Duration:
10h
Explore one of the most stunning regions near Sydney on this carefully crafted private day tour of the Southern Highlands. Enjoy rustic villages, sumptuous local food, cool climate wines and breathtaking scenery on a unique southern journey
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The Southern Highlands are truly one of the hidden treasures close to Sydney, and make the perfect day trip at any time of the year. With their crisp elevated climate and abundance of attractions, a journey south is a great choice for the discerning traveller who wants to venture beyond the tourist traps and uncover a truly local experience.
Your Southern Highlands Private Tour itinerary can include:
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This tour can be fully customised to suit your needs so please use the above as a guide only. The aim is always to deliver a great day out that works for you and your group. Larger groups can be catered for of up to 20 people and groups or families with small children or babies are very welcome. Please call Scott on 0420 222 646 or email scott@yoursydneyguide.com.au if you would like to discuss details.
Your Southern Highlands Private Tour itinerary can include:
- A scenic coastal drive out of Sydney, stopping at the famous town of Berry for coffee.
- A magical journey from sea level into the hinterland to discover the sleepy town of Kangaroo Valley.
- Continuing up the sandstone escarpment through lush bushland towards Fitzroy Falls for a short walk and an embrace with Mother Nature.
- Explore some of the historic and picturesque towns of the Highlands such as Berrima, Bowral and Moss Vale.
- Visit some local vineyards and farms to discover some local delicacies. (seasonally adjusted)
- Stop for a classic rural lunch at one of the many fine pubs or restaurants.
- Squeeze in a short dose of vintage antique shopping
Tour Inclusions:
- National park entry
- Pick up and drop off at accommodation
- Premium refreshments whilst travelling
- Full guiding throughout the day
- Awesome selection of photos from the day
Tour Exclusions:
- Lunch (unless ordered as optional extra)
- Entry to attractions that might be visited
This tour can be fully customised to suit your needs so please use the above as a guide only. The aim is always to deliver a great day out that works for you and your group. Larger groups can be catered for of up to 20 people and groups or families with small children or babies are very welcome. Please call Scott on 0420 222 646 or email scott@yoursydneyguide.com.au if you would like to discuss details.
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Jill
25 Oct 2025
We went on a guided tour "Into the Blue" with the guide Stephanie.
It was an amazing and fantastic day, in fact the one of our best days in Australia. She knew a lot about the surroundings, she was also extremely pleasant and helpful throughout the whole day, showing us places we wouldn't have seen and experienced, if we had chosen to go on a bus tour.
So we give our best recommendations from here.
It was an amazing and fantastic day, in fact the one of our best days in Australia. She knew a lot about the surroundings, she was also extremely pleasant and helpful throughout the whole day, showing us places we wouldn't have seen and experienced, if we had chosen to go on a bus tour.
So we give our best recommendations from here.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Thanks so much Hanne for the kind words, so glad you all enjoyed your Blue Mountains adventure with Stephanie. Safe travels.
Hanne
22 Sep 2025
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David
21 Sep 2025
We toured with both Scott and Charlie. Both were great and shaped the tour to meet our interests and work around some challenging weather. Loved the private winery stop with MANY kangaroos and 1 wallaby!
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Thank you Erica, it was a joy to tour with you both in your recent visit to Sydney. The wildlife turned up, the weather was great and everything lined up so well. Safe travels and warm regards from us at Your Sydney Guide.
Erica
16 Sep 2025
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ryant428
24 Aug 2025
We had a wonderful time touring the Blue Mountains with our private guide, Charlie, who was knowledgeable, funny, smart, and incredibly thoughtful.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Thanks so much Steveen. Yep Charlie is a great guide and I know he will really appreciate you leaving such kind words about your Blue Mountains private tour. Safe travels.
Stephen
23 Aug 2025
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ankita778
21 Aug 2025
As an Australian I thought I knew this city but I can truly say that before this tour with Scott I had not seen many of the spots he took us to. Scott explained the history of this amazing city and its surrounds along with many other points of interest as to the spots we were taken to .
What makes a great tour guide is passion , knowledge , inspiration and preparation and the ability to read his clients as to when times to be accompanied and left to our own devices .,Scott listened to our requirements and ticked every box and some special surprises were thrown in . Thanks Scott for the great pie shop , you were right that pie was the best .
