Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)
Overview
Available languages
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
590 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth it!
rkstrasbu,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thorough discussion of the history and settlement of the area with key landmarks. Justin kept it lively and relevant. Good walking pace.
A great walking tour
O6234CNdebbieh,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt was fantastic. The tour showed Sydney at its finest and Matt’s knowledge of the history was fantastic.
Great tour with Matt today!
harveycW4010NH,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent tour with Matt today! He was happy to answer any questions we had and we covered all the main areas in Central Sydney during our 4 hour tour. The tour group was a good size. Highly recommend doing this tour to see how all the areas of Central Sydney fit together!
Great tour
YuanChun Y,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour, great history lesson, if you wanna learn about Sydney history definitely join this .
First class experience
P609IZmarkb,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with Andrew. Very informative with appropriate humour made it a first class experience.
Great tour of Sydney!
975SusanC975,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew did a great job of showing us little-known areas of Sydney and lots of history of the area. The glass of local beer was a fine ending!
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!
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