SYDNEY · NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular the rocks walking tours in Sydney. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and the operator who runs it.
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks with convict-era stories, Cadman’s Cottage, and Harbour Bridge views for $32.99.
Most Popular“We thoroughly enjoyed the history and places of interest on this tour! Michael is a superb guide with a great sense of humor.”
Walk The Rocks in 90 minutes with a small-group guide, convict-era stories, and Harbour Bridge and Opera House views across Sydney Cove.
“Great! Thank you so much, your was so informative. Our guide was lovely and very well spoken.”
Haunted evening walking tour in Sydney’s The Rocks: ghost stories, convict history, locked gates, and a 7:45pm guide walk.
“Was a great experience! The guide has some great story telling skills and shared some ghost stories about the rocks and Sydney’s colonial days. Would have been better to not be so rushed from place to place and even better if there waRead more”
The Rocks pub crawl with four historic pub stops, a 285ml drink at each, plus a 2.5-hour walking history walk in Sydney.
“This was a fun and interesting tour! Lots of history and lots of beer! We were lucky enough to have Craig as our tour guide -- he was full of interesting information and history as well as lots of great and colorful local sayings! If you have a chance to take this tour -- do…”
Follow a crime historian on a small-group walk through The Rocks, from convicts and street gangs to Customs House and hidden relics.
“This was a very informative tour & Bex our guide was very knowledgeable. She conducted the tour with so much enthusiasm & made it very interesting. We learnt a lot about the convicts and The Rocks and how Sydney became Sydney. Bex was able to answer all questions confidently. There was only 4 people on…”
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.
“Highly recommend. We had a great time with Brenton and learned a lot about the history of The Rocks and Sydney.”
Small-group Sydney walk from Customs House through The Rocks, with First Nations stories and a craft beer finish with harbour views.
“I enjoyed learning more about some of the key Sydney landmarks. Jake was a very warm, friendly and informative guide as well. Even though I'm from Australia, I still learnt some things. A well paced walking tour, it wasn't too taxing for an unfit person like me 😉”
2.5-hour Sydney Rocks walking tour for $36: convicts, rum, and heritage buildings from Customs House to Argyle Cut.
“very informative tour. Beck told a lot of interesting stories. would recommend.”
Sydney Walking Tour to The Rocks for a small group (max 16). 2.5 hours of Indigenous and convict stories, ending at Circular Quay.
“One of the best walking tours we have done. Lily was knowledgeable, friendly and kept a good pace. She gave us a great overview of original Sydney & the Rocks. Highly recommended.”
A 90-minute Aboriginal Dreaming walk through Sydney’s Rocks, from Cadman’s Cottage to the harbour, led by an Aboriginal guide.
“The booking never transferred over from Viator to the tour operator, so when we showed up to the meeting point, there was no tour guide. Contacted Viator, but no resolution. We accidentally found the tour operators office and they said this was a persistent problem with Viator. Not a good experience.”
A 90-minute guided walk through The Rocks with convict-era streets, harbour bridge and Opera House views, small groups, mobile ticket.
“Great personalized walking tour do yourself favor and do this tour as you will learn a lot - strongly recommend”
Private Sydney day covering The Rocks, Opera House, Watsons Bay and Bondi, with flexible stops and optional Coogee coastal walk.
“It was a good day with Ben. He was very knowledgeable and showed us all of the sights. Beautiful day in Sydney!”
Walk Hyde Park to The Rocks with a small group. Learn early colonial stories, see Opera House viewpoints, and explore secret lanes.
“Very interesting information for where to spend more time visiting and how the city developed.”
3-hour Goat Island convict walk and Sydney Harbour tall ship cruise from The Rocks, with a sparkling wine lunch included.
“Incredible experience! Great tour of the island, wonderful tour around the harbour aboard the tall ship "Southern Swan", and yummy food. All and all, a fantastic tour!”
Solve cryptic clues across The Rocks, from Customs House to harbour-bridge views, and hunt for the Captains Ship on a 1.5–3 hour game.
“Sorry bad experience, we never got the link for our phone on time and when we did it was too late. Badly organised. Requesting a full refund.”
The harbour, the headlands and the mountains beyond, and every way to get out into them.
