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
574 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Small Group tour covers a lot of interesting places
Colleen w,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Small group ( of 7) experience, Jake our creative guide was excellent, The tour was informative, interesting and included a variety of topics from the early history of Australia to the present. We had some time to explore on our own. Jake took some group pic’s which he sent to us.
Sydney walking tour
Loretta M,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots to see and a great route our guide Jake really informative and interesting to chat to about the places we visited.
11 out of 10 & 🌟
primitivo62,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was our guide and was fantastic The pace was great..the information brilliant .. we really enjoyed and would highly recommend this tour .. If we had been staying longer in Sydney we would DEFINITELY booked more tours with local sauce company Thank you 😊
Perfect intro to Sydney
catherinelU3402DL,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a short time to spend in Sydney and chose this tour to give me an overview of the city. Our tour guide, Matt, was fantastic- super friendly and very knowledgeable. I would 100% recommend this tour to family and friends.
Great overview of Sydney from a local’s perspective
jrahmlow,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Matt is a 4th generation Sydney resident and he mixed his local knowledge with a great sense of humor to make for a memorable and enjoyable walk around Sydney. If you are looking for a fun way to learn about Sydney and get your bearings for the rest of your stay, this tour is well worth considering.
Very interesting and...
Ilan M,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting and informative tour covers the main sites of central Sydney. Nice drink at the end of the tour. Recommend
Great tour for coming up to speed quickly on Sydney’s history and an overview of where to go and what to do
marydeek2018,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had to reschedule this tour a couple of times and it was very easy to do this. Our tour guide, Steve, gave us a great tour of the city. He was very knowledgeable and we feel like we learned a lot about Sydney.
Really nice introduction to Sydney.
Inspire778327,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a really nice introduction to Sydney. Our tour guide, Steve, set a nice pace, walking us around a lot of of the city. He was very knowledgeable about all sorts of history and current events happening. There were so many little things he pointed out as we walked that most people in Sydney do not really see. There is much more of a rich history in Sydney that I now know I was not aware of, and there was so much more to learn! I really recommend this tour
A perfect experience!
vaishious,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! a must do if you like walking around and exploring a city! Shout out to Steve for being an amazing host!
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