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“It is a very informative tour of an iconic site. The guides are very knowledgable and entertaining. To be honest, I wish the tour was longer than an hour.”
Small-group Blue Mountains day from Sydney with Wentworth Falls waterfall walk, Three Sisters viewpoints, roll lunch, and roundtrip transport.
“The tour was amazing from start to finish. On time transportation from the pick up area in Sydney. Kieran, our tour guide was welcoming and extremely knowledgeable sharing fun facts and trivia all day long. The tour itself was challenging but stunning views from every point! Great value for money with lots of rest stops…”
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks, with convict-era foundations, Cadman’s Cottage, and Opera House & Harbour Bridge views.
“Very interesting stories about the early settlers of Sydney. The guide took us to alleys that I would not have found on my own.”
A 90-minute guided walk through The Rocks’ cobbled lanes and convict-era stories, with harbor views and a small-group pace.
“Very knowledgeable guide who was interesting to listen to. Not too much walking but saw parts of a lovely area. Would definitely recommend”
Active Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with Wentworth Falls waterfall walk, Three Sisters views, and fresh roll lunch plus snacks.
“What an absolutely great day! Ben's true-blue Aussie style was perfect for this trip, particularly those who aren't Australian and educated the group on some slang and all round Aussie humour and way of life. I chose this tour for it's no frills and it was more than I expected, spending more time taking in…”
SCG Museum guided walking tour in Moore Park: behind-the-scenes access, field and changing rooms, plus an exclusive museum visit for $23.
“The thoroughly knowledgeable tour guide was just great. The history of the SCG just resonated around the place. When going into the visitors and home team dressing rooms, knowing who had sat in those seats both recently and over time, had the hairs on the back of my neck stood up! Coming from the UK…”
Behind the scenes at Sydney Cricket Ground with a guided walk to dressing rooms, the tunnel, trophies, and sport stories for $25.10.
“Worth it 100% Simply Marvelous, SCG with tons of history and our tour guide was awesome person and had lots of knowledge. Very Humble and friendly”
Small-group walk through Circular Quay, the CBD and The Rocks, ending with craft beer and snacks at a view-brewery.
“Good tour, filled with a lot of historical information about Sydney's origins. The streets were very busy with New Year's preparations on the day we went, so it was very hard to hear our guide. A headphone set would have made the experience more enjoyable. Overall, I would recommend the tour.”
Four historic The Rocks pubs, four included drinks, and a 2.5-hour guided walk through Sydney’s early stories.
“One of the Dave's that looks "very Australian" will be your guide and they will not disappoint in creating a memorable experience filled with amazing facts. Each stop is historically prominent and the beer or wine is wonderful at each pub. It is an experience I have recommended to my friends and family on social…”
Crime-history walk in The Rocks with historian guides, 20 convict-era stories, Customs House entry, and small-group pacing.
“This was a very informative tour & Bex our guide was very knowledgeable. She conducted the tour with so much enthusiasm & made it very interesting. We learnt a lot about the convicts and The Rocks and how Sydney became Sydney. Bex was able to answer all questions confidently. There was only 4 people on…”
Manly snorkeling with wetsuits and shore guidance at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, plus a headland walk with local wildlife tips.
“A really cool experience! You go deep into the water and get to see all sorts of fish and wildlife. Is great if you’re never done it before and given plenty of support.”
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.
“Loved it! Very informative, and Daniel was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would book this tour again!”
A 2.5-hour Rocks walking tour tracing Sydney convicts, rum deals, and hidden sandstone ruins from Customs House to Argyle Cut.
“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…”
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.
“Our tour guide, Georgia, was an engaging story teller. Her stories were interesting, the walk was at a nice pace, and the view at the look out was stunning. Our children, 11 and 13, joined us on the tour and both really enjoyed it.”
The harbour, the coast and the country beyond it, every way to see them.
