Sydney 3.5-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour Including Drink
by Local Sauce Tours
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This small-group walking tour lasts three and a half hours and covers approximately four kilometers through central Sydney. The tour begins at Customs House, where the guide provides an overview of Sydney’s British colonisation and its impact on the First Nations people. Participants learn about Aboriginal place names and explore the precinct behind Customs House. The route continues past The Mint, part of the historic "Rum Hospital" complex that includes NSW Parliament and Sydney Hospital. The group stops outside Hyde Park Barracks for a five-minute explanation of its history and architecture; entry is not included. Next, the tour briefly enters the Royal Botanic Garden to view the site of the former Garden Palace and the Governor Phillip Fountain. A short visit to the Queen Victoria Building allows guests to see the interior and use restrooms if needed. In Hyde Park, the group pauses to view St. Mary’s Cathedral from about fifty meters away without entering. The walk proceeds to Martin Place and Pitt Street, where the guide discusses the General Post Office’s construction and the ANZAC Cenotaph, including Australia’s role in World War I. The tour then spends about thirty minutes exploring parts of The Rocks district, including Nurses Walk, Jack Mundey Place, and lower George Street. The final stop is Campbell’s Cove, offering views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge; the guide shares the story of the Opera House’s construction but there is no entry to the building or the bridge. The tour concludes with a beer at a nearby brewery overlooking these landmarks. Included in the tour are group photos, snacks, a map with recommendations, and one alcoholic drink. The walk requires comfortable walking for four kilometers over three hours and is not recommended for children under twelve or those unable to walk this distance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Customs House
The tour starts at Customs House where participants see a scale model of all Sydney and learn some Aboriginal place names for parts of the city. The guide explains the walking route of approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) beginning here. The new precinct immediately behind Customs House is also explored.
15 min
The Mint
The walk passes the historic 'Rum Hospital' buildings, which include New South Wales Parliament, Sydney Hospital, and The Mint, with the guide sharing background on this cluster of sites.
15 min
Hyde Park Barracks
The group stops outside Hyde Park Barracks to hear about its construction and the architect involved. The tour does not enter the Barracks.
5 min
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
The tour briefly enters the Royal Botanic Gardens to see the location of the former Garden Palace and the Governor Phillip Fountain.
10 min
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
Participants briefly enter the Queen Victoria Building mainly to see the interior and for guests to use the bathrooms.
5 min
St. Mary's Cathedral
At Hyde Park, the group stops to get a view of St. Mary’s Cathedral from about 50 meters away. The tour does not enter the cathedral or approach closer.
10 min
General Post Office (GPO) Sydney
Stopping at Martin Place and Pitt Street, the guide discusses the General Post Office’s controversial design and construction.
5 min
Martin Place
The tour stops in Martin Place to learn about the ANZAC Cenotaph and Australia’s involvement in World War I.
5 min
The Rocks
Toward the end, the group walks through part of The Rocks, visiting Nurses Walk, Jack Mundey Place, and lower George Street.
30 min
Sydney Opera House
The tour ends at Campbell’s Cove with views of the Sydney Opera House. The guide shares the story of its construction, but the group does not enter the building.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
From the finishing point, participants view the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The tour does not include walking on the bridge but it is nearby.
Meeting point
We meet in front of Customs House, beside the steps and access ramp (on the right hand side as you face Customs House).
End point
We finish at "The Squire's Landing", where you'll get a view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sydney 3.5-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour Including Drink
by Local Sauce Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$165Overview
This small-group walking tour lasts three and a half hours and covers approximately four kilometers through central Sydney. The tour begins at Customs House, where the guide provides an overview of Sydney’s British colonisation and its impact on the First Nations people. Participants learn about Aboriginal place names and explore the precinct behind Customs House. The route continues past The Mint, part of the historic "Rum Hospital" complex that includes NSW Parliament and Sydney Hospital. The group stops outside Hyde Park Barracks for a five-minute explanation of its history and architecture; entry is not included. Next, the tour briefly enters the Royal Botanic Garden to view the site of the former Garden Palace and the Governor Phillip Fountain. A short visit to the Queen Victoria Building allows guests to see the interior and use restrooms if needed. In Hyde Park, the group pauses to view St. Mary’s Cathedral from about fifty meters away without entering. The walk proceeds to Martin Place and Pitt Street, where the guide discusses the General Post Office’s construction and the ANZAC Cenotaph, including Australia’s role in World War I. The tour then spends about thirty minutes exploring parts of The Rocks district, including Nurses Walk, Jack Mundey Place, and lower George Street. The final stop is Campbell’s Cove, offering views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge; the guide shares the story of the Opera House’s construction but there is no entry to the building or the bridge. The tour concludes with a beer at a nearby brewery overlooking these landmarks. Included in the tour are group photos, snacks, a map with recommendations, and one alcoholic drink. The walk requires comfortable walking for four kilometers over three hours and is not recommended for children under twelve or those unable to walk this distance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Customs House
The tour starts at Customs House where participants see a scale model of all Sydney and learn some Aboriginal place names for parts of the city. The guide explains the walking route of approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) beginning here. The new precinct immediately behind Customs House is also explored.
15 min
The Mint
The walk passes the historic 'Rum Hospital' buildings, which include New South Wales Parliament, Sydney Hospital, and The Mint, with the guide sharing background on this cluster of sites.
15 min
Hyde Park Barracks
The group stops outside Hyde Park Barracks to hear about its construction and the architect involved. The tour does not enter the Barracks.
5 min
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
The tour briefly enters the Royal Botanic Gardens to see the location of the former Garden Palace and the Governor Phillip Fountain.
10 min
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
Participants briefly enter the Queen Victoria Building mainly to see the interior and for guests to use the bathrooms.
5 min
St. Mary's Cathedral
At Hyde Park, the group stops to get a view of St. Mary’s Cathedral from about 50 meters away. The tour does not enter the cathedral or approach closer.
10 min
General Post Office (GPO) Sydney
Stopping at Martin Place and Pitt Street, the guide discusses the General Post Office’s controversial design and construction.
5 min
Martin Place
The tour stops in Martin Place to learn about the ANZAC Cenotaph and Australia’s involvement in World War I.
5 min
The Rocks
Toward the end, the group walks through part of The Rocks, visiting Nurses Walk, Jack Mundey Place, and lower George Street.
30 min
Sydney Opera House
The tour ends at Campbell’s Cove with views of the Sydney Opera House. The guide shares the story of its construction, but the group does not enter the building.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
From the finishing point, participants view the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The tour does not include walking on the bridge but it is nearby.
Meeting point
We meet in front of Customs House, beside the steps and access ramp (on the right hand side as you face Customs House).
End point
We finish at "The Squire's Landing", where you'll get a view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.