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Walking tours and cultural travel in Sydney – history, architecture, big stories and stunning Sydney scenes. Join us!

Sydney – tales of the city

Sydney – Tales of the City is a unique walk through Sydney’s past. With the intimacy and low-impact of a small group (maximum 8), we experience the history, architecture, art and energy of Australia’s oldest and largest city. E...more

$95AUD incl. GST (adult / child over 12 years)
Operates Daily: 2pm – 5.30 including breaks
Minimum: 2 people – min. age 12.
Drink by the harbour included
Ask about family or private walks
Email – [email protected] or call 0426638642

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The Rocks, Sydney – an alternative walking tour

An alternative walking tour of Sydney’s historic Rocks – Tallawoladah district. With the intimacy and access of a small group (8 or less), we’ll see where the harsh convict settlement of New South Wales was established in 1788. The Rock...more

Price: $65AUD pp incl. 10% GST
Walking tour – 2.5 hour approx.
Operates daily from The Rocks @ 9.30AM
Includes: Expert Sydney guide, presentation, coffee stop (coffee or soft drink).
Email – [email protected] or call 0426638642

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Author’s walk – Bennelong Point to Barangaroo

Led by acclaimed Sydney author and historian, Dr Ian Hoskins, this small group walk (max. 8 people) takes you from some of Sydney’s oldest places to its newest. We start at Bennelong Point, site of the world-renowned Sydney Opera House, and...more

Ian walks by appointment on Sunday afternoons (maximum 8 people) between 2PM and 5PM.
Cost is $130pp min. 4 and $120pp – between 5 – 8.
Mobility essential – stairs and hills

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Customised private tours in Sydney

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.

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