Private Tour

Sydney’s Iconic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood, The Rocks, is bursting with history, culture, and world-famous sights. On this self-guided walking tour, where iconic landmarks meet unforgettable stories, you’ll experience the city’s lively energy and unique Aussie spirit firsthand.

The tour begins at the stately Customs House, a grand building from 1845, where Sydney’s early settlers once arrived. You’ll pass through Herald Square, filled with eye-catching sculptures and fountains, before stopping for a taste of colonial charm at the legendary Fortune of War, Sydney’s oldest pub, where early residents shared a pint and a tale.

The tour ends at the Sydney Opera House and Opera Bar with breathtaking views of another of the city’s crown jewels, the Harbour Bridge, the colossal ”Coathanger” that stretches across the harbour.

Additional Info

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

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

App for Android and iOS

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones

Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Food and drink

Transportation

What To Expect

The Rocks Markets

You'll stroll through The Rocks Market, a vibrant hub for unique crafts, food, and local treasures. Please note that shopping or purchases at the market are not included in this tour.

Admission Not Applicable

Cadman's Cottage

You'll pass by Cadmans Cottage, a historic landmark dating back to 1816 and one of Sydney's oldest surviving buildings. Please note that entry to the cottage is not included in this tour.

Admission Not Applicable

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Sydney’s Iconic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Reviews

3.67

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Sydney self guided The Rocks Tour
MarkandKaren S,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Sad…. Commentary kept stalling. Would stop at different points and I not realise my husband was still getting information. We both had to restart numerous times until it was just not enjoyable any more Was really looking forward to this adventure together No contact for support either tried phoning and contacting via link … nothing
Disappointed
Charles H,
Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Very confusing directions to start point and could not get your started . Very frustrating experience
Great DIY Walking Tour
PeeBee174,
Feb 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a lovely walking tour of some of Sydeny's highlights! Thoroughly enjoyed being able to go at our own pace while listening to interesting snippets about the sites we saw.
Fun tour, beautiful Sydney
tanakky,
Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a great tour. I saw so many beautiful Sydney sights, it was an easy walk and lots of fun. I was going to do a "free" walking tour but couldn't make the fixed times work with my plans. Very happy with this find and highly recommend this.
Highly recommend - interesting intro to Sydney's highights
schalkl2025,
Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was great. I enjoyed being able to do it at my own pace and found all the facts and stories fascinating. It took me on an interesting route through the the Rocks to the Sydney Opera house and was a fun introduction to the city and its history. I would highly recommend!
Extremely informative, great value
Z3061DZemilyt,
Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing find, I loved this self guided tour! As a local playing tourist in my own city, I learnt something at each stop. It was very informative and being able to move at my own speed was an added bonus. I highly recommend this especially given the cheap price!