The Rocks & Circular Quay History Walking Tour in Sydney

Explore Sydney on a guided walk that connects its Aboriginal beginnings and convict past with the fight to preserve its historic neighbourhoods. Discover the city through cobblestone laneways, local stories and elevated harbour views.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Customs House at 08:25 or 09:55.
2. Spend 15 minutes at Customs House Forecourt as your guide introduces Sydney’s Aboriginal beginnings, colonial times, and modern city.
3. Explore The Rocks for 15 minutes and learn about Australia’s first European settlement and its convict roots.
4. Walk through Nurse’s Walk and Suez Canal for 15 minutes, hearing stories of the Push Gangs along the cobblestone laneways.
5. Pass Susannah’s Place and learn about the Green Bans and the fight to preserve The Rocks in a modernising city.
6. Walk via the Cahill Expressway for 10 minutes and take in views of Circular Quay from above.
7. Pass Tarpeian’s Gate and stroll past the Royal Botanic Garden, with views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
8. End at the last stop at 09:45 or 11:15, respectively.

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide

Important details

• All ages are welcome. The route is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.
• Pets are allowed.
• Additional fees apply and are not included in the listed price; amounts are not specified.
• Do not smoke or drink during the tour. If you break this rule, you'll be asked to leave immediately.