from Man O War Steps next to the Opera House, offering unobstructed views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House whilst you nibble a grazing platter and sip your chosen beverage. Your dog gets treats and water bowls, while you mingle with other dog owners in a relaxed, deliberately small-group setting.

1 hourfrom AUD $69
Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, with Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, with Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options

A 10-hour exploration of Port Stephens north of Sydney, showcasing dramatic coastlines, sheltered bays and golden beaches. Your local guide handles transport via air-conditioned minivan, with hotel or port pickup included. The region harbours roughly 150 bottlenose dolphins year-round, viewable from Nelson Bay cruises (optional extra). Between June and November, migrating whales pass through coastal waters. Beyond marine wildlife, the landscape offers sand dunes perfect for boarding and camel rides across Anna Bay's sprawling sands.

10 hoursfrom AUD $495
Canberra Private Tour from Sydney
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Canberra Private Tour from Sydney

A 10–12 hour private tour of Canberra departing from Sydney, led by an owner-operator with seven years' experience. Travel in a dedicated vehicle to sites larger coach groups can't access, moving at your own pace through Australia's capital. Explore national monuments, cultural institutions, and leafy parklands that define the city's identity. Tailor the itinerary to suit your interests—whether you're drawn to political history, art galleries, war memorials, or the natural landscape surrounding Lake Burley Griffin.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1600
Blue Mountains Limousine Airport to Blue Mountains transfer
★ 5.0 (8)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Blue Mountains Limousine Airport to Blue Mountains transfer

Arrive at Sydney airport in style with a direct transfer to the Blue Mountains, handled by professional drivers who treat you as their priority guest. Choose between modern limousines or climb into a restored 1929 Cadillac LaSalle for a vintage driving experience that doubles as a scenic tour through the Upper Blue Mountains region. The journey spans 1–2 hours depending on your final destination, with all tolls and refreshments covered.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $485
Sunset Harbour Bridge Kayak Escape
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sunset Harbour Bridge Kayak Escape

Paddle across Sydney Harbour as the sun dips below the skyline, passing the Opera House and Bridge with a small group and local guide. This 90-minute evening kayak keeps you on calm water, timing the light show without the crowds of land-based viewpoints. You'll handle a sea kayak at an easy pace—no experience needed, though a baseline of fitness helps.

1h 30mfrom AUD $139
Private Sydney Harbour Sunset Photo Tour & Cruise
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Sydney Harbour Sunset Photo Tour & Cruise

Chase Sydney Harbour's golden hour with a professional photographer as your guide, capturing you against the city's most recognisable landmarks. This four-hour private tour takes you to lesser-known vantage points around the waterfront, then onto a 30-minute sunset cruise where the skyline transforms under twilight. You'll leave with a curated portfolio of edited shots, not just phone snaps.

4 hoursfrom AUD $470
Meet The Makers: Native Australian Food Tour
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Meet The Makers: Native Australian Food Tour

Track down Sydney's most innovative food and drink makers over four hours. You'll visit the fish market at dawn, slip into a craft distillery, watch coffee roasters at work, and meet the artisans behind Australia's native ingredient revolution. Each stop includes tastings and conversation with the people who've built these businesses. Private car whisks you between spots, lunch features native Australian produce, and you'll access spaces the general public doesn't usually see.

4 hoursfrom AUD $250
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

Leave Sydney behind for a full day in Australia's purpose-built capital. Your private driver navigates the 200km journey, giving you twelve hours to explore Canberra's major institutions: Parliament House, the Royal Australian Mint, and the National Museum of Australia. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with a knowledgeable guide who can tailor stops to your interests, whether that's politics, currency history, or Australian culture. Perfect for those wanting to see the capital without the hassle of driving themselves.

12 hoursfrom AUD $897
Quiz Room Sydney Immersive Trivia Game
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Quiz Room Sydney Immersive Trivia Game

Step onto a real game-show set in Sydney's CBD for 75 minutes of competitive trivia where strategy matters as much as knowledge. You'll face off against other teams under studio lights and sound, answering questions across multiple rounds. Coffee or tea keeps you sharp as you compete for bragging rights in an experience that strips away the screen and puts you centre stage.

