THE MAIN ATTRACTIONS & MORE

A good place to begin…

Starting with Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for a spectacular view of Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, around through the fashionable enclaves of Woolloomooloo and Potts Point, and the red-light strip of Kings Cross, see the posh homes in Darling Point, the upscale shopping precinct of Double Bay, then out to Bondi Beach. Take the Bondi Coastwalk if you wish,  then back through Centennial Park, into the groovy neighbourhoods of Paddington, Darlinghurst, and Surry Hills, through Chinatown, past Darling Harbour and The Rocks, and across Sydney Harbour Bridge to Kirribilli, on to Middle Harbour and The Spit, take in some of the Spit to Manly Walk if you like, and have the option of the Manly Ferry back to the city at the end of the day to see the sunset over the harbour

The Main Attractions & More tour takes in the neighbourhoods close to the city on both sides of Sydney Harbour, and the main attractions with which most tourists are familiar – beaches, waterways, lookouts – this is the ideal private day tour to acquaint yourself with a cross-section of the magnificent city of Sydney.

Lunch is not included in the cost of the tour

Tour Duration: 6 hours
Driving Time: 2 hours

Full Day Tour

1-2 people: AU$750
3-4 people: AU$850
5-7 people: AU$950

 

Really couldn’t have asked for anything more for our tour of the beautiful city. Peter was great and easy to get along with, felt like he was just another member of our family. Perfect amount of sight seeing with walks built into the day!”

(Noah A, Reviewed 24 February 2024)

 

We found Peter to be a kind, attentive guide who was flexible throughout the day, creating extra breaks for us. It was such a comfortable and enjoyable experience, as we spoke about a wide range of topics from history to politics to Eircodes with lots of humour and laughs along the way. Finding Peter’s website was truly serendipitous and I hope that there’ll be future opportunities to tour with Bailey’s Sydney Tours”

(MaidenIndia, Cork Ireland Reviewed 22 September 2023)

 

Sydney is such an amazing city. So many different spots and nice places. And Peter knows them all… Peter has an incredible knowledge about Sydney – and Australia in general. During the day, we discussed many different topics. And Peter’s positive and calm attitude made everything easy”

(Jeppe K Reviewed 19 February 2023)

 

“Hands down the best prepared, informative, knowledgeable guide I have ever met. Sydney tour was effortless. Explanations, jokes, sarcasm at times, ease of communication and, above all, data books about Australia’s global place prepared meticulously made this memorable and one of a kind experience. Highly recommended”

(RickN234, Melbourne, Australia Reviewed 5 February 2020)

 

“Never been to Sydney before? This is the tour to take. High end, can’t imagine a better way to get exposed to highlights of an amazing city. Peter is worldly and interesting, a lifelong Sydney native. Have fun!”

(J1584DVmiker Prescott, Arizona Reviewed 8 August 2019)

 

“It was raining when we disembarked but Peter was fully prepared with umbrellas and waterproofs for us. He took us on a fabulous tour of the city. We had lots of chances for photo opportunities. We got to do a lovely coastal walk and also walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We saw parrots in Centennial Park. He then took us to a local cafe. The place was very popular with locals but Peter had reserved a table for us. The food was amazing. After some more sightseeing and history, Peter dropped us at our request at the Manly Ferry Terminal. We would definitely recommend his tours to friends and family. He was extremely professional, friendly, interesting and courteous during the time spent in his company.”

(Mark R Nottingham Reviewed 26 March 2019 )

 

“Peter picked us up from our rented apartment in Kirribilli and drove us all over Sydney, pointing out the various areas of interest and stopping to feed the huge cockatoos. The birds in this part of Australia are stunning. We went out to the suburbs and beaches, walked along the cliffs of Bondi Beach and caught the ferry back to town from Manly Beach. A great day, very informative which gave us our bearings to start discovering the city on our own. He also kept in contact, sending us lists of places to eat and visit. Totally worth it and would highly recommend.”

