Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour
Overview
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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
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
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.
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The Rocks Walking Tour
Reviews
1,485 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Entertaining, informative, easy, and well thought out
Bob H,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I booked the tour and advised that she was a wheelchair user. The response was quick and positive, saying that a slightly modified route would be used. There were several people on the tour and we wondered how they would react. Happily the modified route merely meant that on a few occasions we took a ramp or a lift while the others climbed steps. It was very well thought out and everyone was happy, not missing out on anything. It was done at a leisurely pace with many interesting stories of the Rock’s history and the people involved. There were some photos and pictures of old landscapes. It was thoroughly enjoyable and enabled us to pick a route for our own wander afterwards. I would recommend thoroughly.
Easy and interesting tour of the Rocks
Bob H,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I booked the tour and advised that she would be in a wheelchair. The response was quick and positive, that we could do a slightly modified route. There were several other people on the tour and we wondered how it would work. It was excellent. On a few occasions we had a mini detour to a lift while the others climbed some steps. They were not held up and we could manage the walk well. The tour itself was very informative and very helpful in our finding our way about the Rocks following the tour. It was at a leisurely pace enabling photos, with many worth taking. Overall, an excellent tour.
A couple of hours well spent
David O,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Anne was our guide who was very accommodating and knowledgeable. On all things on the Rocks and the first settlers.
Surprisingly interesting...
Megan K,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Surprisingly interesting tour. Local guide Judith showed her passion & knowledge for the area and its history in a manner that made the tour time fly by. Highly recommend.
Not so great I’m afraid
nickfitz07,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I love a walking tour as they usually delve that bit deeper into a place and people but today’s tour didn’t do that unfortunately. We didn’t actually learn anything that wasn’t written on the boards in place throughout the Rocks area so that was a little disappointing.The guide made a point that of saying that they would welcome all questions but then when a gent did ask a few, it seemed that they were discounted than encouraged. A few people also left a bit early. Could have just been an off day as the reviews are predominantly great which is why I chose to do it in the first place!
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Charles T,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting historical take on The Rocks area of Sydney. Stan was a great guide. B ‘n B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B N
Nice easy history filled tour of the Rocks
Harvey236,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Anne was just great. A fabulous walk around the rocks. Nice to hear the history of the area. Would highly recommend this nice short easy tour
Loved hearing about the early settlers in Sydney.
Odyssey301686,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour guide Mick; very knowledgeable and friendly. Would throughly recommend if you’re interested in local history and life in the 1800s.
Excellent learning experience
Bette A,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Always interesting to learn more of the history of Australia in a knowledgeable and well presented way by our guide, Paul.
Excellent tour
deanjamie,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anne did a great job explaining the history of the Rocks. Very informative tour. Glad we did tour as we would not have known the history without doing prior research.
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