5 Day Fully Guided Tour
Welcome to Sydney
Five days. One legendary city. From rooftop drinks above the skyline to the Bondi coastal walk and a ferry across the iconic harbour – this is Sydney the way it should be experienced. You’ll meet your people on Day 1, tick off the bucket list by Day 5, and leave with your Australian adventure in full swing.
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Start: Sydney
End: Sydney
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5 Days / 5 Nights
Tour Length
🗺️
Fully Guided
Travel Style
👥
Max 22 People
Group Size
✈️
Airport Pickup
Included
💼
Working Holiday
Support Included
This tour was incredible from start to finish
Everything was made so easy from the very first meeting in the office. The itinerary was great, everything you could want to do in Australia on the East Coast was included. All the popular spots were included and a personal highlight was Airlie Beach and flying over the Whitsundays was incredible and a top highlight of the trip!
Abi
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Jul 26
The 30 day East Coast tour was amazing!
From the first day meeting our amazing guides in both Sydney and Byron, who made sure we had the best time possible at the start of our trip, to the incredible friends I made in my group. – everything was so organised from welcome to travel too, from me booking the trip, and the team answering lots of my questions, to getting all my activities booked for me and making the trip completely stress free.
Dave
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Jun 26
I planned my East Coast Tour together with Welcome to Travel
I planned my East Coast Tour together with Welcome to Travel and also spent the first week in Sydney with them. I had a wonderful time and the team is really great and always by your side to help. I was very satisfied with the planning and everything was explained in detail and made understandable. They really help you make the tour easy, since everything is booked in advance. Everything went as promised, I am very grateful for this experience and can recommend it to everyone!
Charlize
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Mar 26
The most amazing 5 weeks
Everything was made so easy from the very first meeting in the office. The itinerary was great, everything you could want to do in Australia on the East Coast was included. All the popular spots were included and a personal highlight was Airlie Beach and flying over the Whitsundays was incredible and a top highlight of the trip!
Emily
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Jun 26
We have had an amazing experience
Maz was such a good guide. She manages to blend being super friendly social, whilst being professional and organised.
Very knowledgeable about Sydney and Australia and super supportive.
Welcome to travel has helped us massively really like how they have given us information for our future travels and work.
Robert
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Jun 26
Top Experiences
Walk the Bondi Coast
One of the world’s most iconic coastal walks. Clifftop views, hidden coves and the kind of scenery that makes you question why you ever lived anywhere else.
Discover the Harbour City
The shot everyone needs and the walk nobody forgets. Your guided morning takes you through 200 years of history at The Rocks before arriving at one of the most recognisable buildings on earth.
Take a ferry to Manly
Hop the harbour ferry between Sydney’s most beautiful waterside spots before arriving at the hidden harbour beach. Crystal clear water, soft sand and the kind of afternoon that makes you feel like a Sydney local from day one.
Sunset at Dudley Page
The locals’ favourite spot and one of the best sunsets in the city. Sit back, watch the sun drop over the Pacific and remind yourself this is actually your life now. Sydney’s best kept secret.
Explore Sydney, NSW
Where You'll Stay & Go
Based in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, explore world-famous beaches, iconic harbours and hidden local gems – all included in your 5-day Sydney tour.
Wake Up! Sydney
Five nights in the CBD. One of Australia’s most loved and awarded hostels.
Our best hostel policy
We only stay in places we’d stay ourselves. Comfortable, social, safe.
Private room upgrades
Travelling as a couple or want your own space? Upgrades available at checkout.
The Rocks
Five nights in the CBD. One of Australia’s most loved and awarded hostels.
Eastern Suburbs
Six beaches, one iconic clifftop walk. The best way to see Sydney’s coastline.
Manly
Sydney’s original surf town. Ride a wave and soak up the laid-back beach culture.
Arriving on a Working Holiday? Too Easy.
Come for the experience. Leave sorted for the adventure
This tour is built around Sydney – the beaches, the people and the moments. But if you’re on a Working Holiday Visa, we haven’t forgotten you. Everything you need to hit the ground running in Australia is available in your Welcome Pack – completely free and totally on your terms. Just add it at checkout.