(SallyMISeattle Seattle Reviewed 6 March 2019)

 

“Sydney is a busy city, but Peter took us to parts of the city that were not crowded with tourists. Our tour was a mix of driving through the neighborhoods, seeing the city from various lookouts, and allowing us time to do a few walks.Our favorite walk was the Bondi Beach coastal walk. For lunch we went to a local cafe for one the best meals we had on our trip. At the end of our tour he dropped us off at Manly Beach and we took the ferry back to Circular Quay. Being a native of Sydney, Peter knew the best places to go and had the best stories to tell about the city. But above all, Peter is just a great guy and we had a very enjoyable day spending time with him”

(Keith P Reviewed 26 November 2018)

 

“Peter’s tour promised to show us the undiscovered parts of Sydney and certainly lived up to expectations. He was very professional and friendly throughout and catered the tour to our wishes, as we’d already explored certain areas on foot. It was great to see all the different areas of Sydney and get a feel for how it all fit together around the water. We went on a few short hikes, Bondi to Coogee being the best, and Peter always met us at the other end. We stopped at a great place for lunch and also took the Manly ferry back to Circular Quay. Just having someone who has lived in Sydney all his life and knew everything without reciting it all by rote was great. Not only did we feel we learnt a lot about ordinary Sydney people’s lives, but we had a great day out full of wonderful views. An excellent tour”

(shaunsouthern oswestry, england Reviewed 23 October 2018)

 

“The tour is really great experience, we can explore Sydney sightseeing and suburb. It a must “have” tour when you came to Sydney, especially for the first time traveler. Peter is our tour guide are very helpful and friendly, he arrange everything in a good way, and understand what we want. Thank you”

(Gerrie T Bandung, Indonesia Reviewed 20 September 2018)

 

“This is the perfect tour to learn about the real Sydney, the people and neighborhoods they live in. We were able to see the city highlights and a few things off the beaten path that we would have never experienced on our own or with a commercial group tour. My 6 year old son was able to see and feed 2 flocks of wild (but tame and extremely friendly!) cockatiels!! He was so excited! The vehicle is very clean and comfortable and Peter also provided a car seat for our son. Highly recommend any of Bailey’s Sydney Tours!”

(Lisa S Reviewed 10 August 2018)

 

“Peter was prompt in meeting us at our hotel for our all-day tour. The tour was a fine balance of driving and walking, seeing and experiencing sites, neighborhoods, coastline. Peter is very knowledgeable and accommodating. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the day!”

(MJ1287 Valley View, Texas Reviewed 16 May 2018)

 

“Being the moderate senior hikers/walkers we are, he stopped several times so we could get out to walk along a few hiking trails or walking paths, 1 of them ending in a delicious lunch at Tamarama Beach. We saw the various neighborhoods in & around Sydney with several stops at places or small parks where we could enjoy the best views of the harbor, the city & the beaches. We even stopped at a pretty park to see & feed the wild cockatiels of Sydney. Even tho TripAdvisor rates him as 1 of their top guides for the area, I wanted to make sure we were reserving an excellent guide, so I contacted the concierge at our hotel well in advance of our arrival. Peter was his very first recommendation, so we booked him. At the end of the tour we had the option to return to our hotel or for Peter to drop us at Manly Wharf to take the ferry to Circular Quay which was just a few blocks from our hotel. Since the weather was perfect, we opted for the ferry ride, so we not only got the driven tour by Peter, but also a harbor “tour” by taking the ferry out of Manly & thru the harbor while getting all the views of the area as seen from the harbor. It was a very wonderful day!”

(cmb2 Magnolia, Tx Reviewed 3 April 2018)

 

“The Sydney Tour consisted of two loops – a southern loop and a northern loop – tied together with a walk across the harbor bridge. Each loop included a good walk where Peter got us started, drove to the other end and then walked back to meet us. This plan worked well. Trip ended up with Peter dropping us at Manly Beach for a swim and a Ferry ride back to the hotel. While there were a number of highlights, maybe the best part was the surprise bird feeding in the botanical gardens near the beginning of the day. We had birds eating out of our hands and sitting on our heads”

(LonghornFrank Houston Reviewed 27 March 2018)

 

“I picked this tour because I wanted to see more of Sydney than the Opera House. While we did see it from across the bay, Peter showed his love of Sydney by taking us through various neighborhoods and trying to give us a taste of everything…including lebanese food. I hope that the leftovers were OK, Peter. I never asked a question that he did not have a knowledgeable answer from local politics to local flora. All in all, a good way to spend your day in Sydney”

(altencocker Dallas, Texas Reviewed 30 January 2018)

 

“Peter met us right on time at our hotel in the morning and gave us a quick sketch of what the day “could” look like. That’s the customizable part – we loved that Peter seemed to get a feel for us as a group then began tailoring visits and backgrounders to what was of interest to us, not a “canned spiel” to everyone. Peter is very engaging and by the end of the day, we were swapping stories of life, loves, travel, food, sport etc. Kind of like a friend you are visiting and knows the city like the back of their hand”

(towerpants Oakville, Canada Reviewed 26 January 2018)

