Best Sydney Night Tours

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Tourist in front of Sydney Opera House on a night tour of Sydney Harbor

Top Sydney night tours and other experiences

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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The best Sydney night tours & experiences with locals

With its crystal clear beaches, sun-soaked streets, and laid-back locals, Sydney by day is beauty personified. And by night? Australia’s most relaxed city is an entirely new experience. Streets swarm with Sydneysiders ready for a post-work drink or dance, and bars and clubs become abuzz. But Sydney nightlife certainly doesn’t just cater to the revelers and ravers – the diverse nightlife scene has something for everyone. On personalized night tours in Sydney with City Unscripted, the night is yours. Let your guide show you the best of Sydney at night when the tourist traps empty out and the locals take their city back. We’ll make this a night for the books.

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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.

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Sydney local enjoying the view of the city skyline at night

Celebrate like a Sydneysider

Anyone with a guidebook can seek out the city’s famous sights – but when locals leave work and make their way to Sydney’s epicenters of socialization, the true spirit of the city can be felt. On night tours in Sydney with City Unscripted, you’ll get a glimpse into the locals-only Sydney nightlife scene that wakes up when the sun sets. Our night tours in Sydney will have you blending in with laid-back locals who are always up for a chat. We know the last thing you want is to get caught in a tourist trap, so we’ll show you exactly where in-the-know Sydneysiders spend their free time.

Party-goers outside a popular nightlife venue in Sydney

From city to suburb

In the heart of the city, Sydney nightlife is bold and brash, buzzing with loud locals drinking and dancing the night away at electrifying clubs. The city center is filled with thrilling after-hours hotspots – but further afield, Sydney nightlife is a little different. The trendy Inner West suburbs just a mile out of the CBD are calm oases away from the madness, with plenty of memorable things to do on night tours in Sydney. Browse late-night boutiques lining the streets of village-like Glebe, or head to boho Newtown to check out street art before grabbing a drink at a tiny heritage pub.

A neon-lit building with locals and tourists in the foreground enjoying a night out in Sydney

Sydney nightlife to suit your style

We know that everyone’s idea of the ultimate night out is a little different. That’s why our night tours in Sydney are 100% personalized to suit your particular pace. Sydney is packed with a range of fantastic late-night venues, from super-trendy clubs and sleek cocktail lounges to rowdy pubs. But if you like your evenings a little more low-key, night tours in Sydney still have plenty to offer, from moonlit strolls past 19th-century terrace houses to hidden haunts loved by your local guide. Just tell us your interests and choose your pace – we’ll make this a night with your name on it.

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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
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
We had a private tour w Ross today He gave us a thorough overview of Sydney & it was well paced . He answered all of our questions & provided great details! Thank you Ross ?

January 2025

Judy K