Best Sydney VIP Tours — Our Top 6

1.Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $89Our pick

Join Kangarrific Tours and guide Sam for a 10-hour small-group outing from Sydney to the Hunter Valley. Visit Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary, meet Australian animals with a ranger, taste cheese and chocolate, enjoy two boutique winery tastings, and add a relaxed wine-country lunch.

“We had a perfect day with several wine, cheese and chocolate tastes and a wonderful lunch. The guide was also excellent and our tour group has been perfect.”

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2.Blue Mountains Deluxe Small-Group Eco Wildlife Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 299 reviews · from $210

Spend about 10 hours exploring the Blue Mountains in a luxury minivan capped at 14 people. Visit Calmsley Hill for koalas and kangaroos, see the Three Sisters and Govetts Leap, and add lunch at the Hydro Majestic. Guides such as John, Karyn, Mario, and Kathy lead the day.

“Amazing tour. No other way to see so much in one day. Knowledgeable guide who gave information on everything big and small.”

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3.Sydney: Luxury Blue Mountains Adventure with Wentworth Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 287 reviews · 9 hours · from $194

Spend nine hours with Adventure Tours Sydney, visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park, walking near Wentworth Falls, stopping in Leura, and viewing the Three Sisters. Guides such as Mark, Craig, Ben, and Becs bring local stories, wildlife knowledge, and flexible pacing to a small group tour for active adults.

“Hi wether wasn’t the best, but the guide was fantastic, very informative, he had a real passion the the environment and Australia, when the cloud clears some spectacular views”

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4.Luxury Sailing Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $251

Join Captain David and a maximum of seven other passengers aboard the 40-foot yacht Emma Mei. Sail past Sydney icons, hear local stories, enjoy a seafood-rich lunch with Australian beer or wine, and stop at Store Beach for swimming, snorkeling, or a quiet walk.

“One of the very best tours we have done. The perfect way to see Sydney Harbour. David and his daughter Emily were super organised and friendly hosts on the Emma Mei. Commentary was interesting and relatable. The lunch was fantastic. Wonderful.”

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5.Sydney: Sydney Opera House VIP Backstage Tour and Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 2h 30m · from $140

Meet at Stage Door for a 150-minute English tour through rehearsal rooms, stages, and working areas normally closed to the public. Hear stories from guides such as Alan, Marcus, and Bruce, then finish with breakfast in the Green Room. Groups are intimate, but expect more than 300 stairs.

“The tour was everything I expected and more. The guide Alan was amazing with his knowledge and friendliness 10 out of 10. Although an early start is needed, I would highly recommend this to everybody whether you have an interest in theatre or not.”

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6.Sydney: Premium Catamaran Vivid Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 104 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63Best value

Cruise Sydney Harbour aboard the 55-foot Whitehaven during Vivid Sydney. You get a welcome drink, indoor and outdoor seating, and 90 minutes of views toward the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and light displays. The boat holds up to 70 passengers, with drinks and hot snacks sold onboard.

“Loved this! Beautiful views of the harbour bridge and opera house. I didn't expect fireworks but they were gorgeous, an absolute highlight of the evening. The drinks were tasty and the staff and captain were lovely. Highly recommended. I'll be doing it again next year, wish I'd done it sooner.”

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