Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Sydney
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Delve into the history of Sydney and British Australia on a leisurely 90-minute walking tour in The Rocks district with an expert guide. Enjoy the delights of present-day visuals as you explore The Rocks and hear the story of Sydney’s convict past as you discover shady courtyards, narrow laneways and hidden areas that even the locals do not know about. Stroll along the shoreline of Sydney Harbour with views of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, past Cadman’s Cottage and Campbell’s Cove.
Tour Highlights:
• The shoreline of Sparkling Sydney Cove
• Harbour views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Cadman’s Cottage, The Rocks oldest surviving cottage built in 1816
• Campbell’s Cove, offering fantastic views of Sydney Harbour
• Awe inspiring Argyle Cut begun with convict labour in 1843
• Within The Rocks historic precinct, we will wander through Greenway Lane, Kendall Lane, Suez Canal, Foundation Park and much more.

The Secrets are Alive in the Sandstone – join a walking tour visiting The Rocks picturesque historic sites and hear the tales about ordinary people who did extraordinary things and so began the compelling story of British Australian settlement!

The Rocks Walking Tours’ specialist trained local guides provide walking tours within the heart of historic and picturesque Rocks precinct, departing daily at 10:30am and 1:30pm from a handy location within The Rocks

The tour is conducted within intimate groups of no more than 25 people for a duration of 90 minutes covering approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) at a leisurely pace.

Weave your way through hidden narrow alleyways, along charming cobbled lanes and into shady courtyards, lingering by quaint terrace cottages, some of these sites could be overlooked by casual unguided visitor.

You will be captivated by the charm of this special place and the commentary will intrigue and entertain you!

Your Rocks walking tour will include the shoreline of sparkling Sydney Cove, spectaular harbour views of Sydney's Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, Cadman's Cottage -- Sydney CBD's oldest surviving cottage built in 1816, Campbell's Cove a beautiful, intimate cove offering fantastic views of Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Campbells Cove wharves, Argyle Cut and the Garrsion Church, officially known as the Church of Holy Trinity, built in the1840s.

Within The Rocks historic precinct you will wander through George Street, Greenway Lane, Kendall Lane, Rocks Square, Playfair Street, Foundation Park, Suez Canal and Nurses Walk and much more!

Inclusions
  • 90 minute guided walking tour
  • Specialist trained guide with expertise in & around The Rocks
  • Umbrella (if required)
  • Guide has amplification for ease in hearing commentary
  • Entry/Admission - The Rocks Walking Tours

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (provided for private bookings)
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved covering approx. 1.2 miles (2km) at the pace of the group’s participants
  • Stroller accessible
  • Small groups (no more than 20 people)
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • 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
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Meeting point is easily accessible on foot for cruise arrivals/ shore excursions
  • Wheelchair (manual) and pram friendly route
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Toilet facilities accessible
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

The Rocks Walking Tours, Cnr Argyle & Harrington Streets Shop 5 - Clocktower Square, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes


User's Reviews

CATHERINE_F

15 Apr, 2024

John was very thorough and gave an Iinteresting account of the early history of Sydney. Took us behind the scenes to some courtyards behind the buildings to show us where the early city inhabitants lived. That and the stories about the early residents brought the Rocks to life.

Malcolm_F

14 Apr, 2024

We had an excellent Walking tour of The Rocks with Michael last Wednesday. He was a most knowledgeable guide who shared the history of The Rocks along with personal stories of the people who originally lived in the area. We walked down narrow lane ways, went into hidden courtyards as well as visiting historic buildings and houses. The tour was well paced, Michael used photos to help tell the story and his voice was excellent, easy to hear and follow. The tour is definitely ‘a must do’ when next in Sydney.

S1479E

14 Apr, 2024

Jon , our guide was exceptional, knowledgeable and very entertaining. Thoroughly recommend the tour , we are Sydneysiders and learnt so much about our history. A fun way to spend a sunny Sunday morning.

dancN3364QK

13 Apr, 2024

Great historical walk through the early beginnings of the city. Guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable. Money and time well spent.

492charlenek

13 Apr, 2024

Our Tour guide was great. She had a good knowledge of the area that we were touring and she was very patient and went the extra mile to make sure that everyone was able to see and hear the information that she was sharing. She also had a good sense of where to stop and talk, as it was a little warm that day and she made sure that we were in the shade for the better portion of the tour. We learned a lot about this area of Sydney and we would recommend this tour. I believe our tour guide's name was Vickey or maybe Julie?

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Really interesting

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Good time in the rocks.

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Take the time to learn the origin of Sydney through t this tour.

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Sydney's history explained

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Great tour - definitely an entertaining way to get informed about Sydney

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Sydney’s Rocks History Well Told

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Eye Opening and Enjoyable

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The Rocks

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An Informative and Fun Afternoon!

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Great walking tour of The Rocks and its history

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Excellent Tour

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Fun History Lesson with Claudia

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The Rocks rock!

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Informative and good fun!

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Exploring The Rocks and Sydneys underbelly!

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The Rock Guided Walking Tour 🇦🇺

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Highly recommended

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Excellent history of the Rocks

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Great tour to understand the area better

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It was good

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Sydney locals being tourists

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Best intro to Sydney

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Must do the rocks

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Entertaining and enlightening!

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