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Discover a different side of Sydney on our Hidden Gems Walking Tour. Over 2.5 leisurely hours, explore tucked-away laneways, grand arcades, and overlooked historic sites that reveal the city’s rich character beyond the icons.
Starting at Customs House, we stroll through Loftus Lane and Bridge Street, where colonial sandstone and civic architecture hint at Sydney’s early political and maritime roots. In Angel Place, hundreds of suspended birdcages honour native birds lost to urbanisation — a powerful, unexpected moment in a quiet laneway.
We continue through Martin Place, rich in civic pride and protest history, before stopping for a coffee at a hidden café beloved by locals. From there, we explore Hyde Park and the elegant St. James Church, Sydney’s oldest church, designed by convict architect Francis Greenway.
The walk ends with the ornate Queen Victoria Building, and in the vibrant surrounds of Chinatown, where old meets new in a celebration of Sydney’s multicultural heart.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet outside Customs House opposite Circular Quay Station - the nearest station is Circular Quay.
This tour finishes in Haymarket near Chinatown, Darling Harbour and Central Station.
Itinerary
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We begin at Customs House, once the city’s gateway for goods and people, now a symbol of Sydney’s colonial foundations.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We trace the path of the Tank Stream, the vital water source that shaped Sydney’s original European settlement.
Admission ticket free -
2
At Angel Place, suspended birdcages honour the city’s lost native birds in a stunning, hidden art installation.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We explore Martin Place, Sydney’s civic spine and the backdrop for war memorials, protests, and public moments.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
In Hyde Park, Australia’s oldest public park, we step into a green refuge framed by history and grandeur.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
At the QVB, we admire stunning 19th-century design and hear how it evolved from marketplace to retail icon.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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At the QVB, we admire stunning 19th-century design and hear how it evolved from marketplace to retail icon.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please do not bring bags that you cannot carry on you during the tour
- Please wear suitable walking gear
- You must be 18 and above for the alcoholic beverages post-tour.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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