Sydney Hidden Gems Walking Tour Discount Tickets

Get your discount tickets for the Sydney Hidden Gems Walking Tour, save up to 13% !

Overview

Discover a different side of Sydney on this relaxed small-group walking tour through hidden laneways, local precincts, historic streets, and overlooked corners of the city. Beginning at Customs House near Circular Quay, this experience explores the stories, culture, architecture, pubs, cafés, and hidden spaces many visitors miss. Along the way, uncover tucked-away gems including Angel Place, hidden laneways, local favourites, and fascinating pieces of Sydney’s past beyond the usual harbour icons. Designed as a conversational walk-and-talk experience, the tour moves at an easy pace with regular stops for stories, photos, and local recommendations from your guide. Perfect for travellers wanting a more local and authentic perspective of Sydney while discovering parts of the city often overlooked by visitors.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside Customs House opposite Circular Quay Station - the nearest station is Circular Quay.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Customs House
We begin at Customs House, once the city’s gateway for goods and people, now a symbol of Sydney’s colonial foundations.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Tank Stream Bar
We trace the path of the Tank Stream, the vital water source that shaped Sydney’s original European settlement.
3. Angel Place Birdcages
At Angel Place, suspended birdcages honour the city’s lost native birds in a stunning, hidden art installation.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Martin Place
We explore Martin Place, Sydney’s civic spine and the backdrop for war memorials, protests, and public moments.
Duration: 5 mins
5. Hyde Park
In Hyde Park, Australia’s oldest public park, we step into a green refuge framed by history and grandeur.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
At the QVB, we admire stunning 19th-century design and hear how it evolved from marketplace to retail icon.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Sydney Town Hall
At Sydney Town Hall, we admire its grand Victorian architecture and hear how it became one of the city’s most important civic landmarks.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Tea and coffee

A wonderful tour guide to lead the way and share the stories of Sydney with you

Photos will be taken for you so all you need to do is look around and take it all in

Exclusion

Gratuities are not required

Food and drinks, unless specified

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

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please do not bring bags that you cannot carry on you during the tour

Please wear suitable walking gear

You must be 18 and above for the alcoholic beverages post-tour.

Supplied by Fit City Tours

Reviews

4.7

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5 stars
6
4 stars
0
3 stars
1
2 stars
0
1 stars
0

Explore other options