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Sydney Walking Tour

Discover the best of Sydney and The Rocks on a single tour! Historical small-group guided tour (limited to 16 guests). Embark on a captivating journey through 60,000 years of history with our expert guides. Delve deep into the heart of Sydney's rich and complex past on this immersive walking tour. Led by seasoned guides with over a decade of expertise, you'll uncover the fascinating tales behind iconic landmarks and the hidden secrets of Sydney's historic districts. From the vibrant energy of the City of Sydney to the charming cobblestone lanes of The Rocks, experience the city like never before. Our knowledgeable guides will bring the past to life, sharing stories of Indigenous wisdom, convict struggles, and pioneering triumphs that shaped the Sydney we know today.

Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks (small group)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 33

Unwin's Courtyards

Uncover the secrets of Sydney’s heritage as you explore The Rocks on this guided walking tour of the historic precinct. Offering amazing views over the Sydney Harbour and the Campbells Cove Wharves, your guide will lead you along shady laneways and cobbled courtyards where you’ll discover some of Sydney’s earliest buildings, including Cadman’s Cottage, built in 1816 and the Garrison Church, which dates back to the 1840s.

Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 36

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

The Sydney Opera House is one of Australia’s most famous landmarks—but much of it remains hidden to visitors without tickets to a performance. This guided walking tour offers a closer look inside the UNESCO World Heritage–listed building, with access to spaces typically reserved for showgoers. As you explore, your guide shares entertaining stories about the venue’s design, history, and the productions that bring it to life.

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

from USD 36

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Explore beyond Sydney as you head to Australia’s capital, Canberra—without the hassle of planning or navigating—on this full-day tour. Learn how smart, future-focused design shaped Canberra into one of the world’s most modern and liveable cities. Take in sweeping views from Mount Ainslie, walk through Parliament House—an architectural landmark at the center of Australian democracy—and visit the Australian War Memorial for a powerful look at the nation’s history and commitment to peace. Enjoy lunch by the lake at the National Museum of Australia (own expense), then make the most of free time to explore the collections at your own pace.

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 145

Tour some of Sydney's oldest pubs

Understanding Sydney’s layered history can be difficult without local context, particularly in areas shaped by both Indigenous heritage and European colonies. This guided pub walking tour explores The Rocks, an area with deep cultural significance, through stories connected to its long-standing pubs. Walk between venues with a local guide, enjoy four included drinks, and learn how social gathering places reflected changing communities over time.

Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 87

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Learn about the history of Australia in a fun and informative way

Sydney’s modern skyline hides layers of history that can be easy to overlook without local context. This small-group walking tour brings the city’s past to life as you explore the historic waterfront around Customs House and the surrounding streets of The Rocks. Along the way, learn how Aboriginal heritage, British colonization, convict history, and later migration shaped the city's development.

Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 60

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Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 26

Australian Akoya pearl oyster

Tired of the usual tourist stops? Discover a hidden gem at Broken Bay Pearl Farm, New South Wales’ only pearl farm. Located around an hour north of Sydney on the Hawkesbury River, this experience lets you meet the dedicated farming team, learn the secrets of pearl and oyster cultivation, and enjoy a guided tour. Then, choose whether to browse the Pearls of Australia jewelry collection or simply relax with freshly shucked local oysters overlooking stunning Spectacle Island.

Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

1 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 26

Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

Combine sightseeing with meal plans on this sunset dinner cruise around Sydney Harbour. Relax as soon as you step on board, and take in the city from a unique and romantic perspective. Pass highlights including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Enjoy a 3-course à la carte meal, or upgrade to a 4-course option if you choose. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion, like an anniversary or birthday.

Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 94

Infinity by Mark Best - Sydney Tower Elegant Dining Experience

Take in views from one of Sydney's best vantage points, the revolving restaurant at Sydney Tower, 81 stories above the ground. Dining experience includes 3-Course a-la-carte menu served with freshly baked bread, cultured butter, and Chef's selected side dish. This sophisticated restaurant offers an intimate, stylish fine dining experience, with contemporary Australian-French fusion cuisine.

Infinity by Mark Best - Sydney Tower Elegant Dining Experience

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 117

Sydney: Harbour View Lunch Cruise from Darling Harbour

Book a table for a 2-course 1.5-hour or a 3-course 3-hour lunch and sightseeing cruise on Sydney Harbour. Pass Sydney's famous landmarks including the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as your boat glides along the water. Your sit-down dining experience includes attentive service for your selected 2 or 3-course lunch. A variety of fresh seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes are served as you take in the sights. Upgrade when booking to guarantee a window seat.

