Private Sydney Small-Group Walking Tour: Discover The Rocks
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Group
- Private, your group only
- Guide
- English, Spanish
- Ages
- 11 and over
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Our take
This is the private walk on our Rocks walking tours page: a guide for your group only, up to 10 people, for 2 hours through The Rocks. It meets at the main gate of Customs House at Circular Quay, covers the convict settlement, the hidden cobbled lanes and the story of the Harbour Bridge from a viewpoint beneath it, and ends with the Opera House in view. It holds a perfect 5 from a small record so far.
Our page lists it for families and slow walkers, because the pace is yours, though the listing says it is not recommended for anyone with reduced mobility. It costs more per head than a group walk, and it is non-refundable, so book once your dates are fixed. Food and drinks are not included. Compared with the classic 90-minute group walk, the route is similar; what you pay for is the private guide and the freedom to ask questions.
Good for
- Families or small groups who want their own guide
- Visitors who want to set the pace
Think twice if
- You are travelling alone on a budget. The group walk costs far less
- Your plans might change. It cannot be refunded
Written by SydneySide Tours from the listing, traveller reviews and the videos behind our comparison pages. Checked October 2026. How we review tours.
From the operator
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).
From the listing by DescubreSydney on Viator.
The tour, stop by stop
- The historic district of The Rocks is the birthplace of modern Australia. Any tour in the city should start here About 120 min.
- 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.
- The tour will conclude with uninterrupted views of the iconic Sydney Opera House. We will discover its unique story before we leave you to portrait this landmark from its best angle.
What's included
- Official Guide
Not included
- In this tour food or drinks are not included.
Meeting point
The tour meeting point is at the Customs House's main gate.
Address: 31 Alfred St, Sydney.
This historic building is located in Circular Quay, a transport hub with public train, bus, tram and ferry connections.
Where it ends
The Tour finishes in The Rocks
Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.
Good to know
- 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
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How refunds and weather cancellations work is on our booking help page.
How it compares
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