Sydney City Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Sydney’s CBD is brimming with history. From stories of Aboriginal leaders and convict uprisings to warring bell towers, gruesome murders, and the construction of historic landmarks, this tour covers it all. Together, we’ll uncover the city’s formation and discuss the lives of its vibrant past residents. We’ll visit the oldest European buildings in Australia, delve into Sydney’s subterranean secrets, and discuss the city’s most elaborate architecture. Along the way, you’ll hear incredible tales of corruption, fortune, and despair. We highlight many forgotten sites, stories and myths that have contributed to Sydney's almost unbelievable history.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at the front of St Andrew's Cathedral

End Point

End point

The tour ends at the Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. St. Andrew's Cathedral
A stunning twin-towered Sandstone building with beautiful carvings and detail.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Sydney Town Hall
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!
Duration: 5 mins
3. Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
This is Sydney's biggest historic building. It features copper domes, stained glass windows, two mezzanines and incredible views.
Duration: 10 mins
4. General Post Office (GPO) Sydney
Once Australia's largest building the GPO is an incredibly lavish structure complete with amazing 19th-century carvings of Sydney scenes and people.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Macquarie Place Park
This quaint park showcases the anchor of an extremely important ship in Sydney's history and is also the cartographic centre of the city.
Duration: 10 mins
6. State Library of New South Wales
A stately building that houses the biggest collection of artefacts relating to a single region in the world.
Duration: 5 mins
7. Parliament of New South Wales
A significant colonial building, this is the oldest public building in Australia and features Greek-inspired architecture.
Duration: 5 mins
8. Hyde Park Barracks
A convict stronghold, this colonial fortress is possibly Sydney's most interesting building and features stunning Georgian architecture.
Duration: 5 mins
9. St. Mary's Cathedral
As the largest church in the country, St Mary's is a terrific sandstone behemoth, that is covered in amazing architectural detail.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Bathrooms

Exclusion

Lunch

Admission into Sydney Town Hall, The General Post Office, NSW Parliament and Hyde Park Barracks.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Supplied by Real History Walking Tours

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