Ultimately Sydney

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Story of Sydney
Ultimately Sydney
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About

Ultimately Sydney is a luxury private charter and city tour specialist offering premium tours for well-travelled visitors and adventurous locals.

To fully appreciate a city is to understand the history, indulge in the local food and immerse yourself into the local culture. Ultimately Sydney has four small group half-day experiences, taking you under the skin and into the heart and soul of the city.

Sydney is ‘The City of Villages’ and an evolving metropolis, offering first time visitors and locals alike a burst of fresh and inspiring places and spaces.

With a strong food and beverage focus, Ultimately Sydney itineraries consist of history, culture and lifestyle and can be custom designed to suit anyone from an individual to a large group.

At Ultimately Sydney the team’s passion is to be the ultimate explorers, always looking for fun new ways to impress and inspire the guests through history, food, art and iconic locations.

The Ultimate value proposition is the committed and loyal ‘human’ connections they have with partners on the ground all over the city.

If you are looking for an itinerary that covers the usual highlights as well as visiting hidden gems beyond the typical, then look no further.

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Available Tours

The Story of Sydney

The Story of Sydney

Told just like a story, the tour begins where it all started for modern Australia, The Rocks. Discover how the area has evolved from a penal colony to housing two of the world's most prominent icons. This 4-hour story unfolds with many photo opportunities traveling past popular landmarks, through charming, vibrant neighbourhoods on route to Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach. Discover the lively street culture, entertainment and shopping in Paddington and Darlinghurst, to the new and dazzling Barangaroo. The Story of Sydney is the perfect orientation taking you on an intimate journey through Sydney from 1788 to today. You will leave the tour with an abundance of knowledge as you discover the history, lifestyle and culture of the many diverse neighbourhoods that make up the City of Sydney. With courtesy pickup from all city hotels in modern mini coach, meet the communities that have shaped Sydney's diverse and unique lifestyle.

$168 per person

Three Sisters

Private Blue Mountains tour

An exclusive private bespoke arrangement inspired by you and proudly delivered by Ultimately Sydney. This one-day nature discovery will stimulate your senses and enrich your soul. Travel in modern luxury vehicle, knowledgeable and intriguing commentary delivered by your expert tour guide. The tour includes First Nations introduction, wildlife park encounter, relaxed bush walks, stunning photographic opportunities of the Jamison, Megalong and Gross Valleys, travel on the world’s steepest railway to the floor of the Jamison Valley, picturesque bushwalks or short walks, lunch in quaint café or upmarket valley view restaurant. Shop in charming villages and dine in a beautifully restored 1880’s grand hotel. Visit Art Gallery exhibits and a grand scenic drive of the Great Western Highway to Bells Line of Road, or Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens.

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The Taste of Sydney

This progressive five-course lunch is a true inner-city food adventure, taking you through Sydney's most loved local hangouts and stretching effortlessly into the afternoon—perfectly timed so you can roll straight into the city's vibrant nightlife. Begin with a guided tour and tasting at the iconic Sydney Fish Market, before a tour and indulgence of a selection of dishes from Sydney's most hip hawker style dining precinct. Visit the legendary Harry's Café de Wheels, Sydney's first food truck to sample the famous Tiger Pie, followed by a sweet interlude at a beloved local gelateria, where you'll choose from an array of inventive, crowd-favourite flavours. The experience culminates at an inner-city cellar door with a beautifully curated wine flight—an effortlessly cool finale that perfectly balances flavour, atmosphere, and style.

$300 per person

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Private (half and full day) City tours

Begin with a leisurely 1-hour walking tour of The Rocks, the oldest European settlement in Sydney and Australia. As your guide leads the way, immerse yourself in the charm of hidden laneways and meandering alleys, uncovering historical landmarks that reveal the city's rich heritage. Fuel your journey with a takeaway coffee, sipping as you take in panoramic views from lookouts often obscured from casual sight. Cross the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge on foot, venturing into the enchanting sanctuary of Wendy's Secret Garden before returning to Circular Quay by ferry, treating yourself to glimpses of the captivating Luna Park along the way. Stroll through Customs House to Macquarie Place, where echoes of the pioneering spirit resonate against the backdrop of modernity. Savor the sights and scents of the Sydney Fish Market, indulging in a delectable lunch by the water's edge, before embarking on a scenic drive across the harbour and through the lower north shore to the sun-kissed shores of Manly Beach and the panoramic vista of North Head lookout. Let us tailor your experience to your passions and preferences, ensuring that every moment of your journey is crafted into a cherished memory that resonates long after the day's end.

City Beats Harbour Treats

City Beats Harbour Treats

Experience Sydney's most engaging walking tour, combining fascinating stories, iconic landmarks and seamless travel across the city's world-class public transport network. Journey by three unique modes of transport—the historic underground City Circle train, Light Rail and a spectacular 30-minute harbour ferry cruise, perfectly timed to showcase the city's breathtaking golden-hour skyline. Along the way, uncover the captivating people, places and events that transformed Sydney from a humble penal colony into one of the world's most vibrant and liveable cities. Your experience includes: • Discover the stories behind Sydney's most iconic precincts and hidden gems. • Enjoy a delicious local snack where Asian flavours meet the rich history of the Australian gold rush. • Explore the three defining pillars that have shaped Australia's national identity. • Gain a deeper understanding of the world's oldest living culture through the stories of our First Nations peoples, who have cared for this land for more than 80,000 years. • Learn how European settlement helped shape modern Australia, and how successive waves of migration have created the vibrant, multicultural city Sydney is today. This immersive experience is the perfect introduction to Sydney, blending history, culture, food and spectacular harbour views into one unforgettable journey.

$68 per person

Deals & Offers

The Story of Sydney
Featured Deal

The Story of Sydney

Book and travel until 30 Sep 2026. Voucher Min spend conditions apply. Use promo code '2F1' Until 30 September 2026, we're extending our invitation for Sydneysiders to travel on our Story of Sydney tour for FREE when they bring a visiting friend or relative. It's a two for one deal. There's so much to love. How to claim it: 1. Book The Story of Sydney tour for you and your visiting friend or relative. 2. Enter promo code #2F1 at checkout for 50% off. 3. Turn up together and enjoy the city.

How to claim it: 1. Book The Story of Sydney tour for you and your visiting friend or relative. 2. Enter promo code #2F1 at checkout for 50% off. 3. Turn up together and enjoy the city.
Sale ends 30 September 2026Inclusions: See website
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T&Cs apply. Subject to availability, blackout dates apply, non-refundable & 100% pre-paid.

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Where you'll be

Level 57, MLC Centre

Sydney NSW 2000

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Highly Rated by Visitors