Sydney WorldPride City Tours

      Sydney NSW, Australia

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      Hermes Holidays
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      5 reviews
      Duration: 1 day
      Group size: 10 - 40
      Sydney WorldPride City Tours
      Sydney NSW, Australia

      Hermes Holidays
      • Email address verified
      5 reviews

      Duration: 1 day
      Group size: 10 - 40

      About this trip

      Join one of Oxford Street's legendary Drag Queens for a one-of-a-kind, not to be missed, outrageously camp, city tour of Sydney – our gay "Emerald City". It doesn't matter if you're a local or a visitor you'll learn things about Sydney (and our gay history) you didn't even know - it's not all glitter and rainbows. All this while sipping champagne and visiting the most stunning, iconic, bucket-list locations that all work together to make this one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

      What’s included

      • Entertaining guides
        Half day sight seeing tour led by one of Sydney's iconic Drag Queens and one of Sydney's most experienced LGBT tour guides
      • Iconic stops
        Stops at Mrs Macquarie's Chair and the Botanical Gardens, Sydney Opera House, Marks Park and Bondi Beach
      • Free drinks
        Enjoy a complimentary glass of Australian sparkling overlooking Sydney Harbour and a complimentary cocktail at Stonewall Hotel
      • Local Experiences
        "Do as the locals do" and walk the unmissable Tamarama to Bondi Beach trek
      • LGBT History
        Learn about the history of our Mardi Gras and gay rights movement in Sydney and visit the Bondi Memorial to pay our respects to the gay and transgender victims of hate crimes
      • Hints and tips
        Hear the best hints and tips for the Sydney Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride parade and parties from our knowledgable Drag Queen. Plus learn about the best bars, clubs, restaurants and shops.
      • Luxury Transport
        Travel around Sydney in a luxury, air conditioned coach

      What’s not included

      • Gratuities
        Please look after your crew

      Available Packages

      Trip Price
      A$130

      Itinerary

      Stop One
      ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL, BOTANICAL GARDENS AND MRS MACQUARIE’S CHAIR

      Fasten your seat belts and get your cameras ready as your Travel Director and his gorgeous, glamazon stewardess take you on a whirlwind tour of all the must-see sights this gay old harbour city has to offer.


      Dust off your knees after your “Hail Marys” and we’ll depart St Mary’s Cathedral for the stunning Botanical Gardens and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Poor Mrs Macquarie was dragged kicking and screaming from her life of luxury in England to the newly founded colony of New South Wales. Mrs Macquarie’s Chair sits high on the peninsula in the Botanical Gardens, overlooking the harbour, and is an exposed sandstone rock that was hand carved into a bench by convicts in 1810. Your multi-award-winning drag hostess will gaily re-enact the daily ritual carried out by Mrs Macquarie, the wife of the then New South Wales Governor, as she would make her way here to “take in the views” and longingly wait for a ship to take her home. After, we will toast Mrs Macquarie’s misfortune with a glass or two of Australian sparkling wine as we bask in the spectacular views over the Harbour.

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      Hermes Holidays
      5 reviews
      Hermes Holidays is an Australian-based LGBTQI+ tour operator providing luxury vacations across the world. We welcome guests from across the globe!

      Reviews

      VIRGIN VOYAGES - BURNIE - HERMES - I had a great time, the hosts and the shore excursion to Mount Gnomon was fantastic, the long lunch in the apple orchard was divine, it was a great day off the ship, and I recommend this excursion. The big penguin was hilarious…got a good photo.
      By Darcy W for Atlantis Melbourne to Sydney: SHORE EXCURSIONS on Feb 21, 2024
      Thanks Kyle for yet another fantastic experience with Hermes Holidays As always everything is taken care of and all we had to do is enjoy ourselves and the delicious food and wine, its was sensational and I cant wait for Tuscany in July, its gonna be spectacular!! Best holidays is with Hermes holidays, thanks Kyle, great job and well done once again, you always deliver the BEST experiences and a super fun time!!
      By andre B for Atlantis Melbourne to Sydney: SHORE EXCURSIONS on Feb 14, 2024
      Hermes Holidays Dalmatian Dream was exactly that, A Dream. A dream holiday in every sense of the word. The attention to detail was beyond compare. The trip was planned to the most minute detail and all the guests had to do was relax and enjoy themselves and that is exactly what we did. The high standards were across the board, not only from the tour operator themselves but also in all of the accommodation, the activities, the dinners and also the group functions. I cannot speak highly enough about the whole experience.
      By Christopher G for Dalmatian Dream 2023 on Aug 31, 2023
      We are fortunate to do a fair amount of travel, and the Dalmatian Dream tour will be remembered as definitely one of our top adventures! The accommodations (from the gorgeous yacht to the various five star hotels) were perfection. Additionally, it was obvious there was tremendous planning with the carefully curated excursions, seamless coordination when visiting the multiple ports, the delicious meals, the incredibly fun themed parties and fabulous “Welcome” and “Farewell” events. The boys at Hermes really know how to put together an over the top experience at a ridiculously reasonable price. They are continuously attentive hosts and are so purposeful in creating wonderful memories for their guests. We look forward to another adventure with Hermes and highly recommend them to others.
      By Michael Burnson G for Dalmatian Dream 2023 on Aug 27, 2023
      It’s almost impossible to write a review for this holiday without absolutely gushing about how sensational the experience was. Kyle and Wayne didn’t just curate a trip they created an experience of exquisite fond memories to last a lifetime. From the first evening of canapés and drinks to daily swimming trips, and walking tours, wine tastings, the incredible onboard parties!!! wonderful big and small town discoveries and much much more, every detail was planned and executed perfectly Accommodation (hotels and on cruise)- 5 Stars. Food - 5 Stars Crew - All amazing!!! 5 Stars Livio our local expert and legend!! 5 Stars Kyle and Wayne - Also legends and the best in the business- 5 Stars We look forward to booking Hermes Holidays exclusively in the future as we always know we are guaranteed the best holiday experience every time
      By Scott G for Dalmatian Dream 2023 on Aug 24, 2023