Story of Sydney Tour: An Intimate Journey Through Sydney's History from 1788 to Present

Embark on an intimate journey through Sydney’s captivating history, from its humble beginnings in 1788 to the vibrant city it is today. Discover the iconic landmarks, charming neighborhoods, and stunning beaches that make Sydney truly unique.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Fully escorted tour with entertaining commentary
  • Listening devices available
  • Relaxed short walks at The Gap, Watsons Bay, and Bondi Beach
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Numerous photo opportunities of Sydney’s landmarks
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

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…

Location
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
George Street
Please meet your guide at the back entrance to the Four Seasons Hotel, The Rocks on Harrington Street at 8:30am.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alanmi508kt
Oct 13, 2024
Excellent - We were told about the tour of Sydney's history by a couple in our hotel and decided to book it. Well informed about pick up, we met up with Derek our guide who offered keen insight, a friendly and helpful attitude and a wonderful, full tour of the city in a very comfortable vehicle which really enhanced our visit. Couldn't have asked for a better tour or guide, thank you.
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1988fassade
Oct 10, 2024
Recommended to everyone! - The tour was great and worth every penny! We were traveling in a minibus because the company also drove with fewer participants!
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Edith
Oct 8, 2024
Awesome tour - Yesterday morning we were picked up by two charming tour guides from Ultimately Sydney. Their knowledge of the usual and unusual historical sites around Sydney was a refreshing change from the standard scripted tour. They also took the time to point out the different architectural styles around the city and how they changed as the city evolved. Thanks for a wonderful tour! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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John_g
Oct 5, 2024
Awesome tour - As first timmers to Australia. We found the tour very educational. We learned many bits of local history. And our tour guide, Helen, was really awesome. We would strongly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sydney.
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Petermk5706uo
Sep 3, 2024
Great way to see Sydney and learn about its history! - We live in Brisbane and we came to Sydney for a week to celebrate a milestone birthday. We thought it would be great to do a tour and find out more about this beautiful city. Helen picked us up in a really comfortable vehicle and was immediately engaging. We spent four hours touring Sydney with her learning about the history and seeing all the major landmarks. Helen was so knowledgeable and informative and we learnt things with her that we would never have discovered on our own. What a great way to be a tourist in your own country. We couldn’t recommend the tour highly enough.
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N9693srkarenh
Aug 29, 2024
Blue Mountains day tour - Helen was fabulous! Informative and attentive to the needs of us ‘oldies’. Car was super clean and very comfortable. Would highly recommend this day trip. Thanks Helen!
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Travelingm2222
Aug 11, 2024
Fantastic tour! - We had a fantastic tour of Sydney with Helen. We learned lots not only about the history but also about culture and food. It was a lot of fun and definitely not to be missed on a visit to Sydney!
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Nancy_b
Aug 5, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Our guide, Helen, was wonderful! She made the tour so interesting. It was a great way to see Sydney. She took us to areas we never would have known about in addition to those we expected. I wish we did this our first day to give us ideas on where to go during our trip. Great fun!
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Krisandrew_t
May 31, 2024
Amazing - Helen is Fantastic, the historical stories, bits and pieces of Sydney suburb provides a good outlook of how Sydney is thriving and keep moving forward. Wonderful Tour! Must Try for first timers in Sydney! 🫶🏻
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Janet_b
May 21, 2024
You must do this tour!... - You must do this tour! Helen is awesome. I was picked up on time and Helen was so knowledgeable and friendly. We were a small group only three of us so it felt like a private tour. Helen went above and beyond to explain all the major hilights of Sydney. I am so lucky Helen was my tour guide. Thank You sooooooooo much!
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