• Customs House - We start at Customs House where you’ll see a scale model of all of Sydney and where we will walk (approx 4km / 2.5 miles). You’ll also learn some Aboriginal place names for parts of Sydney and explore the new precinct immediately behind Customs House.
• The Mint - We walk past the “Rum Hospital”, which now consists of NSW Parliament, the Sydney Hospital and the Mint.
• Hyde Park Barracks - We will stop outside Hyde Park Barracks as you hear the story of its construction and infamous architect. We do not enter the Barracks.
• Royal Botanic Garden Sydney - We will briefly enter the Royal Botanic Gardens to see the location of the former Garden Palace and Governor Phillip Fountain.
• Queen Victoria Building (QVB) - We will briefly enter the Queen Victoria Building, but mainly just to see it and for any guests to use the bathrooms.
• St. Mary’s Cathedral - We stop in Hyde Park where you will get a great view of St Mary’s Cathedral. We do not enter the cathedral or go up close to it (approximately 50 metres from the building).
• General Post Office (GPO) Sydney - We will stop in Martin Place and Pitt St to look at the General Post Office and hear the story of its controversial construction and design.
• Martin Place - We will stop in Martin Place to hear about the ANZAC Cenotaph and Australia’s involvement in World War 1.
• The Rocks - We will walk through part of The Rocks towards the end of the tour, visiting the Nurses Walk, Jack Mundey Place and lower George St.
• Sydney Opera House - We will see the Opera House from where we finish the tour and at Campbell’s Cove. We do not enter the Opera House but you will hear the story of its construction.
• Sydney Harbour Bridge - We will see the Sydney Harbour Bridge from where the tour finishes. We do not get up on the bridge as part of the tour, but it is a short walk from the end point.

• Group photos
• Map with recommendations
• Snacks
• Alcoholic beverages

• Gratuities

Explore Sydney’s story on this expert-led small-group tour (maximum 12 participants), visiting all the city’s major attractions.

Ideal for newcomers, locals, and anyone eager to delve deeper into Australian history, culture, society, and First Nations people.

Beginning at Customs House, learn about Sydney’s colonization by the British and its effects on the original inhabitants.

Your guide will offer diverse perspectives on Sydney’s evolution, introducing Aboriginal leaders, British governors, convicts, entrepreneurs, and more recent arrivals.

Conclude with a beer at a popular brewery with views of the Bridge, the Opera House, and Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a drink while your host shares additional recommendations to enhance your Sydney experience – insights not found in guidebooks!

Stroll the streets in a small group, ensuring you can easily see and hear your guide without crowding the footpath.

• Must be able to comfortably walk 4 km over 3 hours
• Tour not recommended for children under 12 years of age as it involves 3 hours of stories and significant walking (4 km)
• Not recommended for guests uncomfortable walking 4 km over 3 hours

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