City Unscripted Sydney

Sydney New South Wales, Australia · 71 reviews · 4.8★ · Tours

City Unscripted Sydney — See Sydney With A Local: Private & Personalized in Sydney New South Wales
4.8★ rating · 71 reviews · $70.74–$237.34 per person · 5.7 hours avg

How City Unscripted Sydney Compares

5 tours operators in Sydney New South Wales, side by side.

City UnscriptedJoseph ButelJoseph ButelReal Sydney ToursYour Sydney Guide
Rating4.8★4.9★4.9★5★5★
Reviews715,7735,773642421
Price$160$670$1158
Duration5.7 hours6.4 hours9.6 hours
Best forFriendsCouplesCouples
Guide styleLocal ambassadorStorytellerStoryteller
Booking ease★★★★★
Rating consistencyVery consistentVery consistentVery consistent

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Tours by City Unscripted Sydney

See Sydney With A Local: Private & Personalized$105.96 · 3–8 hours · 5★ · 54 reviews

Experience Sydney like a local on this private custom-made walking tour. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour is a great way to learn the lay of the land while focusing in on the places and subjects that interest you most. Whether you want to see Bondi Beach, the Sydney Opera House, explore t...

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Meeting point: 483 George St · Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: English

Sydney Layover Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private$237.34 · 8h · 4.9★ · 54 reviews

We had a 4 hour tour with Peter, and it was truly wonderful! Peter was very engaging and knowledgeable about the city. We learned a lot and saw a lot, hitting all of the high points on my list. I cannot recommend Peter enough! This was a great tour!

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Meeting point: Sydney Airport · Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: English

Sydney's Rocks & Darling Harbour With A Local: Private & Custom$162.69 · 3h · 4.9★ · 54 reviews

We had a 4 hour tour with Peter, and it was truly wonderful! Peter was very engaging and knowledgeable about the city. We learned a lot and saw a lot, hitting all of the high points on my list. I cannot recommend Peter enough! This was a great tour!

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Meeting point: Sydney Town Hall · Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: Chinese, English

Newtown And Enmore: Sydney's Hip Neighbourhoods$127.32 · 4h · 4★ · 23 reviews

We had a 4 hour tour with Peter, and it was truly wonderful! Peter was very engaging and knowledgeable about the city. We learned a lot and saw a lot, hitting all of the high points on my list. I cannot recommend Peter enough! This was a great tour!

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Meeting point: Cafe Newtown · Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: English

Sydney's Rocks & Darling Harbour With A Local: Private & Custom$158.54 · 180 minutes · 5★ · 3 reviews

We’re nothing if not pragmatic, that’s why we’ve created an experience that takes you right to the heart of Sydney - Darling Harbor. With your local Sydney host by your side, you’ll explore the surrounds of one of Sydney’s most famous spots. From here, you can access most of the city’s iconic att...

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  1. Join your host and explore the most iconic precincts in Sydney - Darling Harbor and The Rocks\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  2. Explore Darling Harbor’s vibrant entertainment, shopping and dining scenes\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  3. Enjoy the tranquility of the Chinese Garden of Friendship or stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  4. Hop on the ferry at Circular Quay to Luna Park or Taronga Zoo, seeing the city’s sights from the water\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  5. Walk back over Sydney Harbor Bridge to The Rocks, the oldest neighborhood in the city\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  6. Stop to enjoy an ice-cold beer at ‘Fortune of War’ (Sydney’s oldest pub) or another of its historic watering hole.\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  7. Get to know this historic, colonial-era neighborhood and uncover its history with your host\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Meeting point: Upon booking your meeting point can be arranged (e.g. your hotel/accommodation), however this MUST be confirmed and agreed by the experience planners in advance. · Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object], [object Object] · Group size: up to 8

Sydney Private Night Tours by Locals: 100% Personalized$183.9 · 4h · 4.9★ · 54 reviews

We had a 4 hour tour with Peter, and it was truly wonderful! Peter was very engaging and knowledgeable about the city. We learned a lot and saw a lot, hitting all of the high points on my list. I cannot recommend Peter enough! This was a great tour!

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Meeting point: Sydney Town Hall · Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: English

Sydney Half Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private$127.32 · 4h · 5★

Ditch the guidebook and explore Australia’s most populous city with a local host. Craft an itinerary that suits your interests and hit the streets with a local, visiting landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, as well as amazing hidden spots and vibrant neighborhoods. Enjoy an i...

