Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

The Mint

We walk past the "Rum Hospital", which now consists of NSW Parliament, the Sydney Hospital and the Mint.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)

Reviews

4.98

439 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

431

Great Sydney Walking Tour
Susan L,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved our tour with Jake of Local Sauce Tours. An excellent combination of history, local parks, Gardens and landmarks , trendy shopping venues, hidden alleyways and cool local street art. Also got some tips on where to go for good beer, kangaroo sausages (yum!) and delicious coffee.
Outstanding Informative and Fun Tour
William D,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Michael was an outstanding guide - friendly, informative, and able to accommodate all in our group. We loved the way he focused the tour around three different points of view: 1. The aboriginals, 2. The convicts, and 3. The immigrants after the convicts. He presented the history, the art, the stories - all in engaging style with context. Thank you, Michael. Well done!
A lovely way to spend a...
Enda M,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A lovely way to spend a morning in sun-kissed Sydney. Our tour guide Steve was a mine of information on the history of the city and his bubbly personality made for a thoroughly enjoyable few hours. Would highly recommend!
Great Tour
Lorraine W,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Steve was great. Very knowledgeable and a lot of Aussie humour mixed in 👍 Feel like we covered all of the main sites and some extras
Tour of downtown Sydney l
NorthStar26005719935,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very knowledgeable and informative was always willing to answer questions and very pleasant to listen too. Great tour and great tour guide
Steve was brilliant, very...
Rosie M,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Steve was brilliant, very interesting and so funny! We really enjoyed the walking tour! The 3 hours flew by!
Really informative and entertaining talk with Steve.
nickb934,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with Steve who was incredibly knowledgeable and personable and delivered a really well structured talk about the history of Sydney, the Rocks and Australia itself. Well paced and great value for money.
Well worth it!
Tim C,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jake was a great guide. Very witty and informative! Highly recommend this tour to all adults who can walk a bit and who love to learn
Walking tour with Jake
269tiffaniec,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Originally we were scheduled for another tour that was cancelled. Happy that we chose this walking tour with Jake! He was knowledgeable, funny, and the overall tour gave us a great overview of the history of Sydney and local places to check out after the tour.
Excellent tour
Dale K,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Steve was very knowledgeable about the history of Sydney and Australia. He made the history lesson so much fun by telling stories of the past. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour.