Whether you’re looking to try new foods, meet new friends or simply enjoy a memorable day out, going on a tour around Sydney promises to give you something new to love.
You can also use your NSW Dine and Discover or parents vouchers.
Newtown food and street art
See and taste the diversity of Newtown. From Egyptian to Pakistani, Turkish, Thai and Japanese cuisines, this tour is as tasty as it is unique. Your guide guarantees that you’ll discover new places – even if you’ve lived in Sydney your whole life.
Cost: $60
Tour operator: Local Sauce Tours
Hidden Sydney walking tour
Join a fun and relaxed walk through the inner-city suburbs of Pyrmont, Ultimo and Glebe. Learn why there are so many pubs in this part of Sydney and the Aboriginal history of the area. You’ll even meet a talking pet cockatoo!
Cost: adult $45, child $40
Tour operator: Local Sauce Tours
Harbour sights running tour
Lace up your trainers and get ready to run around the harbour. This tour sets off every day at 9am. Explore everywhere from Mrs Macquaries Chair to Kiribilli, the Opera House, Cadman’s Cottage and Lavender Bay. You’ll run approximately 10km.
Cost: $89
Tour company: Fit City Tours
Watsons Bay walking tour
Kicking off with a ferry ride from Circular Quay, this 3-hour adventure takes you along the stunning Watsons Bay coastline. You’ll hike approximately 8km.
Cost: $89
Tour company: Fit City Tours
Sydney harbour ebike tour
Discover Sydney Harbour by ebike and visit iconic locations like the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo and Darling Harbour.
Cost: $98
Tour operator: Sydney Harbour Bike Tours
Exclusive East tours
Specialising in intimate tours for up to 4, this experience promises to take you off the beaten track. You’ll explore Sydney’s hidden beauty, stunning beaches and be immersed in rich indigenous history.
Cost: From $70
Tour operator: Exclusive East
Crime tours around the city
Journey Walks offer multiple tours that will help you dig deeper into Sydney’s criminal past. Uncover the true tales behind The Rock’s notorious history of convicts. Learn how Kings Cross & Potts Point became an international playground for (adult) entertainment, crime & bohemia. Or, discover the rags that became the riches in Paddington.
Cost: $36 to $52
Tour operator: Journey Walks
Sights and sounds walking tour
Uncover all there is to learn about Sydney on this 2-and-a-half-hour comprehensive historical walking tour. Learn everything from Australia’s convict past in The Rocks to the stories behind Macquarie Street.
Cost: $49
Tour company: Fit City Tours
Vouchers: Discover
Sightseeing bus tour
Hailed as the most affordable bus tour in Sydney, this is the perfect way to comfortably explore famous city sights. The final stop is Bondi where you can choose to get off the bus and make the most of the beach.
Cost: $22.50
Tour company: Locl Tour Sydney
Vouchers: Discover
Sydney and The Rocks free walking tour
Find artwork you’ve never seen before and hear new facts about your city on this walking tour.
Cost: Free
Tour company: Locl tour
For the kids
Ice cream and street art
See some of Newtown’s best street art while treating the family to delicious ice cream samples from local businesses.
Cost: $40 for children, $50 for adults
Tour operator: Local Sauce Tours
Chinatown stories, snacks and secrets
Sample the snacks and uncover the secrets of Chinatown. The interactive experience includes trivia games and all the facts about Sydney’s long connection with China.
Cost: $45 for children, $60 for adults
Tour operator: Local Sauce Tours
Street art self-guided walk
Take a self-guided street art walk through Newtown and Darlington as you discover street art by some of Sydney’s best female street artists, as well as works that celebrate important women.
Cost: Free
Tour operator: Local Sauce Tours
Scottie Marsh street art
On this self-guided walk through Chippendale and Redfern, you’ll discover pieces by Scottie Marsh about famous local celebrities such as Kid Laroi, giant walls paying respect to the mighty bin chicken, as well as a few pieces with a slightly more political angle.
Cost: Free
Tour operator: Local Sauce Tours
