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.

1.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

Experience the Sydney Opera House with an engaging guided tour. Discover hidden spaces, architecture stories, and stunning views, all for around $32.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“The Sydney Opera House is a MUST do tour!! We had an excellent guide and thoroughly enjoyed the tour and learning the history of the Sydney Opera House! We also were able to get tickets on opening night to see the Hansel and Gretel Opera.”

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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

“Stuart was our tour guide and he was absolutely fantastic. His knowledge was incredible and he pitched it so well to the group. The whole tour was incredible to see even as an English fan. I loved learning about the development of the stadium over…”

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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

“What a great night to learn about the history and have a few beers! We had a lot of fun throughout this tour.”

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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

“It was a great evening and well worth the cost. The host Dave was fun and knowledgeable. We saw some very cool pubs and learned much about the history of the pubs and the area. We loved the small group and everyone was very nice!”

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13.Sydney Shore Excursion: Sydney Opera House Walking Tour

Discover the Sydney Opera House with a guided walking tour that offers insider stories, stunning views, and access to hidden areas—perfect for architecture and culture lovers.

★ 4.5

“Wow, what an amazing tour of the Sydney Opera House and Lu ch at the Opera Bar was a plus; our tour guide was informative and the food was delicious!”

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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

“We really enjoyed Thor’s stories of the history of the Rocks and ghostly murder stories. He was always telling us where the most haunted parts of The Rocks were and what to look out for. Unfortunately, we did not see any ghosts on the tour,…”

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15.Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks (small group)

Explore Sydney's historic sites and hidden gems with this small-group walking tour, led by expert guides, offering authentic stories and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“Walk is not hard, city is beautiful, the history is very fun. This is a great way to see the city. Wear sunblock if it’s sunny and bring a hat. Our tour guide, Lily was amazing and she made sure we were very comfortable the…”

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More Sydney Walking Tours

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