SYDNEY · AUSTRALIA
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular the rocks walking tours in Sydney. The ones locals send visitors to first, with prices, run times and who to book through.
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks, with convict-era foundations, Cadman’s Cottage, and Opera House & Harbour Bridge views.
Most Popular“You'll learn all about Sydneys history. Judith was our guide and she was wonderful. She took her time to explain the history and loves questions.”
A 90-minute guided walk through The Rocks’ cobbled lanes and convict-era stories, with harbor views and a small-group pace.
“Excellent tour guide, recommend it to everyone, very interesting and informative”
A 7:45 pm haunted walking tour of The Rocks in Sydney, mixing creepy tales with convict-era history behind locked gates.
“The host was very engaging and told a good yarn, respectful of the past. The stories were diverse and personalised”
Four historic The Rocks pubs, four included drinks, and a 2.5-hour guided walk through Sydney’s early stories.
“We had a blast touring the old pubs with "Dave's" group. Our guide was knowledgeable in the history of the pubs. The other guests were from other countries and so much fun. I highly recommend”
Crime-history walk in The Rocks with historian guides, 20 convict-era stories, Customs House entry, and small-group pacing.
“This was a fantastic walking tour, Max certainly knows his history and gave us so much information, there is no doubt that everyone was impressed with what we learnt about the early start of Sydney and how it was built. Some great humoRead more”
Small-group The Rocks pub tour with four included drinks, local guides, and historic alleyway stories in about 2.5 hours.
“A fantastic tour through some of Sydney’s oldest European pubs! Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also super fun and entertaining. We sampled a variety of beers and ciders while soaking in the city’s rich history and iconic sights. Excellent service and a great mix of booze, banter, and storytelling -highly recommend! 🍻🏙️🇦🇺”
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.
“Our guide Daniel, was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subjects, made the tour very enjoyable, would highly recommend.”
A 2.5-hour Rocks walking tour tracing Sydney convicts, rum deals, and hidden sandstone ruins from Customs House to Argyle Cut.
“This was a delightful, informative tour of the historic part of Sydney. Bec, our guide was well spoken, knowledgeable and shared lots of fun facts. The walk through the Rocks was particularly interesting. Great way to see beyond the harbour!”
A 2.5-hour small-group walk through Sydney and The Rocks, mixing Hyde Park landmarks with convict-era stories and harbor views.
“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…”
A 90-minute Aboriginal Dreaming walk in The Rocks with ochre, harbour views, and Dreaming stories told by an Aboriginal guide.
“Very informative and was a great way to learn about the indigenous people. Loved every bit of the tour.”
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks. Learn convict-era stories and see Harbour Bridge and Opera House views.
“The Rocks Walking Tour was for the most part interesting and enjoyable. Our guide used a portable speaker attached to her waist. This made it challenging to clearly hear her informative commentaries about local history unless you were stanRead more”
Private full-day tour of Sydney’s icons and coast—The Rocks, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Watsons Bay, Bondi and more with flexible stops.
“We had an amazing day with Ben. He is very friendly and knowledgeable. We were able to see some beautiful places and get photos. We’d definitely recommend Ben and his tour. Thank you!”
A 2.5-hour Sydney Historical Walking Tour through Hyde Park, The Mint, Circular Quay, and The Rocks with small-group stories and views.
“The walk was good. Good places to visit. But the commentary was terrible. Al about how terrible was Lachlan Macquarie.Told by a person who disapproved of the actions of all colonists. (How evil they were- I mean those were the times….it was brutal!) Found it hard the understand her- and she fobbed off my questions……”
Sail a traditional tall ship to Goat Island for a guided convict-era walk, then relax with a sparkling-wine lunch on Sydney Harbour.
“Incredible experience! Great tour of the island, wonderful tour around the harbour aboard the tall ship "Southern Swan", and yummy food. All and all, a fantastic tour!”
Solve cryptic clues through Sydney’s The Rocks, from Customs House to harbour views, in a self-paced quest for Captain’s Ship.
“Sorry bad experience, we never got the link for our phone on time and when we did it was too late. Badly organised. Requesting a full refund.”
The harbour, the coast and the country beyond it, every way to see them.
