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A Journey Through Time Walking Tour is a 3.8km tour through the modern streets of Sydney from Elizabeth Bay House to Government House via Potts Point and Woolloomooloo.
During this tour you'll learn how Sydney has become what it is today by taking a closer look at its stunning architecture while learning about the historical influences that have helped make this city what it is today.
You'll learn about architectural styles from Colonial to Victorian, Federation to Art Deco, Modernist to Contemporary.
We'll walk through what were the first farming locations in the city that later became the first suburbs including Potts Point and Wooloomooloo. Each of which have fascinating histories.
Highlights include Elizabeth Bay House, Potts Point, Woolloomooloo, Finger Wharf, the Art Gallery of NSW, the Botanical Gardens and Government House.
Your guide will inform you about significances specific to the locations along the way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Train+walk (12 mins) to meeting point. Exit Kings Cross Station then Walk to Elizabeth Bay House located on Onslow Ave, Potts Point. Take 311 Bus towards Elizabeth Bay and get off at Greenknowe Ave opp Baroda St Bus Stop. Walk down the hill on Greenknowe Ave and take the first left onto Onslow Ave.
End of tour your guide will hand you over to a Government House Professional Guide for your Government House Interior Tour (Free Optional Add-on tour)
Itinerary
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1
See the historic Elizabeth Bay House exterior and interior.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Woolloomooloo Wharf
See the impressive interior of this entirely wooden wharf, once the largest in the world.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Art Gallery Of New South Wales
We'll peak inside the original building completed in 1897 to view the classical elements of this impressive building.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
We'll walk through the stunning Botanical Gardens learning about their history along the way to Government House.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We'll explore the exterior and gardens of this stately house before your guide hands you over to the Government House Guide for your optional add-on tour of the impressive interior.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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