What to do and see in Sydney, New South Wales: The Best Cultural Tours

Discover the NSW Outback and Tobruk Sheep Station on this private full day trip from Sydney. Set on a high plateau above the Hawkesbury River, Tobruk Sheep Station is a working sheep station and is surrounded by state forest and bushland. Learn about life on a sheep station; how to crack a whip and throw a boomerang, watch the Australian cattle dog round up a herd of sheep and witness the incredible display of sheep shearing. The tour also includes morning tea and a BBQ lunch.

Inclusions: Expert Driver/Guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Aussie BBQ Lunch, Billy Tea and Damper, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: available to purchase, Gratuities

Explore Sydney's famous Eastern Suburbs beaches from Bondi to LaPerouse on a comfortable two passenger luxury trike. All eyes will be on you as you feel the rumble of the engine and wind in your face – from children to grannies it’s the only way to sightsee!

Inclusions: Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Sydney CBD hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of helmets, Jackets and Gloves, Special needs passengers catered for (contact Trike Trips for assistance), Able to take children under 8 years on the trikes when accompanied by an adult

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge like never before as you take an exhilarating trike ride over the City’s most famous icon and explore Sydney's world famous surrounds. All eyes will be on you as you feel the rumble of the engine and wind in your face – it’s the only way to sightsee!

Inclusions: Trike or Bike tour (dependent on option chosen), Headsets to hear the guide clearly (on trike and Harley Softail only), Live commentary on board, Local guide, Sydney CBD hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of helmet, Jacket and Gloves, Special needs passengers catered for (contact Trike Trips for assistance), Able to take children under 8 years on the trikes when accompanied by an adult

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Explore the Royal National Park, Bald Hill (Stanwell Tops Lookout) and the Sea Cliff Bridge as we make our way down the South Coast then up Bulli Pass to the Panorama House where you will seated at your reserved window table overlooking the beautiful South Coast and you can purchase lunch from their A La Carte menu.

Inclusions: Local guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board, Sydney CBD hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of helmets, Jackets and Gloves, Special needs passengers catered for (contact Trike Trips for assistance), Able to take children under 8 years on the trikes when accompanied by an adult

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Poihākena tours: stories of Māori in Sydney is based in The Rocks where Māori have lived, loved, visited, traded and worked for over 225 years. It is the only Māori tour in Australia, where one in five Māori now live. Poihākena tours are led by Māori Guides, passionate and knowledgeable about Māori Culture and history.

Inclusions: Tour commentary

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See the best of Sydney on this three-hour crash course covering the city’s fascinating history, vibrant culture and stunning architecture in just 3 hours (including a coffee and a beer)! Your friendly, local tour guide will give a taste of everything — starting with the history (Aboriginal Australia through to today) then move onto other important bits like our favourite cafes, pubs, museums and walks to do around. You’ll finish this tour at a historic Sydney pub with suggestions about what to do next in Sydney, and you will come away from the experience with a greater understanding of what makes Sydney tick.

Inclusions: Local, English-speaking Guide, Standard sized coffee (flat white, long black or hot chocolate), Schooner of house beer (or soda)

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Receive a warm welcome to Sydney on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Sydney to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Circular Quay Warfs and Sydney Opera House, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Sydney is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small-group tour option available, Local Guide, Local Tips and Tricks, City Orientation

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off, Food & drinks

Delve into the past as we introduce you to some of the larger than life characters that made the city of Sydney what it is today. Theirs are tales of vision and self interest, of conflict and collaboration, of brilliance and incompetence. Along the way we'll take in scenic highlights like the Royal Botanic Garden, magnificent Sydney Opera House, bustling Circular Quay, the iconic Harbour Bridge, and the colonial sandstone architecture of the The Rocks. A stop at a café with unrivalled harbour views is all part of this immersive experience in the story of Sydney. Ideal for visitors and Sydney-siders alike.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Private transportation

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Sydney's Super-Hero Drag Queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, will escort her guests to Oxford St. Darlinghurst's most vibrant LGBT venues including Slide Bar, The Stonewall Hotel, The Oxford Hotel, and more. On our tour, we will learn about the world-renown Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade and the characters that help build Oxford Street into the LGBT Hub it is famous for! Learn about the colorful characters that have been icons on the Sydney scene, activists, entrepreneurs, and even legendary drag queens. You'll be treated to some store discounts too, just for joining the tour. We will visit some famous stores such as House of Priscilla, Aussie Boys, The Darlinghurst Bookshop (to name a few), and stopping outside the offices of Sydney Mardi Gras. Let’s explore Sydney's LGBT hub as we stroll through one of the cities most exciting districts. We cant wait to meet you and show you around Sydney's LGBT District!

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Attractions admission tickets

On the 'DISCOVER THE ROCKS' tour we will visit the picturesque historic district The rocks on foot. This is the birthplace of modern Australia, and any tour of the country should start here. We are going to know together, in a very dynamic and close way, how the first convicts got here and the interests that the British crown had to create a penal colony on the other side of the world. We will walk through its streets and our hair will stand on end when we know the living conditions of this first settlement. We have tons of fun anecdotes and we will analyze the two great projects that have put Sydney on the map, the Harbor Bridge and The Opera House. This tour was born from the head of a couple of friends; an official guide and an architect, with a passion for storytelling. We feel that Sydney is our home and we want you to join us in discovering it. We assure you that this tour is the best thing that will happen to you in Australia for not knowing English.

Inclusions: Official guide

Exclusions: Tours do not include food or drink, but stops are made if desired