Duration:
6h
Enjoy the best value-for-money combo deal that offers the highlights of Sydney by land, and by harbour.
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7.30 – 8.00AM Depart your hotel for an unforgettable Panoramic Sydney half day city sights tour. On tour you will visit the historic Rocks area and hear of early convict history. We continue through the financially focused Central Business District (CBD), and Macquarie Street. Marvel at 19th century sandstone architecture such
as NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary’s Cathedral. We will continue to Mrs Macquaries Point, to enjoy magnificent views
of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. We then continue through Sydneys Eastern Suburbs, home to the rich and famous. Travelling along the
coves and shores of one of the world’s most impressive harbours, we will take a few stops for photo opportunities, including a panoramic photo of Sydney
skyline. You will pass through areas such as Kings Cross, Double Bay, Rose Bay before arriving at Watsons Bay, passengers will have the option a short coastal
walk with views of the South Pacific Ocean and the entrance to Sydney harbour.
cruise. Departing from the Eastern Pontoon @ 12 noon you will spend 2 relaxing hours discovering the secrets of one of the world’s most famous and spectacular natural harbours including icons such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Sydney Botanical Gardens and more. We give you a chance to see the city from a new perspective and marvel at the sights that decorate its coastline. Owing to our educated live commentator, you will get to learn something new about Sydney, its history and about each of the sights that you can see from the deck. Your cruise concludes at 2.15pm at Circular quay and on arrival, make your way at leisure back to your hotel
as NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary’s Cathedral. We will continue to Mrs Macquaries Point, to enjoy magnificent views
of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. We then continue through Sydneys Eastern Suburbs, home to the rich and famous. Travelling along the
coves and shores of one of the world’s most impressive harbours, we will take a few stops for photo opportunities, including a panoramic photo of Sydney
skyline. You will pass through areas such as Kings Cross, Double Bay, Rose Bay before arriving at Watsons Bay, passengers will have the option a short coastal
walk with views of the South Pacific Ocean and the entrance to Sydney harbour.
cruise. Departing from the Eastern Pontoon @ 12 noon you will spend 2 relaxing hours discovering the secrets of one of the world’s most famous and spectacular natural harbours including icons such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Sydney Botanical Gardens and more. We give you a chance to see the city from a new perspective and marvel at the sights that decorate its coastline. Owing to our educated live commentator, you will get to learn something new about Sydney, its history and about each of the sights that you can see from the deck. Your cruise concludes at 2.15pm at Circular quay and on arrival, make your way at leisure back to your hotel
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We enjoyed two tours with AEA. Both pocked us up on time and followed the itinerary and visits as stated on their website. No hidden bad surprises or costs. Both driver guides took care of making the tours the best experience down under. Comentary in Englisch with available ipod in some languages available upon request at booking. Comfortable and clean vehicles. With a max of 14 participants, we stopped out of the big tour rides for quiet and more relaxed visits.
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Dieter
26 Aug 2025
Definitely highly recommended. My friend and I took the Half-Day Panoramic Sydney Sights Afternoon tour on Monday, April 20th, in a small group. A very complete tour, it includes the main sites in Sydney, some of the suburbs, Bondi Beach and much more. Suitable for all ages and also adapted if you don't understand English. If I return to Australia in the future (hopefully, there's still so much more to see), I'll definitely take another tour with your company! Special mention to our guide, Matt, and his australian history master explanations. He also gave us recommendations about Sydney throughout the tour that were very useful! You can tell he's passionate about what he does.
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Elena
25 Apr 2025
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valencia1958
04 Feb 2025
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fireandrain
03 Feb 2025
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paulyeo
02 Feb 2025
Excellent lunch
Visited wildlife center with Koalas, kangaroo, pheasant, wombats and many other animals
highly recommend this trip
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SA
01 Feb 2025
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conniehR6632FW
29 Jan 2025
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Lisa
28 Jan 2025
This is a luck of the draw thing, but we started late, there was miscommunication about what the drop off point was supposed to be, and our guide was far more focused on the price of houses and schools than he was on context or history. It definitely felt more like a shuttle service than a tour. I got off the van early. I regret not getting off sooner - I do think this is intended for older, possibly less mobile travelers - I was the youngest by thirty years!
