Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

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From AUD 40

4.8
1,319 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

Delve into the history of Sydney and British Australia on a leisurely 90-minute walking tour in The Rocks district with an expert guide. Enjoy the delights of present-day visuals as you explore The Rocks and hear the story of Sydney’s convict past as you discover shady courtyards, narrow laneways and hidden areas that even the locals do not know about. Stroll along the shoreline of Sydney Harbour with views of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, past Cadman’s Cottage and Campbell’s Cove.

Tour Highlights:

• The shoreline of Sparkling Sydney Cove

• Harbour views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge

• Cadman’s Cottage, The Rocks oldest surviving cottage built in 1816

• Campbell’s Cove, offering fantastic views of Sydney Harbour

• Awe inspiring Argyle Cut begun with convict labour in 1843

• Within The Rocks historic precinct, we will wander through Greenway Lane, Kendall Lane, Suez Canal, Foundation Park and much more.

Additional Info

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 stairs 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

Wheelchair (manual) and pram friendly route

Toilet facilities accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

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

Hotel pickup and drop-off (provided for private bookings)

Transportation to/from attractions

Options

The Rocks Walking Tour

Operated by The Rocks Walking Tours

Reviews

4.8

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  • Loved it

    Pam D,

    Feb 11, 2025

    5.0

    Great historical tour. Guide was very knowledgable. Not too much walking but wear good shoes. Our tour ended in pouring rain, but still was excellent

  • Enjoyable History of the Rocks walk.

    Marlene H,

    Feb 11, 2025

    5.0

    Lovely informative walk with John. We learned how the rocks criminal background turned bountiful for many. John came with a good amount of stories which always makes teaching HISTORY MORE ENJOYABLE.

  • A great way to see and learn about The Rocks.

    Harold T,

    Feb 8, 2025

    5.0

    If you want to understand what The Rocks were about and what it is today, this is a must tour. Our guide was terrific.

  • Great walking tour

    Joan M,

    Feb 7, 2025

    5.0

    Great tour! Plenty of good information along the way. Definitely seen areas we wouldn’t have on our own!

  • Great Sydney tour

    richard c,

    Feb 5, 2025

    5.0

    Very experienced and pleasant tour guide. Learned much about Sydney. Slow paced walk with many stops.