Sydney History Tour: Explore The Rocks

Explore Sydney’s history with expert guides. Discover iconic landmarks, hidden secrets, and captivating tales on this immersive walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hyde Park - Discover Sydney’s green oasis in the heart of the city. Hyde Park is Australia’s oldest park, offering a tranquil escape from the urban bustle. Admire its lush lawns, iconic statues, and the majestic Anzac Memorial. This historic park has witnessed significant moments in Australia’s history and continues to be a beloved gathering place…
What's Included
  • 2h 30min guided walking tour
  • Tour guides with over a decade of experience
  • Voice amplification for better listening
  • Map of Sydney
Additional Information

Explore the highlights of Sydney and The Rocks in one comprehensive tour!
Join a historical small-group guided tour, accommodating up to 16 guests.
Set off on an enthralling adventure through 60,000 years of history with our skilled guides. Immerse yourself in Sydney’s rich and intricate past on this engaging walking tour. Guided by experts with over…

Location
Archibald Memorial Fountain
Elizabeth Street
Meet your tour guides at Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park North. Please come 5min early. Look for a person holding a pink flag. Taking a taxi ask for 'St James Station' and walk to the fountain. ATTENTION: Digital Wallets will display the WRONG address. Do NOT go to 110 Elizabeth St.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maximiliansw996ia
Sep 29, 2025
A guided tour and a guide what else there is to explore - Lovely tour! Lilly had a lot of beautiful insights in the city and pointed out stuff you would have definitely missed! The tour is focusing on history and classic architecture of the city but also grasps some modern touches. I would recommend to do the tour early on your visit because there's plenty left to explore afterwards.
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Happiness52075821769
Sep 27, 2025
A 2 and a half hour walk covering a lot - Lily met us at Hyde Park and led us from there along Macquarie Street to the Botanic Gardens, then to Sydney Museum and Macquarie Square. Onward to Circular Quay and the Rocks. We stopped at appropriate spots where she would give us a bit of background, or history or both. All very interesting and enjoyable. The group consisted of 10 people so very manageable and we heard all of the information very clearly. It was a warm day but we stopped at shady places so all good. We covered a lot of information and Lily made a point of pointing out other areas we could explore at our leisure. A really enjoyable experience. Thanks Lily!
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Danielle_r
Sep 26, 2025
Great! - Lily was great! She was knowledgeable and kind. We got a great overview of the city and history. We did it our first day which was a great way to start. It was a lot of walking for those who either don’t like walking or have medical issues.
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Wendy_g
Sep 21, 2025
Fantastic tour to kick off our trip to Sydney! So glad this was our first experience - We took this tour on our first day in Sydney - wonderful way to jump start our visit by learning the lay of land and the history of the area. Lily was a wonderful guide, she pointed out so many details we would have missed on our own and left us with a list of places to return to as well as some of her favorite places not included on the tour. Absolutely recommend this tour and this guide!
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Y186yyianh
Sep 19, 2025
Best Sydney walking tour - Fantastic experience with Lilly she was so nice and informative. We were so lucky to be the only people so had a private tour of Sydney.
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Michael
Aug 3, 2025
Worthwhile tour! - Lilly was a very informative guide who provided a meaningful context for each noteworthy sight we encountered on the tour. She was incredibly mindful of the group, demonstrating a genuinely caring approach throughout. The pace, length, and the number of sights of the tour were perfect. Lilly is a role model for tour guides!
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Gjohnson45
Jul 28, 2025
Great walking experience! - Lilly is an amazing tour guide. We so enjoyed her insights of the city. Lots of history with a splash of humor thrown in for good measure. Would definitely tour with Lilly again!
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Brazuca99
Jul 27, 2025
Excellent tour and guide in Sydney - We had an excellent experience! Lili is extremely flexible, available and deeply familiar with local history. Very pleasant. I highly recommend.
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Lara
Jul 22, 2025
Fantastic opportunity to get a deeper understanding of what makes Sydney Sydney! - What an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. I thoroughly enjoyed my tour and cannot recommend doing this tour enough. We covered a huge amount of information about various areas of Sydney and I now know a whole lot more and am informed rather than being just an outsider looking in. Do it!!
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Rachle
Jul 27, 2025
Excellent tour. Efficient pace and covered a great deal. - Great pace and great info from Lily. Excellent to learn about areas that might be overlooked. I enjoyed the pace and it was a filled 2.5 hours. Perfect length
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).