Meet Your Private Tour Guide Sydney

Personalised Sydney Day Tours since 2009

If you are searching for a private tour guide Sydney, you’ve found one. I’ve been running private day tours out of the city and working in the coach and touring industry since 2009. That is over 15 years of covering everything from the local coastal spots to long-haul interstate trips throughout New South Wales, Victoria, and coastal Queensland. In that time, I’ve seen exactly what makes a great day out and—more importantly—what doesn’t. That experience is what lets me keep things personalised; I’m not into the “one size fits all” itineraries where you are rushed back to a bus. I build these days with my guests in mind, moving at your pace.

Escape Scenes is an ECO-certified, accredited setup based in Sydney. It’s a true one-man show created by me, Dave Edwards. I do pretty much everything—from the driving and tour planning to the web design—except for the bookkeeping and tax stuff. I leave that to my partner in crime.

The “One Bloke” Advantage

As a sole operator, you end up wearing a lot of hats. It was either that or pay someone else to do it, and that was never really on the cards. If you’re wondering what the daily list looks like, it’s basically:

Tour Research & Development (finding the hidden gems and lookouts the big buses can’t get to)
Photography, Video & Web Dev (I’ve actually been developing sites for over 18 years)
Design & Advertising
Somewhat OK Driver & Private Tour Guide Sydney
Road Trip Consultant (I just came up with that one, but I’m sticking with it!)

The Ride: Your Premium Mercedes V-Class

When you book a private tour guide Sydney experience, the vehicle matters just as much as the destinations. You won’t be crammed into a standard transit van. We will be touring in my dark grey 2023 Mercedes V-Class V300. It’s a premium, modern luxury vehicle with incredibly spacious seating, massive windows for sightseeing, and a brilliantly smooth ride. You’ll know it’s me when I pull up—just look for the “ESCAPE” number plates. It is the perfect spacious environment for a couple, a family, or a small group of friends to relax in while we navigate the Blue Mountains or the coast.

Capturing the Memories & Setting the Scene

Before I was running Escape Scenes full-time, I actually ran a videography business, filming everything from corporate events to weddings. Why does that matter for your tour? Because I know exactly how to frame a shot. I am always happy to grab your phone or camera and make sure you get those perfect, high-quality photos of your day out, so no one is left out of the picture.

Also, a good road trip needs a good soundtrack. I’ve been a drummer since the 80s with a massive passion for rock music. While I’m happy to play whatever you like (or enjoy the peace and quiet of the Australian bush), if you want a killer driving playlist for the highway, I’ve got you covered.

Who’s behind the wheel?

When booking a private tour guide Sydney, you want to know exactly who is taking care of you. When you tour with Escape Scenes, I’m your driver whenever possible. I’m pretty choosy about who I work with because, honestly, I don’t trust many people with my guests’ experience.

Some operators don’t really care who they get; they just want someone to steer the vehicle and hope for the best. That’s not my style. On the rare occasion I’m not behind the wheel myself, I only ever use a very select few people I trust implicitly—people who care as much about the details as I do.

At the end of the day, there’s no middleman or CEO taking the profits. From the first point of contact to hitting the road on the day, it’s all one bloke. Dave.

If you’re looking for an “About Us” page that tells you exactly who you are touring with, I reckon that about sums it up!