a to do tour
E2973ATmichelv
Feb 15, 2026, 5:14:03 PM
Feb 15, 2026, 5:14:03 PM
excellent tour with out of the way places. Very good narrative
About Activity
Discover Sydney’s Northern Beaches on a coastal adventure filled with cliff‑top walks, sweeping vistas, beautiful beaches and vibrant marine and wildlife.
Explore the stunning North Shore from Kirribilli House to the Mosman manors. Explore historical old forts with views looking back towards Watsons Bay and South Head.
Discover Balmoral, Freshwater and Curl Curl, wander the iconic Shelly‑to‑Manly walk, and enjoy Manly's foodie laneways. Continue to North Head in search of whales and native birdlife, where cliff edge views offer the reality of how large Sydney Harbour is.
Explore Long Reef’s otherworldly plateau with its rock pools brimming with shells, barnacles, sea anemones and starfish. Marvel at the striking red clays and maroon rocks as you stroll the rugged coastline spotting pied oystercatchers, white‑bellied sea eagles, kestrels and pelicans. It’s a truly memorable place that feels worlds away.
End the day with the option of a scenic ferry ride back to the city.
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
Excludes
- Tips
- Please bring your own water or drink bottle
- Cafe, deli or pub style lunch in Manly or nearby area is at guests expense
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Drive across the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Driving across the iconic ‘coathanger’ and seeing the stunning design of the world’s largest steel arch bridge up close is a momentous occasion.
Visit Kirribilli nears Milsons Point - a quaint village on the lower north shore, with unique views across to the Sydney Opera House and Sydney skyline
See Luna Park - an historic amusement park located on the harbour that was constructed in 1935. Walk through the 30 foot wide entrance of a clown’s smiling face
One of Sydney’s best panoramic views is from Georges Head - an old fort and army barracks. Take in the 270 degree vista of Manly, Watsons Bay, Camp Cove, Rose Bay, Manly and the Sydney skyline.
Drive by beautiful Balmoral Beach - one of Sydney’s longer and prettier harbour beaches. Drive up one of Sydney’s steepest streets where they hold the annual ‘Balmoral Burn’ 420 metre race from the bottom of the hill all the way to the top.
Drive over the Spit Bridge - an old style girder bridge that allows yachts and sailing boats to pass through near the Mosman Marina.
See the swimming rockpools at Manly Cove, Manly Ferry Terminal and beautiful Little Manly Beach.
Take a cliff edge hike overlooking the entrance of Sydney Harbour at North Head. See the spectacular vertical cliffs surrounding Sydney with 360 degree views over North Harbour, South Head, Sydney Harbour and the Hornby Lighthouse. Between May and October look out for Southern Right whales.
Enjoy a leisurely walk from Manly to Shelly Beach along a marine aquatic reserve watching surfers, paddle boarders, snorkelers and scuba divers close to the shore. Admire the colourful shells and spot an eastern water dragon sunbaking on the rocks.
Enjoy a beachside lunch in Manly and discover it's myriad of laneway cafes, pubs, breweries and boutique shops.
Watch surfers shred sparkling waves beneath clifftop condominiums at Freshwater Beach - where the sport of surfing started in Australia.
See unique rock pools that are cut into the edges of cliffs and rock platforms that are perfect for family swimming and bathing at Curl Curl and Dee Why Beach.
An interesting and scenic walk over a rock platform and around the colourful sand cliffs of Long Reef. Look for seashells, starfish, shark eggs, mussels, clams and sea anenomes. Enjoy the local water birdlife of kestrels, white bellied sea eagles and the Australian Pelican - the world's biggest pelican. Watch paragliders launch over the beach and kitesurfers at Fishermans Beach.
