Sydney
Explore Sydney's cool neighborhoods: Newtown & Enmore experience
Neighborhood Discoveries • 4 hours
4.8
(6)
Explore Sydney's cool neighborhoods: Newtown & Enmore experience
Progressive community spirit, a bustling creative scene, top notch coffee and trendy thrift stores.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Discover Newtown and Enmore, Sydney’s hippest neighborhoods, but shh, don’t tell anybody
- Soak up the free-spirited bohemian culture, wandering the main streets and quiet back alleys with your host
- Browse thrift stores, antique shops, vinyl stores and chic boutiques
- Wander through the area and see its diverse and vibrant street art
- Stop by the many restaurants, cafes and bars that line Newtown’s King Street
- Experience the eclectic and left-leaning atmosphere, discovering the coolest things to do in these areas with your host’s recommendations
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
100% private and personalized experience
4 hours with a host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Get ready to pop some tags in the hipster havens of Newtown and Enmore. With a local Sydney host by your side, you'll seamlessly blend into the crowd of artists that call this unique Aussie quarter home.
From homemade bikes to organic coffee roasteries, an excursion to Newton is filled with flair, counterculture, thrift stores, and arthouse cinema venues. Quaint galleries? Check. Vinyl stores? Check. Cafe culture? Alive and kicking, thanks. The trick with trendy neighborhoods is never to show that you're aware it's trendy.
Mastering the right level of indifference is important, and your host will be sure to show you how to 'play it casually,' but don't worry, we're also squealing with excitement on the inside. From picnics in the park to guerilla-style movie screenings, everyone needs to hit up these exciting green spaces, known for their progressive spirit and all-embracing outlook.
At night, it's just as exciting with galleries-come-bars tumbling onto the pavements and all bohemian fashionistas offering style inspiration to us all. Armed with a glass of wine, show off your new tan and take Newtown and Enmore by storm.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Viviana,
Feb 2020
Our guide, Olivia was very knowledgeable when showing us around. We started off by visiting the Rocks where you can also admire the Opera house to then head to Newton. We loved the place, very Bohemian/low key. Not crazy hipster as Shoreditch (in London) yet with the right amount of good eateries, independent shops and cafe. Although we are not vegan ourselves, we try to limit the amount of meat we eat. We loved our vegan Vietnamese lunch (Golden Lotus), and found a vegan butcher with an amazing selection of cheeses.
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Gabriella,
May 2018
My sister and I loved it - the local host took as to a hidden place which we could never have found on our own. Here we bought some bespoke jewellery and browsed some really cool bookshops - it is so cool that the locals do these book swaps! I wish we had more time in Melbourne!! We drank a glass of cabsav
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Irwin,
Nov 2019
My son moved to Enmore, so I had a good look for a few days and enjoyed the hip and buzzing area. Lots of small local coffee shops, small international eateries from Mexican, Japanese, Vietnamese, Australian etc. Lovely new and vintage look shops. Walk slowly as lots to take in. Street art in abundance and for the travellers on the go. Laundromats, sewing repair, iPhone iPad repair .. it´s all there. Just go to Enmore and Newtown. Newtown has a metro going right into the hub of the CBD, museums, town hall and ferries.
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Erin,
Mar 2025
Peter was very thorough in his knowledge of history and culture, and tailored our tour to meet (actually exceeded) our expectations.
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Alison,
Mar 2025
This was a wonderfully way to start our first visit to Sydney. We learned, laughed, walked, ferry’d, at a relaxing yet efficient pace. John was lovely and toured at a relaxed pace. Got to learn the lay of the wonderful land in preparation for an incredible stay in the greatest city.
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Dhiren,
Mar 2025
The best part about the tour is we could customize it. Also, our guide Peter stayed with us for an extra hour in order for us to see everything we wanted to!
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