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Meeting point: Sydney Town Hall · Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: English

Sydney: Book A Local Host$70.74 · 2–8 hours · 4.9★ · 54 reviews

Experience Sydney the way only a real Sydneysider can, with a local host. Choose from a 2-, 4-, or 8-hour tour, then customize your itinerary to your interests, whether you want to find the best hole in the wall coffee shops, get a broad overview of the city, or explore a new neighborhood, you ca...

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Meeting point: Sydney Town Hall · Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: English

Sydney Private Night Tours by Locals: 100% Personalized$179.21 · 240 minutes

You’ll join our local Sydney host at dusk for a personalized evening experience of the city. Be it gallery viewings, pub crawling, bar-hopping or sipping cocktails in snazzy clubs, Sydney has it all, and we have you! Meet your host in a quirky neighborhood at sunset, visit Darling Harbor or uncov...

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  1. Join your host and experience the very best of Sydney’s electric nightlife, visit Darling Harbor and see some fireworks or uncover the city’s top local late-night hotspots.\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  2. Visit Paddy’s Night Food Market and browse the quirky trinkets and unusual items before grabbing a delicious midnight street food snack\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  3. Get to know your host over a chilled glass of wine, refreshing craft beer or colorful cocktail before you make your way to either Chinatown or Oxford Street.\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  4. Visit the Moonlight Cinema or make your way to the Basement at nr 7 Macquarie Place and listen to some live music. \nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  5. For something different, you can have a glass of wine at the Cellar Door while you listen to local DJ’s and Musicians. This large courtyard venue is popular among the locals. \nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Meeting point: After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners. · Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object] · Group size: up to 8

Sydney One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private$181.07 · 8h · 5★ · 54 reviews

Ditch the guidebook and explore Australia’s most populous city with a local host. Craft an itinerary that suits your interests and hit the streets with an insider, visiting landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, as well as authentic local institutions and hot spots. Benefit fro...

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Meeting point: Sydney Town Hall · Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: English

Sydney One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private$233.94 · 420-480 minutes · 4.6★ · 5 reviews

Get ready to tackle Sydney like Crocodile Dundee would - fearlessly and armed with a good sense of humor! You’ll join our local Sydney host for an authentic experience of the city. Whether you want to shout for a sports team at the SCG, cruise around the harbor, buy quirky curios at Paddy’s Marke...

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  1. Spend a day with your host, a Sydney-local, who will create an experience that's fully customized to your interests and what you'd most like to see in this big, sun-soaked city\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  2. Blend Sydney's iconic attractions like the Sydney Opera House and local spots in a personalized experience that’s entirely unique to you\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  3. Get an insider’s perspective as you explore the city, shout for a sports team at the SCG or cruise around the harbor.\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  4. Eat and drink like a local, picking up street food and quirky curious from Paddy’s Market or stopping off at a local eatery\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Meeting point: Upon booking a different meeting point can be arranged (e.g. your hotel/accommodation), however this MUST be confirmed and agreed by the experience planners in advance. · Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object] · Group size: up to 8

Sydney Private Tours by Locals: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted$180.83 · 8h · 5★ · 54 reviews

Ditch the guidebook and explore Australia’s most populous city with a local host. Craft an itinerary that suits your interests and hit the streets with a Sydneysider. Enjoy an insider’s view of this beautiful, diverse metropolis and visit landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, ...

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Meeting point: Sydney Town Hall · Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: English

Newtown And Enmore: Sydney's Hip Neighbourhoods$136.01 · 240 minutes · 4.5★ · 4 reviews

Free-spirited, bohemian, hipster or shabby chic - whatever you want to call them, Newtown and Enmore are Sydney’s most eclectic neighbourhoods. Locals ride by on bikes they built themselves, you never really know what you’re going to find in the multitude of thrift stores that have set up shop he...

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  1. Nowhere is more Newtown than King Street, where boho boutiques, arthouse cinemas, organic coffee shops and petite galleries sit side by side eclectic thrift stores, vinyl shops and antique storerooms. Having staked a claim on the Australian and international arts scene, pop into galleries and browse markets selling pieces by local artists, and look out for provocative street art that’s sprung up on abandoned warehouses and public walls.
  2. Enmore road is filled with everything that makes this neighborhood hip and happening.

Meeting point: Upon booking your meeting point can be arranged (e.g. your hotel/accommodation), however this MUST be confirmed and agreed by the experience planners in advance. · Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object] · Group size: up to 8

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