Top New South Wales Walking Tours

Merrylands is home to many new Australias, many of whom have fled their homeland. This tour will introduce you to the culinary treasures they wish to share You will discover the flavours of Syria and Afghanistan, and Persia's exquisite use of dried limes and saffron. Enjoy the best rice and bread to be had anywhere in the world. Along the way you will meet generous business owners and hear stories of hopes and dreams of people making long journeys to a new life in Australia. This is far from your typical food tour! If you like exploring new cultures and communities and building relationships through food, then this is the experience for you.

Take a walk on the dark side - revisit the scenes of the crimes. Retrace the steps of Maitland's most ruthless.   Be seduced by the murky world of the past. Relive a time that proves truth is far stranger than fiction and book your ticket for a unique investigation into a dark and crime ridden history. 100% True - 100% Unbelievable.......stories the city tried to forget....... Meets at the corner of St Andrews St and Maitland St (just near the Belmore Bridge).  Bring comfortable shoes.

Escape the crowds and discover the coast less travelled on this half day guided hike with Byron Bay Coastal Walks 40 minutes south of Byron, between the fishing town of Ballina and the seaside village of Lennox Head, is an incredible 13km guided walk that will take you across rivers, wetlands, secluded beaches and centuries old coastal dune vegetation. Traverse spectacular headlands that will take your breath away. Souring 60m above the waves, it’s the perfect place to sit, find solitude and watch the whales pass by.

Enjoy a fun 2-hour surf lesson for beginners on perfect waves at Lennox Head Learn in a small group from fully-qualified instructors Master the basics of surfing

This self guided audio tour is located in the seaside town of Broulee. It takes a tranquil stroll following the ocean shoreline around Broulee Island Nature Reserve in a clockwise direction. Look out for seabirds and marine life, including humpback whales, as you hear tales of modern and natural history.

Join your choice of a morning or afternoon excursion to Manly to snorkel in the clear calm waters of Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. Just a short hop from Sydney, see some of Australia's diverse marine life on this guided snorkeling tour. Your expert guide leads your small group of beginning and experienced snorkelers into the water from the beach. With group numbers limited to 10 participants, enjoy customized attention from your guide. Also, take a short guided walk on the headlands for fantastic views of the Northern Beaches.

Benefit from exploring Surry Hills with a food-loving guide on a half-day tour of this fascinating district in Sydney. Discover places that most visitors miss as you stop into restaurants and cafes that serve up a range of delectable bites, with enough samples to make a hearty meal. You’ll also see landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Garden, and The Rocks.

On this three hour, laid back walking tour, you'll discover some of the iconic landmarks of Surry Hills, learn of immigration waves following the gold rush and Second World War, and sample some of the sweet flavors brought to the region all those years ago. You'll wander by popular terrace-style housing on tree-lined side streets, enjoy colorful dishes which boast influences from Vietnamese, Thai, and Greek cuisines, and meet a charismatic butcher who has been carving since he was 11. You'll taste creamy ginger brulee, and finish with a refreshing ginger twist in a quaint local venue. And of course like all our tours, there is our Secret Dish, which you can only find out about on the tour. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Explore the Blue Mountains on a luxury, private tour. Travel in comfort in a SUV or van for the scenic drive from Sydney and then stop to admire natural wonders like the Three Sisters rock formation. Visit Scenic World for thrilling experiences like the Scenic Skyway to see breathtaking views of Katoomba Falls and Jamison Valley while suspended 885 feet (270 meters) up in the sky. Refuel with lunch at the Carrington Hotel and then get a taste for country life with a stop in Leura.

Newcastle has a flourishing craft beer scene, but discovering its brews by yourself can mean using guesswork. With this walking tour, a local beer-enthusiast leads the way to ensure you cover the must-try beers and beer spots. Visit historical pubs and hidden microbreweries, get priority seats, sample and hear about various beers, enjoy food tastings, meet like-minded beer explorers, and uncover Newcastle’s history—all perks you’d likely miss if alone.

Immerse yourself in a virtual world as you and your group of friends or family perform challenging feats. Sydney’s unique Virtual Reality escape room is an awesome way to break out of your normal routine. Enjoy an hour of teambuilding and problem-solving, followed by complimentary refreshments and time to sue the interactive 3D photo wall, in Sydney’s city center.

Delve into the past as we introduce you to some of the larger than life characters that made the city of Sydney what it is today. Theirs are tales of vision and self interest, of conflict and collaboration, of brilliance and incompetence. Along the way we'll take in scenic highlights like the Royal Botanic Garden, magnificent Sydney Opera House, bustling Circular Quay, the iconic Harbour Bridge, and the colonial sandstone architecture of the The Rocks. A stop at a café with unrivalled harbour views is all part of this immersive experience in the story of Sydney. Ideal for visitors and Sydney-siders alike.

