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Sydney Private Walking Tour: The Rocks & Botanic Garden

5.0 (7 reviews) 3 h 30 min Private tour
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Sydney Private Walking Tour: The Rocks & Botanic Garden

About this activity

In this private small group Walking Tour 'Discover The Colony' we will travel back in time to discover all the secrets of the birthplace of modern Australia by visiting The Rocks Historic District and the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens. We will also cover the main projects that make Sydney a unique modern city.

The tour guide will run the tour exclusively for you or your group (up to 10 guests). This is a very intimate experience to make you really enjoy the rich history of the oldest neighbourhood in Australia.

In the first half of the tour, we will walk the cobblestone alleys of The Rocks where we will tell the stories of the first convicts, prostitutes and gangsters.

We will understand what were the true interests of the British Crown to create a penal colony in Australia, and we will relive the terrible living conditions of this first settlement.

We will continue our adventure walking to the Sydney Royal Botanic Garden to discover the historical importance that this place has had in the development of the penal colony and for the Aboriginal communities.

We will visit the Sydney Opera House forecourt to learn all the details of its construction.

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At a glance

Duration
3 h 30 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
DescubreSydney

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Official guide

Not included

  • Not included: Drinks and snacks are not included

Itinerary

  1. The Rocks

    1 h 30 min

    The historic district of The Rocks is the birthplace of modern Australia. Any tour in the city should start here

  2. Sydney Harbour Bridge

    15 min

    The magnificent Sydney Harbour Bridge will be shadowing us as we explore The Rocks. We will bring you to one of the best viewpoints to unveil all its construction secrets.

  3. Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

    1 h 30 min

    In this tour, we will discuss the historical importance this place has had in the development of the penal colony and Aboriginal communities.

  4. Sydney Opera House

    15 min

    The tour will conclude with uninterrupted views of the iconic Sydney Opera House. We will discover its unique story before we leave you to portrait this landmark from its best angle.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour meeting point is at the Customs House's main gate. Address: 31 Alfred St, Sydney. This historic building is located in Circular Quay, a transport hub with public train, bus, tram and ferry connections.

    Read more about Sydney Small-Group Walking Tour: Discover The Rocks - https://www.viator.com/tours/Sydney/Walking-Tour-Discover-The-Rocks/d357-277547P1?mcid=56757

End point

  • The tour will conclude at the Sydney Opera House forecourt

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • This tour is not recommended for people with reduced mobility

Traveller ratings

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