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Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)

Activity Duration (12 hours to 1 day)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)
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Overview

About

Sydney’s modern skyline hides layers of history that can be easy to overlook without local context. This small-group walking tour brings the city’s past to life as you explore the historic waterfront around Customs House and the surrounding streets of The Rocks. Along the way, learn how Aboriginal heritage, British colonization, convict history, and later migration shaped the city's development.

At a Glance

  • Ages: Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
  • Type: Mobile ticket
  • Duration: 3h 30m
  • Live Guide: English

What you'll do

Itinerary


This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At:

Sydney Customs House 31 Alfred St Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At:

The Mint, 10 Macquarie St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

We walk past the "Rum Hospital", which now consists of NSW Parliament, the Sydney Hospital and the Mint.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At:

Hyde Park Barracks, Queens Square, Macquarie Street Queens Square, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

We will stop outside Hyde Park Barracks as you hear the story of its construction and infamous architect. We do not enter the Barracks.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At:

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

We will briefly enter the Royal Botanic Gardens to see the location of the former Garden Palace and Governor Phillip Fountain.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At:

Queen Victoria Building (QVB), 455 George St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

We will briefly enter the Queen Victoria Building, but mainly just to see it and for any guests to use the bathrooms.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At:

St. Mary's Cathedral, 2 St Mary_s Road, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

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).

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At:

General Post Office (GPO) Sydney, Martin Place, George and Pitt Streets, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At:

Martin Place, Between Macquarie and George Sts., Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

We will stop in Martin Place to hear about the ANZAC Cenotaph and Australia's involvement in World War 1.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At:

The Rocks, The Rocks, New South Wales

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By:

Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

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.

Pass By:

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales 2061 Australia

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.

Meeting and pickup

Start: Pickup at the meeting point.

31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

We meet in front of Customs House, beside the steps and access ramp (on the right hand side as you face Customs House).

End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • 1 small glass of craft beer (or soft drink or juice) Served for 18 years old and above.
  • 1 classic Aussie snack/biscuit
  • Map with recommendations
  • Group photos

What is not included?

  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Hyde Park Barracks
  • Entry/Admission - St. Mary's Cathedral

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Must be able to comfortably walk 4 km over 3 hours
  • Tour not recommended for children under 12 years of age as it involves 3 hours of stories and significant walking (4 km)
  • Not recommended for guests uncomfortable walking 4 km over 3 hours
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers

Meet your host

LT
Local Sauce Tours
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Host since 2026

Itinerary

Sydney Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included) in Sydney, Australia. This half-day tours experience includes 9 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Customs House
1

Customs House

Stop: 15 minutes

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

Stop: 15 minutes

We walk past the "Rum Hospital", which now consists of NSW Parliament, the Sydney Hospital and the Mint.

3

Hyde Park Barracks

Stop: 5 minutes ·Admission not includedGuests cover the admission fee for this activity on their own.

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

Stop: 10 minutes

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)

Stop: 5 minutes

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

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission not includedGuests cover the admission fee for this activity on their own.

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

Stop: 5 minutes

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

Stop: 5 minutes

We will stop in Martin Place to hear about the ANZAC Cenotaph and Australia's involvement in World War 1.

9

The Rocks

Stop: 30 minutes

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.

This concludes the tour.

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