SYDNEY
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular walking tours in Sydney. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and the operator who runs it.
Sydney Opera House official guided walking tour: UNESCO access, shell tiles, the Danish architect story, and off-limit spaces, optional meal.
Most Popular“A must-see tour! My friends and I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes tour of the Opera House. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and we enjoyed his Aussie humor.”
Small-group Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney with the rare Wentworth Falls bottom walk, Three Sisters views, lunch, and local guide fun.
“The day trip was absolutely brilliant, stunning views, plenty stop offs included. Our tour guide Kieran was fantastic and made the day really good with his humour and knowledge.”
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks with convict-era stories, Cadman’s Cottage, and Harbour Bridge views for $32.99.
“Beautiful Opera House, excellent tour guide, Sue is very knowledgeable, engaging and friendly. The tour is not too long, the headphones worked well and it was easy to navigate the many stairs”
Walk The Rocks in 90 minutes with a small-group guide, convict-era stories, and Harbour Bridge and Opera House views across Sydney Cove.
“Lots of good detailed historical information was shared.”
Chase waterfalls in Australia’s Blue Mountains National Park on a small-group day trip from central Sydney, with lunch and guided walks.
“Great outdoor experience. Not super touristy. Excellent vibes & group of people. Highly recommend to anyone who likes a bit of a trek as well.”
SCG Museum walking tour: behind-the-scenes access to pitch and dressing rooms plus exclusive museum entry, 90 minutes for $23.
“Warwick our guide was fantastic. Super knowledgable and fun. A great tour all round!”
Walk the SCG tunnel and dressing rooms, get up close to trophies, and hear Aussie sport stories on a 90-minute guided tour.
“The SCG tour was fantastic! Vanessa was a wonderful guide – witty, engaging, and full of fascinating stories about cricket matches and the amazing history of the ground. Highly recommend!”
Walk Sydney’s key landmarks in a small group, learn Indigenous and colonial stories, then finish with a craft beer and views.
“Very well organised and such good information about everything Loved the banter Daniel and Matt,just great guys and lots of fun.”
The Rocks pub crawl with four historic pub stops, a 285ml drink at each, plus a 2.5-hour walking history walk in Sydney.
“It was a fun, relaxing walking tour of 4 Sydney pubs. Guide was very personable and knowledgeable about Sydney.”
Follow a crime historian on a small-group walk through The Rocks, from convicts and street gangs to Customs House and hidden relics.
“Fantastic guide so knowledgeable. Would recommend this tour interesting, entertaining and an easy walk.”
Small-group snorkel from Manly’s Shelly Beach with wetsuits, a headland eco walk, and guided marine spotting in Cabbage Tree Bay Reserve.
“The snorkelling is lovely. However, the meeting arrangements are extremely inflexible. We arrived at 9:20, for the 9:30 tour, and 4 of us (one who is a travel agent) were walking around the carpark looking for ecotreasures and could not see Read more”
Small-group Sydney walk from Customs House through The Rocks, with First Nations stories and a craft beer finish with harbour views.
“great guide. lots of interesting information. Great morning out.”
2.5-hour Sydney Rocks walking tour for $36: convicts, rum, and heritage buildings from Customs House to Argyle Cut.
“Brilliant walking tour Max was so informative and made the tour verying interesting commencing from where it all began ending at the Rocks and how looked then and now with great stories of interesting people along the way. Highly recommended tour..”
One-hour small-group walking tour inside Sydney Opera House with headset commentary, off-limits access, and great photo spots.
“I had a stroke and so can't walk up that many stairs. So, I requested the "accessible" tour. They were glad to accommodate me. It was WONDERFUL! I learned so much about the opera house, its history, the inner workings and each of the venues. I highly recommend that tour!”
A 90-minute Sydney Ghost Walking Tour through The Rocks with live storytelling, lantern-style atmosphere, and key haunted sights for a bargain price.
“Very interesting and full of interesting stories. The guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. She was very good at telling the stories that time flew by. I felt like I got a lot for the price. Good deal and interesting.”
The harbour, the headlands and the mountains beyond, and every way to get out into them.
