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Sydney's history isn't just convicts and colonial buildings. It's unknown secrets, scandals, hidden tunnels, outrageous characters and stories hiding in plain sight. On this tour, we'll uncover the Sydney most visitors walk straight past.
Meet your guide and set off on a journey through Sydney’s CBD, a place brimming with secret history. From stories of Aboriginal leaders and convict scandals to warring bell towers, gruesome murders, and the forgotten construction stories of historic landmarks, this tour covers it all.
Uncover the city’s formation and explore the lives of its vibrant past residents. Visit the oldest European buildings in the country, delve into Sydney’s subterranean secrets, share the lives of some of the most significant people in Australian history, and discuss the city’s most elaborate architecture.
Along the way, hear incredible tales of corruption, fortune, and despair - all of which are largely unknown!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet between St. Andrews Cathedral and Town Hall, next to the round red seat.
The tour ends at the Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park.
Itinerary
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1St. Andrew's Cathedral
A stunning twin-towered Sandstone building with beautiful carvings and detail.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Sydney Town Hall
Sydney's premier stately governmental building, the town hall boasts a massive clock tower, sandstone carved decoration and a stunning white marble staircase - a great photo backdrop!
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
This is Sydney's biggest historic building. It features copper domes, stained glass windows, two mezzanines and incredible views.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4General Post Office (GPO) Sydney
Once Australia's largest building the GPO is an incredibly lavish structure complete with amazing 19th-century carvings of Sydney scenes and people.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Macquarie Place Park
This quaint park showcases the anchor of an extremely important ship in Sydney's history and is also the cartographic centre of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6State Library of New South Wales
A stately building that houses the biggest collection of artefacts relating to a single region in the world.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Parliament of New South Wales
A significant colonial building, this is the oldest public building in Australia and features Greek-inspired architecture.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Hyde Park Barracks
A convict stronghold, this colonial fortress is possibly Sydney's most interesting building and features stunning Georgian architecture.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9St. Mary's Cathedral
As the largest church in the country, St Mary's is a terrific sandstone behemoth, that is covered in amazing architectural detail.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Admission into Sydney Town Hall is not included as tour timings do not allow for it
- Admission into the Former General Post Office is not included as tour timings do not allow for it
- Admission into NSW Parliament is not included as this is a functioning governmental building
- Admission into Hyde Park Barracks is not included as tour timings do not allow for it
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking long distances
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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