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1 hour 30 minutes
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When your cruise ship docks in Sydney, go ashore take a guided walking of the Rocks. Tours depart daily at 10:30am and 1:30pm from a convenient location in The Rocks, for a duration of 90 minutes, walking at a leisurely pace. Your guide will lead you throughout the historic and picturesque Rocks precinct as you weave your way through hidden alleyways, along charming lanes and into shady courtyards, areas that could be overlooked by the casual unguided visitor. This is a must-do for all visitors to Sydney!
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please arrive at our office to check in and meet your guide for the day, a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour time
Children and Infants must be accompanied by an adult
A moderate amount of walking is involved covering approx. 1.2 miles (2km) at the pace of the group’s participants
Small groups (no more than 20 people)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress to the predicted weather conditions appropriate for an outdoor activity
Comfortable walking shoes, hat and a bottle of water suggested
Tour encompasses uneven surfaces, cobblestones, worn sandstone flagging and steps; while these elements of the tour have never been considered to be strenuous by most people, for others this may be considered as an unsuitable activity.
Tour is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a powered wheelchair/ scooter
Meeting point is easily accessible on foot for cruise arrivals/ shore excursions from Overseas Passenger Terminal located at Circular Quay
Wheelchair (manual) and pram friendly route
Toilet facilities accessible
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
90 minute guided walking tour
Guide has amplification for ease in hearing commentary
Umbrella (if required)
Specialist trained guide with expertise in & around The Rocks
Food and drinks
Port pickup and drop-off (provided for private bookings)
Transportation to/from attractions
The Rocks Walking Tours
The Original Rocks Walking Tours gets up close & personal with the history of Sydney and British Australia on a leisurely 90-minute walking tour in The Rocks district with an expert guide.
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hugh T,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
Really good, interesting tour around the Rocks. Lasts about 1.5 hours. Well worth doing if you don’t know Sydney well.
Diane S,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
Great personalized walking tour do yourself favor and do this tour as you will learn a lot - strongly recommend
TISH A,
Mar 13, 2025
- Viator
This is an awesome walking tour to learn history of Sydney. Our guide was extremely thorough, knowledgeable and walking was an easy pace. Definitely fit this excursion to a visit to Sydney.
Linda R,
Oct 19, 2024
- Viator
The history of this area is amazing. This was our first time here and did not realize how this area developed and what types of people came and lived here to create this part of Australia.
Matt l,
Aug 6, 2024
- Viator
Great introduction to the Rocks! Paul was very knowledgeable and overall a nice experience. Thanks so much!
Operated by The Rocks Walking Tours