Top Sydney Cultural & Theme Tours

The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

• 18 reviews
• Discover the history of Sydney on a 2.5-hour walking tour and pub crawl in The Rocks. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guide takes you to four of Sydney's oldest pubs where you try a different glass of craft beer, cider, or wine in each venue. Learn about the early days of the British colony in Australia and hear the stories of these old-time pubs as you enjoy their rich atmosphere and tasty drinks.
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Sydney Scenic Trike or Harley Davidson Tour

• 4 reviews
• Take a thrilling ride across Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge on a trike or Harley Davidson. Cruise past Luna Park, Blues Point Reserve, the Opera House, stunning homes in the Eastern Suburbs, Bondi Beach, and more. Your local guide will provide live commentary by headset to enrich your trip. This tour includes helmet, jacket, gloves, and round-trip transport from CBD hotels.
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Official 'Home and Away' Tour of Palm Beach

• 63 reviews
• Spend an afternoon visiting Palm Beach, aka Summer Beach from the famous Australian TV show ‘Home and Away.’ Your expert guide shares the inside scoop on the people and places from the hit TV series, and you can snap photos at outdoor filming locations from the show. You may even get meet some of the cast and watch the filming in action. You’ll also visit the seaside town of Manly and see other renowned surfing beaches. This tour is a must-do for ‘Home and Away' fans when in Sydney!
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MUST SEE SYDNEY IN A DAY

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• Ditch the guidebook and explore Australia’s most populous city with a local host. Craft an itinerary that suits your interests and hit the streets with a Sydneysider. Enjoy an insider’s view of this beautiful, diverse metropolis and visit landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, as well as off-the-beaten-path spots, authentic eateries, and neighborhood markets.
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The Rocks History and Pub Walking Tour

• 40 reviews
• Join a knowledgeable local guide for a walking tour in the Rocks, one of Sydney's most popular and atmospheric neighborhoods. The Rocks district boasts a colorful history that dates to the early days of the British colony, in evidence when strolling through alleys lined with heritage buildings and convict-era artifacts. Learn about the district's seedy past and experience its stylish present day incarnation when you sip craft beers at historic pubs with a small-group limited to 12 participants.
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Story of Sydney Tour

• This comprehensive tour of Sydney is perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time. Spend a half-day immersed in the history and culture of Sydney, learning through stops at landmarks such as Chinatown, Darling Harbour, and Australia’s largest urban development, Barangaroo. Your guide will follow a curated itinerary centered on the history of Sydney from 1788 to modern day, adding commentary to illuminate the details.
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The Rocks Ghost Walking Tour with Guide in Sydney

• 5 reviews
• Stroll through The Rocks on this haunted tour in Sydney. Get access to what lies behind locked gages, on narrow alleyways, and exclusive locations while listening to creepy tales from a guide. Learn about Australia's convict history and how that has shaped modern Australia.
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Shark Dive Xtreme at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

• Get the opportunity to dive among grey nurse sharks, stingrays, and sea turtles on this beginner scuba dive at the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. Book your passes ahead for this popular tour, which includes a full scuba training session, use of all gear, and supervision by a guide as you dive in the huge aquarium.
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The Rocks Walking Tour: the Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks

• 31 reviews
• Delve into the history of Sydney and British Australia on a leisurely 90-minute walking tour in The Rocks district with an expert guide. Along with famous spots like the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, you’ll see historic buildings and colonial-era sites such as Cadman's Cottage and Garrison Church. Weave through old hidden alleyways, lanes and courtyards where the past comes alive as you hear fascinating stories of Sydney’s beginnings from your guide.
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Blue Mountains Sunset Tour with Mid-Morning Departure from Sydney

• 1 review
• Avoid the early-morning traffic (and enjoy a lie-in) on this trip to the Blue Mountains by departing Sydney mid-morning. Embark upon a scenic bush walk overlooking Jamison Valley, learn about native flora and fauna, as well as the local indigenous people, from your guide, enjoy an included picnic lunch, then enjoy some free time in a quaint town. Finally, arrive at the famed Three Sisters to watch the golden light of sunset cast its glow over the mountains.  
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Convicts and The Rocks: Sydney's Walking History Tour

• 9 reviews
• Head to The Rocks to learn about Sydney’s colorful past. Your historian guide will regale you with stories of the first convicts to arrive in Sydney, their early experiences in Australia, and how they ultimately transformed a shanty camp to an enduring settlement. Listen to tales of street gangs, see the city’s oldest cottage, visit the Customs House, and check out maps and murals of old and new Sydney.
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Sydney Opera House Gold Experience Vip Tour & Dinner Package

• Meet your guide for a VIP, evening tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House. Explore beneath the sails, and discover the stories of this world heritage listed building. Dine at Bennelong, the Sydney Opera House’s signature restaurant. Indulge in a two-course pre-theatre meal with two paired wines to create the ultimate Sydney Opera House experience. A must-do Sydney Opera House experience!
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Sydney Six Beaches Trike Tour

• Hop on a trike, Harley Davidson, or Indian motorcycle, and explore the six beaches of Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Explore stunning coastline from Bondi to La Perouse. Learn the history of the beaches and see how the locals live. This tour includes helmets, jackets, gloves, and headsets to hear your guide.
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BOHO BLITZ Sydney - weekend markets, street art, cool bars & foodie precincts!

