Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

4.9(1,801)1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy The Rocks Walking Tours

About this activity

Discover the hidden corners of The Rocks with The Rocks Walking Tours, sharing Sydney’s history since 1978. Our experienced local guides bring the past to life through captivating stories of convicts, sailors, merchants and everyday people who shaped the city.

On this 90-minute walk, explore narrow laneways, cobbled streets and tucked-away courtyards that are easy to miss on your own. Discover heritage buildings, terrace cottages and Cadman’s Cottage, with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and harbour foreshore along the way.

With no more than 20 guests, you can ask questions, connect with your guide and enjoy a personal introduction to this historic neighbourhood. Walk approximately two kilometres at a leisurely pace, uncovering stories behind places you might otherwise pass by.

Whether you’re visiting Sydney for the first time or rediscovering your own city, our blend of local knowledge, storytelling and hidden discoveries makes this a truly memorable way to experience The Rocks.

What's included

✓90 minute guided walking tour
✓Guide has amplification for ease in hearing commentary
✓Umbrella (if required)
✓Specialist trained guide with expertise in & around The Rocks

Not included

✕Food and drinks
✕Hotel pickup and drop-off (provided for private bookings)
✕Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and pickup

Please note - tours depart exactly on time. Check in 15 minutes prior at our office: Reynolds Cottage, 28 Harrington St, The Rocks (next to The Tap Rooms). Please check in in person with your guide before departure. Late arrivals will miss the tour.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Important: Late arrivals will miss the tour. Please check in at our office 15 minutes prior to your booked tour start time.
Please contact us by phone only on 02 9247 6678 for any enquiries or updates.
A moderate amount of walking is involved covering approx. 1.2 miles (2km) at the pace of the group’s participants
Small groups (no more than 20 people)
Tour encompasses uneven surfaces, cobblestones, worn sandstone flagging stairs and steps; while these elements of the tour have never been considered to be strenuous by most people, for others this may be considered as an unsuitable activity.
Comfortable walking shoes, hat and a bottle of water suggested
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress to the predicted weather conditions appropriate for an outdoor activity
Children and Infants must be accompanied by an adult
Meeting point is easily accessible on foot for cruise arrivals/ shore excursions
Wheelchair (manual) and pram friendly route
Tour is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a powered wheelchair/ scooter
Toilet facilities accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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