Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led small-group tour (max. 12 guests), while hitting all of the city’s main attractions.
Perfect for those who have just arrived, as well as locals and those who want to go deeper in learning about Australian history, culture, society and First Nations people.
Starting from Customs House, you’ll hear about Sydney’s colonisation by the British - and how their arrival impacted the original inhabitants.
Your guide will provide you with a range of perspectives on Sydney’s development, introducing Aboriginal leaders, British governors, convicts and entrepreneurs, as well as more recent arrivals.
You’ll finish with a beer at a popular brewery with views of the Bridge, the Opera House and Sydney Harbour. Over a drink, your host will give you further recommendations to make your time in Sydney special – stuff you won’t find in a guidebook!
Walk the streets in a small group so you’re not fighting to see & hear your guide or stay on the footpath.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Must be able to comfortably walk 4 km over 3 hours
Tour not recommended for children under 12 years of age as it involves 3 hours of stories and significant walking (4 km)
Not recommended for travels uncomfortable walking 4 km
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Group photos
Map with recommendations
1 classic Aussie snack/biscuit
1 small glass of craft beer (or soft drink or juice) Served for 18 years old and above.
Gratuities
What To Expect
Customs House
We start at Customs House where you'll see a scale model of all of Sydney and where we will walk (approx 4km / 2.5 miles). You'll also learn some Aboriginal place names for parts of Sydney and explore the new precinct immediately behind Customs House.
The Mint
We walk past the "Rum Hospital", which now consists of NSW Parliament, the Sydney Hospital and the Mint.
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Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)
Reviews
371 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to start of your time in Sydney
Barbara D,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was a very great way to see a lot of Sydney in a short timeframe. Good thing to do on your first couple if days as Steve gives you a lot of ideas for other days of your time in Sydney. Steve was VERY knowledgeable about Sydney history from pre European presence to today. Would highly recommend
The rain didn’t spoil it
SALLY S,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Dan was extremely knowledgeable and linked the places we visited to the history of Sydney and Australia - given the torrential rain we dodged he did well keeping us dry and still smiling at the end of our tour to enjoy the purple beer!
Great walking tour of Sydney
Niklas H,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a great time on walking tour of Sydney with Steve from Local Sauce Tours. Steve was very knowledgeable on Sydney’s history and made the tour fun and interesting all the way around. We had a great time, I would definitely recommend this tour. We finished with a drink in a great bar overlooking Sydney harbour bridge and Steve helped with directions for our next stops planned for the day. Steve was really helpful and a great tour guide. I would highly recommend this tour.
Fun walking tour
Jodi V,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic walking tour! Heaps of informative fun facts and Steve was really engaging and entertaining!
The walking tour is helpful for any traveler who wants to know about Sydney
Deepti N,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour guide was very informative and also kind and very nice. He knows things and the whole experience was interactive and hence interesting
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