Whether it be a great famous pie or a top restaurant suggestion to the hidden spots with great views Scott had it all .
Your personal touch made us miss you and your great city which you know so well .
Thanks very much to the team at Your Sydney Guide and thanks Scott .
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963iand
13 Aug 2025
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Q3881XMsteve
08 Jul 2025
Easy 2+ hr trip to and from Sydney.
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M
22 Apr 2025
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Alison
18 Apr 2025
Scott provided a terrific tour of the Blue Mountains for first time visitors to Australia. It was great to travel on our own pace and see this beautiful area of Australia. Scott is incredibly knowledgeable and very flexible in shaping the day’s itinerary. Highly recommended!!
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Belated thanks Wade for your kind words. Was such a fun day out with you all in Sydney. Safe travels.
Wade
24 Feb 2025
Tried to book Scott for a day tour around Sydney, but we did with very short notice and it was Christmas - so Scott was excused to to go and celebrate with his family. Merry Christmas, Scott! ☺️ Instead he called in Naomi to show us Sydney and surroundings - and what an amazing guide she is! One of the most experienced we could ever hope for, and she was a ton of knowledge and just a bubbly and fun person to be with. She showed us all the neighborhoods and great gems of Sydney, including a ton of great restaurants and gave us some really cool and special recommendations - even arranged our dinner reservations on the fly. And we were not disappointed! She knows all the right people, and that showed - top quality treatment all around! We enjoyed her skills and company so much, that we instantly booked her for a full day Blue Mountains guided tour the next day! That became a very memorable and enjoyable day that we will remember for a long time! Naomi is the best, and we hope to be back to Sydney one day, to enjoy her company again!
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Frank
20 Jan 2025
We did two tours with Scott from your sydneyguide.com. both the Royal National Park tour and the Blue Mountains hiking tour were fantastic. Before The Blue Mountains hiking tour we stopped at featherdale zoo. the zoo was great because Scott got us there before the big buses and therefore we could get close to the animals quite easily. The Blue Mountains hike was among the most beautiful we have ever done. we could not have been happier with our two tours.
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David
20 Jan 2025
Deserve 5+ stars.
The tour can be personalized to your taste.
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ascentg2016
03 Jan 2025
Through out the day Charlie was very engaging and shared lots of historical facts as well as current local knowledge. We ended the trip with a ferry ride into Sydney harbour and circular quay.
Would highly recommended this trip, well worth the money.
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patom112
18 Nov 2024
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travelfam201126
01 Nov 2024
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sdes93
15 Oct 2024
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YourSydneyGuidecomau, Owner at Your Sydney Guide, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thanks so much for touring with Your Sydney Guide. Was such a great day touring with you both and hiking to that amazing waterfall and swimming hole. On the weekends we can do a full tasting but on the weekdays the tasting is usually just the one bottle, but hopefully the private access made it extra special :) Warm regards, Scott
240klausr
22 Sep 2024
Great private and personalised tour of the Blue Mountains. Enjoyed by all the family, including my 11 year old daughter and 2 year old nephew. The visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park was fun and the trip to the Scenic World and Blue Mountains was amazing. Scott was a very knowledgeable and fantastic tour guide.
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Response from the owner - 2024-09-20
Thanks so much Kamini and family, it was such a nice day out in the mountains and you were all such great guests to spend time with. Safe travels and hope to see you back again in the future.
Kamini
20 Sep 2024
We did two tours with Your Sydney Guide In February before a transpacific cruise, Blue Mountains and Tour of Sydney. We Loved both tours! My husband is still taking about the Blue Mountains tour and how Fabio helped with the wheelchair accessibility. It was wonderful to be able to see this beautiful part of your country.
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Patricia
02 Aug 2024
Such a great tour that we had to book another! If you’re reading this, look no further! Best private tour we’ve ever had. Scott had something to say about every stop we were at. Truly made our experience personal and we were able to check off so many things in one day. We loved our tour so much that we booked the Blue Mountains tour with him the next day. Although the weather in the mountains weren’t on our side, he rearranged our itinerary and in the end, we were able to see everything. Despite the crowds, we never managed to wait in any lines. He gets booked fast, so if you see something you want to do, book it NOW! Thanks Scott for making our first trip to Sydney absolutely memorable. 5 stars, 100% recommend!
