4-Day Semi-Guided Tour

Sydney Mini Pack

Short on time but want to see the city and still get work and travel help? Our Sydney Mini Pack is for you! See all that Sydney has to offer in our semi-guided mini-pack. You’ll tick off iconic sights, explore like a local with our guide and get exclusive tips on how to spend your free time. As well as access to our expert work, travel and Australian admin help.

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Over 4,000 Reviews

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4 Days / 3 Nights

Tour Length

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Semi-Guided

Travel Style

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1-10 People

Group Size

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Airport Pick Up (SYD)

Included

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Working Holiday

Support Included

Very friendly and gave great tips

Giulia

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Jul 26

I did the Welcome to Sydney tour, it was great for helping me sort everything out as soon as I arrived in Australia. Our tour leader, Luke, was very friendly and gave great tips, and the whole team is very helpful, having people who already know the way and help you step by step is much easier.

Fantastic experience

Chock

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Apr 26

Our guide, Anna, brought so much energy and really got the whole group engaged. Even after the tour, Emily went above and beyond to help us organise the rest of our adventure so we could fully enjoy our stay in Australia. All in all, it was a fantastic experience with an incredible team. Highly recommended!

Would recommend to anyone!

Gemma

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Apr 26

Would really recommend the Welcome to Sydney tour being new to Australia. Anna and Gianna were both very knowledgeable about the area and had plenty of good recommendations of places to visit and eat. I also found it so helpful to have support with admin for setting myself up in Australia. Would recommend to anyone!

Had such a fab experience

Holly

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May 26

Our guide Gianna was so fun and lovely and knowledgeable and it was such a great way to meet people and start my journey. It made the whole process of setting up in a new country so simple and straightforward and the personalised advice they provide around travel and work was so incredibly helpful.

Passionate about helping

Ryan

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May 25

I wanted to say a massive thank you to Welcome to travel for an amazing week. Our tour guide Alex was incredible, from having back up plans for when the weather wasn’t cooperating to making us laugh and showing us how beautiful Sydney is. The team at Welcome to Travel are passionate about helping backpackers.

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Top Experiences

Work and Travel Help

Sit down with your guide to get advice on getting a job, farm work or how to travel around this beautiful country. We are experts and can help with all of it.

See What’s So Iconic About Sydney

Tick off the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge then get ready to see the real Sydney with your guide on a personalised walking tour.

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Australia is home to the world’s oldest civilisation, you’ll learn about the history and culture of Australia’s first people.

Group Mini Golf

After your walking tour, get to know your group at a Mini Golf Bar!

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.

Wake Up! Sydney

Three 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

Iconic landmarks, hidden laneways and the best dinner spot in the city. This is one of the oldest parts of Sydney, packed with living history. The Rocks also come alive every weekend with a bustling market – so make sure you swing back.

Bondi Beach (optional)

Sydney’s most famous stretch of sand. And every bit as good as the hype. Watch the surfers or simply soak up the atmosphere from the beach. Want to feel like a local? Walk the coastal path round to Bronte for a swim.

Eastern Suburbs (optional)

Six beaches, one iconic clifftop walk. You’ll start at Bondi Beach, potentially the most famous in all of Australia. You’ll then take on a gorgeous 6km clifftop walk, stopping off at inlets and bays and ending at Coogee Beach.

Manly (optional)

Sydney’s original surf town. And just as cool as you’d expect. Watch the surfers or simply soak up the atmosphere from the beach. Want to feel like a local? Wander round to Shelly Beach for a snorkel.

Made for the Working Holiday

COME FOR THE VISA. LEAVE SORTED FOR AUSTRALIA

If you’re on a Working Holiday Visa, this is everything you need to hit the ground running – sorted before you’ve even settled in. No fuss, just the essentials to get set up.

SIM Card

Travel Advice

Tax File Number

Bank Account

Employment Session

Job Board Access

Your Mini Pack Itinerary

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Airport Transfer & Hostel Hangs

You’ve landed and you’re officially Down Under! We’ve organised an airport pickup to take you to your hostel so you can relax and rest up. You can arrive any day and at any time, our trusted driver will be waiting for you! You’ll be staying at Sydneys’ best hostel called WakeUp! Right in the heart of the city. After a long flight, get settled in and relax.

This day is all yours to relax and unwind before you meet up with your guide the next morning. One week before your arrival, your guide will get in touch with your personalised Sydney Mini Pack itinerary so that you have an idea of what to expect.

Need extra nights accommodation? You can book these at checkout.

Meet Your Guide & Explore Sydney

Today’s the day we get to meet you! The first thing we want to do is get you organised for the rest of your time in Australia. This morning we will set up your bank account, eSIM and Tax File Number.

