Convicts and The Rocks: Sydney's Walking Tour Led by Historian

5.0

based on 311 reviews

| Sydney, Australia

Reviews Summary

Highly positive, with many reviewers calling it "excellent" and "fantastic." Customers enjoyed learning about Sydney's history in an engaging and entertaining way. Some wished they had taken the tour earlier in their visit.

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Features

Free Cancellation

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

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

2.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

2.5 hour walking tour covering approximately 20 historic sites and stories
Tour finishes in the heart of The Rocks beside historic pubs and cafes with local recommendations
A visual folder with historic imagery, maps and portraits of the area presented by your guide
A visit inside Customs House to discover scale model of Sydney from above
A local Sydney crime historian as your tour guide

Food is not included on this tour, but your tour guide will have fantastic local recommendations
Gratuities

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We continue our tours in all weather conditions so please dress accordingly. Umbrella's are a good idea if wet weather seems likely.
Due to the layout of The Rocks, some stairs are unavoidable at certain points along the way, but majority of the route follows flat terrain.
Anyone requiring special assistance is kindly asked to make contact with your local operator in advance.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised that this tour may include the names and images of people who are now deceased.
Your guide is a native English speaker and will carry tour folder with A3 size images to help illustrate the area's past
Groups are kept small (15 person maximum) and we encourage questions and interaction.
Your guide will ensure that Covid-safe social distancing measures and a contact free policy is in place throughout the tour

Expect fascinating history, delivered with energy and insight on a walking exploration of Sydney's colonial birthplace: The Rocks. Together your group will uncover the scallywag stories of convicts, soldiers, sailors, rum & rebellions. This tour is led by vibrant historians who share their passion for the past through great storytelling,...

Duration 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 15 people in the group

1
Journey Walks
Meet you guide at our Journey Walks starting point in front of Customs House at Circular Quay for an introduction. Your guide will be located on right hand side of the building if facing the entrance with a CONVICT HISTORY tour folder.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Customs House
Begin your journey by unraveling the elaborate sandstone facade of Sydney Customs House — the gateway for people and goods arriving by ship into Sydney through the 19th & 20th Century.
Then enter inside Customs House see a unique model of the entire city including Circular Quay and The Rocks...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included

Macquarie Place Park

Discover the hidden and forgotten relics found in Macquarie Place including the underground Edwardian lavatory, the First Fleet anchor and the Obelisk of distances — Sydney's first public monument designed and built by convicts for the Governor of NSW.

Duration 20 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Tank Stream Fountain

Uncover the secrets of Sydney's original fresh water source, now hidden below your feet. The Tank stream not only helped Sydney's convict colony survive but it was one of the main reasons this cove was chosen as the site of Australia's first penal settlement

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

The Rocks

In The Rocks you'll find yourself wandering though back alleys and along cobbled lanes, passing some of the oldest pubs and houses in Sydney and getting lost in the stories of convicts, sailors and street gangs who occupied and worked in the area. Your guide will lead you to hidden...

Duration 1 Hour and 20 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

The Argyle

Finish your tour in the heart of The Rocks nearby the Argyle Stores surrounded by historic pubs, converted storehouses, shops, cafes, and beer gardens