Private Sydney Small-Group Walking Tour: Discover The Rocks
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
In this private walking tour, we will explore the picturesque historic sites of The Rocks.
This area is the birthplace of modern Australia, and any tour of this city should start here.
The tour guide will run the tour exclusively for you or your group (up to 10 guests). This is a very intimate experience to make you really enjoy the rich history of the oldest neighbourhood in Australia.
We will reveal how Britain created a penal colony on the other side of the world and what the first convicts found when they first arrived. We will explore hidden cobblestone alleyways to unveil the harsh living conditions of this first settlement. We have tons of fun anecdotes to bring this historic district to life.
Sydney Harbour is the perfect background for this tour, and we will explore all the secrets behind the two major projects that have put Sydney on the map, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and The Sydney Opera House.
The starting time is 18:00. Please get in contact to organize a private tour at a different time (min 6 guests).
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is not recommended to travelers with reduced mobility
What To Expect
The Rocks
The historic district of The Rocks is the birthplace of modern Australia. Any tour in the city should start here
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The magnificent Sydney Harbour Bridge will be shadowing us as we explore The Rocks. We will bring you to one of the best viewpoint to unveil all its construction secrets.
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Walking Tour: Discover The Rocks
What‘s Included
Official Guide
In this tour food or drinks are not included.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great History of the City!
Michelle C,Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oscar was amazing! He's super knowledgeable. I learned plenty of history as we walked, and i loved his visual aids. He rook great photos of me as well!
Fantastic tour
Kathy E,Feb 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So much history in this area. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Would highly recommend to anyone coming to Sydney.
Must do tour!
Genevieve S,Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour we did in Sydney! Oscar is awesome! We did another walking tour of the city and this was far better. Must do tour even if you do others.
This is a Must Do in Sydney!
Stephanie A,Mar 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This rating needs six stars, like the Australian flag (and you find out why there are six stars on it in the tour!). Oscar was an amazing guide. He packed over 200 years of history in two hours while getting to see some terrific sights. We were able to ask plenty of questions, and saw parts of The Rocks that we would never have seen otherwise. He really brought the history of the area to life. Please take his instructions seriously about comfy shoes… it is on historical streets and uphill. Must do!
Perfect first step to Exploring Sydney
Evon G,Mar 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Oscar was our tour guide and he was awesome!!! Great first impression of Sydney and a vault of information on the area. He even gave us some tips on how to make an authentic Spanish dish my husband asked about.
Great tour to book!
Jacqueline S,Mar 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was great. We learned so much about the rocks. He made it very interesting and showed us things we would not have seen if we were on our own. Tour also ended in an awesome spot overlooking the city.. thanks for a great tour!
Wonderfully informative and fun tour!
399rhetth,Jan 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oscar was an amazing tour guide! My partner and I learnt so much about the history of Sydney and was amazed at how much history is right at our fingertips that we were not aware of. Oscar made the tour fun and comfortable and his knowledge of Sydney and the Rocks is impressive.
Money well spent
sraesteele,Jan 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Oscar was an excellent guide. Knowledge, personable, and full of great tips for the rest of our visit. Great introduction to Australia and Sydney. Highly recommend.
You will love it!
covacc ,Nov 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are having doubts this is the message to stop thinking and book with DS Tours! Great experience. It was a rainy day and yet still the best plan we could've had. We have been living in Sydney for a few months and finally got to know more of the Australian culture, fun facts and history that otherwise we wouldn't have known. The tour was supported with photos and maps that helped a lot to immerse in the history of The Rocks.
Incredible Sydney walking tour! Strongly recommend!
T5354IAhenryw,Apr 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved it! Oscar was the perfect guide - both very funny and informative! The tour took us to some incredible spots. Perfect for anyone new to Sydney, just visiting or even if you've been living in Sydney all your life. Strongly recommend!
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