Off-shore eSIM
Aussie Phone Number
Tax File Number
Bank Account
Employment Session
Job Board Access
Your Sydney Itinerary
Meet & Greet
Day 1
Welcome to Sydney. Your flight’s done, for some of you the jet lag will be in full force, but tonight we’re not letting you spend your first day sitting in your room scrolling through your phone!? Meet your guide and your new travel family over a welcome dinner at one of Sydney’s best spots, then head up for rooftop drinks above the city skyline. This is how your Australian adventure begins.
Landing a few days before? No worries! Your airport pickup is included and can be arranged for any time on any day before the tour. Need extra nights accommodation? You can book these at checkout.



Discover the Harbour City
Day 2
Today we show you why Sydney is unlike anywhere else on earth. Your guided morning takes you through The Rocks – 200 years of history on cobblestone streets – past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge before opening up into the buzz of Darling Harbour.
The afternoon will be spent learning about the world’s oldest continuous civilisation, with an Aboriginal Cultural Tour and by evening, you’ll be tucked into Spice Alley, Sydney’s best kept laneway dining secret.



Your Day, Your Way
Day 3
Today is your opportunity to get out of the city and tick off an iconic slice of Australia right on Sydney’s doorstep. You and your group can add on a guided day trip to the Blue Mountains – towering cliffs, ancient rainforest and the iconic Three Sisters, just 90 minutes from the city and one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country. Add it on at checkout when booking this tour.
Not doing the Blue Mountains? Sydney is still yours to explore. Your guide will set you up with a list of recommendations for places outside your itinerary – new beaches, neighbourhoods and hidden gems to discover on your own terms, with or without your group.
And if you’re on a Working Holiday Visa, everything you need is in your FREE optional Welcome Pack to read in your own time. Your Welcome Pack includes everything you need to hit the ground running in Australia. Think TFN (that’s for your tax), bank account setup and an employment webinar. If you want to go deeper on anything, a 1-on-1 with a member of our team is available whenever suits you – today, tomorrow or any time during your stay in Sydney. Add your Welcome Pack to your booking for free at checkout and keep it for your entire time in Australia.



Coogee to Bondi & Dudley Page
Day 4
One of the world’s great coastal walks – six beaches, clifftop views and the Pacific stretching out as far as you can see. We start at Coogee and walk the iconic trail all the way to Bondi, finishing the day at Dudley Page Reserve for a sunset picnic above the ocean. Honestly one of those days where you’ll stop mid-walk and just laugh at how good life is right now.
A trip to Bondi wouldn’t be complete without a stopover at Yo-Chi. Yes this is the best invention Australia has ever created. Yes we will be indulging till our hearts content. Who knew frozen yoghurt could steal our hearts like this!?



Ferry to Manly
Day 5
This might be your last day, but we’re saving the best for last. The ferry ride to Manly is one of those Sydney experiences that stops you in your tracks – the Opera House gliding past, the Harbour Bridge overhead, the city skyline stretching out behind you as the open water opens up ahead. Thirty minutes that feel like the best postcard you’ve ever been inside.
Once we arrive into Manly, our first stop HAS to be Butterboy for what might be the best cookie you’ve ever had – trust us on this one. Then Manly is yours to explore. Walk the Manly Wormhole, discover the hidden gem that is Shelly Beach, pick up something you didn’t know you needed in Ghanda and finish the day with your toes in the sand.

What's Next?
See what else you can do
Your Welcome to Sydney tour might be over, but your Australian adventure is just getting started. Here’s how to keep it going:
Welcome to Melbourne | 5 Days
Sydney and Melbourne are two completely different cities and honestly, you need both. After your time in Sydney, jump on a flight or overnight bus down to Melbourne and experience Australia’s most vibrant cultural capital – street art, world-class coffee, rooftop bars and a city that does things entirely on its own terms. Two iconic cities, two completely different adventures, one trip you’ll never forget.
Welcome to Australia: Sydney to Cairns | 37 Days
Want the full picture? Upgrade your Welcome to Sydney into our 37-day Sydney to Cairns adventure and take on the entire East Coast with us. From Byron Bay to K’gari Island, Whitsundays to the Great Barrier Reef – this is Australia done properly. One booking, one group, the trip of a lifetime.



