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Poihakena tours: stories of Maori in Sydney
A 2-hour guided walking tour through The Rocks led by Māori guides exploring over 230 years of Māori presence, settlement and work in Sydney. This is Australia's only dedicated Māori tour, and guides share culture and history from a Māori perspective in one of the city's oldest neighbourhoods. You'll discover stories of Māori life in an area most visitors pass through without knowing its deeper significance.
2 hoursfrom AUD $60
★ 5.0 (3)
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Photography Essentials Workshop in Sydney Harbour Foreshore
A 4-hour photography workshop around Sydney Harbour Foreshore and the Rocks, led by an award-winning photojournalist. You'll learn camera modes, composition, and how to work with natural light to capture strong images of iconic Sydney locations. Designed as an entry point to digital photography, it suits anyone with a basic camera who wants practical technique over theory.
4 hoursfrom AUD $150
★ 5.0 (2)
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The Rocks and Sydney Harbour 1.5 hour Twilight Walking Tour
A 1.5-hour evening walk through The Rocks and along Sydney Harbour with a local guide covering convict, colonial and Aboriginal history. You'll climb to Observatory Hill for sunset views over the city and water, explore the neighbourhood's cobblestone streets, and get local tips on where to eat, drink and shop. Suits anyone wanting accessible heritage storytelling without a heavy schedule commitment.
1h 30mfrom AUD $40
★ 4.9 (462)
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The Rocks Pub Walking Tour
A 2.5-hour walking tour through Sydney's The Rocks district that stops at four heritage pubs, sampling craft beer, wine or cider at each venue. You'll learn the history and folklore of Sydney's oldest drinking establishments with a professional guide in small groups. Best for those keen on colonial-era stories and local pub culture rather than a heavy drinking session — the pace is leisurely and focused on the heritage angle.
2h 30mfrom AUD $119
★ 4.9 (193)
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Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks (small group)
A 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Sydney and The Rocks for up to 16 people, led by experienced guides who cover 60,000 years of history from Indigenous heritage through convict settlement to modern Sydney. You'll move through city streets and historic cobblestone lanes, hearing stories tied to specific landmarks and districts rather than following a single thematic thread.
2h 30mfrom AUD $45
★ 4.9 (271)
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Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour
A 2.5-hour guided walk through Sydney's The Rocks neighbourhood, stopping at four historic pubs with drinks included at each. You'll hear stories about Australia's pub culture and colonial history from a local guide in groups of up to 15. Tours run at 2:30pm and 6:30pm daily, starting at Harts Pub. Best suited to anyone 18+ with a genuine interest in local history and heritage architecture, not a boozy crawl.
2h 30mfrom AUD $119
★ 4.9 (483)
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Sydney Dark Stories True Crime Tour
A 90-minute walking tour through The Rocks that traces Sydney's violent colonial and convict-era history via cobblestoned streets and hidden laneways. You'll hear stories of gang violence, poisonings, and crimes from a time when this neighbourhood was the city's most dangerous. The tour pairs gritty true-crime narratives with the historic streetscapes and architecture that still stand today, offering both photo opportunities and a candid look at the stories Sydney's establishment tried to bury.
1h 30mfrom AUD $34
★ 4.8 (1,645)
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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour
A 90-minute guided walk through The Rocks, Sydney's historic waterfront neighbourhood at the base of the Harbour Bridge. Your guide—trained in local history and equipped with amplification—takes you through cobblestone laneways, heritage pubs, and colonial landmarks, tracing the area from convict settlement to modern quarter. Covers roughly 2km at a steady pace with plenty of uneven surfaces and stairs. Suits history enthusiasts and anyone curious about Sydney's early foundations.
1h 30mfrom AUD $46
★ 3.7 (3)
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Sydney The Rocks Walking Tour With A Guide
A 2-hour walking tour through The Rocks, Sydney's oldest neighbourhood, led by a local guide who shows you colonial-era buildings, harbour views and cobblestone streets. You'll see Cadman's Cottage and the Garrison Church from the outside, with context and stories, but entry to monuments isn't included. Private or small-group options available, with guides speaking English, Spanish, French or Italian.
2 hoursfrom AUD $32
★ 3.6 (160)
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Sydney Ghost Walking Tour
A 1.5-hour evening walk through The Rocks that traces Sydney's haunted past—colonial deaths, unexplained disappearances, and alleged ghost sightings tied to specific buildings and streets. A local guide unpacks the historical events behind each story rather than treating them as pure fiction. Best suited to anyone drawn to local history with a paranormal angle, or those after an atmospheric alternative to standard sightseeing.
1h 30mfrom AUD $29
★ 3.0 (1)
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Rocks Haunted Ghost Tours Explore Sydney's Dark History
A 2-hour guided walking tour through Sydney's The Rocks that explores the neighbourhood's documented dark history and local legends. Expert historians lead small groups through historic streets and lesser-known sites, sharing stories tied to the area's convict past and colonial-era crime. Suited to anyone interested in local history, odd tales, and the physical heritage of Sydney's oldest precinct — works equally well as a solo outing or group event.
2 hoursfrom AUD $55
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Sydney's Romantic Heritage: A Stroll Through History
A 3-hour guided walk through central Sydney timed for late afternoon, taking in The Rocks, Opera House views, and Barangaroo Reserve. You'll move at a leisurely pace through heritage streets and waterfront, with a local guide pointing out history and stopping for a light snack. Suited to couples or anyone after a relaxed introduction to Sydney's older quarters without heavy hiking or activity demands.
3 hoursfrom AUD $500
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Sydney The Rocks and Circular Quay Guided Walking Tour
A 75-minute guided walk through Sydney's harbour landmarks and colonial core, led by a local guide. You'll start at Customs House for Opera House and Bridge views, then explore The Rocks' historic laneways—Nurses Walk, Suez Canal, Susannah Place—before finishing at the Opera House forecourt. Pitched at first-time visitors, the tour threads together Aboriginal heritage, convict history, and early colonial stories with the city's modern geography in one loop.
1h 15mfrom AUD $50
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Sydney's Haunted Pub Tour & Cellar visit
A 1.5-hour ghost tour through Sydney's most notorious pubs, centred on the allegedly haunted Waterloo Hotel cellar. You'll hear stories of the Rocks Push gang, missing sailors, and the Woman in Black while walking through historic drinking dens linked to murder, epidemic, and the city's seedy port underworld. Includes access to an original cellar beneath one of Australia's reportedly most haunted hotels.
1h 30mfrom AUD $29
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Sydney and The Rocks 2.5 Hours Walking Tour
A 2.5-hour walking tour through Sydney's Rocks precinct and Hyde Park, covering the Opera House, Hyde Park Barracks, and the Old Police Station. Small groups (max 16) mean you'll hear guides with over a decade's experience explain convict history, Eora Nation stories, and colonial characters without shouting over crowds. Starts at Archibald Fountain and winds through laneways that show how the city actually developed, rather than just ticking off photo spots.
2h 30mfrom AUD $45
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