Australia · WALKING TOURS IN SYDNEY
Good walking tours in Sydney fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Tour Sydney Opera House interiors, hear its design story, visit select performance spaces, and get practical tips on stairs, timing, and value.
“The tour guide was excellent and explained how the opera house was designed and built. Very informative and an amazing structure.”
Explore Sydney’s oldest quarter on a 90-minute guided walk with convict-era stories, hidden lanes, Cadman’s Cottage, and harbour views.
“The Walking Tour was a great way to discover the numerous short cuts hidden throughout "The Rocks". The history provided was great and would recommend this tour to first timers to Sydney.”
Explore Sydney’s The Rocks on a 90-minute guided walk through convict-era lanes, waterfront views, old pubs, and memorable local stories.
“It was great. Anne was very knowledgeable & Wendy & Kathie thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Go behind the scenes at Sydney Cricket Ground for dressing rooms, the pitch, sporting stories, and museum treasures in 90 minutes.
“Really good four with an excellent guide, Mr Robson”
Explore the SCG behind the scenes, from historic pavilions and dressing rooms to trophies, tunnels, and Australian sporting lore.
“Awesome experience! Didn't need to ask many questions as tour guide had an abundance of knowledge and spoke well. Went above and beyond to get special access with grounds team. Highly recommend.”
Review of Sydney’s small-group walking tour, covering colonial and Indigenous history, major sights, and a craft beer at Circular Quay.
“This tour is fantastic, and our guide, Michael, is phenomenal. He’s so knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. He made a point to speak to each participant so we really felt welcome.”
Explore four historic Rocks pubs, sip local drinks, and hear Sydney’s convict, gang, plague, and pub stories on this lively 2.5-hour walk.
“We had the best time walking around Sydney stopping at old pubs,, learning the history of the city and the pubs itself. Our guide Dave was wonderful!! highly recommend him. Great personality and very informative of the city he loves.”
Explore Sydney and The Rocks on a small-group history walk with local stories, city highlights, a snack, map, and harbour-view craft beer.
“The tour was great. I learned a lot about the culture. It was pleasant to walk with the tour guide Steve, who described everything we were looking at and the fascinating history behind it. It was incredibly informative and not boring at all. Directions and instructions on where to meet was very clear.”
Explore Sydney’s convict past on a 2.5-hour walk through Customs House, Circular Quay and The Rocks, with stories, ruins and expert local guides.
“just because of this walking tour I feel more connected to the city”
Explore haunted pubs, mass burial sites, opium dens, and Rocks Push legends on a 90-minute evening ghost walk through Sydney’s dark past.
“Such a great tour with education and intrigue. Highly recommend. Georgia was such a great host”
Explore Newcastle’s convict-era streets, gaol site, cathedral, and dark alleys on a lively 90-minute true crime walking tour.
“The tour guide was amazing! He performed flawlessly and was very friendly. Thank you for the experience!”
Explore Sydney’s Newtown with a private local guide, 10 food tastings, cultural stops, and tailored options for dietary needs.
“This food tour was an absolute blast! Chris, our guide, was a whole vibe and super knowledgeable about the food and local history. He was also incredibly patient with us snapping pics at every stop. Don’t be fooled by the portion sizes, we Read more”
Explore Sydney Chinatown through regional Chinese street food, local history, the Friendship Garden, and practical restaurant tips for $56.
“I purchased this tour as a gift for my friend who turned 60 recently. We came up from Melbourne for Mardi Gras and World Pride celebrations for a long weekend away. Liz the guide was lovely and did a great job. This was a small group, 4 plus Liz and was perfect. The food was delicious and the information given was great. I would recommend this tour to others. Lovely way to spend a couple of hours”
Shape a private Sydney walk around your interests, from harbor sights and local food tips to hidden lanes, with a flexible English-speaking host.
“Our guide, Ross, was superb and tailored our tour to meet our interests at a pace that we were comfortable with. All in all, an unforgetable experience!”
Review of Sydney’s Blue Mountains day tour with Sydney Zoo, First Nations culture, Three Sisters views, Scenic World, and ferry finish.
“Fantastic, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and was able to tell us about everything and answer questions well. The day was great from start to finish.”
Reef days, coast roads, wine country and the red centre.
