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Sydney · HISTORICAL TOURS

The 14 Best Historical Tours in Sydney

14 reviewed

Sydney: The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour

Sydney: The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour - The convict settlement story, explained through real people

1.The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,092 reviews · 1h 30m · from $32Our pick

A 90-minute small-group walk through The Rocks with clear storytelling, harbour views, and hidden lanes, from convict-era beginnings to today.

“Judith was a great guide. Charming, funny and very knowledgeable. She also actively engaged with and involved the children in our group by asking them to help her to point out key building features or share items of interest with the whole group. This tour is a great way to see historic aspects of Sydney on foot and hear how the modern city was originally founded. Highly recommend.”

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Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour - Starting at Harts Pub, Then Getting Your Bearings Fast

2.Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · from $82Top rated

A small-group historic pub walk through Sydney’s The Rocks, with 4 included drinks, local stories, and four stops in 2.5 hours.

“This tour was just the right amount of history, culture, and socialization while also getting to drink through Sydney. We left meeting and befriending others on the tour and it was very memorable.”

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Sydney Convicts, History & The Rocks 2.5-Hour Walking Tour

Sydney Convicts, History & The Rocks 2.5-Hour Walking Tour - Circular Quay walk: reading the harbor instead of just seeing it

Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney

Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney - Hyde Park stop: ANZAC Memorial, pond, and a 1920s cold case

4.Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $24

East Sydney true crime walk through Hyde Park and Darlinghurst, tracing 1920s to 1960s crime scenes, ending at Kinselas.

“Even though it’s a walking tour, you actually don’t walk terribly far, so don’t be put off. Our guide, Elliot, was extremely knowledgeable and very engaging. The historical subject matter was so interesting.”

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Private Tour in Sydney to Bondi and Historical Site

Private Tour in Sydney to Bondi and Historical Site - Observatory Hill: a hidden harbour view in just 15 minutes

Sydney Photography Course in the Historic Rocks Area

Sydney Photography Course in the Historic Rocks Area - Price and what you get for €154

6.Sydney Photography Course in the Historic Rocks Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

A 2.5-hour small-group manual camera course in Sydney’s historic Rocks, with expert tips for bridge and Opera House shots.

“I had a fantastic photo tour, really informative, and I learnt lots of new techniques. Was cool to view things differently and there were plenty of opportunities for me to experiment and use my creativity. Highly recommend, it was well worth the money.”

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Sydney Private Half Day Tour: Beaches, History & Icons

Sydney Private Half Day Tour: Beaches, History & Icons - Vaucluse harbour suburbs and a cafe stop: The scenic ride part

Historic Walking Tour of Glebe

Historic Walking Tour of Glebe - Price and what you get for about $28.69

8.Historic Walking Tour of Glebe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $28

A one-hour weekend walk through Glebe’s churches and 1860s mansions, with free entry stops and sharp local stories from Ned.

“Great walking tour of Glebe, the oldest and most interesting suburb in Sydney. We learnt more from Ned in a few hours than 15 years of living in Glebe. So much history and great stories. Thanks Ned”

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Sin and the City — Kings Cross Golden Age Walking History Tour

Sin and the City — Kings Cross Golden Age Walking History Tour - The real value: guide storytelling that stays clear on a walk

9.Sin and the City — Kings Cross Golden Age Walking History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $41

Walk Sydney’s Kings Cross scandals to Potts Point markets on a small-group 2.5 hour history tour, with free stops and a mobile ticket.

“We spent a fascinating couple of hours with Danica exploring the backstreets of Potts Point. As a local (along with an out of towner) there was history along with some really interesting stories we both learned. Danica was an engaging and passionate tour guide who was super knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and fun. Would highly recommend.”

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Blue Mountains: Inside a World Heritage National Park

Blue Mountains: Inside a World Heritage National Park - Pickup from Sydney and the timing that keeps your day on track

10.Blue Mountains: Inside a World Heritage National Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $181

Small-group Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with Featherdale wildlife, two walks to waterfalls and canyon views, 10 hours.

“Operator was “unable” to do the tour, was impossible to get ahold of or to get answers on. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY! We only had one full day in Sydney to do this type of tour and they left us high and dry. Absolutely ridiculous.”

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Sydney Ghost Quest: Self-Guided Haunted History Game

Sydney Ghost Quest: Self-Guided Haunted History Game - Stop-by-stop: what you’ll do at each clue location

11.Sydney Ghost Quest: Self-Guided Haunted History Game

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $6Best value

Sydney Ghost Quest is a self-guided haunted history puzzle game with 11 challenges, phone clues, and a night-friendly walk from Hyde Park Barracks to The Rocks.

“This was such a neat virtual mystery/ghost tour. We decided to do the tour at night, so it was even spookiest. There is alot of walking, but it was fun. We would probably recommend this for age 10+ due to the scary stories.”

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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst History Tour — Gangsters, Girls & Grog

Surry Hills & Darlinghurst History Tour — Gangsters, Girls & Grog - Surry Hills: razor gangs, brothels, gambling joints, and illegal grog-shops

Historic Walking Tour of Watsons Bay

Historic Walking Tour of Watsons Bay - Route overview: four stops, about 90 minutes, and great harbor views

13.Historic Walking Tour of Watsons Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $28

A 90-minute Watsons Bay walk with Ned, covering Macquarie Lighthouse, The Gap, baths, and Camp Cove with big views and true stories.

“We really enjoyed the Watsons Bay Real History Walking Tour. Ned was again magnificent, such a real story-teller and very knowledgeable historian. I learned so many interesting things – about the First Fleet arriving in Sydney and how harRead more”

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Inside the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage – A Private Wildlife Safari Overnight

Inside the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage - A Private Wildlife Safari Overnight - Price and value for a group up to 2