Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

From the operator

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.

From the listing by The Rocks Walking Tours on Viator.

The tour, stop by stop

1. Sydney's oldest colonial nieghbourhood About 60 min.
2. Meeting point is our office located at 28 Harrington St, The Rocks. Please check in 15 minutes prior to the start time of your tour booking. About 10 min.
3. The Rocks oldest government building
4. Sydney's most iconic site

Meeting point

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.

Checking in

• Important: For any communication, please contact us directly by phone on 02 9247 6678.
• Important: Please check in 15 minutes prior to your booked tour start time.
• All children/ infants must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times
• Tour 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
• Please advise ahead of time for our guides preparedness on the day if tour guest/s may be utilising a wheelchair and/ or pram
• We kindly ask that tour participants please refrain from taking notes and extended recording (audio & visual) of the tour in any manner
• Tours are subject to change without notice and without incurring liability. However reasonable effort will be made to maintain arrangements as advertised.
• This ticket may not be transferred, used in conjunction with any other offer or for gift certificate purchase

Where it ends

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.

Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.

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

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

How refunds and weather cancellations work is on our booking help page.