Sydney and The Rocks Walking Tour

"Colonial Walk in Modern Sydney"

10.30am from Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park North

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Our meeting location:

Archibald Fountain
Hyde Park North

(a minute walk from St James train station)

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Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park, Sydney. The meeting place of walking tours Sydney & the Rocks.
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If you thought that Sydney's history is short and boring, think again. It is interesting and fascinating. And we are going to share it with you.

Our "Colonial walk in modern Sydney" tour covers both Sydney and The Rocks. It contains carefully selected information to give it solid historic content, but keep it interesting, fun and entertaining.

Walk with local guides who are experts in history, love their city and enjoy sharing their favourite places with you. Join our tour and you will see our iconic world-famous sights as well as hidden gems of Sydney that you would never find on your own.

Sydney walks will give you a rare insight into our fascinating past as a British colony. We will explore The Rocks - the first convict settlement in Australia. You will learn about the history of this notorious area, wander cobblestone lanes listening to amusing stories of survival, convicts, gangs and pubs.

We will finish our tour enjoying breathtaking views of our Sydney Harbour with two icons: the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

In addition, you will be introduced to Sydney as a modern vibrant cosmopolitan city with lots of photo opportunities, tips on places to visit and things to do in Sydney beyond the tour.

The walking tour will cover:

You will see and hear about:

A group of tourists on a Sydney and The Rocks walking tour are gazing out at Sydney Harbour with the iconic Sydney Opera House in the background. A tour guide in a bright orange uniform points out landmarks and shares stories of early Sydney.
  • Hyde Park
  • St.Mary's Cathedral
  • The Sydney Opera House
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • 'Rum' Hospital
  • Aboriginal History
  • St.James' Church
  • Il Porcellino
Tourists marvel at a detailed miniature model of the Sydney CBD reproduced beneath a glass floor, a popular attraction showcasing the city in miniature.
  • Hyde Park Barracks
  • Queen's Square
  • Royal Botanic Gardens
  • Old Colonial Town Square
  • Historical Macquarie street
  • The 60 hidden birds
  • Heritage Bridge street
  • Australia's legendary cat
A tour guide, dressed in a bright orange uniform, stands at Campbells Cove explaining the history of Sydney's historic Rocks precinct to a group of tourists. The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge arches over the picturesque scene.
  • Old Government Stables
  • Sydney Tower
  • Parliament House
  • Martin Place
  • Garden Palace
  • Customs House
  • Macquarie Obelisk
  • Museums and Galleries
A group of travelers on a Rocks walking tour gather in front of Cadmans Cottage, one of Sydney's oldest surviving buildings. Their tour guide, dressed in a bright orange uniform, captivates them with stories of the early Sydney colony.
  • 'Edge of Trees'
  • The Rocks - How it all started
  • The Colony - story of survival
  • Old Police Station
  • Suez Canal and Nurses Walk
  • Sydney's Oldest Pubs
  • Oldest Woodblock Road
  • 'First Impressions' Obelisk
A tourist touching the statue of Il Porcellino
  • Campbells Cove
  • Convicts, Gangs and Pubs
  • Cadman's Cottage
  • Walk to China
  • Laneways and Hidden Places
  • 'Battle for The Rocks'
  • Circular Quay
  • The Rocks Markets
  • Things to do in Sydney

The tour starts at Hyde Park and finishes at The Rocks

T&C

* Due to the nature of The Rocks area our walking tour is not wheelchair accessible.

* 24-hour Cancellation Policy. Cancellations made up to 24 hours before a scheduled tour will be issued a full refund without any fees. Cancellations made 24 hours or less before a tour will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for 'no-shows'.

* The itinerary provided is intended as a guide and is subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to, weather conditions, road closures, or other events beyond our control. We will make every reasonable effort to operate the tour as planned, but we reserve the right to make alterations as necessary without prior notice.

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