Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)

5.0

based on 580 reviews

| Sydney, Australia

Reviews Summary

Customers consistently express high satisfaction, praising the tour as an excellent introduction to Sydney. Many recommend taking it early 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

3.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Group photos
Map with recommendations
1 classic Aussie snack/biscuit
1 small glass of craft beer (or soft drink or juice) Served for 18 years old and above.

Gratuities

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Must be able to comfortably walk 4 km over 3 hours
Tour not recommended for children under 12 years of age as it involves 3 hours of stories and significant walking (4 km)
Not recommended for guests uncomfortable walking 4 km over 3 hours

Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led small-group tour (max. 12 guests), while hitting all of the city’s main attractions.

Perfect for those who have just arrived, as well as locals and those who want to go deeper in learning about Australian history, culture, society and First Nations people.

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Duration 3 Hours and 30 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 12 people in the group

1
Customs House
We start at Customs House where you'll see a scale model of all of Sydney and where we will walk (approx 4km / 2.5 miles). You'll also learn some Aboriginal place names for parts of Sydney and explore the new precinct immediately behind Customs House.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
The Mint
We walk past the "Rum Hospital", which now consists of NSW Parliament, the Sydney Hospital and the Mint.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Hyde Park Barracks

We will stop outside Hyde Park Barracks as you hear the story of its construction and infamous architect. We do not enter the Barracks.

Duration 5 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

We will briefly enter the Royal Botanic Gardens to see the location of the former Garden Palace and Governor Phillip Fountain.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

We will briefly enter the Queen Victoria Building, but mainly just to see it and for any guests to use the bathrooms.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

St. Mary's Cathedral

We stop in Hyde Park where you will get a great view of St Mary's Cathedral. We do not enter the cathedral or go up close to it (approximately 50 metres from the building).

Duration 10 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

General Post Office (GPO) Sydney

We will stop in Martin Place and Pitt St to look at the General Post Office and hear the story of its controversial construction and design.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Martin Place

We will stop in Martin Place to hear about the ANZAC Cenotaph and Australia's involvement in World War 1.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

The Rocks

We will walk through part of The Rocks towards the end of the tour, visiting the Nurses Walk, Jack Mundey Place and lower George St.

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Sydney Opera House

We will see the Opera House from where we finish the tour and at Campbell's Cove. We do not enter the Opera House but you will hear the story of its construction.

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Sydney Harbour Bridge

We will see the Sydney Harbour Bridge from where the tour finishes. We do not get up on the bridge as part of the tour, but it is a short walk from the end point.