Meeting with one of our local experts is an excellent way get your Sydney itinerary off on the right foot. During this 2-hour Welcome to Sydney tour and sightseeing experience—part tour, part consultation, part sit-down (over a pint or a long black, perhaps?)—we'll connect you with one of our local experts who knows Sydney inside and out, and upside and down, and who can answer your questions and get you set straight to make the most out of your visit. This is a great tour to book on your first day in Sydney in order to help you get your bearings.

We begin our experience at your accommodation, where our guide or staff member, a resident of and expert on Sydney, will explain the geographical layout of the city and how this relates to the area where you are staying. We can discuss your itinerary and help you make any last-minute plans, as well as answer all your questions, from what is the best day to visit certain museums and monuments to how the public transport system works. We will bring along maps and guidebooks to the city to help you get acquainted with the places and things that you will be seeing, and will offer tips on local customs and suggestions for dining, shopping, insider events, and concerts. (Nota bene, if food is your thing, consider our Sydney Food Tour.)

We will then head outside for a stroll, allowing for a discussion of the area’s history and an opportunity to absorb the neighborhood ambiance under the guidance of a seasoned local. We will stop occasionally to talk about historic buildings and monuments, or maybe to go over how the transport works, including the fantastic ferry system. We will point out the best markets, top espresso bars, and spots for a good pint.

We will leave you with maps, a little bit of history, and a better sense of how best to navigate the rich streets of Sydney. If you're looking for a history tour, we suggest booking our Sydney History Tour instead.

Please supply your hotel name or exact apartment address (building entrance codes, apartment number, floor, etc) in the Notes box during checkout so that we can arrange for our docent to meet you directly at your lodging. In order to help us prepare the experience, please also share your interests and any specific questions about Sydney. This will enable us to fully customize the experience to speak to your needs.

This experience is part of our Welcome To series, which aims to orient first-time visitors to Context cities by pairing them with local experts. You can read about Welcome To experiences in our other cities here.

I would like the guide to answer some very specific questions I have about the city. Can I let you know in advance what those questions are?
Please do let us know in advance if you have specific questions so that your guide can come prepared with answers to your questions.