Tour Inclusions
- Get picked up from the airport and taken to your hostel, any day, any time
- Feel at ease with our Group Meet and Greet Session
- Take in Sydney on our guided city Walking Tour
- Enjoy a welcome meal at an iconic Sydney location
- Learn about Indigenous Culture on our Aboriginal Heritage Walk
- Get up close to Sydney’s iconic landmarks: the Harbour Bridge and Opera House
- Learn how to become a master cocktail maker
- Stay overnight at a surf camp
- 5 Nights dorm accommodation at Wake Up! Sydney
- Extra nights/private upgrades available
- 1 Breakfast
- 3 Lunches
- 3 Dinners
- Cocktail making and drinks
- Suitable for vegans
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Gluten free options available
- Connect with your group on WhatsApp, before, throughout and after the tour
- Lifetime membership with Welcome to Travel
- Access to free regular Welcome to Travel events
- Discounted rates for Melbourne and Sydney events (parties, bar crawls)
- Private lifetime member Facebook group access
- Airport shuttle to hostel on arrival
- Bank account set up
- Tax File Number (TFN) organised
- Phone sim set up (available for purchase)
- Employment information session
- 1-on-1 Employment meeting
- Travel information session
- 1-on-1 Travel meeting
- Book other activities with the help of our Community Team
- Customised travel planning and expert travel advice
- Resume writing and interview advice
- Exclusive access to our Resources Website and Job Board
- Weekly jobs email
- Superannuation set up help
- Medicare set up help
- Mail holding in the Welcome to Travel office
- National travel specials and discounts
- Ongoing travel help after your tour
Payment Plans Available
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Free Date Changes*
Unlimited, No questions asked
Open Dated
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Only $400AUD Deposit
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Ready To Make Memories?
Final price is based on today’s exchange rates. Tour charges are in AUD.
For tours starting in the first week of January 2027, a maximum of 2 pre-tour nights are available to book online.
If you’d like to request additional pre-tour nights, please contact our Reservations Team at [email protected].
See more of Australia in one tour.
Your Welcome to Sydney is just the beginning. Combine it with our East Coast tour or add Melbourne for the full Australian adventure – all in one seamless booking.
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Welcome to Melbourne
5 Days
YOU ARE HERE
Welcome to Sydney
5 Days
CONTINUE THE ADVENTURE
Welcome to Australia: East Coast
30 Days
How it works
Step 1
You are here
Welcome to Sydney – 5 days guided in the city with a group.
Step 2
Want to add Melbourne first?
Start in Melbourne for 5 days before joining the Sydney tour. Optional but highly recommended.
Step 3
Add the East Coast
Flow straight from Sydney into our 30-day East Coast tour. Sydney to Cairns, one group, one booking.
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Welcome to Melbourne
6 Days / 6 Nights
The Award Winning Welcome to Melbourne tour is our OG tour. This tour has over 2,000 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews on Google.
This tour is for you if you...
- just landed in Melbourne and don't know anyone yet
- are on a Working Holiday Visa
- want to fall in love with 2026 No.1 'Best City In The World'
Tour Package
Welcome to Australia:
East Coast | 37 Days
37 Days / 36 Nights
This one’s for the Sydney-siders! The Rebel combines Welcome to Sydney & our semi guided East Coast tour. Tick off all your bucket list activities in only 37 days, how insane is that!?
This tour is for you if you...
- want to do it all with zero compromises
- want to maximise your time in Sydney
- want maximum days and maximum memories
Includes:
Tour Package
Welcome to Australia:
East Coast | 44 Days
44 Days / 43 Nights
The 44 day tour combines Welcome to Melbourne, Sydney & semi guided East Coast tour together to make the most epic travel itinerary. This is the best combination of activities for those who want to see and do it ALL!
This tour is for you if you...
- want to do it all with zero compromises
- want experience both Melbourne and Sydney
- want maximum days and maximum memories
Includes:
What Happens After You Book Your Tour?
Before Your Tour
Connect with future travellers
Join our Australia Travels Facebook group to meet fellow travellers, ask questions and get advice from people who’ve already done the trip. Your group starts here.
