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Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Sydney
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led small-group walking tour, 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 & First Nations people.

Starting from Customs House, you’ll hear about Sydney’s colonisation by the British – and how their arrival impacted the original inhabitants.

Your guide will provide you with a range of perspectives on Sydney’s development, introducing Aboriginal people, British governors, convicts & entrepreneurs, and other multicultural migrants.

You’ll finish with a beer at a popular brewery with views of the Bridge, the Opera House and Sydney Harbour. Over a drink, your host will give you further tips and recommendations to make your time in Sydney special – stuff you won’t find in a guidebook!

Walk the streets in a small group so you’re not fighting to see & hear your guide or stay on the footpath.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Sydney Customs House 31 Alfred St Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

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

Stop At: The Mint, 10 Macquarie St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

We walk past the "Rum Hospital", which now consists of NSW Parliament, the Sydney Hospital and the Mint.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hyde Park Barracks, 12 Macquarie Street Queens Square, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

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

Stop At: Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Queen Victoria Building (QVB), Queen Victoria Building 455 George St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

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

Stop At: St. Mary's Cathedral, St Mary_s Road, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

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

Stop At: General Post Office (GPO) Sydney, Martin Place, George and Pitt Streets, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

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

Stop At: Martin Place, Between Macquarie and George Sts., Sydney, New South Wales Australia

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

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Rocks, The Rocks, New South Wales

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

Pass By: Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

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.

Pass By: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales 2060 Australia

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.

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

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Must be able to comfortably walk 4km over 3 hours
  • Tour not recommended for children under 12 years of age as it involves 3 hours of stories and significant walking (4km)
  • Not recommended for travels uncomfortable walking 4km
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia


Return Details

The Squire's Landing, Northern end of the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Compass599203

26 Apr, 2024

Very interesting tour with good background to the sites we visited. Perfect length and we finished with a very welcome beer with an iconic view of the Bridge and Opera House.

candidtravelers

21 Apr, 2024

This tour was the perfect way to start the few days we had in Sydney after disembarking from our cruise ship. Justin is an enthusiastic Sydney expert and the route and his narration gave us a very good sense of Sydney (past and present), as well as orienting us for further exploration on our own. Our tour started near the ferry terminal (near our hotel) and ended (brilliant!) at a brewery/bar. We highly recommend Justin and Local Sauce Tours.

sams6516

16 Apr, 2024

Perfect to get to know Sydney. Michael did a great job bringing to a wide range of interesting places, explaining them all with fun nuggets of information along the way.

dmshackley

15 Apr, 2024

Really enjoyable and informative tour, Michael was very knowledgeable and accommodating to everyone in the group. This was our second visit to Sydney and although we’d seen some of the points of interest before it was good to learn about them and understand their significance. Would definitely recommend this tour.

barbarae940

13 Apr, 2024

Justin and Daniel were very personable, fun and informative. The confirmation included all the information I needed and Justin was very helpful in answering any other questions I had afterwards via email. The ANZAC cookies and beverage at the end were the icing on the cake! I've never been on a tour that ended in such a friendly manner - sitting together, sharing a drink and a chat. Thanks, guys, for a great experience.

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