Duration: 6 hours
No. of Guests: 1–10
Languages: Available in English, Spanish, French, German (others by request)
A deeper look at the real Sydney. This full-day experience moves beyond the postcard icons and into the neighbourhoods where the city’s personality truly lives. From heritage terrace houses and independent boutiques to colourful backstreets and bold street art, this is a flexible, creative exploration shaped around your interests – whether that’s food, fashion, art, architecture or just good conversation.
Suggested but highly flexible itinerary:
The experience typically begins in The Rocks, where cobbled laneways and sandstone buildings speak to Sydney’s layered colonial and Aboriginal history. For guests who have already explored this area, we may begin in one of Sydney’s more cosmopolitan precincts, such as Darlinghurst or Surry Hills, to dive straight into the culture and energy of everyday life.
From there, the day opens up. A typical route might include time in Paddington, known for its terrace-lined streets, local galleries and Saturday markets, then head east towards Bondi for a coastal finish with salt air and sea views. Or we might steer west, through Redfern and Newtown, where industrial warehouses meet contemporary galleries, First Nations culture, and bold mural-lined laneways.
There’s space to detour into hidden courtyards, chat with local makers, and discover independent bookshops, fashion houses or artisan bakeries. Your Localing Host will shape the flow around what you’re curious about – with time to pause, wander, and take it all in.
Lunch is included at a favourite neighbourhood spot – relaxed, good quality, and chosen to reflect the area’s style and vibe. It’s a great chance to reset and dig a little deeper into Sydney’s food culture and local rhythms.
Whether you’re into architecture, street culture, boutique shopping or just seeing how life plays out across Sydney’s varied suburbs, this experience is built to connect you with the city’s creative, everyday side.
- Expert Localing host
- Guided exploration of The Rocks or one of Sydney’s cultural precincts
- Morning tea and lunch at a local venue
- Insights into local culture, design, dining and architecture
- Easy pacing with time to stop, stroll and connect
- Standard activity, admission expenses and tasting
$1,800A for up to 2 guests
$340A for each additional guest (up to 10 total)
Children under 5 travel free
+$400A during public holidays & peak season
Airport pickup (max 4) +$160A total
Airport drop-off (max 4) +$160A total
2 hour cruise - Iluka. Antipasto and drinks +$2,360A 1-2 guests, +$280A per extra guest
Private Sommelier onboard Iluka Cruise +$1,600A 1-4 guests, +$200A per extra guest
Native Food Tour, Private - Botanical Gardens +$760A 1-4 guests, +$120A per extra guest
Taronga VIP Experience - Private +$1,500A 6 maximum guests for a private tour
Sea Plane Scenic Flight, shared*, 30 mins +$600A per person for shared experience
Opera House private tour (max 16)** $1,040A total
Foreign language host +$200A total
*private experiences available on request
**Guests will be dropped off to take part in an optional activity and will return to the hotel independently afterwards. If preferred, the same host can stay on to accompany the group for the return transfer – this can be arranged with a surcharge.
