SYDNEY · AUSTRALIA
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular sydney city walking tours in Sydney. The ones locals send visitors to first, with prices, run times and who to book through.
Sydney Opera House official guided walking tour: 1-hour UNESCO visit, shell-tile secrets, pillar-free spaces, about 300 stairs, optional meal.
Most Popular“The tour guide was excellent and explained how the opera house was designed and built. Very informative and an amazing structure.”
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks, with convict-era foundations, Cadman’s Cottage, and Opera House & Harbour Bridge views.
“Lot of history not much walking. Did not see much of Sydney only an area called the rocks. If you want to see Sydney take a bus tour.”
A 90-minute guided walk through The Rocks’ cobbled lanes and convict-era stories, with harbor views and a small-group pace.
“Excellent tour with Vicky, very friendly and knowledgeable. It made the tour really good and I definitely recommend it to other Sydney visitors. Also our tour was made up of 26 members, a lovely, number, not too large.”
SCG Museum guided walking tour in Moore Park: behind-the-scenes access, field and changing rooms, plus an exclusive museum visit for $23.
“This tour is a fantastic hidden gem in Sydney. Stuart is an exceptional guide who through his story telling brings the SCG alive. A must for Sydneysiders and visitors, not to be missed.”
Behind the scenes at Sydney Cricket Ground with a guided walk to dressing rooms, the tunnel, trophies, and sport stories for $25.10.
“If you love cricket this is the tour for you Very informative guide .. and a lovely gentleman as well It’s a must do for sports and cricket lovers *****5 stars from me”
Small-group walk through Circular Quay, the CBD and The Rocks, ending with craft beer and snacks at a view-brewery.
“Mike was a fantastic tour guide—very knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive throughout. He explained Australia’s history and modern life clearly and made the tour well structured and enjoyable. His passion really showed, and his recommendations were incredibly helpful. A great start to my time in Sydney and Australia!”
Four historic The Rocks pubs, four included drinks, and a 2.5-hour guided walk through Sydney’s early stories.
“Jackson was a great tour guide. He went into detail on the history of Australia and Sydney, both beer-related history and more general history. It was a great introduction to the city accompanied by great beers.”
Private Sydney highlights day: Harbour Bridge walk, Bondi-to-Coogee cliff walk, Bondi Beach. Pickup, Wi‑Fi van, expert guide.
“Joy was fantastic. Knowlegable, easy to talk with, gracious, friendly, and showed us so many wonderful sights we nerve would have seen without a private tour.”
Air-conditioned bus tour of Sydney highlights with live narration, photo stops at Watsons Bay and Bondi, ending at the Opera House.
“Tour was really good Martin was very knowledgeable and funny throughout the day giving us plenty of time at all the stops too”
Crime-history walk in The Rocks with historian guides, 20 convict-era stories, Customs House entry, and small-group pacing.
“Fantastic tour very interesting and informative tour of Sydney and the rocks area. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area.”
4-hour small-group Sydney orientation hitting The Rocks, Harbour views, and Bondi, with history, restaurant tips, and photo stops.
“our guide was very informative. the tour showed the interesting parts of Sydney.”
Expert-led walk from Customs House through The Rocks to The Squire’s Landing, ending with craft beer and harbour views of the Opera House and Bridge.
“Steve was fantastic! He had great knowledge of the city and its history. He was also a skilled storyteller who brought the city to life for us. I appreciated his advice on what to do in the city during our visit. Highly recommend!”
A 2.5-hour Rocks walking tour tracing Sydney convicts, rum deals, and hidden sandstone ruins from Customs House to Argyle Cut.
“Great history tour. Max was extremely knowledgeable, and made it very interesting right throughout the 3 hrs”
A one-hour Sydney Opera House walking tour with a small group, expert commentary, off-limits access, and optional Opera Bar or House Canteen dining.
“It’s a quick and delightful experience! There is a bag check area for your bags. I believe bags the size of a fanny pack or larger need to be checked in for the tour. You can take pictures of the main foyers/common areas but NO PICTURES are allowed or the performance halls themselves. Tour guide…”
Ghost stories in The Rocks. 90-minute night walk with a live guide, photo stops, and eerie lanes near Sydney Harbour Bridge.
“This tour was horrible. We couldn’t hear any stories. The tour itself was chaotic. People were leaving half way through. The tour guide almost seemed to be boring himself. He wouldn’t talk louder even though people asked him to. Extremely disappointed and I want my money back.”
The harbour, the coast and the country beyond it, every way to see them.
