Sydney Shore Excursion: The Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks
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Make the most of your time ashore with The Rocks Walking Tours, sharing Sydney’s history since 1978. Our meeting point in The Rocks is an easy walk from the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay, making this a convenient way to explore Sydney’s historic harbour neighbourhood. On this 90-minute guided walk, discover laneways, cobbled streets and hidden courtyards that are easy to miss on your own. Your local guide brings the past to life through stories of convicts, sailors, merchants and everyday people who shaped the city. Explore heritage buildings, terrace cottages and Cadman’s Cottage, and enjoy views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and harbour foreshore along the way. With no more than 20 guests, a leisurely pace and opportunities to ask questions, you’ll enjoy a personal introduction to The Rocks. Covering approximately two kilometres, with two daily departures to choose from, this tour combines local knowledge, storytelling and hidden discoveries during your Sydney visit.
Your experience
Stop 1
The Original Rocks Walking Tours gets up close & personal with the history of Sydney and British Australia on a leisurely 90-minute walking tour in The Rocks district with an expert guide.
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
- Port pickup and drop-off (provided for private bookings)
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and pickup
Departure Point: Reynolds Cottage, 28 Harrington Street, The Rocks. Next door to The Tap Rooms. Please check in at our office 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. Tour departs right on time. Our office is located within The Rocks and is easily accessible for all.
Before you go
- 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
- Please arrive at our office to check in and meet your guide for the day, a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour time
- Children and Infants must be accompanied by an adult
- 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)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress to the predicted weather conditions appropriate for an outdoor activity
- Comfortable walking shoes, hat and a bottle of water suggested
- Tour encompasses uneven surfaces, cobblestones, worn sandstone flagging 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.
- 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
- Meeting point is easily accessible on foot for cruise arrivals/ shore excursions from Overseas Passenger Terminal located at Circular Quay
- Wheelchair (manual) and pram friendly route
- Toilet facilities accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Check the policy for your selected date and option before booking.
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