Sydney: Harbour View Lunch Cruise from Darling Harbour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 80

Premium Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Lunch from Sydney

Premium Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Lunch from Sydney

11 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 218

Sydney Opera House Tour & Dine Experience

Sydney Opera House Tour & Dine Experience

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 66

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Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast

Seeing the Sydney Opera House from the outside is impressive—but most visitors never glimpse what happens behind the scenes. This backstage tour takes you through the Stage Door and into areas normally reserved for performers and staff, including rehearsal spaces and dressing rooms. Hear insider stories about the productions that bring the venue to life, then finish the experience with breakfast in the Green Room.

Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 145

See cute and cuddly-looking koalas for yourself at Taronga Zoo, Australia.

Step beyond the public pathways and discover Taronga Zoo Sydney from a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective. This premium, small-group experience offers an intimate and immersive connection with Australia’s extraordinary wildlife, guided by one of our passionate keepers. With a maximum of just six guests, this personalised tour invites you to slow down, connect deeply, and gain a richer understanding of the animals in our care—and how, together, we can help protect them into the future.

Sydney Taronga Zoo Wild Australia Experience

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 133

Badass Women of Sydney: Meet the Women Who Shaped the City

This isn’t your standard Sydney history tour. It’s for anyone who’s ever asked, “Where are the women in the story of this city?” For travellers who want to step off the beaten path and discover a Sydney few ever see – but everyone should know. Led by She Shapes History, you’ll walk from Macquarie Street to The Rocks, meeting the women who opened political doors, preserved heritage buildings, and built community in the city’s oldest streets – pub owners, nurses, writers, widows, and Chinese women who resisted, rebuilt, and reshaped Sydney in ways you’ve probably never heard about.

Badass Women of Sydney: Meet the Women Who Shaped the City

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 44

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure

Seeing Sydney’s highlights from land often means crowds and limited viewpoints. A harbor cruise offers a more relaxed way to take it all in. Step aboard for a journey across Sydney Harbour, passing iconic landmarks alongside lesser-known sights such as hidden beaches and dramatic sandstone cliffs. As you cruise, enjoy uninterrupted views of the skyline and shoreline while listening to live commentary that brings the harbor’s history to life.

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 43

Cheers to the Lord (Nelson that is)

Discover the history of Sydney on a 2.5-hour walking tour and pub crawl in The Rocks. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guide takes you to four of Sydney's oldest pubs where you try a different glass of craft beer, cider, or wine in each venue. Learn about the early days of the British colony in Australia and hear the stories of these old-time pubs as you enjoy their rich atmosphere and tasty drinks.

The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 87

Sydney Private Custom Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local

Sydney Private Custom Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 70

Price varies by group size

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Sample a platter of native Australian foods

Discover three of Sydney’s most fascinating inner-city neighborhoods—Pyrmont, Ultimo, and Glebe—on this small-group guided walking tour. You’ll learn about the area’s Aboriginal and colonial history, pick up some Aussie slang, and find out why there are so many pubs in these parts. Stop for coffee at a local café midway through the walk, then finish with a glass of craft beer at one of Sydney’s most unique pubs.

Ultimate Aussie Food Tour (Semi Private Tour - Max 6 Guests)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 131

Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

Journey to the heart of the Blue Mountains on this full-day tour from Sydney, including hotel pick-up. Kick-off your adventure seeing a koala or a kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park, then enjoy a dramatic view of the Three Sisters rocks from Echo Point. After lunch (own expense), head to Scenic World to ride the Cableway, Skyway and Railway for unbeatable aerial views of the Jamison Valley and Katoomba Falls. Finish with a leisurely cruise along the Parramatta River to Sydney’s Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.

Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

10 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 153

Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour

Short on time in Sydney but want to see the city’s top sights without juggling transport yourself? This half-day sightseeing tour solves that with a carefully planned route covering highlights such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, The Rocks, Paddington, and scenic Mrs Macquarie’s Point. With live commentary along the way, you enjoy a relaxed, efficient introduction to Sydney’s landmarks in just a few hours—without the hassle of planning it all yourself.

Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 116

Sydney Tower View by Night

Save yourself the guesswork of finding a restaurant with a view and secure guaranteed window seating at Sydney Tower’s revolving restaurant. Dine nearly 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the city as the restaurant completes a full rotation, revealing changing views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, and even the Blue Mountains on clear days. Enjoy an unlimited buffet with more than 30 dishes, plus an included drink.

Skyfeast Dining Experience at Sydney Tower

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 80

Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World

Seeing the highlights of the Blue Mountains in a single day can be difficult without your own transportation. This full-day tour from Sydney simplifies the experience with round-trip transfers and a comprehensive itinerary—including a visit to Sydney Zoo for native wildlife encounters and a koala photo opportunity. Follow up with panoramic views of the Three Sisters at Echo Point, then continue with unlimited rides at Scenic World and a visit to an Aboriginal cultural experience.

Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World

10 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 153

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Opera House on the shores of Sydney Harbour at sunset.

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