SYDNEY
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 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“Fantastic one hour tour. Our guide was very knowledgable about the history of the Opera House and very engaging. He took us behind the scenes to see the different venues and sets. Great way to start our trip in Sydney! Highly recommend!”
Small-group Blue Mountains day from Sydney with Wentworth Falls waterfall walk, Three Sisters viewpoints, roll lunch, and roundtrip transport.
“Really great trip. Abbey our guide and was friendly and knew a lot about the area. The scenery on the waterfall trek was breathtaking, sandwich for lunch was very tasty and Three Sisters lookout was pretty. All in all a wonderful day away from the city.”
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks, with convict-era foundations, Cadman’s Cottage, and Opera House & Harbour Bridge views.
“Paul was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. He provided us with a thorough history of Sydney while wandering through the Rocks.”
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.”
Active Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with Wentworth Falls waterfall walk, Three Sisters views, and fresh roll lunch plus snacks.
“Fantastic day out for all - great value for money. Kieran was a fantastic host. Funny and informative - 10/10 would recommend”
SCG Museum guided walking tour in Moore Park: behind-the-scenes access, field and changing rooms, plus an exclusive museum visit for $23.
“Friendly, professional, well-organised, entertaining, interesting and informative”
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.
“Very educational with a weave of current and historical information/details. Michael was a professional and friendly guide thru the city. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to understand the history of Australia and this region.”
Four historic The Rocks pubs, four included drinks, and a 2.5-hour guided walk through Sydney’s early stories.
“Doug was an informative and fun guide! He made the tour very enjoyable wi the his historical anecdotes.”
Crime-history walk in The Rocks with historian guides, 20 convict-era stories, Customs House entry, and small-group pacing.
“This walking tour was brilliant, the guide has really studied his stuff and knew everything, full of energy and passion aswell”
Manly snorkeling with wetsuits and shore guidance at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, plus a headland walk with local wildlife tips.
“We had a lovely time our guide took her time with our group, and we saw loads of fish it was my 8 and 10yr olds first time snorkelling and they loved it. I myself was worried about the cold water, but the wetsuits made this no problem. Only reason I’m not giving it 5…”
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.
“Jake is very knowledgeable. He planned a great walking route that covered all the primary sights for first time visitors. We wen through the historic district, then amthe shopping district that included stopping at the QVB and the Strand. Then we ended by walking through The Rocks and have 150 Lashes beer. Perfect ending to…”
A 2.5-hour Rocks walking tour tracing Sydney convicts, rum deals, and hidden sandstone ruins from Customs House to Argyle Cut.
“Brilliant walking tour Max was so informative and made the tour verying interesting commencing from where it all began ending at the Rocks and how looked then and now with great stories of interesting people along the way. Highly recommended tour..”
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.
“You have to do this while in Sydney. Great way to learn about the complex history of the design and construction. The interior is almost as beautiful as the exterior!”
Ghost stories in The Rocks. 90-minute night walk with a live guide, photo stops, and eerie lanes near Sydney Harbour Bridge.
“Great way to see different area of the Rocks. Not really spooky and walking level suitable for most.”
The harbour, the coast and the country beyond it, every way to see them.
