SYDNEY
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular historical tours in Sydney. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and the operator who runs it.
Walk The Rocks in 90 minutes with a small-group guide, convict-era stories, and Harbour Bridge and Opera House views across Sydney Cove.
Most Popular“Lovely tour, great way to learn some history in just 90 mins. Our tour guide Judith was fantastic- great to have a tour guide who’s a real Aussie! Haha”
Taste The Rocks on a 2.5-hour Sydney pub tour with 4 drinks, a local guide, and stories behind historic pubs near Harts Pub.
“Walking tour with historical facts and fun facts! Dave (Greg) was fantastic! Fun, bit of a comedian and very personable. All the beer was great!”
2.5-hour Sydney Rocks walking tour for $36: convicts, rum, and heritage buildings from Customs House to Argyle Cut.
“The tour was expertly led and the pace was just right. Alex was most informative and obviously knowledgeable”
A $24, 2-hour true-crime walk through East Sydney, from Hyde Park to Darlinghurst, with dark stories and great architecture.
“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”
Learn manual camera skills in Sydney’s Rocks with Alfonso. Small-group photo stops for Harbour Bridge, Opera House and sandstone streets.
“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.”
Walk Hyde Park to The Rocks with a small group. Learn early colonial stories, see Opera House viewpoints, and explore secret lanes.
“Lili was an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic (even despite the rain) and truly inspired us to continue exploring Sydney.”
Private 4-hour Sydney tour linking The Rocks, Opera House, harbour suburbs, Watsons Bay and Bondi with pickup, snacks and a guide.
“The perfect way to see Sydney! Our tour with Sam was the absolute best. First of all he is a great communicator! Which is important when booking any tour. His attention to every small detail of our day was above and beyond. He showed us Read more”
A one-hour walk through Glebe’s Gothic churches and grand houses, guided by history specialists on Saturday mornings.
“Great walking tour of Glebe, the oldest and most interesting suburb in Sydney. We learnt more from Ned in a few hours than 15 years of living in Glebe. So much history and great stories. Thanks Ned”
Walk Kings Cross’s Golden Mile and Potts Point Sunday Markets on a small-group history walk focused on crime, art deco, and scandals.
“We did this tour 2 April 2022. Max, the tour guide, was exceptional. The tour was over three hours and was extremely interesting, information very well presented and a truly great experience.”
A self-guided haunted history game in Sydney with phone clues, 11 puzzles, and stops from Hyde Park Barracks to The Rocks.
“This was such a neat virtual mystery/ghost tour. We decided to do the tour at night, so it was even spookiest. There is alot of walking, but it was fun. We would probably recommend this for age 10+ due to the scary stories.”
A 2.5-hour walk through Surry Hills and Darlinghurst’s gangster era, led by a local historian with vivid stories and photos.
“Fascinating walking tour with Lucy around 1920s crime hotspots in Surry Hills and Darlinghurst. Informative and entertaining with loads of facts and stories of people that bring the locations to life. Good value for 2 hours.”
Ride the 1869 Zig Zag steam train, see the Three Sisters, hit Scenic World, and finish with a Parramatta River sunset cruise.
Easy day trip from Sydney to Louisbourg Fortress with guided history, quick lighthouse views, and free stops along the way.
“I recently used OVERSEAS taxi service while traveling overseas, and I was thoroughly impressed. The driver was punctual, polite, and very familiar with local routes. The car was spotless and comfortable, and the fare was reasonable compared to other options I checked Such as other local companies like city wide and preferred.”
A 90-minute cliffside walk through Watsons Bay’s real stories, lighthouse views, baths, and beaches, guided by Ned-style storytelling.
“Ned was an exceptional tour guide. He gave us lots of very interesting information and took us to various historical sites. Even though we knew quite a lot about early Australian and colonial history Ned's intensive knowledge of the area added Read more”
Private 2-day Blue Mountains wildlife safari with fewer crowds, UNESCO scenery, and a behind-the-scenes feel from Glenbrook to Jenolan and Kanangra.
“Amazing 2 days in the Blue Mountains. Jelle of Dingo tours was a fantastic guide bursting with knowledge and took us to the most wonderful places without crowds. We stopped by wild wallabies and kangaroos and lots of birds. Platypus spotRead more”
The harbour, the headlands and the mountains beyond, and every way to get out into them.
