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Overview
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!
Meeting and Pickup
We meet between St. Andrews Cathedral and Town Hall, next to the round red seat.
End Point
The tour ends at the Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. St. Andrew's Cathedral
2. Sydney Town Hall
3. Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
4. General Post Office (GPO) Sydney
5. Macquarie Place Park
6. State Library of New South Wales
7. Parliament of New South Wales
8. Hyde Park Barracks
9. St. Mary's Cathedral
Inclusion
Bathrooms
Exclusion
Lunch
Admission into Sydney Town Hall, The General Post Office, NSW Parliament and Hyde Park Barracks.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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
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