Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

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Join us for a unique tour of Sydney Harbour and historic Goat Island and get up close and personal with Sydney’s colourful convict past. Enjoy an entertaining and fascinating guided convict history walking tour on the island with catered lunch, along with a relaxing cruise around the harbour. Sit back and take in Sydney’s beautiful harbour vistas whilst sipping on chilled champagne!

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Sydney Harbour Tall Ships reserves the right to add, withdraw, substitute and/or vary advertised routes, prices, departure times and locations without notice if considered necessary for the safety and welfare of the tall ship, its passengers and crew. However, reasonable effort will be made to maintain arrangements as advertised.

Sydney Harbour Tall Ships will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by a passenger as a result.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Enjoy a tasty lunch prepared and served by your crew.

Fascinating and unique three-hour guided tour of Sydney Harbour.

Australian bubbly, juices and water.

This MENU is subject to change to ensure fresh produce of premium quality.

Visit historic Goat Island and learn about the island's convict past.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Other drinks available at regular bar prices.

What To Expect

Prior to sailing time we will board at Campbell’s Cove, The Rocks or Ives Steps Wharf

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

Discover Sydney’s colorful convict history with Sydney Harbour Tall Ships and take in the sites of Sydney Harbour aboard a traditional vessel. Travel to Goat Island, where you'll learn about Australia's convict history on a guided walking tour before returning to the vessel for lunch and a 1.5 hour cruise on Sydney Harbour.

Admission Not Applicable

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Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise

Reviews

4.40

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful Experience
Les L,
Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Incredible experience! Great tour of the island, wonderful tour around the harbour aboard the tall ship "Southern Swan", and yummy food. All and all, a fantastic tour!
Rain, hail or shine
michaelgosper,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was a great experience. Rain did not dampen the day, we highly recommend doing this tour. Staff were great, and the history was really interesting.
Tall ships, Convicts & castles tour disaster
Resort131775,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
The pick-up point for this trip changed multiple times despite the original being still advertised.the notification was inadequate leaving insufficient time to negotiate. Despite arising 3/4 hr before the start time I missed the tour completely. It was impossible to contact the trip organisers & trip advisor to ask for a substitute booking. All info. Was “no reply”. The company refuses refunds, does not allow cancellations or revised bookings .completely disgusted with whole experience ruined my day & lost me a lot of money I cannot afford to lose.
A grand day out
T9698TZjimd,
Feb 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Well planned and a great way to visit. It was unfortunate that most of the buildings were out of bounds. The guide was excellent as was the Tall Ship, crew and food.
Informative and enjoyable
20MareeA17,
May 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a knowledgeable tour guide and enthusiastic and friendly crew! It was a treat to have views of the Bridge and Opera House from a different perspective but the history and stories of the island made it special for me. Lunch was lovely as well!
Fun cruise on the tall ship with excursion on Goat Island
erikaf427,
Feb 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A very relaxing and enjoyable trip. The guided walk on Goat island was very interesting. Our guide was very pleasant and informative. Great cruising the harbour with lunch and champagne. Would probably of liked a bit less time on the island and a bit longer on the ship. Overall great day out 😎
Great day out on the harbour
rob000808,
Dec 12, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An absolutely fantastic day out , very interesting listening to info about convict life on goat island would recommend it . Food excellent and nice to be out on the ship around the harbour.
Amazing day.
Janice C,
Jun 18, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
Being on a tall ship. Excellent tour guide full of great information. Nice warm finger food and a lovely lunch.
Highly recommended
LindamareeW,
Apr 26, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend this tour Travel guides were highly informative and interesting We throughly enjoyed the whole tour and sailing
Fantastic way to enjoy Sydney Harbour
ViajeroMacca,
Sep 26, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the Convicts, Castles & Champagne Tour with Sydney Harbour Tallships; and, the experience was fantastic. Our satisfaction was made possible due the professionalism and promptness of the crew. We left on time; the crew was COVID conscious; the Goat Island tour was informative; we were fed well; the staff are all friendly & helpful; and overall, a great way to see & enjoy the Sydney Harbour. Highly recommended.