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

432 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

424

Steve was brilliant, very...
Rosie M,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Steve was brilliant, very interesting and so funny! We really enjoyed the walking tour! The 3 hours flew by!
Really informative and entertaining talk with Steve.
nickb934,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with Steve who was incredibly knowledgeable and personable and delivered a really well structured talk about the history of Sydney, the Rocks and Australia itself. Well paced and great value for money.
Well worth it!
Tim C,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jake was a great guide. Very witty and informative! Highly recommend this tour to all adults who can walk a bit and who love to learn
Walking tour with Jake
269tiffaniec,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Originally we were scheduled for another tour that was cancelled. Happy that we chose this walking tour with Jake! He was knowledgeable, funny, and the overall tour gave us a great overview of the history of Sydney and local places to check out after the tour.
Excellent tour
Dale K,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Steve was very knowledgeable about the history of Sydney and Australia. He made the history lesson so much fun by telling stories of the past. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
Walking tour with Daniel
nancyhV3096MA,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour! Daniel was top notch. Super knowledgeable and great recommendations. He customized our tour to our personal preferences. Great way to start our 5 week trip around East coast Australia.
Interesting and well informed tour
allisonbL4505OV,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent walking tour of Sydney - Steve made the history of the city really informative and interesting with anecdotes that he had researched. He provided good recommendations of places to eat and we visited a tapas bar with fab service and food - if you book this tour ask for Steve
Great city overview
Beth N,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tour was very good. Just enough history and culture without being overwhelmed. Our guide, Jake was knowledgeable, kind and funny. We enjoyed him and met some other wonderful travelers on our tour.
Tour was great!
alicewI4613OG,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jake was great! Friendly and informative, and always stopped in the shade when possible (which was much appreciated). Would recommend!
Great way to learn about the city you're visiting
stzi,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Learned so much. I enjoy learning the history and what all the cool buildings used to be. It went by very fast. Sydney is a beautiful city and this is a great way to learn about it. Jake was awesome!