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The best Sydney private tours & experiences with locals

Sunshine, the seaside, and a sprawling cityscape are yours to explore on unforgettable private tours in Sydney with City Unscripted. In Australia’s laid-back coastal gem, any traveler with Google and a guidebook could happily spend a day scoping out all the must-see sights, from Bondi Beach to the iconic Sydney Opera House. But on Sydney private tours with a local insider leading the way, you’ll get the opportunity to see the hidden haunts and holes-in-the-wall few travelers uncover. Private tours of Sydney are the perfect way to feel the spirit and soul of this vibrant, sun-soaked metropolis – and who better to take the reins than someone who calls the city home?

Meet some of our Sydney local hosts

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

A day your way

On private guided tours of Sydney, it’s a fact that every visitor’s ideal itinerary will look a little different. After all, between bush-fringed coastline, steel-and-glass skyscrapers, and a food scene that represents the world, this is a city that truly has something for everyone. Maybe your idea of the best private tours in Sydney is a discovery of some of the world’s best beaches, or perhaps you want to visit charismatic neighborhoods off the tourist trail. Whatever your travel style, you can rest assured private Sydney tours with City Unscripted will be 100% personalized to you.

See the city like a Sydneysider

With a local by your side, private tours of Sydney are bound to be something out of the ordinary. Our guides will take the time to get to know you, then structure a personalized itinerary based on whatever you want to see and do. Best of all, they can show you the lesser-known landmarks and secret gems only a Sydneysider would know about. On private tours of Sydney with City Unscripted, no experience is off-limits. Our local hosts show you experiences that make the city special to the people who call it home – like sitting down for an ice-cold beer at one of Sydney’s oldest pubs!

A range of tailored tours

Planning a trip to Sydney? Perhaps you’re most excited about must-see attractions like Darling Harbour and Paddington, or maybe you’re interested insights that lie off the beaten path on a secret gems tour. Maybe your perfect private tours in Sydney will see you trawling the market scene for the best food in the city. Whether you have a full day or just a couple of hours to experience one of our memorable private tours of Sydney, we’ll make the most of every minute. Our range of Sydney private tours, from full-day experiences to food tours, make sure no stone is left unturned.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Malcolm was very informed and detailed. Our time together was used well. No time wasted but not rushed. A true local with many years of experience. Very engaging!

February 2025

Tina S
Great day! So much information and Peter made it very enjoyable. Would recommend for anyone wanting to learn about the city!

February 2025

Patricia J
While visiting my son and his family in Australia (I am a New Yorker) my daughter-in-law surprised me and my son with a full day walking tour of Sydney. She booked the tour through City Unscripted, and we we were fortunate enough to be assigned to Peter Sullivan. As it was a surprise, we were almost completely unprepared, except to be told to wear comfortable shoes. Peter knew we were in the dark, so, communicated exact meeting instructions that morning, while remaining discrete. He found us lost near, but not at, the meeting place, and took us in hand. Finally, we learned what the day would look like, and Peter asked us to confirm the interests he was told we had by my daughter-in-law. Apparently, even though he had prepared the tour in advance according to the information he was given, he was able to tweak the day to make sure we would get the most out of the adventure. He was also completely flexible about when and where we ate and took breaks. I could go through our tour here, but suffice it to say that he was a terrific guide, full of knowledge of the history and architecture of the city, was able to answer most of our questions, and if not, we looked things up while stoping for coffee. The day ended with a ferry ride out to Manly Beach and back. He was a fantastic leader, getting us seats on the most scenic side of the boat, but where we would not get soaked from the spray. It was a delightful ride and full of sites. Unlike a few teachers and tour guides I have experienced, Peter only talked about himself when I asked a direct question. This tour was most certainly not about him, but rather, very much about Sydney, a city that he clearly loves and is proud of. I recommend Peter, as walking tour guide, most emphatically. We had a great and fulsome day. And, because we were staying in Sydney several more days, we actually knew our way around when on our own. We knew the landmarks, how to navigate the light rail system and the ferry system, and even our way through the downtown streets, and the highlights of Sydney Harbor. Thank you Peter for our introduction to your beloved City,

January 2025

Jake T
What a great way to get to see what YOU want in Sydney!! Ross was our tour guide and he asked us questions as to what interests us and that is what we saw!! Learned about The Rocks, learned how to use public transportation like a local, took us on the ferry to Watson Bay, walked us all around and we loved it all!! Definitely recommend!

January 2025

Julie W