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 guests uncomfortable walking 4 km over 3 hours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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.
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Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)
Reviews
587 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend!
Jennifer D,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I thought Jake was great! He was funny and informative...there was nothing we did not like about the tour. Hands down worth the money paid!!
Great 3+ hour walking tour!
mbernstein1960,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Steve was informative, entertaining and very enjoyable. He did a great job mixing history with anecdotes and it was a terrific experience. I would highly recommend this tour and Steve.
Sydney walking tour
Carolyn C,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Matt was a passionate, engaging & knowledgeable guide. Loved the small group & connections made by Matt!
Excellent!
crighton45,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt was an outstanding guide…very knowledgeable, funny & passionate about Sydney. We appreciated his interest in all of the guests thanks to being a small group! Excellent overview & we would highly recommend!
Steve, guide extraordinaire. Best SYD intro
Charlie C,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide steve struck the perfect balance between humor, knowledge and camaraderie. Cannot rec him enugh and we've done so many tours. Excellent. If you want an intro into Sydney and Australia, you cannot do better.
Good Time Walking
R486BPleslies,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour with Matt. We had a great time and Matt did a great job.
Well worth it!
Robert E,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Steve was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and fun. He took us to very interesting little places on the way to some of the main sites. He had a story for everything, either about history or just fun tidbits. Well worth the time!
Great experience
paulhX9755HG,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Jake was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide
Great experience!
monika03111988,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, recommended to everyone who wants to learn about history of Sydney and see all special places of the city. Matt was very friendly with a great knowledge, thank you!
Historical walking tour
100ranjanam,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of Sydney's immigration history. We enjoyed learning about Aboriginal culture and history too. The tour was over three hours and was too long for my kids. But we enjoyed all the sites visited that were off the beaten path including the Royal Botanic Gardens where our tour guide pointed out the Rainbow Larkin.
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