FAQ

Can I begin my tour at the airport or cruise terminal? Is there any extra charge?

Yes, I can meet you off your flight or cruise if we’re starting the tour straight away, and there’s no extra charge
However, if you’d prefer to freshen up first, let’s meet at your hotel, and begin the tour from there
If I’m meeting you at the airport or cruise terminal, it’s a good idea to let me know how much luggage you’re bringing too

What’s your cancellation policy?

Up until 7 days before your tour, the cancellation fee is AU$100 per tour
Cancellations made within 7 days of the tour will not be eligible for any refund
Extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration

Do you provide bottled water?

Try drinking Sydney tap water instead
It tastes better than bottled water, it’s kinder to the environment, and it’s free!
Your hotel will give you bottles you can refill as we tour

Will Peter be the guide on my tour?

Yes. Always

Do I have to do the walks/hikes that are part of the tour?

There are no compulsory walks or activities on any of my tours

Will you take me inside Sydney Opera House?

No, but I’ll take you to the best vantage points from which to photograph the opera house.
If you’d like to see inside, you can book a show or a tour through the SOH website

What about The Rocks? Darling Harbour? The Botanic Gardens?

All these areas are better explored on foot, and don’t necessarily require a guide. We’ll certainly drive by or through them on The Main Attractions, but the best way to see them is by walking. There are free daily walking tours in both The Rocks and Sydney CBD

Can we eat at the fish market?

Sure, but let’s do so before noon. Any later, and the market is so busy that parking, ordering and securing a table can be a challenge

Is Bondi the best beach in Sydney?

No, it’s just the best known beach in Sydney

What if it's raining in the Blue Mountains?

Unfortunately, the mountains are prone to fog during rainy weather. But it’s fickle. One valley can be fogged in, and the next is clear. And the fog can blow out of a valley as quickly as it can roll in, often in as little as 5-10 minutes
If you’re at all concerned, keep an eye on the weather forecast
I’d estimate the number of times I take people to the Blue Mountains and they see nothing at all is no more than 2-3 occasions each year

Will you show me kangaroos and koalas in the wild?

Probably not. If we see some, that’s a bonus. But be aware that we’ll be unable to get close to them, because they’re wild animals. So they’re usually not very interested in contact with humans

So, should I go to the zoo to see kangaroos and koalas?

No, you should go to Featherdale. It’s a more interactive experience, and 99% of the animals there are Australian natives

Do you take groups of more than 7 people?

I can take up to 11 people. Email me for details [email protected]