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).
The historic district of The Rocks is the birthplace of modern Australia. Any tour in the city should start here
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.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Private Sydney Small-Group Walking Tour: Discover The Rocks lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $89 per person for this Sydney experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
This tour is not recommended to travelers with reduced mobility
Oscar was amazing! He's super knowledgeable. I learned plenty of history as we walked, and i loved his visual aids. He rook great photos of me as well!
Hi Michelle! The pleasure was mine! Thank you very much for choosing us, and I hope you love Sydney now as much as we do!
So much history in this area. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Would highly recommend to anyone coming to Sydney.
Best tour we did in Sydney! Oscar is awesome! We did another walking tour of the city and this was far better. Must do tour even if you do others.
AW! Thank you very much for such a great review! It was a real pleasure sharing with you the amazing stories behind The Rocks. I hope you are having a great time in Sydney! :)
This rating needs six stars, like the Australian flag (and you find out why there are six stars on it in the tour!). Oscar was an amazing guide. He packed over 200 years of history in two hours while getting to see some terrific sights. We were able to ask plenty of questions, and saw parts of The Rocks that we would never have seen otherwise. He really brought the history of the area to life. Please take his instructions seriously about comfy shoes… it is on historical streets and uphill. Must do!
Oscar was our tour guide and he was awesome!!! Great first impression of Sydney and a vault of information on the area. He even gave us some tips on how to make an authentic Spanish dish my husband asked about.
Our guide was great. We learned so much about the rocks. He made it very interesting and showed us things we would not have seen if we were on our own. Tour also ended in an awesome spot overlooking the city.. thanks for a great tour!
Hi Jacqueline! Thank you for the great feedback. We loved the time with you :) Have a great time exploring the DownUnder! :)
Oscar was an amazing tour guide! My partner and I learnt so much about the history of Sydney and was amazed at how much history is right at our fingertips that we were not aware of. Oscar made the tour fun and comfortable and his knowledge of Sydney and the Rocks is impressive.
Oscar was an excellent guide. Knowledge, personable, and full of great tips for the rest of our visit. Great introduction to Australia and Sydney. Highly recommend.
Thank you very much for you great review! It was a pleasure to guide you through all the amazing stories of The Rocks :) Enjoy your travels
If you are having doubts this is the message to stop thinking and book with DS Tours! Great experience. It was a rainy day and yet still the best plan we could've had. We have been living in Sydney for a few months and finally got to know more of the Australian culture, fun facts and history that otherwise we wouldn't have known. The tour was supported with photos and maps that helped a lot to immerse in the history of The Rocks.
Thank you very much for you great review! It was a pleasure to guide you through all the amazing stories of The Rocks :) Enjoy your travels
We absolutely loved it! Oscar was the perfect guide - both very funny and informative! The tour took us to some incredible spots. Perfect for anyone new to Sydney, just visiting or even if you've been living in Sydney all your life. Strongly recommend!
Thank you very much for such an amazing review! We really want our guests to experience the city as we do. Looking forward to seeing you again soon
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