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Chas
09 Jul 2024
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David
08 Jul 2024
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abhishek
05 May 2024
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Kailey
02 May 2024
Fantastic day trip to the Blue Mountains and Dryridge Winery with Scott. Scott knew the best places to go to avoid the large bus crowds, and was highly knowledgeable sharing numerous historical and fun facts about the area. Nothing felt rushed. The lunch stop at The Tearooms was delicious; Dryridge winery was relaxing with sweeping panoramas of the vineyard and the mountains. Friendly folks all around! I upgraded to the Land Rover Discovery and did the return to Circular Quay via ferry which both were delightful. We scoped out some kangaroos in the wild, along with a couple stunning waterfalls throughout the day. I highly recommend Your Sydney Guide for a private and fully customizable itinerary. 10/10!
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Jessica
09 Apr 2024
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Molly
04 Apr 2024
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YourSydneyGuidecomau, Owner at Your Sydney Guide, responded to this review - 2024-03-09
Thanks so much Brigitte,
It was a joy to host you in Sydney and the kind words above are very much appreciated. Look forward to seeing you again in Sydney before too long.
Scott and the team.
Brigitte
08 Mar 2024
I would recommend this company 100%
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YourSydneyGuidecomau, Owner at Your Sydney Guide, responded to this review - 2024-03-09
Thanks so much Andy,
We are lucky to have guests like you who make our jobs so enjoyable. Safe travels to you both.
Scott and the team.
Enviro200
08 Mar 2024
All pre-tour planning and email conversations were timely, thorough and satisfying!
Upon arrival via the Celebrity Edge .our tenders delivered us to the Opera House Wharf much later than scheduled, and Charlie was there waiting at the turn- around behind Sydney Opera House welcoming us to the city in his very luxurious Range Rover!
Our day of Discover Sydney began with a bouquet of greetings, smiles and excited anticipation!
We headed right into The Royal Botanic Gardens where Charlie began sharing with us the history of Sydney .he sprinkled his history lessons with information about the local flora and fauna ..Sitting on Mrs. Macquarie's chair, being amazed at the Merton Bay Figs and the gorgeous and raucous birdlife!!!!! We were enthralled with Charlie's breadth of knowledge and his calm, humorous and tranquil comportment.
As we drove from place to place, Charles answered our queries about Sydney, Sydney's history, government past & present and drew our attention to the historic architecture and the interesting animal life we passed along the way .we trailed after a Kookabura and watched as it pulled worms from the ground and another Kookabura in a tree "beating a mouse to tenderize it" before eating!!!!!! We were regaled by cockatoos, black swans, ibis, and australian magpies to name but a few!!!
Our travels took us to and thru The Rocks, Darlinghurst, Moore Park, Woollahra, and to Centennial Park! At Centennial Park Charles brought us on a walk to a huge forest area that was home to thousands of Flying Foxes hanging from trees high up in the canopies! It was magical!!!
Then on thru Waverly Park, Rose Bay, Vaucluse and to the famous Bondi Beach!!!! Charles gave us time to walk in every location, take pictures, and enjoy the exquisite views .we enjoyed a lovely coffee at one of his favorite cafes .and throughout our day together Charles was brilliant companion, teacher, guide and friend.
We could not have been happier with our tour with Charles. Every minute was packed with details and history of the beauty of Sydney and Surrounds we can surely say that Charles expertly guided us into falling in love with Sydney. Thank You Charles!!!!!
Next visit .how bout the Blue Mountains, Charles???!!!!!!
Many thanks! Madelyn and Alex
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YourSydneyGuidecomau, Owner at Your Sydney Guide, responded to this review - 2024-03-09
Wow!! What an amazing review of your day with Charlie who we agree is an amazing tour guide. Thanks so much for taking the time to write in so much details and I can tell you Charlie was so happy to receive your feedback.
Safe travels :)
Scott, Charlie and the team.
alexandermD9295DU
05 Mar 2024
We did the tour to the Blue mountains. We had a great time! Fabrizio our tour guide was incredible. He was very knowledgeable about pretty much everything to do with both Sydney and the blue mountains. He was happy to share that info and made the day very enjoyable. We had such a good time we’re going to do another tour today. Thanks Fabrizio and Scott for a great day!
