Sydney Greeters

Sydney Greeters Sydney Greeters are enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers who enjoy showing off their city and providing an insider’s orientation to Sydney for visitors.

With no pre-set itineraries, your Sydney Greeter will take you on a personalised Greet of the city's (hidden) treasures, some of which might not be found on any tourist maps. We welcome visitors from all over the world. Our organisation aims to help you experience Sydney and encourage understanding of Australian culture & people. Visitors will leave with a better appreciation of the diversity of S

ydney. All Greets can be fully customised based on your time, interests, level of mobility and language. To get to know Sydney personally, request your free Sydney Greeter.

*** Sydney Greeters is proud member of the International Greeter Association with more than 100 independent Greeter programs worldwide. ***

On a sparkling winter's day Genevieve met Stephanie at Circular Quay for a ferry trip to Cockatoo Island. Stephanie was ...
30/07/2026

On a sparkling winter's day Genevieve met Stephanie at Circular Quay for a ferry trip to Cockatoo Island. Stephanie was introduced to our gruesome convict heritage, the enormity of the boat building precinct, gorgeous Biloela House, and its spectacular view over Sydney. After a coffee in the sun, the ferry, tram and train took us to multicultural Enmore for a walk and lunch where after espying the first 12 cuisines, she settled on Vietnamese.
Stephanie's English and Genevieve's French made for an interesting cultural exchange !

Peter spent a lovely early afternoon with Aurelie, Aurore and Rose from France who were interested in sights of general ...
27/07/2026

Peter spent a lovely early afternoon with Aurelie, Aurore and Rose from France who were interested in sights of general historical interest. They decided to visit Cockatoo Island which was an excellent choice, being a great reflection of the history of Sydney - beginning with its importance as Wareamah, a sacred site and fishing ground for first nations people before moving through subsequent iterations as a prison, a reform school for girls and a naval shipyard in both world wars and latterly as a tourist destination and arts event site. Peter has a strong connection with the site as all his uncles did their apprenticeships there during the 1950s. The conversation ranged widely over life in Australia and the cultural makeup of Sydney.

While taking a break in Queensland, Sydney Greeter Lyn caught up with the Co-ordinator of Brisbane Greeters, Alexandra, ...
26/07/2026

While taking a break in Queensland, Sydney Greeter Lyn caught up with the Co-ordinator of Brisbane Greeters, Alexandra, at the Art Gallery Cafe. They swapped information and tips and later walked riverside to the State Library with its fun giant garden hose playground artwork. On a different day, Lyn was shown around Bowen Hills and Newstead by Brisbane Greeter Rick, along with Janelle, another Brisbane Greeter familiarising herself with this new route and 4 other guests. A beer at the iconic Breakfast Creek Hotel ended the outing for Lyn and two fellow visitors from Blackburn in England. Thank you Brisbane Greeters .. great to meet you!

Makis greeted Sara & Jose from Spain on a cool and sometimes wet winter's day. As Jose is a civil engineer, they were ex...
25/07/2026

Makis greeted Sara & Jose from Spain on a cool and sometimes wet winter's day.
As Jose is a civil engineer, they were excited to see the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge up close after orienting themselves and observing the architecture and public buildings of central Sydney.
Having visited Melbourne for work frequently they were also keen to see the contrasts which included a ferry ride to Manly and a walk to Shelly Beach for a warm coffee and tea.

Sydney Greeters love to learn about the buildings that are unique to our city. The Queen Victoria Building ("QVB") is a ...
23/07/2026

Sydney Greeters love to learn about the buildings that are unique to our city. The Queen Victoria Building ("QVB") is a magnificent building with so much history - a Saturday morning tour was a lovely way to find out more about this Sydney icon - with the added bonus of hearing the didgeridoo played.

Greeter David met Alex and his friend Aubury from New York at Redfern Railway Station. They walked to Carriageworks and ...
22/07/2026

Greeter David met Alex and his friend Aubury from New York at Redfern Railway Station. They walked to Carriageworks and Hollis Park and then along King Street past over 10 pubs and 12 Thai restaurants before having a refreshing ale at the recently renovated Sydney Park Hotel.

Alex and Aubury had tickets for 'The Merry Widow' at the Opera House that night and David gave them some 'local intel', recommending they catch the pre-show talk. He also recommended some walks around Sydney for the rest of their stay.


Greeter Jenny had the pleasure of showing LA visitors, Kris and Tina around Sydney on a beautiful winter's morning. Kris...
20/07/2026

Greeter Jenny had the pleasure of showing LA visitors, Kris and Tina around Sydney on a beautiful winter's morning. Kris last saw Sydney back in the '80s so the walk was all about "40 years of change". From Kings Cross, and the iconic Coca-Cola sign, Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay House with its lovely harbour views, through Embarkation Park before heading down the historic McElhone Stairs (once known as the "Stairs of Doom"), with views across to Garden Island. Next stop - Woolloomooloo's Finger Wharf and Harry's Café de Wheels (a Sydney institution since 1936), before finishing up at the Art Gallery of NSW, where they met Tanner, a gorgeous companion dog.

Along the way, conversation was about how much the neighbourhood has changed and gentrified over the decades - from its gritty history to today's lovely coffee shops and boutiques.

Sabine, Pascal and Emaëlle from France began their third day in Sydney with Greeter David on a ferry ride around Sydney ...
16/07/2026

Sabine, Pascal and Emaëlle from France began their third day in Sydney with Greeter David on a ferry ride around Sydney Harbour and ending at Circular Quay. Then it was a walk through St Mary’s Cathedral, and Hyde Park to catch a bus to Coogee Beach to explore the 3 ocean pools, plus enjoy a lovely lunch where we met a waitress also from France. A nice surprise. We continued to Gordon’s Bay and Clovelly Beach and saw the waves crashing into the rocks. David left Sabine, Pascal and Emaëlle who are fit and experienced walkers, to continue on to Bondi Beach. It was an enjoyable time exchanging stories and experiences on a sunny winter’s day.

In the evening, the family went to the Opera House to see "The Merry Widow"

Greeter Cecily met up with Catherine and Fabienne from French Polynesia. They passed through Darlinghurst and Kings Cros...
15/07/2026

Greeter Cecily met up with Catherine and Fabienne from French Polynesia. They passed through Darlinghurst and Kings Cross, seeing some lovely Art Deco buildings, then on to Woolloomooloo. Highlights there included Harry's Cafe de Wheels and the wonders of the Ovolo Hotel. A stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden was followed by lunch at the Fortune of War Hotel in the Rocks.


Odette and Danton, from South Australia, met Greeter Karen to experience Sydney's 'hidden gems'. First stop was Governme...
13/07/2026

Odette and Danton, from South Australia, met Greeter Karen to experience Sydney's 'hidden gems'. First stop was Government House before walking down to Bridge St to admire the sandstone streetscape. Two art installations - 'Waiting' (Australia Square) and 'Forgotten Songs' (Angel Place) - were discovered. The interior of the former General Post Office (now a luxury hotel) was also visited. The trio completed the Greet, sharing a yummy snack at Laneway Dumplings. Whilst Odette and Danton had been to Sydney before, they had not been to any of the places they saw with Karen who summed up the Greet - "We met as strangers and parted as new friends".


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