Experience the rich history and hidden gems of Sydney’s iconic Rocks district on a guided walking tour. Explore convict past, waterfront views, and historic landmarks. Book now!
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!
Points of Interest
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The Rocks
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Sydney Opera House
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Cadman’s Cottage
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The Rocks Walking Tours
- 90 minute guided walking tour
- Guide with amplification for clear commentary
- Umbrella provided if needed
- Specialist trained guide with local expertise
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (provided for private bookings)
- Transportation to/from attractions
Embark on a 90-minute relaxed walk around The Rocks district in Sydney to journey through its and British Australia’s history under the guidance of a knowledgeable guide. Take pleasure in the captivating visuals of contemporary life as you traverse The Rocks and learn about Sydney’s penal colonies history. Uncover the city’s closely held secrets found in hidden corners, narrow passages, and concealed courtyards even locals might be unaware of. The route features a walk along the coast of Sydney Harbour, where you can gaze at the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Cadman’s Cottage, and Campbell’s Cove.
Tour Highlights:
• The gleaming shoreline of Sydney Cove
• Landscapes overlooking Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Cadman’s Cottage, the oldest preserved home in The Rocks, erected in 1816
• Campbell’s Cove, offering breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour
• Marvel at the Argyle Cut, started by prisoners in 1843
• We meander through lanes like Greenway, Kendall, along the Suez Canal, Foundation Park, amongst others within The Rocks’ historic region.
- 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 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.
- 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
- Wheelchair (manual) and pram friendly route
- Toilet facilities accessible
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
