Sydney · HISTORICAL TOURS
5 reviewed
The shortlist to hand a friend flying in: the 5 historical tours worth booking, each with its price, its rating, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk Sydney’s The Rocks in 90 minutes with small groups, clear audio, and convict-era stories plus Opera House and Harbour Bridge views.
“John was our guide and he was fun and very interesting - great guide! The walk is easy and fascinating - highly recommend this guide!”
A local-guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks with four historic pub stops, four included drinks, and smart city history in 2.5 hours.
“Our guide Colin was excellent - full of knowledge and enthusiasm. The beer/drinks were very generous on the tour and we were very happy to have eaten a hearty meal in advance. We knew there would not be food on the tour so it worked out great for us to have an early dinner (we went to The Rocks Cafe) and then the drinks. Colin took us to places we would not have found on our own, and every place we stopped had a designated table waiting for us. Our 20 year old daughter joined us on the tour and it was a fun thing for all of us to…”
2.5-hour Sydney convict history walk in The Rocks from Customs House to Argyle Cut, with cobblestones, sandstone, rum tales, and buildings.
“Top notch! Expert guide...the best walking tour! Highly recommended!”
2-hour true-crime walk in East Sydney: Hyde Park to Darlinghurst gaol and police sites, with cases from the 1920s–1970s. Mobile ticket.
“Excellent tour and Elliott has so much overall knowledge of the history of East Sydney, Elliott not only had extensive information on the riveting murder stories but he gave us a very good understanding of the sociological aspects from convict years to the 1970’’s”
Private Sydney tour from The Rocks to Bondi with harbour views, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Rose Bay snack stop, and pickup.
“Fabrizio was the best guide we had in Australia. Super friendly and personable, he showed us beautiful places and gave us interesting explanations. Grazie mille!”
Learn manual photography in Sydney’s historic Rocks area with Alfonso. Small-group course with Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and sandstone lanes.
“I had a fantastic photo tour, really informative, and I learnt lots of new techniques. Was cool to view things differently and there were plenty of opportunities for me to experiment and use my creativity. Highly recommend, it was well worth the money.”
