Top 10 Cultural Tours in Sydney

Destination: Sydney.
Our signature Real Sydney small group tour is a great way to explore Sydney. You’ll learn about local history and folklore… but just enough to be entertaining, never boring. You will get glimpses of Sydney only locals know about and see some magnificent views. We show you all the sights that matter without cramming in too many things. We want you to experience the Sydney we love…
Known For: Sydney Bus Tours, Sydney Car Tours, Sydney Shore Excursions, Sydney Day Trips, Sydney Historical Tours, Sydney Ports of Call Tours, Sydney Half-day Tours, Sydney Cultural Tours, Sydney Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Sydney.
Sydney’s CBD is brimming with history. From stories of Aboriginal leaders and convict uprisings to warring bell towers, gruesome murders, and the construction of historic landmarks, this tour covers it all. Together, we’ll uncover the city’s formation and discuss the lives of its vibrant past residents. We’ll visit the oldest European buildings in Australia, delve into Sydney’s subterranean secrets, and discuss the city’s most elaborate architecture. Along the way, you’ll hear incredible tales of corruption, fortune, and despair. We highlight many forgotten sites, stories and myths that have contributed to Sydney's almost unbelievable history.
Known For: Sydney Walking Tours, Sydney Historical Tours, Sydney Cultural Tours, Sydney Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Sydney.
This isn’t your standard Sydney history tour. It’s for anyone who’s ever asked, “Where are the women in the story of this city?” For travellers who want to step off the beaten path and discover a Sydney few ever see – but everyone should know. Led by She Shapes History, you’ll walk from Macquarie Street to The Rocks, meeting the women who opened political doors, preserved heritage buildings, and built community in the city’s oldest streets – pub owners, nurses, writers, widows, and Chinese women who resisted, rebuilt, and reshaped Sydney in ways you’ve probably never heard about.
Known For: Sydney Historical Tours, Sydney Walking Tours, Sydney Cultural Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Sydney.
G'day I am your local host, Jennifer. We pay our respect to the Gadigal and Bidjigal clans, who have resided on this land on which we live and work for thousands of years before us. This can be booked as a private tour for your group. Join me on a fun filled 3 hour tour, walking, talking and driving through the hidden gems of the area. We hop in and out of the car to get the best views whilst hearing local history & interesting facts. We drive through the luxurious residential areas on the harbour foreshore which is home to some of the most expensive real estate in Sydney. After the tour I can drop you off in Bondi to shop in the eclectic streets that the locals love. Have a swim at famous Bondi Beach. Catch a glimpse of the TV show stars of "Bondi Rescue" if you are lucky. Enjoy lunch at the Icebergs Ocean Pool, and continue on to the scenic coastal walk. Option to return you to the Ferry Wharf where we began. "Live Like a Local with us and go where the buses can't go"
Known For: Sydney Historical Tours, Sydney Bus Tours, Sydney Likely to Sell Out, Sydney Car Tours, Sydney Likely To Sell Out, Sydney Half-day Tours, Sydney Cultural Tours, Sydney Private Sightseeing Tours, Sydney Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Sydney.
Escape the city and explore the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains—less than two hours from Sydney. This full-day tour blends nature, culture, and discovery through dramatic landscapes and hidden gems. Spot native wildlife, walk beneath towering cliffs through eucalyptus forests and fern-filled gullies, to arrive at a secluded waterfall. Admire the legendary Three Sisters and gain insight into Aboriginal culture through respectful storytelling. Pause for lunch in Leura, known for its leafy streets, artisan cafés, and oversized savory pies—hearty, delicious, and perfect for a midday break. Visit a wildlife park to encounter kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and more. Time permitting, enjoy a brief detour through Sydney Olympic Park, home of the 2000 Summer Games. Take the opportunity to skip the afternoon traffic and cruise on the ferry back to the city, then walk to your accommodation at your own pace.
Known For: Sydney Private Sightseeing Tours, Sydney Luxury Car Tours, Sydney Ports of Call Tours, Sydney Excellent Quality, Sydney Shore Excursions, Sydney Day Trips, Sydney Bus Tours, Sydney Cultural Tours, Sydney Full-day Tours.
