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Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour
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3 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Group photos
- 1 small glass of craft beer (or soft drink or juice) Served for 18 years old and above.
- Map with recommendations
- 1 classic Aussie snack/biscuit
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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We finish at "The Squire's Landing", where you'll get a view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
End Point
We finish at "The Squire's Landing", where you'll get a view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
What To Expect
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.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Mint
We walk past the "Rum Hospital", which now consists of NSW Parliament, the Sydney Hospital and the Mint.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
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.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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).
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
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.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Martin Place
We will stop in Martin Place to hear about the ANZAC Cenotaph and Australia's involvement in World War 1.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be able to comfortably walk 4km over 3 hours
- Tour not recommended for children under 12 years of age as it involves 3 hours of stories and significant walking (4km)
- Not recommended for travels uncomfortable walking 4km
Operated by Local Sauce Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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