Experience wine and wildlife on this comprehensive day trip from Sydney. Admire gorgeous coastal views on a scenic drive to Royal National Park, snap a selfie with a koala in Symbio Wildlife Park, and hike to a waterfall lookout in Morton National Park. Plus, enjoy a seaside lunch and boutique wine tasting—all included in the tour price. Enjoy a more personal experience with a small-group maximum of 11.

Nature lovers—this is the tour for you! Swap the hustle and bustle of Sydney for a day exploring the natural beauty outside the city. Avoid spending time stuck in traffic by going on a tour designed to miss peak hour traffic jams. A guided bushwalk is included, so you won’t have to worry about studying a map. See Wentworth Falls, and the Three Sisters rock formation. A highlight is an incredible sunset over the Blue Mountains—the ideal photo opportunity.

Embark on a tour into the not so distant past into the era of Sydney's infamous Razor Gang Wars. Revisit this historic area and learn all about the wars that once raged in Sydney's Underworld with your knowledgeable guide. Meets at the staircase located on the corner of Victoria St, Kings Cross Rd & Craigend St; across the road from the famous Coca Cola billboard sign. Bring comfortable shoes.

Discover Sydney’s most infamous crime scenes and learn about its chilling past on this leisurely walking tour. The saying “Truth is stranger than fiction” plays out as you hear Sydney’s most terrifying tales, walk through its neighborhoods, and visit the sites of its true crimes. Your guide provides fascinating facts about the city’s dark history.

Discover the dark side of Newcastle’s past—one that most visitors never experience—on this walking tour. With a guide to show you the city’s spookiest sights, uncover tales of true crimes that you might never hear otherwise. Hear about the Tomahawk Murderer, view locations such as the Convict Lumberyard and Old Jail; and absorb the creepy atmosphere as your guide reveals stories of killings, hauntings, fraud, and more.

The Blue Mountains is a beautiful area to explore but if you want to get up close and embark upon a real adventure, book this guided abseiling and canyon tour. The first half of the day is spent abseiling, beginning with small cliffs and building up to those more challenging ones. After an included lunch walk to the start of the canyon, wade into a creek, and jump into a rock pool. After some exhilarating water jumps and swims, abseil out of the canyon and into the rock pool below.

Gin lovers can see the spirit making process up close during this short, guided tour of the Cape Byron Distillery where Brookie’s Byron Gin is made. Visit this distillery set in a macadamia nut farm and surrounded by tropical plants and trees and enjoy a gin and tonic on your arrival. Learn the distillery’s history and gin-making process and smell the botanicals used while wandering the Big Scrub Rainforest.

Avoid the early-morning traffic (and enjoy a sleep-in) on this trip to the Blue Mountains by departing Sydney mid-morning. Embark upon a scenic bushwalk overlooking Jamison Valley, learn about native flora and fauna, as well as the local indigenous people, from your guide, enjoy an included picnic lunch, then enjoy some free time in a quaint town. Finally, arrive at the famed Three Sisters to watch the golden light of sunset cast its glow over the mountains.

Come, if you dare, on a night-time stroll through the haunted corners of Sydney that contain mysteries with a supernatural twist. Your informative guide leads you on a 1.5-hour walking tour around The Rocks district, the site where Sydney was founded and a place full of spine-tingling stories and legendary ghosts. Historical events hold the keys to some of the paranormal phenomena, which include hauntings and ghost sightings that your guide explains in fascinating detail.

See Australia's most famous native animals in their natural habitat on a full-day tour from Sydney. In a comfortable 4WD, explore the Southern Highlands with a naturalist guide to look for koalas, kangaroos, platypus, emus, wombats and other critters in the wild. Your small-group tour includes refreshments and dinner in a classic pub, and you stay out after dark in order to view nocturnal animals in action. With numbers limited to 11 people, enjoy a more customized experience.

Visit three different habitats (a eucalypt forest, rainforest, and grassland) to observe Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. Spot koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, flying foxes, birds, and more with the help of a guide. Depending on conditions, you may also see other mammals such as pademelons. Plus, the tour Includes a locally sourced picnic in the rainforest.

Take a deeper dive into the history and culture of Newcastle than you could alone on this small-group walking tour. Stroll the wartime- and convict-era sites of Newcastle East; explore the creative hubs of modern Newcastle; meet community leaders and more—all as your guide recounts stories and facts you’d likely never hear otherwise. Enjoy beach views and a café stop for coffee or ice cream along the way.

Spend some time like a classic Aussie on a historical pub tour of The Rocks, Sydney’s oldest neighborhood. Join a fun-loving and informative guide, and visit some of the quarter’s oldest drinking holes to experience authentic Aussie pub life. Enjoy five drinks and dinner; discover pubs' behind-the-scenes secrets; and uncover the The Rocks' history, discovering how its drink spots have shaped local culture. Includes souvenir gift, photos, and discount vouchers for local shops and restaurants.

