Explore Art Deco Sydney: A walking tour through the 1920s and 30s

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Are you a fan of Art Deco, that elegant style so evocative of the 1920s and 30s? Sydney, the sparkling harbour city, is blessed with a large number of beautiful Art Deco buildings. Join us on a 3 hour walk around the CBD to visit them and discover a fascinating aspect of Sydney's history and architecture that you won't get from other tours.

Our walk starts at Circular Quay, then winds its way south via Macquarie Street to Martin Place, the down to York St and finishes up at Wynyard.

There is a short break for coffee and cookies (supplied), plus you also get a set of illustrated notes to take home. Learn about Art Deco, the history of Sydney in the early 20th century, and see some great architecture.

Note we won't have time to go inside the buildings we visit, we'll just be admiring the exteriors.

What's Included

There will be a break mid-walk where I provide coffee & cookies
Note we typically will not be entering the buildings on this tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to the MCA entrance on the Circular Quay side of the building

End point

Tour ends at Railway House, Wynyard

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    MCA, formerly the Maritime Services Building

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Kyle House, 1931, first building by Bruce Dellit, Sydney's most significant Art Deco architect,

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    British Australasian Medical Association Building, a jewel of Commercial Gothic architecture

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The City Mutual Building, 1938

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Commonwealth Bank building at the top of Martin Place, a triumph of the Beaux Art style

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    A lovely Commercial Palazzo building from 1929, with gorgeous marble interiors

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The former Grace Building, an ill-fated department store that opened in 1929

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    An art deco skyscraper that was once Sydney's tallest

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Michael Hauptman - "Talking Modernism"

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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