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

447 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

438

Awesome walking tour of Sydney!
S8293XNemmae,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
As new visitors to Sydney, we felt like we were able to learn a lot and see a good chunk of Sydney just in a few hours. Our guide Steve was awesome; brought humor to the tour and was very knowledgeable. It was also a small group so it made it easy to engage with the tour guide. The restaurant at the end was also an awesome spot!
Well worth the time!
Amy5893,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had the best time on this tour! Tour guide was awesome, funny and incredibly knowledgeable of Sydney and the history. I learn so much and dragged my husband back around to show him some of the best highlights. Wear layers and good walking shoes!
Great guide
johanvK2333IC,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour, lots of information. Jake did well. Experienced parts of the city i normally wouldnt visit and heard lots of interesting stories
Great Tour!
SuzR525,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Steve was so much fun! We learned history, “laughed” at his jokes, and saw so many areas in Sydney. What a wonderful tour! Highly recommend!!
Engaging tour of Sydney
Cindy M,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed our Walking Tour with Steven. He was friendly, personable and professional. He gave very detailed information about the history of Sydney in an enthusiastic and engaging manner. We covered a lot of territory in Sydney. It was a good way to start our visit in Sydney.
A good use of your time
Joshua P,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The tour was a long walk around Sydney where you see a lot of neat things and get a lot of history: Jake our tour guide was knowledgeable but sometimes it was hard to hear him because he would talk towards the thing rather than towards the group. But overall I was very pleased.
Great tour! Highly recommend!
montereyl,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jake is amazing! Very knowledgeable and professional, and he knew his stuff very thoroughly. It was very smooth. Highly recommend.
Great tour!
rhondabH1034ZY,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jake was the best guide on this walking tour! He was so friendly and knowledgeable and made everyone feel so welcome. Great tour to do in your first couple days in Sydney to see a lot of places to check out again later. Thanks Jake!
A "must do" grounding of the history. Easy walking and well paced.
Cheryl H,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very educational with a weave of current and historical information/details. Michael was a professional and friendly guide thru the city. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to understand the history of Australia and this region.
Great tour to learn the history of Sydney and Australia
Tarryn E,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great walking tour of Sydney which takes you through all the major sites, many art installations and neighborhoods. The best part was learning from our guide Michael about the history of Australia and Sydney which was all very fascinating. Highly recommend especially if you only have a short time in the city.