ABOUT US
OUR STORY
Sydney Private Tours is a full-service luxury private touring operator, inspired by a passion to share our love for beautiful Sydney and diverse New South Wales. The company is built upon a foundation of creativity and zest for travel and adventure, culinary delights, and discovering the style of Sydney and the delights of regional New South Wales.
We offer a range of carefully crafted itineraries and provide guests with the opportunity to fully customise their experience to suit their individual needs. Tours are suitable for individuals, families and groups. Extended adventures and incentive group touring are also available in all regions of New South Wales.
Itineraries and experiences have an emphasis on touching, tasting, connecting and learning each step of the way, with the aim to exceed the expectations of the modern traveller.
The Sydney Private Tours team work closely with their vast network of personal contacts in Sydney and New South Wales to provide guests with immersive and innovative experiences that deliver memorable ‘behind the scenes’ experiences often not available to the general public. Our guests will discover unrivalled natural beauty; uncover the rich history of Australia; and will meet the locals – the artisan producers and the people who make New South Wales and Australia such a fascinating destination. Let us take you beyond expectations and show you the spirit of Sydney and New South Wales.’
The Sydney Private Tours Experience
Sydney Private Tours guides are the masters at delivering a memorable, tailored journey to satisfy the personal tastes of every client. We are proud of our exceptional client-centred service and hope your touring with us will leave memories lasting a lifetime.
With Mercedes Benz as our preferred make, we have assembled a modern fleet of immaculate vehicles that offer seating for up to 7 passengers.
Spacious oversized seats provide ample leg room, and vehicles feature leather upholstery, complimentary Wi-Fi, locally sourced water and amenities, and of course air-conditioning.
OUR TEAM
DARREN LEVIEN
DIRECTOR
Darren has been involved in the travel and lifestyle industries for over 15 years. He has strong passion for leading travel companies and his entrepreneurial spirit flows through from top to bottom. A lover of sport, the arts, photography and nature he is very excited and passionate about the future of Sydney Private Tours and tourism in Sydney and New South Wales.”
GLEN DRIVER
GENERAL MANAGER
Passionate about providing exceptional experiences, Glen has worked in tourism for over ten years, apart from a stint in the not-for-profit sector. Glen believes that unique product inclusions and premium customer service are central to creating lasting memories. With a love for travel and the amazing cultural, epicurean and natural experiences on offer in the city of Sydney and surrounds, Glen gets to combine the best of both in his role at Sydney Private Tours.
KATE JOBLING
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Kate Jobling joined the Sydney Private Tours team in the role of Operations Manager in July 2016 after returning home to Australia following a few years exploring Europe and working for Abercrombie & Kent in their London headquarters. Kate has a solid background in luxury travel and enjoys delivering amazing experiences for our guests.
KEN LEVIEN
TOUR GUIDE LEADER
Ken is Sydney Private Tours’ guide leader and has been in the tour industry for over 30 years. A lifelong Sydney local, you would be hard pressed to find someone more knowledgeable and experienced about New South Wales. He has a passion for nature, history and the outdoors and this is imparted on all staff and clients at MPT. Ken has worked in and operated small and medium sized tour companies for most his life and now enjoys guiding private tours of Sydney and its surrounds. He is responsible for our guide training, quality control and operational performance.