Private tour in Sydney James A
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James A.
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Hi there! My name is James a true born and bred Sydney local from the beautiful Northern Beaches area of the city. Spending time with me around Sydney will be like meeting a new friend and my guiding style is always super laid back in true Aussie style. Your tour will also be full of stories of what makes Sydney such a fantastic place to live. You will also come to understand how Sydney got to be the super sexy world city it is today! I 'm always making sure I 'm having fun on tour and love to laugh but most of all I have a genuine passion for meeting people and making sure they are having the best time possible. I have guided in Sydney for the last 13 years looking after all types of guests from some of the worlds wealthiest individuals, multinational CEOs, couples, families, friend and student groups. What I have learned over this time is that everybody has a different idea of what makes the perfect tour, but the day always needs to be 100% focused on you, the traveller. I love being flexible with my guests at all times so you get the most out of the day based on your interests and preferences. Sydney is full of many must see highlights for any first time visitor and I will make sure you experience these in the best way possible. However if you are looking for some local secrets across nature, food, drinks and culture, then I will make it happen for you. I'm also just as comfortable sharing the uniqueness of Australian flora and fauna on a stunning walk in the Blue Mountains National Park 90 minutes west of Sydney. If food and wine is more your thing, then let's head north out of Sydney where I can introduce you to my friends who will share their passion for the wines of the Hunter Valley during your own private tasting. Having visited all but a handful of the 150 wineries in the region, I have my favourite boutique wineries to show you far from the large commercial vineyards many tourists only experience. I have been lucky enough to travel to over 50 countries around the globe. My experiences from 2USD a night mosquito invested accommodation (while chasing waves with school mates on the islands of Indonesia in the early 2000s) to more recently, enjoying the luxury side of travel where my response to my wife is always the same. . . " yes honey it's amazing but please don't tell me the price we paid for it!" This love and experience of travelling really helps me understand what travellers like yourself are after when visiting Sydney. Thanks for your time! I would love to hear from you so we can starting planning some amazing adventures in Sydney for you and those you are travelling with! James Certificate 4 in Tour Guiding, Ultimo TAFE NSW Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management, Ryde TAFE NSW Accredited Bus Operator Licence No 38787 Public Passenger (bus driver) Authority licence No GS3056 NSW National Parks Wildlife Service Eco Pass Tour Operator
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There is no better way to start your time in Sydney than this fantastic private half day tour of Sydney with vehicle at your disposal for the duration of the time. Get your bearings of the city while learning about the city's unique aboriginal, colonial and maritime history through many interesting stories. Understand how the city has changed over time and has led to the locals being some of the luckiest city dwellers in the world. Your time will be spent seeing all of Sydney's must see sights which includes Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour, The historic area of the city "The Rocks and Bondi Beach as well as a number of local secrets and inner city neighbourhoods. Also enjoy short coastal walks from "The Gap" and Watson's Bay to the iconic Bondi to Bronte coastal walk. Remember its all flexible and customizable to suit you
James is a great tour guide. We spent an afternoon visiting Sydney neighborhoods and landmarks. He is a great source for local insider info. We visited really cool neighborhoods like Paddington that most tourists don’t ever see. James is very personable and friendly. We had a great lunch together at Bondi beach where I got a lot more insights into Australian people and culture. I would encourage anyone to hire James. He’s terrific.
James was a great host. We left our tour feeling like we knew the Sydney area very well as first-time visitors. We'd love to return and explore more of this fascinating region. Thanks, James!
James was outstanding! We were traveling with my mobility challenged MIL and he was super helpful and very flexible. Two thumbs up
James was a terrific tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city and shared his pride of his hometown. We drove and walked through all the different neighborhoods, noting the architecture, parks and historical landmarks. Lunch was enjoyed with Australian sandwiches at a neighborhood cafe. We highly recommend James when booking your tour!
This tour was perfect for us, as we landed early morning and couldn’t check in until midafternoon. James showed us all around Sydney and made what would have been lost time into an adventure. He showed us beautiful spots for pictures and was considerate of our abilities and wishes. Even stopped so we could try an Aussie Pie and a drink.
James was a terrific tour guide!! It was our first time in Sydney. We disembarked from our cruise ship. James met us at the pier, took us to our hotel to drop off luggage and then started the tour. He took us all over Sydney explaining the how the city was formed, the neighborhoods of the city and the many of the beautiful beaches. We talked about politics, health care and education in Australia. Most informative. James has an easy disposition and we accomplished everything we could in our one day in Sydney. Thank you James!!!
- Meet myself at your Sydney accommodation, cruise terminal, Sydney Airport or other loctionl of your choice. - Get an understanding the historic district of Sydney "The Rocks" via vehicle, short walks and amazing vantage points - Explore Sydney's CBD & Macquarie Street home to beautiful historic buildings, shopping precincts and the heart of corporate Australia. - Visit Mrs Macquairie's Chair for the most iconic views and photo opportunities of Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour. - Journey through a number of local neighbourhoods to the east of the city. From the charm of the Victorian era terraces of Paddington and Woollhara. The harbour front mansions of Point Piper and Vaucluse to the unique beach culture of Tamarama and Bronte beaches. - Spend time at world famous Bondi. Grab a coffee, ice cream or get the feet wet in the stunning Pacific Ocean. - This tour can be customized.
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Private late model air conditioned vehicle comfortable suit your group size.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Your Sydney accommodation, airport or cruise port. Just let us know and I will be there.
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