Sydney City Private Tour

Sydney Opera House is located adjacent to Sydney CBD. The iconic “shell-like” building is one of the most distinctive buildings in the twentieth century, it is also a world-renowned performing arts centre. Sydney Opera House is composed of multiple performance venues, together they host more than 1,500 performances a year to more than 1.2 million spectators. The most notable theatres are Concert Hall and Opera Theatre (aka. Joan Sutherland Theatre), the former was known for its world’s largest mechanical tracker action pipe organ, with 10,000+ pipes. In 2007, Sydney Opera House was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

The Rocks is the birthplace of modern day Sydney, the district was the first to be developed by European settlers in 1788. Many historical buildings in the area were constructed with local sandstone, from which it derives its name from. The Rocks is home to Susannah Place Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art; a lively local market is open every Sunday (from 10am to 5pm). In addition, You’ll find here some of the oldest pubs in Australia and a wide range of local crafts and souvenirs, complemented by spectacular performances by street artists.

Sydney Harbour Bridge nicknamed “the Coat Hanger” thanks to its arch-based design. Opened in 1932, the bridge spans 503 metres in length, its highest point is 134 metres above the water. The bridge connects Sydney CBD and the North Shore, forms an integral part of Sydney’s traffic system. It is one of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks with the likes of Sydney Opera House. It is also the sixth longest and the tallest steel arch bridge in the world.

BridgeClimb Sydney offers breathtaking views on the summit of Sydney Harbour Bridge. There are 3 different time slots for climbing, day, twilight and night climbing, if you have a packed itinerary, there is even an express option available. Please find additional information on Sydney Bridge Climb.

Bondi Beach is one of Australia’s most famous attractions. Bondi is an Aboriginal word which means “the sound of water breaking over rocks. The one-kilometre beach attracts thousands of surfers all year round. Take a stroll on the beach and dip your feet in the azure seawater or enjoy the beautiful weather by sunbathing on the sandy shore. Across the street, there are many popular cafes, restaurants and hotels.  Bondi Beach also hosts a number of sporting and cultural events, offers visitors a diverse range of activities to take part in.

Sydney Fish Market is the largest seafood market in the southern hemisphere and the 3rd largest in the world. With close proximity to the CBD, Sydney Fish Market offers wholesale, retail, seafood cooking experiences and countless eateries that specialise in seafood. Up to 60 tons of seafood exchange hands here on daily basis, you will find the freshest blue manna crab, salmon, lobster, oysters and many more. In addition, you’ll love the quality farm produce in the fruit and vegetable market located within.

St Mary’s Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. It is located adjacent to Sydney’s Hyde Park, built from local sandstones, St Mary’s Cathedral is the longest church in Australia. The cathedral broke ground in 1821, unfortunately it was destroyed by fire in 1865. The present cathedral was rebuilt from scratch, two towering spires were added in 2000 to complete the overall structure. Today it is 107 meters long, 24 meters wide and its spires are 75 meters in height. Pope Benedict XVI visited here in 2008.

St. Mary’s Cathedral is open for visit from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 4:30 pm.

Hyde Park is the oldest public park in Australia. Situated on the east side of the Central Business District, it covers a total area of 16.2 hectares. The rectangular-shaped park is home to more than 580 species of trees, including: palm trees, conifers, figs and others. The parkland is well-known for its monuments, such as the ANZAC War Memorial, the Pool of Reflections on the south side and Archibald Fountain on the north. It is a perfect spot for a leisurely walk or some nice family snaps.

Darling Harbour, originally known as Long Cove, is a stone’s throw away from the bustling Haymarket. The area is ornamented with large water fountains, kids playgrounds and many popular restaurants and cafes. The district offers an abundance of leisure activities, amongst them are Sydney Aquarium, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Imax Cinema, Madame Tussauds Sydney. At night, Darling Harbour comes to life with a myriad of colourful light displays.