Free cancellation

Sydney City Walking Tour

★★★★★ 5.0 (49 reviews)
2 hours
EN

About This Experience

Sydney’s CBD is brimming with history. From stories of Aboriginal leaders and convict uprisings to warring bell towers, gruesome murders, and the construction of historic landmarks, this tour covers it all. Together, we’ll uncover the city’s formation and discuss the lives of its vibrant past residents.

We’ll visit the oldest European buildings in Australia, delve into Sydney’s subterranean secrets, and discuss the city’s most elaborate architecture. Along the way, you’ll hear incredible tales of corruption, fortune, and despair.

We highlight many forgotten sites, stories and myths that have contributed to Sydney's almost unbelievable history.

Tour Itinerary

1

10 min

A stunning twin-towered Sandstone building with beautiful carvings and detail.

2

5 min

Sydney's premier stately governmental building, the town hall boasts a massive clock tower, sandstone carved decoration and a stunning white marble staircase - a great photo backdrop!

3

10 min

This is Sydney's biggest historic building. It features copper domes, stained glass windows, two mezzanines and incredible views.

4

10 min

Once Australia's largest building the GPO is an incredibly lavish structure complete with amazing 19th-century carvings of Sydney scenes and people.

5

10 min

This quaint park showcases the anchor of an extremely important ship in Sydney's history and is also the cartographic centre of the city.

6

5 min

A stately building that houses the biggest collection of artefacts relating to a single region in the world.

7

5 min

A significant colonial building, this is the oldest public building in Australia and features Greek-inspired architecture.

8

5 min

A convict stronghold, this colonial fortress is possibly Sydney's most interesting building and features stunning Georgian architecture.

9

10 min

As the largest church in the country, St Mary's is a terrific sandstone behemoth, that is covered in amazing architectural detail.

What's Included

Included

  • Bathrooms

Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Admission into Sydney Town Hall, The General Post Office, NSW Parliament and Hyde Park Barracks.

Meeting Point & Logistics

Start Point

The tour starts at the front of St Andrew's Cathedral

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Important Information

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Admission into Sydney Town Hall is not included as tour timings do not allow for it
Admission into the Former General Post Office is not included as tour timings do not allow for it
Admission into NSW Parliament is not included as this is a functioning governmental building
Admission into Hyde Park Barracks is not included as tour timings do not allow for it
Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking long distances
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Free cancellation available
Duration: 2 hours
Up to 15 travelers
Mobile ticket accepted
Guide: EN
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