Sydney Cultural Gems and Architecture Tour

It’s not just the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge! A short way from Sydney’s iconic attractions are hidden gems that show both the history of our city and its contemporary sparkle. Here are some of our favourites:
White Rabbit Gallery and One Central Park

Sydney University and Chau Chak Wing Museum

Walking tour of Balmain or Darlinghurst

Australian Museum

Sydney Harbour Pylon

Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens

NSW Art Gallery

Barangaroo Reserve

Museum of Contemporary Art

North Head (Manly) lookouts and walk

Wendy Whiteley's Garden

Paddington Reservoir

State library

Taronga Zoo

Architecture – visit some of Sydney’s best colonial, Victorian, Federation and art deco buildings, or take in some contemporary architecture. If you would like to know more on the architecture options just ask and we will forward more detailed information.

After consulting with you we will prepare a day plan for your approval. And yes other places not listed can be included as well!

What's included:

• mirrorless SLR photographs of your group at the places we visit
• 1 Sydney Nimble designer T shirt

Not included:

• Entrance fee to Police and Justice Museum ($12)

What to expect:

Duration: 9 hours

White Rabbit Gallery

30 Balfour Street, Chippendale, Sydney, NSW 2008, New South Wales

White Rabbit Gallery and the Brett Whiteley Studio are located in the inner city areas of Sydney. If you enjoy art you will like these galleries. The White Rabbit Gallery contains one of the world's most significant collections of Chinese contemporary art, with an emphasis on 21st Century art.

1 hour, 30 minutes

University of Sydney

Camperdown, Sydney, 2050, New South Wales

The University of Sydney was Australia's first university and its campus is ranked in the top 10 of most beautiful campuses in the world. It is an internationally renowned university, has a rich history and some wonderful sandstone heritage buildings. We may also visit the Chau Chak Wing Museum, which is a treat in itself.

1 hour, 30 minutes

State Library of New South Wales

1 Shakespeare Place, , Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

Often overlooked by tourists the state library which opened in 1869 has the magnificent Mitchell reading room with books located on the walls over three levels. The library offers a changing exhibition program that can be seen on the first level.

1 hour

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Mrs Macquaries Rd, , Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

The Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens is located to the east of the city and is an expansive park covering 30 hectares. It contains an outstanding collection of plants and trees from Australia and overseas. If you like nature and would like to see some native flora the Royal Botanic Gardens warrant at least an hour or two of your time.

2 hours

El Alamein Memorial Fountain

64-68 MacLeay Street, Fitzroy Gardens, Sydney, 2011, New South Wales

We may include a visit to art deco buildings and other places of interest in the inner city of Sydney. We will if you ask, send more detailed information on the options.

1 hour

Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden

Lavender St, Near Luna Park, North Sydney, 2060 NSW, New South Wales

A living work of art! Wendy's garden is a serene place in which to admire wonderful landscaping, lush plants and views of Sydney Harbour.

1 hour

Paddington Reservoir Gardens

251-255 Oxford St, , Sydney, 2021, New South Wales

A sunken garden that was formerly an early reservoir for Sydney. It has been renovated with thought and style.

1 hour