"You Gotta Love Sydney"
Six tours. Six guests, max.
One guide who actually lives here.
When Too Much Fun Is Never Enough!
No coach, no headset, no forty strangers. John Pastor has spent 25 years finding the laneways, small bars and backstreets the big tours drive straight past — and he still guides most of them himself.
What A Big Bus Tour Won't Tell You
This is the version of Sydney most visitors get sold.
Forty seats to fill
A coach tour books every seat it can sell. You get whoever else paid that day, and a driver reading a script over a crackly headset.
A fixed five minutes
The schedule doesn't care that you found a laneway worth lingering in. It moves on because the itinerary says so.
A guide you'll never see again
Rostered, different every trip. With 24 Hours In Sydney it's John or one of his small team, capped at 6, every single time.
The postcard version
Same six photos everyone already has. The hidden bars and real history never make the big-bus route.
Discover Sydney's Hidden Gems and Local Secrets
Exclusive Sydney Tours & Hidden Gems
Secret laneways, local favourites, hidden gems only insiders know. From The Rocks' cobblestone alleys to Barangaroo's indigenous heritage sites.
Passionate Local Sydney Tour Guides
Expert local guides who share authentic stories, fascinating history, and insider knowledge. Years of Sydney expertise.
Small Group Experiences
Maximum 6 people per group for personalised attention. Quality over quantity — every guest gets a truly personal experience.
Authentic Sydney Storytelling
Convict history in The Rocks to modern Sydney culture. Sydney heritage and cultural tours that connect you to the city's soul.
Real Guest Testimonials
Built on authentic guest experiences. Rated among the best things to do in Sydney by travellers from around the world.
★ Featured Activities ★
Desperately Seeking Sydney's Small Bars
An evening adventure through Sydney's hidden small bars — basement speakeasies, heritage laneways, and local secrets your guide has spent years uncovering.
Sydney Smells & Sights – A Smorgasbord for the Senses
History with mystery in Sydney's edgiest inner-city suburb. Multicultural flavours and stories you won't find in any guidebook.
Sequinned Steps – LGBTQI+ Sydney Tour
Explore 200 years of gay and lesbian history in Sydney — from the evolution of Mardi Gras to the beating heart of Oxford Street.
Insta-Sydney – Photographic Icons of Sydney
Discover unique Sydney views that only locals know. We know how to photograph this city from every angle.
Rum, Rebels & Ratbags of Sydney
Discover Sydney's oldest district as you step back to a magical time when rum was a currency.
Redcoats, Rascals & Thunderboxes – History of Sydney
Skip the superficial and dive deep on this Sydney tour that reveals the bizarre backstories and incredible histories of the city's icons.
Who's Actually Guiding
Born and raised on Sydney's doorstep, John has spent over 25 years uncovering the hidden bars and stories most locals never find, let alone visitors. Every tour is capped at 6 guests, guided by John or his small team, with a healthy dose of Sydney humour thrown in.
Read John's StoryOur customers rated us ★★★★★ on TripAdvisor
Best way to experience Sydney!
"Our tour guide Simon was amazing and made the city's history come to life! Simon's personal family history intertwined with the cities made the tour so very memorable. He pointed out unique attributes that one could easily miss and shared his love for Sydney in a way that left us wanting to explore more and come back."
Suzanne K. | Tripadvisor
Pub walk Sydney
"What a great evening we spent with our host Borana — she was a delight and extremely knowledgeable. We would have never found these secret spots in Sydney if not for her knowledge, but best of all a great time, wonderful bites to eat and local libations."
George L. | Tripadvisor
The highlight of my day!
"This was the second time I've done a tour with Urban Adventures and again I was blown away with how much fun and how good of a tour it was. I had one of the best nights I've ever had in Sydney — the bars were so cool, the drinks were great and my guide was absolutely incredible!"
Darcy G. | Tripadvisor
Great way to learn about Sydney
"Nice 3 hour walk through the Harbour area as well as learning the 250-year history of the British development of the area. You finish the tour with a different view of the Opera House. I highly recommend spending time on this educational experience."
Jim G. | Tripadvisor
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