1h 15mfrom AUD $45
Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Whale & Sail - Whale Watching Cruise
★ 5.0 (5)
Australia

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Whale & Sail - Whale Watching Cruise

4 hoursfrom AUD $155
Twilight Treasures Sunset Sydney Harbour Cruise
★ 5.0 (4)
Australia

Twilight Treasures Sunset Sydney Harbour Cruise

1h 30mfrom AUD $85
Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Wine & Canapes Evening Cruise
★ 5.0 (4)
Australia

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Wine & Canapes Evening Cruise

2h 30mfrom AUD $149
Vivid Sydney Night Photography Tour + Private Harbour Water Taxi
★ 5.0 (3)
Australia

Vivid Sydney Night Photography Tour + Private Harbour Water Taxi

3 hoursfrom AUD $188
Sydney Aboriginal Walking Tour with Welcome Smoking Ceremony
★ 5.0 (3)
Australia

Sydney Aboriginal Walking Tour with Welcome Smoking Ceremony

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $99
Private 2-Day Sydney to Canberra Tour | Coast To Capital Escape
★ 5.0 (2)
Australia

Private 2-Day Sydney to Canberra Tour | Coast To Capital Escape

1 dayfrom AUD $1275
Mayfield Gardens Autumn Tour from Sydney with Echo Point Stop
★ 5.0 (1)
Australia

Mayfield Gardens Autumn Tour from Sydney with Echo Point Stop

12h 30mfrom AUD $139
Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise
★ 4.4 (15)
Australia

Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise

3 hoursfrom AUD $119
Sydney CABARET Dinner Cruise
★ 4.4 (14)
Australia

Sydney CABARET Dinner Cruise

2h 30mfrom AUD $175
Vivid Tall Ships Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
★ 4.2 (48)
Australia

Vivid Tall Ships Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

1h 30mfrom AUD $89
Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Champagne Brunch Cruise
★ 4.0 (5)
Australia

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Champagne Brunch Cruise

2 hoursfrom AUD $119
Private Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney – Luxury Chauffeur
Australia

Private Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney – Luxury Chauffeur

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1950
PVT Guided Tour: Sydney Opera House and Featherdale Wildlife Park
Australia

PVT Guided Tour: Sydney Opera House and Featherdale Wildlife Park

6 hoursfrom AUD $399
Private Minibus Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD
Australia

Private Minibus Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD

1 hourfrom AUD $350
Opera Tickets: The Drover's Wife at Sydney Opera House
Australia

Opera Tickets: The Drover's Wife at Sydney Opera House

2h 30mfrom AUD $139
Sydney CBD to Airport
Australia

Sydney CBD to Airport

1 hourfrom AUD $300
Sydney Airport Transfers
Australia

Sydney Airport Transfers

30 min – 10 hoursfrom AUD $260
Sydney Walking Tour Groups - Hidden Gems
Australia

Sydney Walking Tour Groups - Hidden Gems

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $795
Sydney Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure
Australia

Sydney Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure

1h 30mfrom AUD $9
Opera Tickets: The Merry Widow at the Sydney Opera House
Australia

Opera Tickets: The Merry Widow at the Sydney Opera House

3 hoursfrom AUD $139
Private Canberra Tour | Mercedes V-Class | From Sydney
Australia

Private Canberra Tour | Mercedes V-Class | From Sydney

11h 30mfrom AUD $675
Sydney Whale Watching and Catamaran Sailing Private Half Day Tour
Australia

Sydney Whale Watching and Catamaran Sailing Private Half Day Tour

4 hoursfrom AUD $2400
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Sippin' Pretty in Sydney
Australia

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Sippin' Pretty in Sydney

2 hoursfrom AUD $18
Sydney Harbour Bridge Drive
Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge Drive

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $250
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