• This tour is a great snapshot of alternative Sydney and it's more eclectic neighbourhoods.  As passionate locals, we want to show you that Sydney is so much more than the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge!  On this full day BOHO BLITZ we'll help you discover our city's amazing food scene, unique shopping, happening bars, quirky galleries and old & new architecture.. Travelling in a small group of 8 or less, we'll travel by private mini-van between locations then explore each neighbourhood on foot for a true local feel. We'll circle the city fringe & take in a nice cross section of it's old, gentrified & cutting edge postcodes. We'll work our way from galleries to secret bars,  past award-winning architecture and urban street art. Food options and shopping opportunities abound with hidden food alleys and artisanal markets,  unique boutiques & even a former factory turned farmyard-foodie-heaven! This is an action packed day - expect to walk up to 6km spread over 7hrs..
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Sydney's Gay and Lesbian History and Culture Walking Tour

• 2 reviews
• Explore the LGBT history of Sydney during an entertaining and informative 2-hour walking tour. Follow your informative local guide through Hyde Park, the Royal Botanic Garden and over to rainbow-bedecked Oxford Street to hear about Sydney’s history and modern-day status as one of the world’s most gay-friendly cities, and home to the famous Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Wrap up with a complimentary drink at a gay bar on Oxford Street.
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Sydney Crimes and Passions Walking Tour of Kings Cross

• 51 reviews
• Follow your knowledgeable guide on a walking tour that explores Kings Cross, a neighborhood that is considered Australia’s red light capital. Your two-hour walk on the wild side highlights the district’s colorful and sometimes violent history. What began as a glamorous address in the early 1800s transformed into a hardscrabble district rife with prostitution, organized crime, sly-grog shops (illegal alcohol distributors), gangster romances and riots in the 1920s and 1930s. Glimpse into a lesser-known side of Sydney’s on this safe stroll through the past and present of Kings Cross.
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Sydney Ghost Walking Tour

• 7 reviews
• Come, if you dare, on a night-time stroll through the haunted corners of Sydney that contain mysteries with a supernatural twist. Your informative guide leads you on a 1.5-hour walking tour around The Rocks district, the site where Sydney was founded and a place full of spine-tingling stories and legendary ghosts. Historical events hold the keys to some of the paranormal phenomena, which include hauntings and ghost sightings that your guide explains in fascinating detail.
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Cairns to Brisbane Freestyle Tour

• The Cam Freestyle Tour takes you on an epic tour through Queensland from Cairns to BrisbaneWith the Cam Tour your first night's accommodation, some meals and heaps of activities are included to make planning your trip easy and convenient and ensure you spend more time enjoying and less time stressing. Our unique Freestyle Tours combine the best elements of a guided tour with the same freedom and flexibility of a hop-on hop-off pass. You can finish your trip in the minimum number of required nights or you can hop-off anywhere along our route and extend your stay in the places you love most for up to a year!
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Escape Hunt Experience Sydney

• Team up with friends or family to play a nail-biting 1-hour live escape game at Sydney’s Escape Hunt. Choose between a variety of scenarios including murder mysteries and home robberies, and put your puzzle-solving skills to the test as you play detective and race against the clock to find the key and get out!  You have just one hour to crack the codes, follow the clues and escape! Relax afterward with complimentary hot drinks and snacks.
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PJ Blue Mountains Trails

• The Blue Mountains region is known for its spectacular scenery, and on this tour, you’ll discover its many highlights. After a convenient morning pickup, you’ll travel with ease on a small-group tour, so you won’t have to worry about the trip being overcrowded. See native wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park, witness the Three Sisters rock formation, walk through the Blue Mountains rainforest, and enjoy a river cruise too.
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Discover the Rocks and Darling Harbour

• Experience Sydney’s waterfront and historic district with an insider. Check out Darling Harbour’s biggest attractions, including Sydney Aquarium, Royal Botanic Gardens, Luna Park, and Taronga Zoo. Hop on the ferry at Circular Quay, stroll across Sydney Harbour Bridge, get tips from a Sydneysider guide. Then, visit Sydney’s oldest, neighborhood, The Rocks, where you can enjoy a complimentary pint at Sydney’s oldest pub.
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PERSONALISED FULL DAY WITH A LOCAL IN SYDNEY

• Ditch the guidebook and explore Australia’s most populous city with a local host. Craft an itinerary that suits your interests and hit the streets with an insider, visiting landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, as well as authentic local institutions and hot spots. Benefit from a resident’s perspective on this beautiful, diverse metropolis and enjoy a cocktail and a delicious bite.
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Taste of Sydney - Barangaroo and the Rocks

• Australia has the best food and views. Let us introduce you to some of the best dining in the city, and the must-see locations at Barangaroo and The Rocks, and view the iconic views from a vantage point only known to locals.  This is the ultimate Sydney experience and the perfect start to any trip for lovers of food, culture, and history. Try Sydney's newest dining delights and explore one of Sydney's oldest colonial areas (The Rocks), and Sydney's newest urban suburb (Barangaroo). Enjoy iconic sights- Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and more! This is a 3.5 hours fully guided cultural tasting tour where you will sample Australia's generously served favourite dishes from Italy, Thailand, France, and more, enhanced with Australian ingredients while hearing stories from the guides about the history of the Rocks and Barangaroo.
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FAMILY FRIENDLY: SYDNEY WITH KIDS

• Explore Australia’s most populous city with a local host for a hassle-free family travel experience. Craft an itinerary that suits your family’s needs and make the most of your time in Sydney. Visit landmarks like Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Garden and check out the aquarium and wildlife park. Enjoy amazing views, learn about Australia’s aboriginal heritage, and discover fun places to let your little ones play.
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