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15 Best The Rocks Walking Tours In Sydney

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15 Best The Rocks Walking Tours In Sydney

Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour - Convict labour and early Sydney’s real starting point
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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

1.Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

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 5.0

“Ann was highly informative and very nice. We had a full group of about 20 people and Ann did a great job finding cover for us in the rain. I came away with a much greater understanding of the history of The Rocks and appreciation for all the early settlers had to endure.”

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Sydney: The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour - Starting at Reynolds Cottage: A Simple, Central Meet-Up
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Sydney: The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour

The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney - Meeting at 110 George St and what to wear
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The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney

3.The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney

A 7:45 pm haunted walking tour of The Rocks in Sydney, mixing creepy tales with convict-era history behind locked gates.

4.5

“Craig was great. He provided so many cool stories about the area and included everyone on the tour in the activities. A super fun way to see The Rocks neighborhood and learn a little bit about Sydney lore.”

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The Rocks Pub Walking Tour - The history you’ll hear between sips: convicts, larrikin gangs, and legends
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The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

4.The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

Four historic The Rocks pubs, four included drinks, and a 2.5-hour guided walk through Sydney’s early stories.

5.0

“Dave and Or Dave were amazing tour guides! They knew so much about the history of the Rocks, and great beer recommendations! My friends and I had a great time”

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Convicts and The Rocks: Sydney's Walking Tour Led by Historian - Customs House inside: the gateway for ships and people
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Convicts and The Rocks: Sydney’s Walking Tour Led by Historian

5.Convicts and The Rocks: Sydney’s Walking Tour Led by Historian

Crime-history walk in The Rocks with historian guides, 20 convict-era stories, Customs House entry, and small-group pacing.

5.0

“Our guide, Beck provided us with a well structured and very interesting account and tour from the arrival of the British to Australia and the development of Sydney up to the present day. The illustrations she brought with her were particularly helpful.”

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Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour - Inside each pub: what to expect from the tastings and stories
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Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

6.Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

Small-group The Rocks pub tour with four included drinks, local guides, and historic alleyway stories in about 2.5 hours.

5.0

“The Historic Pubs tour was both a pleasant tour of 4 pubs in The Rocks and a lesson in the history and development of Sydney and The Rocks. Our guide Simon did a great job of making the tour fun and historically informative. .”

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Sydney: City & The Rocks 3.5-Hour Walking Tour with a Drink - Museum of Sydney and the early narrative thread
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Sydney: City & The Rocks 3.5-Hour Walking Tour with a Drink

Sydney Convicts, History & The Rocks 2.5-Hour Walking Tour - Getting your bearings: Customs House Library, then the harbor approaches
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Sydney Convicts, History & The Rocks 2.5-Hour Walking Tour

8.Sydney Convicts, History & The Rocks 2.5-Hour Walking Tour

A 2.5-hour Rocks walking tour tracing Sydney convicts, rum deals, and hidden sandstone ruins from Customs House to Argyle Cut.

4.9

“Bec our guide was amazing. She was SO knowledgeable we couldn't have asked for a better guide. She ensured we could all hear, kept us all together and very importantly, sought out nice shady areas when she gave her talk at each stop. Her book of pictures helped us see what she was talking about…”

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Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks (small group) - Macquarie Street, then the botanic break: architecture and Aboriginal connection
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Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks (small group)

9.Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks (small group)

A 2.5-hour small-group walk through Sydney and The Rocks, mixing Hyde Park landmarks with convict-era stories and harbor views.

5.0

“We've visited Sydney quite a number of times and our guide, Lilly, took us to streets and sites we'd never seen; and told us stories and history we'll long remember. Lilly was extremely knowledgeable and very willing to answer questions. Whilst walking she also suggested other places of interest to visit during our four day…”

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illi-Langi The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming Tour - Cadman’s Cottage: welcome to Country and an ochre start
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illi-Langi The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming Tour

10.illi-Langi The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming Tour

A 90-minute Aboriginal Dreaming walk in The Rocks with ochre, harbour views, and Dreaming stories told by an Aboriginal guide.

4.5

“This tour is a must-do for anyone visiting Sydney. The knowledge we learned from our Gadigal tour guide was completely necessary for any Australia tourists due to the history of the nation, and the Aboriginal people who inhabited it for over 50,000 years. Learning about tRead more”

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Sydney Shore Excursion: The Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks - How the walking route actually feels (and what to wear)
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Sydney Shore Excursion: The Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks

11.Sydney Shore Excursion: The Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks

A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks. Learn convict-era stories and see Harbour Bridge and Opera House views.

5.0

“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”

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Sydney, The Rocks, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR - The Rocks and Millers Point: where convict-era Sydney starts
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Sydney, The Rocks, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR

12.Sydney, The Rocks, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR

Private full-day tour of Sydney’s icons and coast—The Rocks, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Watsons Bay, Bondi and more with flexible stops.

5.0

“Wonderful way to see the highlights of Sydney with Ben who was an exceptional tour guide. There was an excellent balance between driving through parts of the city and walking through parks and beaches. Tour guides make the day anRead more”

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Sydney Historical Walking Tour including The Rocks - Finding Your Guide: Archibald Fountain and the Pink Flag
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Sydney Historical Walking Tour including The Rocks

13.Sydney Historical Walking Tour including The Rocks

A 2.5-hour Sydney Historical Walking Tour through Hyde Park, The Mint, Circular Quay, and The Rocks with small-group stories and views.

4.6

“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……”

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Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise - Boarding at Campbell’s Cove: The Rocks is your launchpad
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Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise

14.Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise

Sail a traditional tall ship to Goat Island for a guided convict-era walk, then relax with a sparkling-wine lunch on Sydney Harbour.

4.5

“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!”

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Explore The Rocks Sydney In A Series Of Fun Cryptic Clues - Price and time: is $15.51 a good value?
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Explore The Rocks Sydney In A Series Of Fun Cryptic Clues

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