Sydney with Old Compass Travel

Private walking tours and cultural travel experiences in Sydney – heritage and history, architecture, big stories and stunning Sydney scenes. Sydney is one of the world’s great walking cities. Join one of our experts for a celebration of Sydney natural and built beauty, while exploring a complicated past.

Ask about a customised walking tour of architecture, historic houses, museums, Sydney harbour parks or photography.

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Sydney – Tales of the City is a private history walking tour through stunning Sydney highlights and fascinating history. With the intimacy and low-impact of a small group (maximum 8), we experience the big stories, architecture, ar...more

Private history walking tour of Sydney –  expert leaders, history, architecture, parks, gardens and stunning, Sydney scenes.

  • $640AUD per group (1 – 5 people)  incl. GST drinks and snacks. Ask about pricing for larger groups. Recommended for adults and children older than 12.
  • Expert led – Sydney and Australia insights – history, architecture, politics and culture.
  • Operates any day by prior booking. Recommended timings for light and weather conditions – Summer – 8.30 – 11.30 (approx) OR 3.30 – 6.30 (afternoon recommended in summer). Winter – 9 AM- 12PM OR 2PM – 5PM (approx).
  • Email: [email protected] / Call or WhatsApp +61426638642
  • Mobility essential – up to 8000 steps (ask about customised walks with fewer steps.
  • Ask about customised walks of architecture, art, neighbourhoods, beaches, historic houses and Sydney’s National Parks.

A private alternative history walking tour of Sydney’s historic Rocks – Tallawoladah district. With the intimacy and flexibility if a privarte tour, we’ll see where the harsh convict settlement of New South Wales was establishe...more

A private alternative walking tour of the lanes and harbour views from The Rocks, Sydney – where dispossession and convict history began and a colonial outpost was transformed into a trading powerhouse. Stunning Sydney scenes, extraordinary stories.

  • Private walk – $560AUD per group incl. GST (1 – 6 travellers).
  • Expert led – Sydney and Australia insights – history, architecture, politics and culture.
  • Active walking tour – 2.5 – 3hrs hour approx – around 600o steps.
  • Operates on request mornings and afternoons. Recommended times Mornings: 9AM to 11AM Afternoon: 3PM to 5PM (winter) 4PM – 6PM (summer). We recommend walking in optimal light and temperature conditions.
  • Includes: Expert Sydney guide, presentation, coffee stop (coffee or soft drink).
  • Ask about customised Sydney walks of the Rocks, history, heritage, architecture, historic houses, harbour parks and more
  • Text or WhatsApp on +61426638642 or email [email protected]

A private walking tour that uncovers the complexity of Sydney’s past and present through its globally loved icons – Sydney Opera House (1973) and the Harbour Bridge (1932). Our walk is a visual celebration of Sydney that dives into th...more

  • Price – Private tour $980 per group (1 – 2 people incl. GST) / $1290 (3 -4 people).
  • Private tour, 5.5 hours approx. includes expert guide and presentation, transport, Pylon Lookout, admission fees, drinks and snacks, pub lunch OR dinner,
  • Operates daily by request. Mornings 8.30AM – 2PM approx or Afternoons 1PM – 6.30pm (we adjust for light and seasonal conditions – early mornings also recommended).
  • Email: [email protected] Call +61426638642
  • Mobility essential – around 8000 steps (ask about customised walks with fewer steps).
  • Ask about customised walks of architecture, the beaches, historic houses and National Parks.

We’d love to customise an unforgettable Sydney cultural travel experience for you or your group. Our tailormade experiences include in walks of history and heritage, architecture, museums and art, as well unique experiences of Sydney...more

  • Custom tours for individuals, couples and small groups interested in history, culture and the contemporary life of Sydney.
  • Galleries, historic houses, gardens, architecture, fascinating neighbourhoods, literature, photography, national parks, beaches and coast.
  • Be led by one of our experts or a local historian, author, journalist or artist.