Sydney City Walking Tour
Description
Sydney’s CBD is brimming with history. From stories of Aboriginal leaders and convict uprisings to warring bell towers, gruesome murders, and the construction of historic landmarks, this tour covers it all. Together, we’ll uncover the city’s formation and discuss the lives of its vibrant past residents. We’ll visit the oldest European buildings in Australia, delve into Sydney’s subterranean secrets, and discuss the city’s most elaborate architecture. Along the way, you’ll hear incredible tales of corruption, fortune, and despair. We highlight many forgotten sites, stories and myths that have contributed to Sydney's almost unbelievable history.
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A stunning twin-towered Sandstone building with beautiful carvings and detail.
Sydney's premier stately governmental building, the town hall boasts a massive clock tower, sandstone carved decoration and a stunning white marble staircase - a great photo backdrop!
This is Sydney's biggest historic building. It features copper domes, stained glass windows, two mezzanines and incredible views.
Once Australia's largest building the GPO is an incredibly lavish structure complete with amazing 19th-century carvings of Sydney scenes and people.
This quaint park showcases the anchor of an extremely important ship in Sydney's history and is also the cartographic centre of the city.
A stately building that houses the biggest collection of artefacts relating to a single region in the world.
A significant colonial building, this is the oldest public building in Australia and features Greek-inspired architecture.
A convict stronghold, this colonial fortress is possibly Sydney's most interesting building and features stunning Georgian architecture.
As the largest church in the country, St Mary's is a terrific sandstone behemoth, that is covered in amazing architectural detail.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Admission into Sydney Town Hall is not included as tour timings do not allow for it
- Admission into the Former General Post Office is not included as tour timings do not allow for it
- Admission into NSW Parliament is not included as this is a functioning governmental building
- Admission into Hyde Park Barracks is not included as tour timings do not allow for it
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking long distances