Sydney Story and Landmarks Half-Day Tour

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 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.

Meeting Point

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

199 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

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

What's included:

• Fully escorted with entertaining commentary throughout
• Listening devices available if required
• Relaxed short walks along stunning harbour and coastal paths at The Gap, Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach
• Plenty of photo opportunities of iconic Sydney architecture and famous landmarks

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

The Rocks

, , Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

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.

30 minutes

Sydney Opera House

Bennelong Point, Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

Stop under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and take a shot of yourself amongst the many iconic landmarks. Circular Quay is where the First Fleet landed on the 26th January 1788 and we treasure what we have preserved today.

20 minutes

Mrs Macquarie's Chair

1D Mrs Macquaries Rd, The Rocks Visitors Centre, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

Enjoy a harbour foreshore walk around to Mrs Macquaries Chair and a magnificent photo opportunity of Australia's most iconic landmarks - The Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
Mrs Macquarie was the wife of our 5th Governor, Lachlan Macquarie, whom we celebrate as turning Sydney from penal colony to a proud international city.

25 minutes

Woolloomooloo Wharf

6 Cowper Wharf Rd, Woolloomooloo, Sydney, 2011, New South Wales

Travel through the eclectic neighborhoods of Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross and Potts Point that each have their own character and colourful story to tell, before venturing into the glitzy and glamourous Eastern suburbs.

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Double Bay

Sydney, New South Wales

Dubbed as 'Sydney's Rodeo Drive', this elegant neighbourhood is a shopping and dining heaven. Discover popular restaurants, bars and many Australian boutique designers.

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Watsons Bay

Watsons Bay, New South Wales

Grab a coffee or refreshment and enjoy the stunning scenery as you walk this famous coastal path.

25 minutes

Bondi Beach

Sydney, New South Wales

Dip your feet in as you enjoy a walk Australia's most famous beach.

20 minutes

Paddington

Sydney, New South Wales

Travel back into the city via the popular suburbs of Paddington and Darlinghurst. Discover where you can enjoy venues with a terrific nightlife and shopping.

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Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

455 George St, , Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

Back in the city, discover the most beautiful shopping mall, The Queen Victoria Building and many small bars nearby.
Get a snapshot of China Town and Darling Harbour before we wrap it all up at the newest and most impressive precinct, Barrangaroo.

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