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The Art of Sydney
Highlights
- Explore Sydney's architectural evolution while walking from The Sydney Ruins to Hyde Park, uncovering hidden historical gems.
- Savour delicious samples at Hay Street Market in Chinatown, experiencing the vibrant flavours of local cuisine.
- Travel seamlessly across three modes of transport, ensuring a stress-free exploration of the city's highlights.
- Enjoy a scenic ferry ride from Pyrmont to Circular Quay, soaking in breathtaking views of Sydney's iconic skyline.
Wednesday – Sunday 2:00pm – 5:30pm (3.5hrs walking, foodie stop and harbour cruise)
In 3 and a bit hours, enjoy this inspirational deep dive into Sydney’s architectural evolution. Travel 3 modes of transport and delicious foodie samples at the new Hay Street Market in China Town. Finishing with a 30-minute harbour cruise introducing Sydney’s most famous buildings from the water.
Starting at The Sydney Ruins on Macquarie Street, walk to Hyde Park and venture underground to explore remnants of what was once one of the world’s largest railway networks. From there, travel to Central Station and marvel old v’s new in true style. Then hop aboard the light rail to Chinatown for a delicious hop, skip, and jump through the Hay Street Foodie Market — yes, it’s all included!
The grand finale: a ferry ride from Pyrmont to Circular Quay — the ultimate way to experience Sydney’s iconic skyline. Along the way, your guide will bring the buildings to life, sharing stories of the events at the time, and their transformations over the years.
The Art of Sydney promises to get your senses buzzing and with your transport sorted, it will orientate you for the rest of your stay.
Tour details
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Available from 2 July 2025 to 31 March 2026
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Operation information
Ultimately Sydney
Ultimately Sydney is a luxury private charter and city tour specialist offering premium tours for well-travelled visitors and adventurous locals.
To fully appreciate a city is to understand the history, indulge in the local food and immerse yourself into the local culture. Ultimately Sydney has four small group half-day experiences, taking you under the skin and into the heart and soul of the city.
Sydney is ‘The City of Villages’ and an evolving metropolis, offering first time visitors and locals alike a burst of fresh and inspiring places and spaces.
With a strong food and beverage focus, Ultimately Sydney itineraries consist of history, culture and lifestyle and can be custom designed to suit anyone from an individual to a large group.
At Ultimately Sydney the team’s passion is to be the ultimate explorers, always looking for fun new ways to impress and inspire the guests through history, food, art and iconic locations.
The Ultimate value proposition is the committed and loyal ‘human’ connections they have with partners on the ground all over the city.
If you are looking for an itinerary that covers the usual highlights as well as visiting hidden gems beyond the typical, then look no further.
Accreditations
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Tour Guiding Association
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