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Mike
15 Feb 2024
Took 2 tours from them and definitely had awesome times with both guides Fabrizio and Scott. They were punctual during pick up, sharing the history and culture, were attentive to our needs and going all out to ensure we had the best experiences!!! Strongly recommended
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Huijean
07 Feb 2024
We booked a private tour to the Blue Mountains with Your Sydney Guide, and it couldn't have been better. We wanted some challenging hikes that wouldn't be too busy that gave us a sampling of the geographical diversity of the mountains. Your Sydney Guide met these requests perfectly. We even started our hike 2 hours later than usual, at 10AM, to maximize our chances of seeing wildlife at the end of the day, and our adventure ended at a park full of wallabies and kangaroos. Our guide was very knowledgeable and great to talk to about the Blue Mountains and the Aussie culture. It felt more like we were hiking around with an old friend than a hired guide. If you want a Sydney adventure that is tailored to you then you can't go wrong with Your Sydney Guide.
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Jeff
07 Feb 2024
It was even his birthday on one of the days he was with us.
He was our close friend that we finally got to meet again and reconnected with for our first visit to Sydney; that's how it was having the tours with Charlie. We were comfortable in his vehicle and he assisted us all the way had a wheelchair with us. Loved that he had an itinerary planned and ran it with us to align both our expectations. Got to see many hidden gems on both places and shared a good amount of stories that really will stay with us.
We also got to meet Scott on one of the tours, he is also an awesome guy.
Your Sydney Guide, the easiest recommend for Private Tours in Sydney, no other choice.
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Rey4761
20 Jan 2024
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D
14 Jan 2024
Great way to see and learn about Sydney. Would highly recommend Scott and his services!
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jdaddy1956
11 Jan 2024
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terri754
10 Jan 2024
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Exploration791694
08 Jan 2024
We booked a private tour to the Blue Mountains with Your Sydney Guide, and it couldn't have been better. We wanted some challenging hikes that wouldn't be too busy that gave us a sampling of the geographical diversity of the mountains. Your Sydney Guide met these requests perfectly. We even started our hike 2 hours later than usual, at 10AM, to maximize our chances of seeing wildlife at the end of the day, and our adventure ended at a park full of wallabies and kangaroos. Our guide was very knowledgeable and great to talk to about the Blue Mountains and the Aussie culture. It felt more like we were hiking around with an old friend than a hired guide. If you want a Sydney adventure that is tailored to you then you can't go wrong with Your Sydney Guide.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Thanks so much Jeff, you were wonderful guests and the kind words above are truly appreciated. Trust you are keeping well and enjoying more adventures around the world. Safe travels.
Jeff
07 Jan 2024
Trip with Scoot is so beautiful and efficient. Not only he knows all the trick and tips but he so show us the best food along the way. When you on holiday the most important thing is to maximise your quality time. For that Scott and team is the easy answer for your Oz guide
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Wellem
07 Jan 2024
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Guide250192
07 Jan 2024
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nogcw
12 Dec 2023
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Jacqueline
06 Dec 2023
So knowledgeable. After taking the time to get to note us, he tailored the day exactly to what we wanted to see.
We stopped in lots of smaller villages and lookouts, and saw more of Sydney and the Blue Mountains than we imagined.
I’ll be recommending this tour to everyone who comes to Sydney.
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Family6822
11 Nov 2023
Scott took my parents, my girlfriend and I to the blue mountains for a day in his Land Rover. It was a wonderful excursion, we loved it. Scott was very informative, we had great conversation and the car was very comfortable. He was a great driver, and he took us to some well known places, as well as some more out of the way locations which were off the beaten track, including a great spot for lunch at a farm in a valley. He was very sensitive to our desires and he personalised the trip en route to our interests. We had a fantastic time and we felt very well taken care of, and would recommend him to anyone.
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Response from the owner - 2023-11-04
Thanks so much Josh, really was a pleasure to spend the day out touring in the Blue Mountains with you. Hope to see you back again in Sydney some time.
Josh
04 Nov 2023
Excellent tour Scott was very informative great views that you would only see with a local and this type of tour highly recommended.
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Response from the owner - 2023-10-28
Thanks so much Jimmey, it was a joy to meet you both and we are so glad the day worked out so well. Safe travels from the YSG team.
