Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The Rocks Walking Tours offer an immersive journey through one of Sydney's most historic precincts. Nestled at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Rocks is a place where cobblestone streets and colonial buildings tell tales of the city's early settlers.
Lead by our knowledeable guides, these tours delve into the rich tapestry of stories from the area's foundation as a convict settlement to its transformation into a bustling waterfront neighbourhood. Along the way, visitors will explore hidden alleyways, heritage-listed pubs, and significant landmarks, all while uncovering the unique blend of history and modernity that defines The Rocks.
Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about Sydney's past, The Rocks Walking Tours provide a fascinating and educational experience in one of the city's most charming quarters.
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
Important: Please contact us by phone only on 02 9247 6678 for any enquiries or updates.
Important: Please check in 15 minutes prior to your booked tour start time.
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)
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.
Comfortable walking shoes, hat and a bottle of water suggested
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress to the predicted weather conditions appropriate for an outdoor activity
Children and Infants must be accompanied by an adult
Meeting point is easily accessible on foot for cruise arrivals/ shore excursions
Wheelchair (manual) and pram friendly route
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
Toilet facilities accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Rocks
Sydney's oldest colonial nieghbourhood
Meeting point is our office located at 28 Harrington St, The Rocks. Please check in 15 minutes prior to the start time of your tour booking.
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
Reviews
1,578 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent walking tour
Jennifer R,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very enjoyable and informative tour. Vickie our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and guided us with humour and expression.
Excellent Introduction to The Rocks.
DITRAVEL,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00George was an excellent guide! He was extremely knowledgeable about The Rocks, adding little known tidbits of information while allowing for questions from participants. He made sure we could all hear,gave any of us that needed it extra time to move from one location to another & take photos as we went. It was a most enjoyable tour despite a constant rain!
The Rocks Tour rocks, (if you can find it).
JH S,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rocks tour rocks. Phil was interesting, informative and engaging with histories about each site we walked to. Our only caution is that the neighborhood where the tour begins is a rabbit warren of small streets. We walked back and forth on Harrington looking for number 28, but needed to go down a small alley off Harrington. An old-timey looking black wooden sign had the Rocks Tour over a small non-descript doorway.
Fantastic tour of The Rocks!
Keith K,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Our guide John, was funny and a wealth of knowledge on the area and history of the rocks. Totally awesome tour!
Too much talking - not enough walking
Julietravelss,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The guide was very knowledgeable and had interesting information to share about the history of the area. However there was too much time sitting and not enough walking. Before the group set off, we sat for ay least 15 minutes listening to a talk about the area. I would prefer to be listening as we walk so that we could cover a greater area and this is advertised as a walking tour
Well worth the price!
William G,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very educational tour regarding the history and founding of The Rocks area. Our tour guide was very personal and knowledgeable of the area. Well worth the time spent on this tour
Climbing the History of The Rocks
JANNETT B,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide Anne was extremely knowledgeable about the history of The Rocks! Great job of drawing parallels with current events. Informative. Presentation delivered flawlessly - with NO notes. Anne did include sketches created during multiple eras of importance to The Rocks. None of the sketches had any notes yet Anne knew exactly which sketch was relevant to each historical period. Be prepared to walk and learn!
Roks touring the ROCKS
Walt R,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a fascinating Part of Sydney and this tour is GREAT--the tour guide was so knowledgable and took the time to explain much of the history of the founding of Sydney. A great experience!
A walk not to be missed
Susywonder,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guided walk in one of the historic districts of Sydney, good guide that with images and stories makes you do a useful experience to understand the history of this metropolis. An activity to do at the beginning of your stay in the city to understand its history
The worst walking tour ever!
fergusm378,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This walking tour involved very little walking! The tour was 90 minutes,we spent the first half hour being given a history lecture on the first settlement of Australia instead of walking around the Rocks area,the guide was hesitant with poor speaking ability. When at last we got walking we would have ten minute stops with more interminable history lectures which a lot of the time were nothing to do with the buildings we were standing outside! Two women gave up half way through and walked away,the body language of the rest of the group showed they would like to do the same! We actually walked about 15 to 20 minutes in the whole 90 minutes of the tour,she kept saying it was too hot to walk more,but actually we were in the shade most of the time and nobody was too hot. This should not be described as a ninety minute walking tour of the rocks. The tour was a complete waste of time and money and left everyone very frustrated. We then walked around the rocks on our own and actually saw the area.
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