Now the paperwork is out of the way you’ll be ready for your personalised walking tour of the city. You’ve seen Sydney on the TV, talked about coming here for years and now you’re getting up close to those recognisable landmarks while learning about Sydney’s history, people and culture. Then, get to connect with your new travel group with a night of mini golf.

You will have a lot of jealous friends and followers after today’s Instagram story.

Work & Travel Expert Advice

Today is all about figuring out what you want to do with your time here by giving you all the tools you need to make it the time of your life.

Our expert Community Team will help you with anything and everything from resume writing, to farm work information, to organising any future travel plans you may have. Whether it’s skydiving or strawberry picking, the Community Team at Welcome to Travel will be able to help you.

By the end of the day you’ll feel prepared, confident and ready to take on whatever comes next!

Learn More About Australia

By now, we will have given you a list of things to see, places to be and foods to eat. Now it’s up to you to discover Sydney and its suburbs at your own pace and however you like. Whether you go for a swim at the famous Bronte Baths or explore hipster suburbs such as Newtown and Marrickville, we know this city will steal your heart.

This might also be the day that you choose to use your Aboriginal Heritage Walk tour. We love to be able to give you the opportunity to hear more about the world’s oldest civilisation, the first people of this land. If you don’t use it this day, you can use it on another day of your choosing!

Keep the Adventure Going

Your Sydney Mini Pack 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 Mini Pack 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

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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

Bank account set up
Tax file number organised
Phone eSIM set up
1-on-1 Travel & Employment meeting
Travel Information session
Resume writing and interview advice
Superannuation set up help
Customised travel planning and ongoing help after your tour
National travel specials and discounts
Exclusive access to our Resources Website and Job Board
Mail holding in the Welcome to Travel office
Ongoing travel help after your tour
Weekly jobs email

Payment Plans Available

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Free Date Changes*

Unlimited, No questions asked

Open Dated

Book Now, Choose Dates Later

Only $95AUD 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].

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East Coast 37 Days

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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

Do I need a visa to come to Australia?

Yes you do! If you’re coming here just as a tourist to visit Australia, you’ll need a Visitor Visa.

If you’re coming here to work while you’re on holiday, you’ll need either a Working Holiday Visa (417) or a Work and Holiday Visa (462), depending on which country you’re from.

You can find more information and a list of the various visas by clicking the button below.

How do I apply for a visa?

Will I be part of a group?

Your guided portions of the Mini Pack can run pretty much every day of the week, so we take this opportunity to keep the numbers low for a more personal experience.

There can be up to 5 people in your walking tour group, or it could be just you and your guide exploring the city on your terms for the day.

If you were looking for a definite group atmosphere then we’d recommend one of our Welcome tours.

Which parts of the trip are guided?

Is my itinerary fixed?

What is the average age of people on tour?

Will I be picked up from the airport?

Can I book extra nights if I arrive early?

Can I book extra nights for after the tour?

If I'm travelling with a friend, will I be in the same room?

If I'm travelling with my partner, will I be in the same room and/or can I upgrade to a private room?

How does the deposit system work?

Can I change the date of my tour?

How far ahead should I book?

What happens after my Mini Pack?

That’s up to you and we’re here to help with that! Everyone has different plans for their time in Australia. You might even find that your plans may change halfway during the tour after meeting some new friends.

Either way, the Welcome To Travel team is here to support you before, during and after the welcome week. Whether it’s work or travel you’re looking to organise or get advice on, we’ll be able to help you.

We will go through options that suit you specifically in the 1-on-1 sessions on Day 5 of the tour. We then have our Community Team who will be there to help you throughout your whole time in Australia!

How will I find a job?

With our help, that’s how!

As part of your Welcome to Sydney package you will receive exclusive tips, resources and guidance towards finding a job and farm work in Australia. You’ll also gain access to our exclusive Welcome to Travel job board to find employees accepting working holiday makers.

We will present you with all of the basic information needed to get started, and give you access to our huge database of employers and contacts in sectors such as hospitality, retail, construction, sales and marketing and many more.

We also send out a weekly update email that highlights the most recent job and farm work opportunities we come across.

How will I find farm/regional work to get my second/third year visa?

Can you help me plan my travels around Australia?

Of course! During our travel presentation, we will give you an overview of all the beautiful and exciting destinations and experiences around Australia.

Following this, during your 1-on-1 sessions with our team, we will talk more specifically about what exactly you want to see and do, and we’ll help you plan everything. We want to make sure you have the most amazing adventure possible while you’re here!