The spirits of those long dead still haunt the streets of Sydney. Discover the stories of murder and betrayal as you wander through the city’s oldest quarter, past haunted pubs and shadowy lanes. Soak in the beauty of The Rocks at night and witness the exquisite view from Observatory Hill. Your journey will take you across cobblestoned streets as you learn about some of the harrowing history of the city’s unluckiest occupants.

Head to The Rocks to learn about Sydney’s colorful past. Your historian guide will regale you with stories of the first convicts to arrive in Sydney, their early experiences in Australia, and how they ultimately transformed a shanty camp to an enduring settlement. Listen to tales of street gangs, see the city’s oldest cottage, visit the Customs House, and check out maps and murals of old and new Sydney.

If you have a taste for adventure but not much experience, join this guided half-day abseiling adventure from Katoomba. Enjoy the opportunity to take in the views of the Blue Mountains as you rappel down a rock face under the supervision of a guide. Suitable for those with little or no experience, this small-group tour includes all abseiling equipment as well as personalized attention and instruction to ensure your comfort and safety.

See the best of Sydney on this three-hour crash course covering the city’s fascinating history, vibrant culture and stunning architecture in just 3 hours (including a coffee and a beer)! Your friendly, local tour guide will give a taste of everything — starting with the history (Aboriginal Australia through to today) then move onto other important bits like our favourite cafes, pubs, museums and walks to do around. You’ll finish this tour at a historic Sydney pub with suggestions about what to do next in Sydney, and you will come away from the experience with a greater understanding of what makes Sydney tick.

Take in panoramic views of top Sydney landmarks as you cruise through Sydney Harbour en route to Taronga Zoo. Your package includes round-trip cruise from Circular Quay to the zoo, and a ride on the Sky Safari Gondola, which whisks you uphill from the boat dock to the main entrance of Taronga Zoo. From the gondola, get an early peek at some of the zoo's inhabitants, such as giraffes, big apes, and native animals like kangaroos and koalas.

Marvel at the diversity of Australian native animals at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo when your cruise ship docks in Sydney. Explore family-friendly exhibits that showcase Austalia's unique flora and fauna such as kangaroos, koalas, crocodiles, bilbies and other curious critters. Just a short hop from the port, you can skip the long entrance lines and spend your time taking in a fascinating variety of creatures and habitats from across Australia. Bonus: enjoy great savings when you add tickets to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Madame Tussauds.

Make the most of your time in Sydney with a ticket to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium that allows you to skip long lines. Centrally located in Darling Harbour, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world, featuring more than 13,000 aquatic animals in the aquarium, including stingrays, sharks, dugongs, little penguins, and species from the Great Barrier Reef. Upgrade to enjoy great savings when combining this admission with tickets to WILD LIFE Sydney and Madame Tussauds. It’s a great shore excursion for kids and adults.

You’ll join one of our local Sydney hosts for an exhilarating experience of their city. Whether you have 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours to spare, it does not matter- your host will create an itinerary around your schedule and interests. Depending on how you envisioned your Australian adventure, you could explore Darling Harbor the famous Bondi Beach, or the Sydney Harbor National Park. Whether it’s a low-key day of discovering a few hip neighborhoods, or an action-packed day of sightseeing - your host can’t wait to share a slice of this Aussie gem with you! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

If you’ve just arrived in the Harbour City, kickstart your time in Sydney on a private sightseeing tour that can be customized according to your interests. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all itinerary, you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to tailor your schedule using the expertise and insider knowledge of a guide.

If you are new to a city, it can be challenging to figure out how to best spend your evening. This private and personalized tour of Sydney after dark helps make those decisions for you by customizing an itinerary specifically to your own interests.

Escape Sydney’s crowded center and discover two of the city’s hippest neighborhoods on a private walking tour of Newtown and Enmore. Exploring with a guide allows you to stray from the beaten path and see eclectic shops, bars, and restaurants that you may otherwise have missed. Plus, this private tour ensures you receive undivided attention and benefit from the flexibility to customize your tour according to your preferences.

Experience Sydney’s waterfront and historic district with an insider. Check out Darling Harbour’s biggest attractions, including Sydney Aquarium, Royal Botanic Gardens, Luna Park, and Taronga Zoo. Hop on the ferry at Circular Quay, stroll across Sydney Harbour Bridge, get tips from a Sydneysider guide. Then, visit Sydney’s oldest, neighborhood, The Rocks, where you can enjoy a complimentary pint at Sydney’s oldest pub.

Wine and dine your way through Sydney's Paddington neighborhood on this food-focused, half-day private tour. Stroll through scores of sidewalk cafes representing cuisines from around the world, stopping to taste several different dishes at three restaurants paired with Australian wines. This tour allows you to truly integrate into the local culture of a vibrant Sydney neighborhood and learn about its history through guided commentary.

Maximize your time in Australia with a walking tour of Sydney during your airport layover. Sightseeing tours can be arranged for the daytime or at night in order to show you Sydney’s highlights during your layover. Your guide facilitates your visit to the places that you most want to experience before your plane takes off for your next destination.