Visit picturesque and historic sites of The Rocks on a guided walking tour and hear tales about ordinary people who did extraordinary things and began the compelling story of British Australian settlement. Take in the stunning views across Sydney Cove.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Starting times 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Take a walk off the beaten track through hidden alleyways, along cobbled lanes and into shady courtyards
- Enjoy spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge across sparkling Sydney Cove
- Hear stories of triumph over tragedy and be introduced to characters from the early convict settlement era
Full description
Join a specialist local guide and visit The Rocks, a historic area that features some of the oldest buildings in Sydney and some of the best views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Hear stories about the early days of British Australian settlement on a 90-minute guided walk.
Your tour group is limited to a maximum of 25 participants and you’ll walk at a leisurely pace along a 2-kilometer route.
Tour highlights include:
• The shoreline of sparkling Sydney Cove
• Views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge
• Cadman's Cottage, Sydney’s oldest surviving cottage, built in 1816
• Campbell's Cove, offering fantastic views of the Sydney Opera House
• Harbour Bridge and Campbell’s Cove wharves
• Foundation Park, one of The Rocks’ best-kept secrets
• The awe-inspiring Argyle Cut
• George Street, Greenway Lane, Kendall Lane, Suez Canal and Nurses Walk
Includes
- 90-minute guided walking tour
- Specialist-trained guide with expertise in and around The Rocks
- Umbrella (if required)
- Small groups (no more than 20 people)
- Guide has amplification for ease in hearing commentary
- Wheelchair (manual) and pram friendly route
- Food and drinks
- Hotel transfers
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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Date
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Meeting point
The Rocks Walking Tours office Shop 5, Clocktower Square Corner Argyle and Harrington streets The Rocks
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Know before you go
- What to bring/wear:
- Your camera
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Bottle of water
- Clothing appropriate to the weather forecast
