Sydney Shore Excursion: The Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks
Sydney, New South Wales
From A$50 per person
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4.8 / 5 from 40 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.8 / 5 · 40 reviews
About this tour
Make the most of your time ashore with The Rocks Walking Tours, sharing Sydney’s history since 1978. Our meeting point in The Rocks is an easy walk from the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay, making this a convenient way to explore Sydney’s historic harbour neighbourhood.
On this 90-minute guided walk, discover laneways, cobbled streets and hidden courtyards that are easy to miss on your own. Your local guide brings the past to life through stories of convicts, sailors, merchants and everyday people who shaped the city.
Explore heritage buildings, terrace cottages and Cadman’s Cottage, and enjoy views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and harbour foreshore along the way.
With no more than 20 guests, a leisurely pace and opportunities to ask questions, you’ll enjoy a personal introduction to The Rocks. Covering approximately two kilometres, with two daily departures to choose from, this tour combines local knowledge, storytelling and hidden discoveries during your Sydney visit.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
“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 Wheelchair (manual) and pram friendly route”The supplier’s own words
Meeting point: Departure Point: Reynolds Cottage, 28 Harrington Street, The Rocks. Next door to The Tap Rooms. Please check in at our office 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. Tour departs right on time. Our office is located within The Rocks and is easily accessible for all. The nearest accessible public toilet to the meeting point is about 110 m away in a straight line, from the National Public Toilet Map.
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Itinerary
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The Original Rocks Walking Tours gets up close & personal with the history of Sydney and British Australia on a leisurely 90-minute walking tour in The Rocks district with an expert guide.(1 hr 30 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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 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.
Included
- 90 minute guided walking tour
- Guide has amplification for ease in hearing commentary
- Umbrella (if required)
- Specialist trained guide with expertise in & around The Rocks
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Port pickup and drop-off (provided for private bookings)
- Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public toilet to Departure Point: Reynolds Cottage, 28 Harrington Street, The Rocks. Next door to The Tap Rooms. Please check in at our office 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. Tour departs right on time. Our office is located within The Rocks and is easily accessible for all.
The nearest accessible public toilet to Departure Point: Reynolds Cottage, 28 Harrington Street, The Rocks. Next door to The Tap Rooms. Please check in at our office 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. Tour departs right on time. Our office is located within The Rocks and is easily accessible for all. is Nurses Walk, The Rocks - Accessible, about 110 m away.
Nurses Walk, The Rocks - Accessible · about 110 m away in a straight line
27 Nurses Walk, The Rocks, NSW (other)
- Left-hand transfer
Open: 24 hours
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Location & contact
- Area
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Meeting point
- Departure Point: Reynolds Cottage, 28 Harrington Street, The Rocks. Next door to The Tap Rooms. Please check in at our office 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. Tour departs right on time. Our office is located within The Rocks and is easily accessible for all
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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