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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Kevingr9626yx
Mar 4, 2025
Wonderful overview of Sydney - Annaleen was so impressive! Super knowledgeable and skillful navigator. Answered our esoteric questions, too. She’s a credit to your organization!
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Si_c
Mar 3, 2025
Awesome tour! - A wonderful tour! Our guide is super knowledgeable and friendly. Learnt a lot about Sydney and its history. Highly recommended!
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Glittergurl1
Mar 2, 2025
Amazing Guy the Guide!!!!!! - This tour was amazing We all learned so much about the history of the Sydney . Our guide Guy was very knowledgeable and made the time memorable and fun with plenty of opportunities to take photos.
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Pam_b
Mar 2, 2025
Great overview of Sydney - Great overview of the area with a wonderful guide. He provided a map we could follow along and made stops for photos. Extra time at Bondi Beach was appreciated. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Brucedamora
Feb 24, 2025
Highly recommend this complete tour of Sydney - We got a very nice tour of Sydney including all the neighborhoods and Bondi Beach. Guy, our tour guide personalized the tour with in depth knowledge and historical references of the different locations throughout Sydney.
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Judyc316
Feb 24, 2025
Itcwas interesting and fun! - Our Driver/Guide Helen was terrific. Her plan to tell us the "The Story of Sydney" was wonderful. We lked the map with the landmarks and the locations of our stops on it. She was extremely knowledgeable and readily responded to all our questions. The locations all had specular views and all were relevant to the history of Sydney. I would highly reccomend this excursion.
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Sunny_w
Feb 24, 2025
Great first tour! - This was the first thing I did in Sydney and I'm so glad I started here because I got such a great feel for the city and its history. I especially loved seeing the gorgeous Moreton Bay fig trees along the water. Our guide, Robyn, was knowledgeable and kind, and the vehicle was super comfy!
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Paul_l
Feb 17, 2025
Ultimate Tour of Sydney - Robyn was our guide and was phenomenal. We shared this tour with a couple we had not previously known, but who were going on the same cruise as we were. Robyn was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to ensure that we could enjoy each stop along the way. My wife has some mobility issues, but Robyn accommodated us extremely well. The views of the parks, Bondi Beach, the Sydney Opera House, and parts of Sydney itself were superb. Highly recommend!
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Barbara_l
Feb 14, 2025
This was a wonderful... - This was a wonderful overview of Sydney. We only had 2 days & wanted to see as much as possible. It was excellent!
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Goplaces109318
Feb 15, 2025
Good tour, van not so good - Our driver/ guide, Guy, was excellent. I liked the tour route as it introduced us to a great deal of Sydney. Great stops with picture opportunities. We did not go to Chinatown as our guide said we did not have time. I would have preferred to see Chinatown and spend less time at Bondi Beach. At Bondi Beach, we looked for a souvenir shop, but could not find one close by. We had 45 minutes at Bondi Beach- quite along time, but not enough time to get wet. Although it was a nice tour, I missed seeing about 1/2 of the scenery due to the configuration of the van. The seatbacks were solid, very tall, and blockish, so you can’t see over them or even in between them to catch views to the front and sides. Additionally, the windows were small compared to other vans.
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