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Carlin
26 Jan 2025
Our tour to Blue Mountains was wonderful. The vehicle was very comfortable and the guide did his job very well. Our stop for lunch was at the amazing pace and food was nice. I highly recommend this company if you are thinking about Blue Mountains or Sydney city tours.
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Yana
22 Dec 2024
An unforgettable day in the Blue Mountains. Our tour guide John knocked it out of the park. A wellspring of knowledge, funny, friendly… John made this experience so special. He curated a magical hike for my husband and I, packed us a proper lunch and gave us instructions to wait and eat until we got to the waterfall. Boy are we glad we did. A priceless memory for us. I don’t know if you’re able to request a tour guide but if you can pick John. We loved every minute of this tour. Thank you!
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Kristen
16 Dec 2024
The best tour we had today, Sydney Combo: morning sightseeing to Bondi and harbor lunch cruise.
Andy was courteous and informative. A luxury 14 people van for our small group. Impressive.
Andy was courteous and informative. A luxury 14 people van for our small group. Impressive.
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J
19 Nov 2024
We had two tours during our honeymoon trip with AEA and they were both wonderful! Our first was a private tour to Hunter Valley with Matt. He provided us with so much Australian history on our way. He knew we wanted to see a kangaroo and went out of his way to try to get us to see one! He provided so many suggestions for us during our time in Sydney. Our second tour was a Blue Mountain tour and we were SO happy to see that Matt was our tour guide again! He is truly passionate about Australian history and it shows.
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Emily
26 Sep 2024
We went on a half day tour with Luxury Tours, and it was just amazing the tour guide, was very informative about the history, and easy to relate to.A really nice person that is genuinely passionate about his work. We learnt a lot in a small space of time. We would highly recommend this company.
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Betty
13 Jun 2024
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024 we took the Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney. Our driver (Mario) arrived on time in a late model Mercedes van and we stopped at a couple meeting places to pickup additional guests. Our tour had 13 passengers in total and we had an amazing time. Safe drive out of the city, lots of shared information supported by print collateral (pass around and return). We stopped at a small rehabilitation zoo, multiple lookout points, botanic gardens and had a great lunch included in the price. Highly recommend this tour for those looking for a chance to see multiple stops in a one day period and get great exposure to the mountain range. A perfect setup for planning a 3-4 day intensive visit to an extremely beautiful area.
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Mike
21 Mar 2024
Our driver Hedler was wonderful and did everything he could to make our Blue Mountains day tour good BUT the weather was awful so we saw nothing. All the look out points were covered in clouds and even the botanic gardens were impossible to visit (the one indoor exhibit was closed). Other buses at least had umbrellas for their guests. The weather should have been checked by the tour company before we departed and we should have been given an option - other tours we have taken gave partial reimbursements when the weather did not permit the full experience. Given the option my husband and I would not have wanted to spend the day on a bus to see clouds and would have happily done ANYTHING else in Sydney on our last day. SUPER disappointed!
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Melanie
15 Mar 2024
We did the Blue Mountain Deluxe Tour and enjoyed our views and informational sessions with Mario. He did a great job talking about Australia in general, the Blue Mountains, and answering questions. We saw so many different views of the Blue Mountains and pet koalas! Mario even delivered some delicious treats at the end. There is no hiking involved, which is fine knowing that coming in. I did feel rushed at many spots but understood it was to beat the crowds. We saw a small portion of the botanical gardens there as well. The provided lunch and views at the Hydro Majestic Hotel was also delicious and large portion sizes.
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Sarah
14 Mar 2024
Recently went on a tour of the Blue Mountains with AEA and had an absolute blast. They had a full day planned with plenty of stops. Our driver Paul was knowledgeable and added a lot to the trip while driving us between stops. I highly recommend using AEA and thank you Paul!
