Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour

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Duration:3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Sydney, New South Wales

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Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led small-group walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main attractions.

Perfect for those who have just arrived, as well as locals and those who want to go deeper in learning about Australian history, culture, society & First Nations people.

Starting from Customs House, you’ll hear about Sydney’s colonisation by the British – and how their arrival impacted the original inhabitants.

Your guide will provide you with a range of perspectives on Sydney’s development, introducing Aboriginal people, British governors, convicts & entrepreneurs, and other multicultural migrants.

You’ll finish with a beer at a popular brewery with views of the Bridge, the Opera House and Sydney Harbour. Over a drink, your host will give you further tips and recommendations to make your time in Sydney special – stuff you won’t find in a guidebook!

Walk the streets in a small group so you’re not fighting to see & hear your guide or stay on the footpath.

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1. Customs House
We start at Customs House where you'll see a scale model of all of Sydney and where we will walk (approx 4km / 2.5 miles). You'll also learn some Aboriginal place names for parts of Sydney and explore the new precinct immediately behind Customs House.
2. The Mint
We walk past the "Rum Hospital", which now consists of NSW Parliament, the Sydney Hospital and the Mint.
3. Hyde Park Barracks
We will stop outside Hyde Park Barracks as you hear the story of its construction and infamous architect. We do not enter the Barracks.
4. Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
We will briefly enter the Royal Botanic Gardens to see the location of the former Garden Palace and Governor Phillip Fountain.
5. Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
We will briefly enter the Queen Victoria Building, but mainly just to see it and for any guests to use the bathrooms.
6. St. Mary's Cathedral
We stop in Hyde Park where you will get a great view of St Mary's Cathedral. We do not enter the cathedral or go up close to it (approximately 50 metres from the building).
7. General Post Office (GPO) Sydney
We will stop in Martin Place and Pitt St to look at the General Post Office and hear the story of its controversial construction and design.
8. Martin Place
We will stop in Martin Place to hear about the ANZAC Cenotaph and Australia's involvement in World War 1.
9. The Rocks
We will walk through part of The Rocks towards the end of the tour, visiting the Nurses Walk, Jack Mundey Place and lower George St.
10. Sydney Opera House
We will see the Opera House from where we finish the tour and at Campbell's Cove. We do not enter the Opera House but you will hear the story of its construction.
11. Sydney Harbour Bridge
We will see the Sydney Harbour Bridge from where the tour finishes. We do not get up on the bridge as part of the tour, but it is a short walk from the end point.

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Posted By : O4177DPchrisb
Genuinely enjoyable tour by a guide who, in the nicest possible way, was a bit of a history geek and obviously enjoyed his job. Tour covered the main historical sites of Sydney, was very informative and interesting, throwing in a mix of street art and local recommendations. Tour guide Daniel was great, could have definitely heard more of his knowledge. Was a good introduction to Sydney. The walking wasn't challenging and was much better than a bus
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 06:07:46

Posted By : Emily_K
Very interesting walk, wasn’t too short that you felt like you didn’t get to see enough. Guide was very helpful & knowledgable
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 15:34:07

Posted By : I4743HVkellyc
Daniel was an excellent tour guide sharing lots of local history, insights into social issues, background on specific city leaders, and current hotspots. The length of the walk was enough to give a significant overview of the city area of Sydney. We kept a good pace and the small group was nice. I’d recommend the tour and Daniel’s lead in particular. Thanks.
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 19:59:22

Posted By : rebeccalC4072WN
We had an amazing tour with Michael yesterday. We learned so much about the founding of Australia and Sydney. He shared tips and suggestions for our trip including sights to see and restaurants to visit. This was a wonderful way to begin our trip. What a great introduction to Sydney!
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 18:31:48

Posted By : AJ_A
Very very nice tour. Offers a chance to see Sydney’s older parts and the history therein but also takes you to the newer areas to see how the city has grown up and is still changing and evolving today. Daniel, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and also did a great job paying homage to the indigenous peoples of Australia and their history in Sydney. Ends at a wonderful pub/bar across the harbor from the Sydney Opera House which makes for a great ambiance and start to your evening as well. Very well done.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 04:20:09

Posted By : Urmila
We really enjoyed the walking tour. The tour guide was excellent and gave us the history of the British landing in Sydney and from then on ... It was a very balanced look at the British-Australian history, my daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 01:27:22

Posted By : Curiosity04597115343
Considering that this was a historical walking tour, we really got our money’s worth. Our tour guide, Dan, was a wealth of knowledge about the history of Sydney and Australia in general. Informative and funny, Dan made the experience great. We ended the tour at the base of the Harbor Bridge, where we got some beautiful photos. We highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 00:43:35

Posted By : 107gardam
I took the tour with my husband who is American and has no knowledge of Sydney. I lived in Sydney before emigrating to the USA so I was prepared to be a little bored. Justin was our guide on a private tour and we were fascinated from beginning to end. We were so enthralled with the stories Justin told us that it wasn't until the near end of our tour that we even thought to take a photo. This tour is that good. Regardless of what you think you know about Sydney this tour is for you. It is interesting, funny at times and never boring. We were just starting out our vacation and this was the perfect beginning. I cannot recommend it enough.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 17:52:04

Posted By : Stewart_H
I take a Walking Tour whenever I visit a new city and I was keen to see what Sydney offered. We had a terrific time on this tour. Michael was an excellent guide and the time passed quickly as he shared countless stories and facts about Sydney. We covered a lot of territory, and he was mindful of safety and everyone's capabilities. If you are planning a trip to Sydnet...this is a must !
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 17:44:52

Posted By : RICHARD C
Michael was awesome. Offered great incites into Sydney and its beginnings. He was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge and resources.
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Posted On : 2024-06-03 19:59:45