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

“Our tour guide was great! We learned about the design and building background of this Sydney icon. Were able to see some of the working background of the opera house. This experience is not to be missed!”

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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

“If you have a spare couple of hours and want to know the history of the Rocks this is for you. Very relaxing walk with the guide only to happy to answer any questions along the way. A great way to find out more about…”

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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

“Very welcoming & friendly guide. Interesting tour with lots of information about the history of The Rocks area. Would definitely recommend Vivkie was brilliant.”

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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

“Excellent tour which was good value for money. Well paced with very knowledgeable and helpful guide. Really enjoyed seeing behind the scenes. Great start to our trip to Sydney.”

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5.Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

Discover the Sydney Cricket Ground on this engaging 1.5-hour guided tour. Behind-the-scenes access, iconic trophies, and expert guides make it a must-visit for sports fans.

★ 5.0

“Visited the most iconic and historic cricket stadium of the world SCG. Our guide who really took care of our group with his friendly knowledge sharing about the history of the game, the stadium, some untold stories of cricketers associated with the ground. Was delighted…”

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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

“Everything went smoothly, the meeting place, all the stops and the fun bar at the end! The tour guide was a lovely woman totally in character. She led us through the area of the Rocks with fun stories about each stop. It was very enjoyable!…”

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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

“Fun enlightening pub crawl! Our guide was awesome… he was hilarious and had great stories to tell! He was also knowledgeable of the beers at each location. It was well organized and you got your monies worth!”

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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

“This tour brings alive early history of the rocks and why that location was important to the development of Sydney and the larger region. Our guide, Max, is a history teacher and that was evident in the way he wove the history and culture together…”

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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

“Michael is an excellent tour guide with a wealth of knowledge and insight. He is attentive and answers to all our questions. We have learned so much from him!”

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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

“Thanks to Doc for a great tour. He had to be flexible due to how busy it was for Anzac day but didn't miss a beat. Some cool and spooky history about the Rocks area of Sydney. He even provided us help finding our way…”

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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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