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Taylor
16 Feb 2024
Nigel is a fantastic tour guide. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. Loved his stories and the extra lengths he went to make it a very special city tour. Thanks Nigel. I'd highly recommend this tour.
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Davina
05 Feb 2024
We just finished a 3 day/ 2 night trip to the Blue Mountains with Nigel. He is such a gentleman. Our party of 12 climbed, walked, & became great friends because of him! Very safe and he knows all of the trails, shops, & coffee spots. Thank you!
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Jolene
19 Jan 2024
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Sipora
29 Dec 2023
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Christopher
29 Dec 2023
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Doreen
29 Dec 2023
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John
24 Dec 2023
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rayw386
11 Dec 2023
My spouse and I went on the morning Panoramic Sydney Sights tour in October with driver and guide Graham. The tour was fun and informative and Graham was entertaining and generouse with the information he shared. Great time.
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Sheila
30 Oct 2023
My husband and I went on a morning tour of Sydney city mountains and beaches on our honeymoon trip. We had an amazing experience with Hoof as our tour guide. He accommodated our busy schedule with pick up and drop off and was extremely knowledgeable about each place that we visited. Hoof even surprised us with coffee and TimTams during the trip. Tip: Ask Hoof to take your photos-he is an EXCELLENT photographer! I’ve seen other comments about driving and traffic issues, but Hoof was an excellent driver and felt safe the entire trip. 10/10 would recommend this company again!
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Kaycie
07 Jul 2023
My husband and I went on a morning tour of Sydney city mountains and beaches on our honeymoon trip. We had an amazing experience with Hoof as our tour guide. He accommodated our busy schedule with pick up and drop off and was extremely knowledgeable about each place that we visited. Hoof even surprised us with coffee and TimTams during the trip. Tip: Ask Hoof to take your photos-he is an EXCELLENT photographer! I’ve seen other comments about driving and traffic issues, but Hoof was an excellent driver and felt safe the entire trip. 10/10 would recommend this company again!
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Kaycie
07 Jul 2023
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kaycieb2023
07 Jul 2023
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TareC_12
07 Jul 2023
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Dane R, Manager at AEA Luxury Tours, responded to this review - 2023-07-01
Hi, Thank you for a wonderful review. We are glad that you enjoyed your day, and look forward to welcoming you again for more hiking.
Exploration439974
26 Jun 2023
The driver of AEA luxury tours was super rude, gave middle fingers to the other people on the street, drove dangerously in the city as a result of road rage.
Beware the way how they treat the other people can be the way they treat you.
Beware the way how they treat the other people can be the way they treat you.
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INFS5000
18 Jun 2023
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Katie
10 Jun 2023
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Questovia
21 May 2023
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Questovia
21 May 2023
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abhimannyu
21 Apr 2023
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12 Apr 2023
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Dane R, Manager at AEA Luxury Tours, responded to this review - 2023-04-11
Hi. I feel I need to address sum comments that you have made, that are untrue. Firstly, the price for the tour with restaurant meal is $314 per person, not $299. Our old price was $299, but as of April 1st we have had to increase the price of our product, as all of our expenses have increased, such as lunches, diesel, drivers wages, national park entry.
On some occasions we will need to have people on the same bus that have chosen the hiking option, or the restaurant option. The only difference in the two products is the chosen lunch option. You should have had your picnic lunch whilst hiking on a 1.5 hour trail with incredible views. Based on your comment, it would appear you did not do the hike? I am unable to know for sure which was your booking, as I am given no information from your comment which date you traveled on. But it could be that you decided on the day you didnt want to hike? in which case you would have had to eat your picnic lunches in the cafe separate to the others who paid more for a 2 course lunch. As for your comment on the lunches quality, I can only pass this on to the Cafe who made them and give them feedback in the expectation that we don't hear this comment again. The stop at the Gardens is minimum 30 minutes and helps break the journey home.
National Park entry fees are not paid by the driver on the day. It is paid through a quarterly reporting system through our National Parks Eco-Pass certificate. The price is $3 per person which we pay quarterly.