Optional ferry ride from Manly Wharf to Circular Quay - the hub of Sydney. Glide on Sydney harbour - the world's prettiest waterway, past waterside suburbs, the opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. * at guests expense and approx. $12AUD per person
Language Offered
English - GUIDE
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Personalised Sydney Tours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Superb private tour with an excellent driver
Rosemary C
Feb 10, 2026, 2:36:29 AM
Feb 10, 2026, 2:36:29 AM
Ben arranged for everything we wanted to see and do in this tour in a friendly, professional manner. Prompt pick up at hotel in Sydney, Very comfortable vehicle and excellent driving. Lovely scenery, visiting viewpoints allowing time for photographs or a walk if time allowed. Ben had Allocated time for the trip well, especially as we had asked for a lunch break. The return to the hotel was at the time we had requested. If in Australia again would definitely book another trip with him.
Wonderful! Highly Recommend!
loriaB3435PX
Nov 23, 2025, 10:14:22 AM
Nov 23, 2025, 10:14:22 AM
We had a great time and Ben was a wonderful tour guide! The beaches and scenic lookouts that he took us to were beautiful! We highly recommend this private tour!
Amazing Tour of the Greater Sydney Area
Ifbjulie29
Jun 6, 2025, 8:08:30 PM
Jun 6, 2025, 8:08:30 PM
What an amazing experience we had with Ben!! So many spectacular places to include the Blue Mtns, Manly Beach, Bondi Beach and the Greater Sydney area and much more! Ben accommodated 9 of us(2 seniors) for 2 full days of sightseeing and giving us an amazing tour even in the rain, wind and cold! He gets out with you and walks and shows you all there is to see(he doesn’t just sits and waits), so engaging!! He can personalize to your group needs and must be part of your adventure while in the Sydney area!
Great overview of the area and some amazing views of Sydney!
V7076JPkentc
Apr 7, 2024, 2:24:05 PM
Apr 7, 2024, 2:24:05 PM
A great intro into the area. A perfect way to begin a trip to Sydney. We had Ben pick us up at the airport and used this tour as a kick-off to our trip. It was ideal. Highly recommend
JAM PACKED FUN DAY
Joan M
Feb 8, 2023, 5:15:31 PM
Feb 8, 2023, 5:15:31 PM
The 4 of us (two couples) let Ben take the wheel and guide us through the entire Northern Beaches. We hiked in parks and learned so much about Australia and its peoples! Lunch was reserved by Ben at Manly Beach and we enjoyed the food, view and easy flow of the tour. Ben has such a friendly manner about him. He has also had extensive travel experience throughout the world and he can relate to just about anything that you'd ask of him. We would love to return to Sydney and take all of his tours offered. Outstanding guide and tour!!
Big clap for Ben 👏👏👏
shirleys604
Nov 3, 2022, 3:44:27 AM
Nov 3, 2022, 3:44:27 AM
It was our4th tour with Ben. He never failed to amaze us with his knowledge about the different locations we visited. “ How can he remember so much in detail…..” is the comment made by my family travelling with him 👍.
Great Day with Ben
Neil R
Jun 5, 2022, 3:02:43 AM
Jun 5, 2022, 3:02:43 AM
We had a great day with Ben touring the Northern Beaches of Sydney. It was tailored to our requirements. Everything was well organised by Benand tailored to our needs. Highly recommended.
Very informative and a good use of time
Eric S
Nov 24, 2019, 5:07:54 PM
Nov 24, 2019, 5:07:54 PM
I landed at Sydney in the morning and Ben promptly picked me up to go tour around Sydney for about 4-5 hours. It was beautiful to see all the beaches and landmarks. Ben was very informative and took his time patiently explaining things. Highly recommended.
Make the most of your special time in Sydney
Greg C
Aug 28, 2019, 2:59:55 AM
Aug 28, 2019, 2:59:55 AM
Visiting Sydney is a once in a lifetime experience for us. We wanted to make the most of it & boy did we choose the right tour! This one day tour gave us AMAZING sights and secret spots that we hadn't seen mentioned in all the usual travel sites. So much brilliant info from Ben the tour guide helped us plan the rest of our week in Sydney too. We had the best holiday of our lives and this day in Manly was the highlight for sure. Thank you thank you. Everyone out there, I just say do right by yourself!! Book a dream day out with these guys.
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