Runaway Tours
Runaway Tours
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7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
Visit the land before time while taking your photo with the Three Sisters on our Blue Mountains tour. Try some of the fine Semillon and Shiraz wines in the gorgeous Hunter Valley. Take a relaxing cruise with Bottle-nose Dolphins at Port Stephens. Have a local show you the very best of Sydney on your own personal tour. Your tour, your day, your way. Runaway Tours has a superb range of private charter day tours to make your holiday in Sydney, Australia, extra special. We have over 120 English and bilingual professional Sydney Tour guides who love their work and who will guarantee to give you an exclusive touring experience.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Travellers' Choice
2023

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Gabriel P
Los Angeles, CA5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Scott was amazing tour guide. He was very personable, knowledgeable, smart and great sense of humor. He took us to many locations that had amazing views of Sydney. I highly recommend the tour.
Written 16 March 2024
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Maps59012396172
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
Awesome day with our driver and guide Chris - very knowledgeable and friendly.

Spectacular scenery.

Opt for an early start!

Best experience ever!
Written 13 March 2024
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Amber R
Georgetown, TX16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
We had a wonderful time on this tour. Our driver was very knowledgeable and let us go at our own pace. The wildlife park was amazing - I probably could have spent all day there but then I would have missed the incredible tour of the Blue Mountains. The driver had great information along the way. We felt like he really cared about us having a good experience and gave us great recommendations. I would definitely recommend this tour for a stress free day with spectacular views.
Written 29 February 2024
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Hi Amber We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Blue Mountains tour with Brendan. The wildlife park is certainly one of the highlights of the day and we're glad you got plenty of information and felt looked after. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
Written 4 March 2024
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Jaspernc
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
What a fantastic day. Brendan did an amazing job taking me around the Blue Mountains. What a combination of wildlife, hiking, lunching and even chasing waterfalls. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you Runaway Tours of Sydney for making a perfect day for me!
Written 25 February 2024
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Hi Nicole We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Blue Mountains tour with Brendan. Chasing waterfalls and eating lunch is his speciality! We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
Written 4 March 2024
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Haley C
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Our guide Chris O was the best! It felt like hanging out with a friend for 8+ hours instead of with a driver. My husband and I booked the Blue Mountains tour on our honeymoon and are so glad we were paired with Chris O. He listened to our preferences and tailored the walking pace and sites - it was perfect! On an all day excursion, the driver can really make or break your experience considering you're constantly together! Chris O was full of energy, good stories, local lore, and fun facts about the sites. He also left us with excellent Sydney food/drink recs. Chris O went above and beyond to make sure we had the best day on our honeymoon!
Written 21 February 2024
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Hi Haley We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Blue Mountains tour with Chris O (we have 3 Chris's working for us!). He's an absolute gem and loves showing the best of the Blue Mountains to all of our international guests and to have him make your best day of your honeymoon, that's sensational! We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your honeymoon here in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
Written 22 February 2024
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jssc4
St Louis, Missouri68 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Bettina, our driver and guide was excellent. She had lots of great commentary! She took us to Festherdsle first. There were very few people, and it was early so the animals were out and running around! Then we made our way to the Blue Miuntsins. While it was early and cooler we did an amazing hike and saw a gorgeous waterfall!! She was great about checking to ensure no one was too tired, and we wanted to continue. She made a great restaurant recommendation for lunch. We saw the three sisters rock formations and heard the folklore stories. On the way back she drove us around Olympic Park. I wish we could have seen more but we had a deadline to be back on our cruise ship. I highly recommend Bettina!!
Written 18 February 2024
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Hi there We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Blue Mountains tour with Bettina. She loves taking our groups hiking and showing the best of the Blue Mountains to all of our international guests. Featherdale Wildlife park early in the morning is also the best time to visit, as the animals are quite active and the big tour groups haven't arrived yet. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
Written 21 February 2024
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OrcasIslady
Deer Harbor, WA12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
First of all I cannot say enough good things about our guide Bettina-she was wonderful! We had never been to Sydney before and only had the day to see as much as we could of Sydney. We asked her to show us the best highlights in the time given and she delivered! The communications were excellent, the vehicle comfortable and all for a reasonable price! We highly recommend Runaway Tours!
Written 17 February 2024
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Hi there We're delighted you had a great day out on your private Sydney City Sights tour with Bettina. She loves showing off this beloved city and our city highlights tour is a great way to spend a short amount of time seeing it in the flesh! We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
Written 21 February 2024
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Kimberly B
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
We had an amazing adventure yesterday with Glenn! He was a wealth of knowledge and entertainment for us. He even helped us spot some wildlife, which made the day of the kids and adults. We were a party of 8 with 3 kids- the tour was fun for all ages. We highly recommend this tour to see the areas outside of Sydney.

Thanks for a great day.
Written 14 February 2024
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Hi there We're very pleased you and the kids had a great day out on your private South Coast tour with Glenn. He loves showing off his backyard and it's a real treat when you spot kangaroos out there in the wild! We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
Written 20 February 2024
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Global57783848140
Belize City, Belize1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
My wife and I are on our first trip to Australia and we booked a tour of the Blue Mountains with Runaway Tours on February 11th. Our guide, Brendan, picked us up at our hotel exactly on time, and we departed Sydney for the Blue Mountains. Our first stop was at a zoo to see many of the animals native to Australia. After approximately an hour, we continued on to view many of the sites in the area. We were able to get out and take several short hikes to see the sites including the Three Sisters, the canyons and several very impressive waterfalls. All along the drive Brendan kept us entertained with his stories about the area, it's history, it's people and his personal experiences. Our tour lasted in excess of 10 hours, but just seemed to fly by because of the lively discussion and explanations Brendan provided. I would highly recommend Runaway to anyone seeking a great Australian experience.
Written 14 February 2024
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Hi there We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Blue Mountains tour with Brendan. He's just finished doing about 100 years of teaching, so he is really enjoying showing off his knowledge of the Mountains to all of our international visitors! We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
Written 20 February 2024
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Leonard M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Chris was fantastic! He provided the following:
1. Pointed out iconic sites and provided history of each and every one of them.

2. Dropped us directly in front of every stop and made sure that we had no hassle getting in and out.

3. Provided funny and entertaining chatter in between each stop.

4. Picked us up in a clean and comfortable car.

5. Helped us with any bags or souvenirs we bought.

6. Gave tips and tricks on getting through crowds and obtaining the best seating for each event.

7. Took the group to small secluded bars and restaurants that allowed us to experience authentic Australian life.

8. Helped take and joined in on pictures that assisted in documenting our experiences.

9. Chris was very organized and flexible with the group when we wanted to make changes.

10. Kept the group on time and schedule so we experienced everything Australia had to offer.

Chris was the PERFECT guide and could see him being a lifelong friend. Thank you so much!

Sincerely,

Lenny Meyers
Written 13 February 2024
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Hi Lenny We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Blue Mountains tour with Chris. He is certainly extremely well organised, knowledgeable, chatty and knows how to make our guests have a truly great time on tour! And everyone can always use a few more friends in the Big Smoke! We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
Written 20 February 2024
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