Dayana
09 Apr 2023
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scotusa
04 Apr 2023
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Dane R, Manager at AEA Luxury Tours, responded to this review - 2023-04-02
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. I sure had fun showing you the Blue Mountains over 3 days. I would gladly take you on another adventure around Sydney if you do return. Safe travels, Dane.
575melindad
31 Mar 2023
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mariev0lciep
16 Mar 2023
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nicoleaustralia2019, General Manager at AEA Luxury Tours, responded to this review - 2023-03-13
Hello, i am sorry that the tour did not appear to meet your expectations. We do our best to showcase as much of Sydney City and the Eastern Suburbs as we can in the 3.5 hours of the tour. We have a selection of stops that allow for short walks, good views of the Harbour and Opera House and time to enjoy a walk at Bondi Beach. The tour is designed to be an overview of the city and surrounds and to provide history and information on our city. We cover quite a lot of ground and do showcase many locations. We hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday in Australia.
ldulgarian
12 Mar 2023
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334kathyh
04 Mar 2023
Would have been amazing if we had a guide with us on the lovely walk so we could have learnt a little more about the flora and fauna along the way. Maybe a leaflet with what you see and some information would be useful. The picnic lunch was fantastic with really well filled sandwiches. Plentiful water was handed out along the trip and great fizz at the final stop.
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Helen
02 Mar 2023
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Thebeekeeper27
25 Feb 2023
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Connector84425
24 Feb 2023
Such a knowledgeable person and explaining all the history and current happenings of Sydney.
All the main sceneries covered in half a day during the morning so you may try to do other activities during noon.
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955mathewt
24 Feb 2023
The day was packed with plenty of photo stops along the way. Timings were kept to which meant no wasted time and you got a very good taster tour of the Blue Mountains in one day. We enjoyed seeing the animals up close at the city farm and the Botanic gardens are stunning.
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Nina
23 Feb 2023
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Inspiration93722
23 Feb 2023
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Trail08730036145
22 Feb 2023
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Dane R, Manager at AEA Luxury Tours, responded to this review - 2023-02-06
thank you and we are glad you enjoyed your tour
MNsuitcase
05 Feb 2023
The company though had not organised things well. Nearly all the guests are older tourists and I heard this is typical. It's really windy and chilly in the morning and no guidance to bring a hoody or jersey etc. Some of us purchased jackets at the lunchtime tourist store (part of a plan?) I heard quite a few moans about that. The lunch picnic sandwich provided to walkers was essentially just a tube wrap full of mayonnaise that burst out of both ends simultaneously on any contact with the mouth. Both inedible and v messy, especially where no bathrooms available. But the biggest issue is the hike to Evans Point. I was OK with it as a regular runner, but found it unpleasant due to long, continuous steep ascents. Some of the older members of the group barely made it. I felt so bad for them. Please know this is a challenging, mostly uphill climb. Not a scenic walk. Great cardio workout but really not fun. Most walkers felt this had not been well articulated. So, a mixed bag I'm afraid.
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Z9276QMtonyb
05 Feb 2023
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Jo
03 Feb 2023
We did make the most of the trip - got foggy photos of the blue mountains. The driver was helpful when we weren't driving. We got to see Kangaroos and Koala Bears. It was fun - just missed some of the background. No compensation given.
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C79-Family
29 Jan 2023
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kathy_humberstone
18 Jan 2023
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Tontobruno2
18 Jan 2023
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nicoleaustralia2019, General Manager at AEA Luxury Tours, responded to this review - 2023-01-20
Thrilled you enjoyed the Blue Mtns Hiking tour. We love our stop at Calmsley Hill, the interaction with keepers and wildlife is amazing and having the exclusive access prior to arrival makes the visit so much more rewarding!
Kelly
17 Jan 2023
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Charlotte
13 Jan 2023
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U4291MQlynnes
07 Jan 2023
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nicoleaustralia2019, General Manager at AEA Luxury Tours, responded to this review - 2023-01-06
we are very happy to hear you enjoyed your tour wish us! wishing you a great Aussie Holiday!
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