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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour
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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
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What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Overview
Uncover the secrets of Sydney’s heritage as you explore The Rocks on this guided walking tour of the historic precinct. Offering amazing views over the Sydney Harbour and the Campbells Cove Wharves, your guide will lead you along shady laneways and cobbled courtyards where you’ll discover some of Sydney’s earliest buildings, including Cadman’s Cottage, built in 1816 and the Garrison Church, which dates back to the 1840s.
- Enjoy incredible views of the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge
- Go on an in-depth walking tour and discover places the locals don’t know
- Learn about how Sydney’s foundations were built by convict labour
- Visit the oldest surviving cottage in Sydney’s CBD
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What's Included
90 minute guided walking tour
Specialist trained guide with expertise in & around The Rocks
Umbrella (if required)
Guide has amplification for ease in hearing commentary
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off (provided for private bookings)
Transportation to/from attractions
Departure & Return
Tea Amo , 10/35-55 Harrington St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
This activity will end right where it started.Departure Point: Address: Shop 5 - Clocktower Square, Corner Argyle and Harrington St The Rocks Walking Tours' office and tour meeting point located within The Rocks, is easily accessible for all and handily located close by to the Overseas Passenger Terminal for cruise guests/ shore excursions.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children and Infants must be accompanied by an adult
- A moderate amount of walking is involved covering approx. 1.2 miles (2km) at the pace of the groups participants
- Small groups (no more than 20 people)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress to the predicted weather conditions appropriate for an outdoor activity
- Comfortable walking shoes, hat and a bottle of water suggested
- Tour encompasses uneven surfaces, cobblestones, worn sandstone flagging and steps; while these elements of the tour have never been considered to be strenuous by most people, for others this may be considered as an unsuitable activity.
- Tour is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a powered wheelchair/ scooter
- Meeting point is easily accessible on foot for cruise arrivals/ shore excursions
- Wheelchair (manual) and pram friendly route
- Toilet facilities accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- OPERATED BY The Rocks Walking Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Traveler Tips
- "The Rocks is built on hills, so expect to climb some stairs or walk uphill." See review
- "This is the best way to start a Sydney trip, get acclimated and learn about Syndey’s origins." See review
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Vicki was a great guide. ...
Rosalie_M
, Aug 2022
Highly recommend. Our...
Ann_R
, Jul 2022
Highly recommend. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable with lots of interesting stories of the area. Great tour for the whole family.
Brilliant day in the rocks
darren
, Jun 2022
Very informative and...
Lance_S
, Jun 2022
Back in history- we visit the early colony
Christine_C
, Jun 2022
Excellent history lesson from Michael our guide, very funny as well in a typical Aussie laconic style. Visited old sites and learned about 1788 onwards.
Our guide was very...
Miriam_S
, May 2022
Our guide was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. It’s a great district to explore and highly recommend this tour
I am a returning...
PENELOPE_V
, May 2022
I am a returning Australian visiting with my Husband and son and éven I learned a lot ! Really nice thing to do in Sydney.
Great client service also.
Great Rocks tour
Katrina_G
, May 2022
The Rocks Tour
Kim_B
, May 2022
Our lovely knowledgeable guide. The wonderful history. The small group. The photos that accompanied the tour.
Awesome tour thanks to Fiorella our tour guide.
Laura_D
, May 2022
Both my friend and I thought it was an awesome experience. Very informative and interesting. I will be returning with my family at the first opportunity.
The whole tour! Fionella...
Valerie_L
, Apr 2022
The whole tour! Fionella explained the history of Sydney so well... We stood in the actual areas she was talking about, and learned what happened there.
Very informative
Grace_M
, Apr 2022
Worth doing
Lesley_M
, Mar 2022
Michael was our tour guide and packed a lot into the short time we had. He was informative and interesting with a lovely manner.
Best way to see The Rocks
Kim_H
, Mar 2022
Excellent bit of history...
Lindsey_D
, Feb 2022
An entertaining couple of hours
Jillian_C
, Feb 2022
Entertaining and informative. Michael was adept in engaging with members of the group to make it more relevant and meaningful for them
Brilliant
Maria_C
, Jan 2022
Excellent tour 👏 fantastic guide Michael was very helpful and knowledgeable well worth it 👌 easy walking tour 🚶♀️
Brilliant guide very informative
Maureen_S
, Oct 2021
We really enjoyed our. Guide Michael was very informative and easy to understand would really recommend
Great informative tour, visit hidden places
David_H
, May 2021
Easy walking very informative talk, leant a lot more about the rocks & visited places not seen before. Excellent tour. Very good tour guide.
Well worth doing and would recommend to people of all ages.
Veronica_C
, May 2021
Hearing the stories of the early days of Sydney and the evolution of the area. We loved the way the area has been preserved. Vicki was very informative and spoke clearly.
And was also able to answer all the questions.
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