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Discover the historic heart of Sydney on this 75-minute walking tour through Circular Quay and The Rocks. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this short walking tour mixes engaging stories about early Sydney and its colorful characters with comfortable sightseeing.
Designed for visitors short on time or those wanting a gentle introduction to the city, you will see Sydney’s most recognizable sights including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the historic laneways of The Rocks. Hear entertaining stories about Sydney’s early colonial days and the working harbor that still defines the city today, and your guide will offer local recommendations on dining and must-see locations to enjoy on your own time.
The perfect way to start your time in Sydney!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet on the steps of Customs House (31A Alfred St, Sydney) a short walk from Circular Quay Station.
This tour ends at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt. The guide can walk you back to Customs House if needed.
Itinerary
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1Customs House
Begin at the Customs House Forecourt with sweeping harbour views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge while your guide introduces Sydney’s story — from its Aboriginal heritage and the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to the vibrant harbour city visitors see today.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The Rocks
Walk into The Rocks, Sydney’s oldest European neighbourhood. Once home to convicts, sailors and dock workers, this historic precinct is filled with sandstone buildings, pubs and narrow laneways that reveal the city’s colonial past. Make your way through Nurses Walk & Suez Canal, and explore cobblestone laneways that once formed the heart of early Sydney. Hear stories about the colony’s first hospital, life in the crowded port district and the notorious “push gangs” that once ruled the streets. Visit the preserved 1840s terrace houses of Susannah Place and learn how working families once lived in The Rocks. The guide will also explain the famous “Green Bans” movement that saved the neighbourhood from demolition in the 1970s.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Circular Quay
Take in elevated views across Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour from the Cahill Expressway viewpoint while learning how the city developed through the 20th century. Stroll along the edge of the Royal Botanic Garden and via Tarpeian Way with stunning views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge — one of the most scenic walking routes in the city. Finish the tour at the Sydney Opera House forecourt, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most famous buildings in the world.
25 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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