History and Culture Guided Tour of Sydney
from
$158
Sydney
NSW
1-14
people
price for
1 participant
4
hours
  • • Half Day Small Group Tour of Sydney
  • • Enjoy Shopping and Optional Short Coastal Walks
  • • See Sydney Opera House, Harbour, Bridge and More

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Sydney Experience Gifts: Learn about Sydney and how it became the vibrant city it is today during this four-hour guided tour, led by an enthusiastic guide.

The story of Sydney unfolds as you uncover its fascinating history, explore its diverse culture and visit its iconic landmarks! With the help of an expert tour guide, you'll delve deep into Sydney's DNA. Beginning at The Rocks, one of the city's oldest suburbs, you'll start your tour by listening to intriguing stories of the past. Next, you will branch out and visit some of the top must-see destinations. From Sydney Opera House and Darling Bay to Sydney Harbour and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair (and so much more), you will never be short of things to see and do!

Whether you're a first time visitor or a resident Sydneysider, this History and Culture Guided Tour of Sydney is the perfect way to explore Sydney in depth. 

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Experience Overview:

History And Culture Guided Tour Of Sydney

Just 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. 

This 4-hour story 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.

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Pick up and drop off from your city hotel (or convenient city location).

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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Ultimately Sydney

About US (Ultimately Sydney)Premium Tours for well-travelled visitors and adventurous locals 

Luxury Private Charter and City Tour Specialist 

To fully appreciate a city is to understand the History, indulge in the local food and immerse yourselfinto the local culture. 

Ultimately Sydney offers unique half day experiences, each giving a different perspective taking youunder the skin and into the heart and soul of Sydney. 

SEEK – TASTE – FEEL (History – Food – Art) 

The Story of Sydney (daily 8:30am – 12:30pm)The Story of Sydney is a charming 4-hour experience told through the eyes of your passionate guide.Whether you live in Sydney or here for a short visit, the story is designed to give a thoroughorientation of downtown and a discovery of the Sydney lifestyle from the inner-city suburbs to thebeaches. If you’re keen to learn more about the history of Sydney, and how it evolved to be thedazzling, sophisticated marvel we have today, then this is the tour for you. 

The Taste of Sydney (Saturday 11:30am – 4:30pm)The Taste of Sydney is an indulgent food and beverage discovery of the city’s most vibrant precincts.Beginning where The Story of Sydney finishes in our newest neighbourhood, Barangaroo.Each foodie stop offers one or a combined food and drink pairing starting with modern Chinese andjasmine tea at a waterfront restaurant. Continuing with a local beer tasting and delicious chef’sboard, gin distillery tour and tasting and Black Star Pastry’s famous watermelon cake with yourchoice of beverage. This first-class tour is complete with an elegant tasting of 6 carefully selectedwines at Sydney’s Urban Winery. 

The Art of Sydney (Sunday 9am – 2pm)With camera in hand, prepare yourself for some awesome photography as you walk the famousSydney Harbour Bridge, with ferry return to The Rocks Art and Culture Trail. Visit 3 unique galleriesand discover their story before a stroll through Sydney’s Botanical Gardens leading to lunch and theNSW Art Gallery.Art and beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and depending on your own life experiences it will beinterpreted in different ways. Sometimes we need the curator/tour guide or the artist themselves tohelp us gain the full effect. 

The Rags to Riches (1pm – 4pm)The Rags to Riches is a 3-hour culinary discovery of Sydney’s evolution as you walk along the cobblestones of the Historic Rocks precinct to the strikingly, vibrant and most contemporary neighbourhoodof Barangaroo.Combine your historic discovery with a light lunch, your choice of an array of local craft beersbeautifully paired with smoked meats, gourmet vegetables and crispy fresh seasonal salad. As wehead towards the ‘riches’ we take it up a notch with gin and tonic in hand and a rooftop panoramicview of the Sydney Harbour Bridge before finishing with gelato in Barangaroo. 

Why us US 

Sydney is ‘The City of Villages’ and an ever-changing metropolis, offering first time visitors and localsalike a burst of fresh and inspiring places and spaces.With a strong food and beverage focus, Ultimately Sydney itineraries consist of history, culture andlifestyle and can be custom designed to suit anyone from an individual to a large group. 

Our team’spassion is to be the ultimate explorers – we are always looking for fun, new ways to impress andinspire our guests through history, food, art and iconic locations. 

Our ultimate strength is the valuable, committed and loyal ‘human’ connections we have withpartners on the ground all over the city. If you are looking for an itinerary that covers the usualhighlights as well as visiting hidden gems beyond the typical, then look no further, we are the partnerfor you.


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Sydney History Tour

Sydney
NSW
1-14
people
price for
1 participant
4
hours
  • • Half Day Small Group Tour of Sydney
  • • Enjoy Shopping and Optional Short Coastal Walks
  • • See Sydney Opera House, Harbour, Bridge and More

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