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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?

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John

Sydney

A Sydney local with a passion for good food and drink, with years of experience exploring the city's diverse culinary scene. I am kind and friendly

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

We enjoyed, and greatly appreciated, our private tour of Sydney by City Unscripted. From the beginning, with the survey they send you to complete, we were able to share what we wanted to do and the limitations of our group. John was our tour guide and was helpful and responsive with a couple of questions before we even arrived in Australia! While there, he did a great job planning the route we took through the city, helping to minimize steps and inclines where possible, per the limitations of our group. We’re fans of private tours and would recommend one if you have special requests and/or needs within your group!

March 2025

Raemi G
Ania was knowledgeable in regards to history, cultire and food. She gave us several restaurant recommendations while providing history as we walked the city. I would recommend Ania to anyone visiting Sydney.

March 2025

Rachel H
John had given our day a lot of thought from where to catch a bus for the most direct route to Coogee Beach to the path we would take along the coast to Bondi Beach. We did everything we hoped for. Saw beaches, amazing cliffs and crashing waves, incredible surfers. We had lunch at icebergs overlooking the swimming pool at Bondi Beach. We caught a bus to Watson Bay and then a ferry back. John gave us an opal card and then showed us where we needed to meet our excursion for the next day. We used the trams together. John was patient with us when we were stopping very frequently to take video and pictures of the stunning scenery.

February 2025

Ros W
Great overall introduction to Sydney. Ross was knowledgeable and very personable. He showed us around the city and provided recommendations for the rest of our visit.

March 2025

Janet B