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
539 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best walking tour in Sydney
Meander787258,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Steve was an amazing tour guide. His knowledge of the history of Sydney is outstanding and his humor was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this tour and you will be very lucky if you get Steve as your guide.
Awesome
Global14749875635,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it ..v v full with lots of info Steve was great lots of jokes ha ha ..but he was full of knowledge .Such an all encompassing tour Saw so much Highly recommend .Thank you
Local Sauce Tours, Matt - Guide
DebraD1031,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this excellent walking tour. Energetic, learned loads about the history of Sydney and had FUN! Matt was knowledgeable, engaging and had a great sense of humor!
Perfect Walking Tour
Teresa S,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect Sydney walking tour with Justin. He is very knowledgable and personable. We learned so much and visited many key places we would have missed on our own. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
This is a great...
Cathy P,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great comprehensive walking tour of Sydney. We covered a lot of ground all over the city. Justin gave us great information on the history of the city!
Great tour! Don’t miss it!
Dreamer13827501774,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. Our guide, Matt, was so friendly and knowledgeable regarding the history of Sydney. We had a morning free between hopping off our cruise ship and then getting back on in the afternoon so it was a great way to spend 3.5 hours learning some of the history of Sydney. I would highly recommend this tour. Also, there was good communication with Justin as well!
Enjoyable walking tour!
Roam64252378900,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great walking tour with Matt! He was very informative and told engaging stories. Covered a lot of territory. Time went fast!
Great walking tour!
William B,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Steve was super knowledgeable and a lot of fun. The tour was great and we covered a lot of ground. But well paced with stops for refreshments and a bathroom real. Highly recommend.
We had Stephen. He was...
thomas w,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Stephen. He was great. Very knowledgeable and funny. He showed us the history of the area. Birds. We highly recommend this group tour. Local source.
Decent history walking tour
Maps53380,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Decent tour, not as fun or entertaining as other tours, but got to walk a lot of places. Wear some good walking shoes, and ready to learn some history.
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