From A$40 per person
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5.0 / 5 from 69 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 25
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 69 reviews
About this tour
Sydney's history isn't just convicts and colonial buildings. It's unknown secrets, scandals, hidden tunnels, outrageous characters and stories hiding in plain sight. On this tour, we'll uncover the Sydney most visitors walk straight past.
Meet your guide and set off on a journey through Sydney’s CBD, a place brimming with secret history. From stories of Aboriginal leaders and convict scandals to warring bell towers, gruesome murders, and the forgotten construction stories of historic landmarks, this tour covers it all.
Uncover the city’s formation and explore the lives of its vibrant past residents. Visit the oldest European buildings in the country, delve into Sydney’s subterranean secrets, share the lives of some of the most significant people in Australian history, and discuss the city’s most elaborate architecture.
Along the way, hear incredible tales of corruption, fortune, and despair - all of which are largely unknown!
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: We meet between St. Andrews Cathedral and Town Hall, next to the round red seat. The nearest accessible public toilet to the meeting point is about 70 m away in a straight line, from the National Public Toilet Map.
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Itinerary
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- 1
A stunning twin-towered Sandstone building with beautiful carvings and detail.(10 min)
- 2
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!(5 min)
- 3
This is Sydney's biggest historic building. It features copper domes, stained glass windows, two mezzanines and incredible views.(10 min)
- 4
Once Australia's largest building the GPO is an incredibly lavish structure complete with amazing 19th-century carvings of Sydney scenes and people.(10 min)
- 5
This quaint park showcases the anchor of an extremely important ship in Sydney's history and is also the cartographic centre of the city.(10 min)
- 6
A stately building that houses the biggest collection of artefacts relating to a single region in the world.(5 min)
- 7
A significant colonial building, this is the oldest public building in Australia and features Greek-inspired architecture.(5 min)
- 8
A convict stronghold, this colonial fortress is possibly Sydney's most interesting building and features stunning Georgian architecture.(5 min)
- 9
As the largest church in the country, St Mary's is a terrific sandstone behemoth, that is covered in amazing architectural detail.(10 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
Included
- Bathrooms
Not included
- Lunch
- Admission into Sydney Town Hall, The General Post Office, NSW Parliament and Hyde Park Barracks.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public toilet to We meet between St. Andrews Cathedral and Town Hall, next to the round red seat.
The nearest accessible public toilet to We meet between St. Andrews Cathedral and Town Hall, next to the round red seat. is Town Hall Train Station, Sydney, about 70 m away.
Town Hall Train Station · about 70 m away in a straight line
George Street, Sydney, NSW (train station)
- Left-hand transfer
- MLAK key required
Open: Variable hours — Open from first train service to last train service. Not available while station closed overnight.
Key available from Station staff
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
- We meet between St. Andrews Cathedral and Town Hall, next to the round red seat
- 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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