Sydney Origin Story Walk in The Rocks
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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This isn’t your standard history walk with dry facts and a monotone guide. The Bloody Interesting Rocks Walking Tour brings Sydney’s gritty beginnings to life with dramatic storytelling, dark humour, and hidden corners most tourists miss. Led by a professional guide and former TV director, you'll hear true tales of convicts, corruption, sly grog, scandal, and survival — all where it really happened.
You’ll also taste native flavours like wattleseed ANZAC cookies and lemon myrtle tea, and get the kind of commentary that turns a footpath into a stage. If you like your history raw, real, and wildly entertaining — this is the tour for you.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Insider insights and local legends you won’t hear on a mainstream tour
2.5 hour professionally guided walking tour through The Rocks
A native flavours tasting: Davidson plum, wattleseed ANZAC cookie, and lemon myrtle teaA native flavours tasting: Davidson plum, wattleseed ANZAC cookie, and lemon myrtle tea
Entertaining, fact-packed storytelling from a trained and accredited guide
What To Expect
Cadman's Cottage
Sydney’s oldest surviving residential building and convict base.
The Argyle
Dramatic convict-hewn tunnel linking Millers Point and The Rocks.
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Sydney Origin Story Walk in The Rocks
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend
L6066CMgemmaw,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve done two Bloody Interesting Tours so far and have another one (the Vivid tour) booked in a couple of weeks. I honestly can’t recommend them enough. Ed is an absolute wealth of knowledge. But more importantly, he makes the tours so bloody interesting. I’m really looking forward to the next one.
Best tour ever!
A2452OOstepheno,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were looking for something different and this tour tour ticked all the boxes. Ed was a great guide. His passion and enthusiasm gave us a new appreciation for Sydney. Great stories, good company and a beautiful day out in the sunshine soaking up Sydney's amazing history. We'll be back!
Such a great tour. So many things I didn’t know!
rodg995,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great tour. So many things I didn’t know about Sydney, even as a local! Ed is an awesome guide. Kept things interesting and fun the whole time.
Around the Rocks
chatwizz2003,
May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great discovery tour of the hidden laneways and stories of Australia’s settlement birthplace - The Rocks. Easy pace. Bloody great tour. Love the pub finale.
A walking tour like no other
alexmW5948WA,
May 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was hands down one of the best walking tours I’ve ever done! Far from the usual boring history lessons, this tour was packed with fascinating stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Our guide, Ed, was fantastic; funny, engaging, and a master storyteller who brought The Rocks to life in the most entertaining way. I don’t usually enjoy walking tours, but this one completely changed my mind. Ed’s humor and passion made the experience unforgettable, and his friendly nature made everyone in the group feel welcome. If you’re looking for a walking tour with a twist this is the one to book!
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