Once You've Booked
Download your packing checklist
We’ll send you our packing checklist so you can start getting ready for the trip. Packing for Australia is a little different than packing for a week in Europe. The sun is hotter, the distances longer and the adventures? Bigger. We’ll tell you what you actually need and why.
A Week Before Your Tour
Meet your group on WhatsApp
A week before your tour we’ll add you to your group WhatsApp chat so you can meet your guide and get to know everyone before you arrive in Sydney.
After Your Tour
Carry on your adventure
Your Welcome to Sydney tour might be over but Australia is just getting started. Whether that’s upgrading into our 34-day Sydney to Cairns East Coast adventure, heading down to Melbourne to tick off Australia’s other iconic city, or planning your next chapter beyond – Welcome to Travel can help you build what comes next.
Make Memories Fund
A portion of every booking goes towards good.
Every booking includes a donation to the Make Memories Fund split across four causes: land, ocean, First Nations culture and social impact. On tour we also educate on how to respect the country, showcase First Nations culture and highlight the issues that matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only the best way to explore Sydney! You’ll explore the city’s best beaches, tick off all the must-see spots and discover hidden gems over 5 days. This is a fully-guided tour so you’ll be with a group of like-minded backpackers aka your new friends. 5 days not enough? Upgrade to a travel package and keep the adventure going up the East Coast.
Our tours are for 18 -39 year olds arriving in Australia. Whether you’re on a Working Holiday Visa, travelling as a tourist or just looking for the best possible introduction to Sydney this is the best way to start your adventure. About 80% of our travellers are solo, so this is the perfect tour for those who want to meet new people, make friends and explore a new place at the same time!
Our tours are built for solo travellers. In fact, around 80% of people on tour are travelling alone, so you’ll fit right in. So many of our travellers make friends for life on our Welcome tours!
Yep, about 80% of people on tour are actually solo travellers. We also have a few couples or friends join us, but the majority on tour will always be solo.
Our tours cater for people aged 18–39 years old. The average age varies each week and that’s what we love about it. If we had to be more specific, most people tend to be in their twenties. But what we love the most is that age really is just a number when you’re travelling as you’re all experiencing new things at the same time.
You sure can! We create a WhatsApp group chat the week leading up to the tour so you can get to know each other before you even land. You can also join our Australia Travels Facebook group to connect with people on your tour, ask questions and get expert advice before your tour starts.
Yes. We keep the whole group together in the same dorms wherever possible, so you’ll be sharing with your new travel family from night one. If you’re travelling with a friend or partner, let us know when you book so we can request you stay together throughout the tour. If you’d prefer your own space, private room upgrades are also available.
We keep the whole group together in the same dorms so you and your partner will be together, just let us know you’re travelling together so we can include your request. If you’d like your own private room, upgrades are available at checkout for couples and solo travellers who want their own space.
You’ll spend five nights at Wake Up! Sydney Central – consistently voted one of Sydney’s best hostels. Located in Sydney’s CBD with everything on your doorstep, and our office practically next door.
Dorms are super social and that’s why we love them! Introduce yourself to your dorm mates and be polite and friendly throughout your stay and you’ll get the same in return. All dorms have lockers to keep your valuables safe, so remember to bring a small padlock with you. We aim to get everyone on Welcome to Sydney in the same dorm, but if you have any special requests such as an all-female dorm or a private room upgrade, just let us know.
Nerves are totally normal and, we’re telling you now, everyone in your group feels exactly the same way. By the end of the tour you’ll wonder how you only met a week ago and that’s what we love about group tours, friendships are formed faster than at home, and memories are made to last a lifetime. Still feeling a little nervous when you arrive? Chat to your guide or the team, and we’ll help you feel and ease (we’ve also all been in your shoes so know exactly how you feel). If you want to start connecting before you even arrive, join our Australia Travels Facebook group where future travellers ask questions, share plans and get advice from people who’ve done it before.
Absolutely! The tour is focused on all things Sydney, the beaches, the landmarks, the city and being with a group of new friends. The Working Holiday Visa support is completely optional and there for those who need it. So if you’re coming on a tourist, student or Working Holiday Visa, we’d love to show you around.
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