Sydney

15 Best Sydney Walking Tours

The walking tours that start where Sydney did: The Rocks’ convict lanes, harbour history and the pubs that have poured since the colony was young. Two hours here reframes everything else you see.

2.Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

Discover Sydney’s historic Rocks district with a 90-minute guided walking tour, exploring iconic sites, secret laneways, and breathtaking views.

★ 5.0

“George was knowledgeable and kept our interest throughout. He had an amazing knack of knowing and using our names, which personalized the experience. I appreciated his ability to recognize the nuances of the colonial settlement in Sydney. He also handled our questions with honesty- he…”

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3.Sydney: The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour

Discover Sydney’s historic district with a 90-minute guided walk through The Rocks, uncovering hidden lanes, heritage sites, and stunning harbor views.

★ 4.7

“I highly recommend this tour. A great way to quickly learn about the history of the Rock and Australias beginning. Our guide Claudia made the experience positive, fun and motivating.”

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4.Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Museum Walking Tour

Discover the Sydney Cricket Ground with this 1.5-hour guided walking tour, exploring behind-the-scenes areas and collecting legendary cricket stories.

★ 4.9

“An excellent and informative tour of the historic Sydney Cricket Ground. Out guide was friendly, cheerful and knowledgeable talking with great pride about all things Sydney Cricket Ground. The ground is impressive and it was good to see areas that most of us would not…”

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7.The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney

Experience Sydney’s haunted history on a 1.5 to 2-hour guided walking tour through The Rocks, exploring spooky tales, historic sites, and secret alleyways.

★ 4.5

“Absolutely brilliant tour. Went with a friend and my 12year old son. My son got involved,really enjoyed the night and let’s face it 12 year olds are hard to please. The tour guide was fantastic.”

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8.The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

Explore Sydney’s history and vibrant pub scene on a 2.5-hour guided walk through The Rocks, sampling craft beers, wines, and local stories.

★ 5.0

“It was a fun, relaxing walking tour of 4 Sydney pubs. Guide was very personable and knowledgeable about Sydney.”

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9.Convicts and The Rocks: Sydney’s Walking Tour Led by Historian

Explore Sydney's history with a 2.5-hour guided walk through The Rocks, led by a knowledgeable crime historian, covering convict stories and historic sites.

★ 5.0

“The tour comprehensively covered the history of Sydney from the arrival of the convicts to the evolution of 'The Rocks'. Our guide, Beck, was very knowledgeable and answered all questions patiently.”

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10.Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

Discover Sydney's historic pubs with a 2.5-hour guided tour featuring four drinks, lively storytelling, and insider stories of The Rocks neighborhood.

★ 5.0

“Doug was an outstanding guide. He blended in the local history with pub stories. The tour was both enriching and refreshing. A must do item when in Sydney!”

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11.Sydney: City & The Rocks 3.5-Hour Walking Tour with a Drink

Discover Sydney’s highlights, history, and culture on this 3.5-hour guided walking tour, ending with a local drink and stunning harbour views.

★ 4.9

“I enjoyed learning more about some of the key Sydney landmarks. Jake was a very warm, friendly and informative guide as well. Even though I'm from Australia, I still learnt some things. A well paced walking tour, it wasn't too taxing for an unfit person…”

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14.Sydney Ghost Walking Tour

Discover Sydney’s haunted past with a 1.5-hour ghost tour through The Rocks. Learn intriguing stories, explore spooky alleys, and see the city’s eerie side.

★ 3.5

“Amazing tour the fireworks where beautiful but not normally on the tour. Story's where nicely told and the history was amazing to hear”

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