Duration: Around 10 hours.
Normal Price: 600.05 USD.
Current Price: 480.04 USD.

Destination: Sydney.
Glebe is a picturesque inner city suburb that boasts a rich mix of magnificent Edwardian townhouses and imposing Victorian mansions. The suburb was forged from a multitude of industry mixed with the frivolous activities of some of Sydney's ultra rich. This suburbs blend of social history makes it unique in Sydney's Development. This tour operates every weekend on Saturday mornings.
Known For: Sydney Historical Tours, Sydney Cultural Tours, Sydney Ghost Tours, Sydney Excellent Quality, Sydney Walking Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Sydney.
Embark on an exclusive adventure with your own private tour to Featherdale Wildlife Park and the iconic Sydney Opera House! Get up close and personal with Australia's unique wildlife at Featherdale, where kangaroos, koalas and more await your visit. Then, step inside the architectural marvel of the Opera House and join a group tour for a behind-the-scenes journey through its storied halls and breathtaking architecture. Experience the best of nature and culture in one unforgettable excursion!
Known For: Sydney Shore Excursions, Sydney Historical Tours, Sydney Worry-Free Shore Excursion, Sydney Cultural Tours, Sydney Private and Luxury, Sydney Private Sightseeing Tours, Sydney Luxury Car Tours, Sydney Ports of Call Tours, Sydney Half-day Tours, Sydney Bus Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Sydney.
An exclusive Sydney half-day food tour that takes you behind the scenes to meet the trailblazing producers putting Australian ingredients on the global stage. Wander through the Sydney Fish Market, step inside a boutique distillery, visit family-run coffee roasters, and meet local chocolatiers. Hear their stories, discover their craft, and taste it all, with private transport included. Don’t fly thousands of miles only to miss the true taste of Australia. Highlights • Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Sydney’s hidden locations and leading native food producers • Visit the Sydney Fish Market, a boutique distillery, and a family-run coffee roastery • Meet the makers behind native-led flavours: roasters, distillers, and chocolatiers • Sip native-inspired cocktails and rum at a boutique distillery • Enjoy a private, native-inspired dining experience with The Australian Food Guy team • Intimate small-group touring with return transport and expert local hosts
Known For: Sydney Cultural Tours, Sydney Bus Tours, Sydney Food & Drink, Sydney Car Tours, Sydney Half-day Tours, Sydney Culinary Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Sydney.
You'll learn about the city's rich and varied queer histories and hear the stories of prominent queer citizens of the city, as well as important parts of the cultural scene, including the internationally renowned Mardi Gras parade. Given the often hidden nature of queer history, this tour will provide a picture of what we know about indigenous Australia's view on diverse sexual orientation and gender, as well as the circumstances and stories of our queer forebears during the colonial period and into the early 20th century. We will then bring into focus the period of social upheaval reforms that burst into the mainstream from the 1970's onwards, including the significance of the first Mardi Gras in 1978 and the following decades of protest, partying, and dealing with the HIV epidemic.
Known For: Sydney Historical Tours, Sydney Small Group, Sydney Cultural Tours, Sydney Walking Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Sydney.
If you are looking for a private tour guided by a Sydney born and bred operator that focusses not only on the city's iconic landmarks but also on its unique aboriginal heritage, colonial beginnings and the multicultural society that it is today, then this tour is for you!!! As a general itinerary, the day begins as we make our way to the historic Rocks district, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House foreshores. We then journey to the Botanical Gardens, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and the ever-evolving suburbs of Woolloomooloo and Kings Cross. Following the harbour, we venture through the city’s eastern bays out to South Head and iconic Bondi Beach for a water view lunch. From Bondi, we take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful coastline. We return to the city via fashionable Oxford Street, Paddington with our final destination at Darling Harbour. This private tour enables guests flexibility in structuring the day to best suit the group. Start and end times can be adjusted accordingly.
Known For: Sydney Bus Tours, Sydney Historical Tours, Sydney Day Trips, Sydney Private Sightseeing Tours, Sydney Cultural Tours, Sydney Ports of Call Tours, Sydney Shore Excursions, Sydney Private and Luxury.