Sydney · MANLY BEACH TOURS
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These 15 manly beach tours cover the clearest choices for a Sydney day — compare route, duration, price and the detail that changes the experience.
Self-guided full-day bike ride in Manly, Sydney. Pedal 20 km on paths and trails, stop for views, beaches, and history at key spots.
“Loved the whole experience. The owner was the nicest. Who spent quality time in explaining where to go and what to see. Highly recommended”
Small group snorkel and headland walk in Manly. Gear and wetsuits included, guided by locals, see fish in Cabbage Tree Bay.
“A really cool experience! You go deep into the water and get to see all sorts of fish and wildlife. Is great if you’re never done it before and given plenty of support.”
Kayak Manly Cove in a small group, see caves and rock formations, snack on juice, and swim if you dare. 150 min, $67.
“Olivia was a great guide. Did a great job setting a manageable pace on a windy day”
Snorkel Shelly Beach in Manly with a small eco tour, wetsuits and gear included, plus headland walk and fish spotting.
“Very useful and engaging information. Easy to follow. Very fun, educational and inclusive experience!”
Private full-day Sydney tour with Opera House viewpoints, Bondi and Manly, hotel pickup, and flexible stops led by your guide.
“Excellent experience in Sidney and with the best tour guide Bethina. If you are thinking to take this tour do not even hesitate about it you won't regret.”
Guided Manly Cove kayak tour near Sydney with no experience needed, small group up to 8, all gear and drybags, snacks, hot drinks, beach stops.
“Will & Hannah did a great job of guiding the group, & kept checking in to make sure everyone was doing ok (the paddle back to the wharf was quite choppy). Totally worth it though- the 3 beaches were beautiful & not as crowded as the more popular ones. Such a fun way to spend the morning!”
Hands-on 2.5-hour sailing from Manly with small-group coaching, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House views, and a chance to set sails.
“As we had no prior sailing experience, our guide Will walked us through the basics of how sailing works. Gradually, we were able to take part in operating the boat ourselves, which was a lot of fun. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone with little or no sailing experience.”
4-hour ferry and bike tour from The Rocks to Manly Beach, cycling to North Head and ending with a sunset harbour cruise.
“Dillan was a fantastic guide! She shared just the right amount of history and interesting facts about the nature we encountered. The ride was well timed to feel like we covered a lot of ground but at a leisurely pace. Highly recommend the e-bikes!”
A 90-minute guided kayak taster from Manly. Paddle Sydney’s shoreline, relax at a secluded beach, then get towed home if needed.
“Had so much fun here. Our guide was amazing- so much patience and very friendly. Thanks a lot team.”
Hands-on 90-minute yacht cruise from Manly around Sydney Harbour, with beginner sailing lessons and small-group helm time for $84.
“Izzy was a terrific teacher. She made sailing lots of fun and simple. A really great introduction.”
Small-group day trip from Manly to Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Ku-ring-gai Chase, with bush walk, coastal lookouts, and park entry included.
“I loved this trip with Michael and a Welsh family. It had Aboriginal history, glamour, and gorgeous beaches.”
Private day on Sydney’s north coast: harbour-bridge drive, Manly walks, 270-degree Georges Head views, and optional ferry to Circular Quay.
“What an amazing experience we had with Ben!! So many spectacular places to include the Blue Mtns, Manly Beach, Bondi Beach and the Greater Sydney area and much more! Ben accommodated 9 of us(2 seniors) for 2 full days of sightRead more”
Paddle Manly Cove to Reef Beach, get basic skills, then hike to Arabanoo at Dobroyd Head for big Sydney Heads views.
“It was amazing, a great experience. The guide Nick was very helpful, knowledgeable and had a lot of fun facts during the trip. I would recommend this experience. Thank you for a great day.”
Half-day Sydney plus Manly shore tour with port pickup, air-conditioned comfort, live commentary, and top harbor viewpoints.
“This tour was a great introduction to Sydney. Our private guide met us at the pier and drove us around different neighborhoods. He was friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. Although we did have brief photo ops, our one disappointment was that the tour didn’t include a walk on one of the beaches.”
Paddle Manly North Harbour on a stable SUP board, pass moored yachts, visit four beaches, with optional life vest and simple guidance for 2 hours.