 

“It was a pure joy to see all that Sydney and the surrounding areas had to offer before spending the next few days venturing out on our own. Peter knew all the great spots to visit and was very well knowledgeable on “all things Sydney and beyond.” We had a fabulous day and really loved the beaches and walks. Peter was very flexible and we spent as much or as little time as we wished in the spots we visited. Lunch was fantastic and we all did a taster of Vegemite (a very interesting and salty Australian treat). This was the perfect tour to begin any trip to Sydney. Would recommend Peter over and over again”

(Leslie R Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reviewed 24 June 2017)

 

“We walked along the coast on Bondi Beach until Tamarama Bay. At his suggestion we even climbed the Pylon of the Harbor Bridge not just for the view but for stories behind the bridge. It was clearly a workout tour but the view and the history was worth it. Peter regaled us with stories about the places we went, and what we must see and even little nuggets of how a typical Australian lived. Clearly Peter knows the city by heart”

(MrsKanga Manila Reviewed 8 May 2017)

 

“We have taken many tours and I must say, “A Peter Bailey tour is simply the best.” The tour was a perfect combination of driving through the many lovely neighborhoods of Sydney and doing beautiful scenic walks. Peter is funny, knowledgeable and so pleasant to be around. It’s like touring with a good friend”

(carol d Los Angeles, California Reviewed 1 May 2017)

 

“The tour I did included 4 short walks which were an excellent idea and gave me yet more views of the city I would not normally have seen, A break for lunch at an excellent cafe and finishing in Manly where I caught the ferry back to central quay made an excellent tour even better”

(colin M Harrogate, United Kingdom Reviewed 25 April 2017)

 

“He gave us the option of walking some of the trails along the edges of the many green spaces that are along the coastline. We went out to some of the beaches and had lunch at a small local restaurant in one of the beach towns. We finished the tour at Manly Beach and we boarded the ferry for a nice scenic ride back to Darling Harbor”

(Bill Y Seneca, South Carolina Reviewed 13 April 2017)

 

“He guided us through many of the high points of the city including the Opera House, walks through the Botanical Garden, the Spit Trail and Bondi Beach. He chose a great neighborhood restaurant with an amazing view of one of the bays for lunch and continued a tour of city neighborhoods after that. He optimized every minute of the day and returned us to the airport with just the right amount of time for our next flight. Peter is a very genuine and warm person with wealth of knowledge about the city where he was born and grew up–it’s the city he LOVES dearly and it shows. I recommend him highly!”

(Alan S Eden Prairie, Minnesota Reviewed 21 February 2017)

 

“We saw more of Sydney in one day than we could ever have seen on our own or with a tour group. We visited the beautiful different neighborhoods of Sydney, walked several scenic and little known walks that only a native like Peter would know. He is informative, responded to all our numerative questions and has a great sense of humor. This is the way to see this beautiful city, Peter Bailey will give you a day to remember!”

(rstanley50 Oklahoma city, Oklahoma Reviewed 23 January 2017)

 

“The best thing about the tour is that the clients determine how long we stay at each site so our group didn’t feel rushed to “snap a picture and leave.” We were able to explore the major attractions at our leisure and have a knowledgeable guide take us off the beaten track of the usual in visiting the different suburbs of Sydney. The coastal walk from Bondi beach to Tamarama beach was awesome as was the walk from the middle harbor to Clontarf. As a self proclaimed foodie, Peter chose an excellent cafe for lunch at Thelma and Louise in Neutral Bay. I can go on and on about the tour, but you MUST experience it for yourself”

(TricheD Lorton, Virginia Reviewed 21 December 2016)

 

“Well, not only did this turn out to be a marvellous choice, but it was more than just a tour which made it very enjoyable and enlightening. Peter’s immense wealth of knowledge was not only about the city of Sydney and it’s geography but about almost every aspect you could or would want to discuss. Historical facts, demographics, politics, good food, neighborhood and district facts, nature, botanical, architecture. You name it and we discussed it. Even the political scene both current and in the past about Australia was in the conversation”

(KamikawaSan Granite Bay, California  Reviewed 4 December 2016)

 

“The many discussions we had were enlightening, interesting and always with a good laugh. The way he presents the city is just awesome and you get to see the town from completely different angles and perspectives you had not known before nor would you, as an ordinary tourist, find out by yourself. As non-english people we also appreciated his command of a perfect english to easy understand and being able to follow the explanations”

(HBDGL Planken, Liechtenstein  Reviewed 19 November 2016)

 

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