Rocks Convict and Crime Walking Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the shadowy history of The Rocks, Sydney's oldest neighbourhood, on a compelling 1.5-hour walking tour. This engaging journey reveals the stories of convicts, criminals, and corrupt officials who shaped the area’s notorious past. Navigate narrow cobbled streets and hidden laneways while taking in stunning views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travellers alike, this tour provides in-depth insights into the lives of those who once lived in this vibrant yet gritty neighbourhood. - 1.5-hour guided walking tour of The Rocks, Sydney's historical heart - Discover the tales of convicts, gangs, and corruption - Stunning views of Sydney Harbour and iconic landmarks - Suitable for history lovers and curious explorers
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee
What's not
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
Itinerary
The highest point in Sydney with commanding views over the Harbour and the Harbour Bridge
One of Sydney's oldest pubs with a storied past
One of Sydney's oldest pubs with an unbelievable history
A huge convict construction project that changed The Rocks forever
A beautiful park with 1870s ruins of terrace houses
Archaeological remains of Sydney's oldest neighbourhood
Suez Canal - a 19th century laneway with an awful history
Australia's second-oldest residence is dripping with fascinating stories.
Sydney's glittering harbour conceals many secrets
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet on Observatory Hill under the rotunda
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Real History Walking Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Sydney
- Its from-price is 86% below the median of the 1000 experiences we list in Sydney.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Sydney
Sydney wraps around a glittering natural harbour, with a famous sail-roofed opera house, golden surf beaches and an easygoing outdoor life.
The Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge face each other across Circular Quay, where ferries come and go. The Rocks, the old colonial quarter, has sandstone pubs and weekend markets, and the Royal Botanic Garden curves around Farm Cove to Mrs Macquarie's Chair for the classic view of both landmarks.
Top-ranked sights in Sydney: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour.
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