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“A little over 300 steps. Up and down. You visit 2 of the 5 theaters and get to see the tiles and structure os design.”
Small-group Blue Mountains day from Sydney with Wentworth Falls waterfall walk, Three Sisters viewpoints, roll lunch, and roundtrip transport.
“The day trip was Amazing. Our first time to the Blue Mountains and Chris was an amazing guide. Thank you!”
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks, with convict-era foundations, Cadman’s Cottage, and Opera House & Harbour Bridge views.
“George was knowledgeable and kept our interest throughout. He had an amazing knack of knowing and using our names, which personalized the experience. I appreciated his ability to recognize the nuances of the colonial settlement in Sydney. He also handled our questions with honesty- he even learned a few things himself!”
A 90-minute guided walk through The Rocks’ cobbled lanes and convict-era stories, with harbor views and a small-group pace.
“Very informative with a knowledgeable and interesting guide. Jon kept us amused as well as informed during the 90 minute tour. Well worth it.”
Active Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with Wentworth Falls waterfall walk, Three Sisters views, and fresh roll lunch plus snacks.
“This was great! Pick us right up in downtown Sydney and brought us to interesting places in the White Mountains. Our tour guide Zach was knowledgable and entertaining. I don't know how we would have done this tour alone (renting a car, scouting spots, getting to the right place, etc.). Highly recommended for people who…”
SCG Museum guided walking tour in Moore Park: behind-the-scenes access, field and changing rooms, plus an exclusive museum visit for $23.
“Our tour around the SCG hosted by Rod was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and took great time to explain the history in detail. I would recommend this tour”
Behind the scenes at Sydney Cricket Ground with a guided walk to dressing rooms, the tunnel, trophies, and sport stories for $25.10.
“Amazing experience. You get to see the dressing rooms which have hosted many greats of cricket. The guides are cricket fans themselves and you get to talk a lot about, well...... cricket. Add a dash of Ashesh tidbits and you are in for a great tour.”
Small-group walk through Circular Quay, the CBD and The Rocks, ending with craft beer and snacks at a view-brewery.
“Great walking tour taking us through the main business district, the circular quay, and the Rocks. Our guide Matt was very friendly and shared a lot of interesting stories of the establishment of Sydney and it's interactions with the First Nations people. He was also quick to share suggestions of places to eat when we…”
Four historic The Rocks pubs, four included drinks, and a 2.5-hour guided walk through Sydney’s early stories.
“Fun enlightening pub crawl! Our guide was awesome… he was hilarious and had great stories to tell! He was also knowledgeable of the beers at each location. It was well organized and you got your monies worth!”
Crime-history walk in The Rocks with historian guides, 20 convict-era stories, Customs House entry, and small-group pacing.
“Excellent tour. Great history - gave us a good understanding of Sydney’s founding. Max certainly knew his stuff!”
Manly snorkeling with wetsuits and shore guidance at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, plus a headland walk with local wildlife tips.
“Easy snorkel tour from the beach. We saw a ton - 2 different sharks, 2 big cuttlefish, lots of fish and a stingray. The snorkeling is easy from the shore. Be sure to say yes to the wetsuit offered, the water is cold. Uber back from the beach Read more”
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.
“Very informative and well delivered by Rebecca. We learnt so much and she helped us fill in the gaps on what we learned at school.”
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.
“This was a fun night, following our lantern bearing guide thru back cobblestone alleys of the rocks as he described life of the mid-1800s. All while present day Saturday night celebrations raged all around us. It was fun to watch the younger kids faces light up when the conversation turned to ghostS”
The harbour, the coast and the country beyond it, every way to see them.