Jimmey
21 Oct 2023
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YourSydneyGuidecomau, Owner at Your Sydney Guide, responded to this review - 2023-10-25
Thanks so much Jose. Yes Charlie is awesome and we are lucky to have him guiding with us. Safe travels to you.
Jose
09 Oct 2023
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YourSydneyGuidecomau, Owner at Your Sydney Guide, responded to this review - 2023-10-25
Thanks so much Fernando, was a joy to host you to the Blue Mountains. So glad you all enjoyed the day.
Safe travels.
fernandosM3225JK
03 Oct 2023
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Excursion40613933231
30 Sep 2023
The vehicle for the day was very comfortable and the air con was much needed since it was extremely hot out. The provided water certainly came in handy.
Scott certainly has eagle eyes, pointing out wildlife and even pulling over so we could watch a whale breaching while on the way to one of the parks. The views are stunning.
With having gone on a Monday many businesses are closed but it never felt like I was missing out on anything. Lunch was delicious and the wines were great.
No part of the drive was boring or uncomfortable. Scott is fun to chat with and knows a lot about the history of the area. More than enough stops if you need the toilet as well if that's something you need to think about.
If I am back in Sydney, I will certainly be looking up another tour.
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Hopstick
18 Sep 2023
We where a group of 2 couples and we took a private tour. Scott was amazing. He showed us some of the most beautiful spots of the city and some hidden scenic sights. During the entire tour he was professional, knowledgeable and very nice and friendly. We feel that it was a very pleasant and efficient way to get to know Sidney for the first time. Highly recommend
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Talli
31 Aug 2023
Amazingly knowledgeable, friendly and otherwise fantastic tour guide. I can’t say enough about how great our experience was. He was prompt, efficient and he could dial up or down the knowledge, to accommodate myself or the kids. He’s a Sydney native so this is definitely his place. If I could give him 10 stars I would!
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Ramsey
10 Aug 2023
A true “local,” Scott was extremely knowledgeable and informative about everything we could think of. To our surprise, we bumped into him the next day at a water ferry terminal!
If this is your first trip to Sydney, I would strongly encourage booking a tour with this outfit!
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67ericy
31 Jul 2023
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CO113
29 Jul 2023
Lunch was at a place called Little Beach Boathouse by the seaside at Nelson's Bay. The weather was perfect and we saw a dolphin or two go by. Service at this restaurant was excellent.
Thanks once again, Scott for never letting us down. Trips with you is money's worth.
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EdNevis
20 Jun 2023
We went with Scott when we were at Sydney last year (2022) and it was a no-brainer going again with him on this tour as well as the one to Port Stephens. Thanks, Scott for being a great and friendly guide. The 6 of us always enjoyed our comfortable ride in your Land Rover Discovery. We would never have seen or enjoyed the food at the places you took us to.
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EdNevis
20 Jun 2023
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KrisGreenhill
19 Jun 2023
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563yulil
18 Jun 2023
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heathergI5752BA
12 Jun 2023
Your Sydney Guide, Scott went above and beyond what you would expect from a tour operator. We had the brides family coming to Sydney from Japan for the wedding and they had a free day in-between before the wedding, when we were planning to take them around Sydney foolish of us to think we will have the free time with the wedding in the next couple of days. I called Scott just the day before the tour at 7.30 AM for an Sydney half a day tour, and at the same time busy with wedding work. It was late in the evening before I could get back to Scott to confirm the booking Scott was very accommodative and understanding of the situation and arranged LLOYD MILLETT to take the brides family around Sydney, I also requested Scott to have an extra hour for the tour as there was an event that the brides family had to attend later in the evening after tour and did not want the brides family unattended after their scheduled tour. Scott not only accepted to have the extra hour extended tour but also did not charge anything extra. It was a very delicate and sensitive situation that Scott helped us to overcome where the Brides family had a wonderful time visiting Sydney and also complemented Lloyd that he was the best driver. We were supposed to take the brides family around Sydney, however Scott stepped up as our family and made the brides family visit to Sydney a memorable one. Scott is the best who goes above and beyond of what you would expect from an tour operator it was not just customer service at its best we felt it was a family member who understood the situation and took over the responsibility on our behalf and made things happen. The best thing about Scott is he did not ask me to write a review. We wish Scott and team the very best, if you looking for the second best you can go to the rest.
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