Tours and Tickets to Experience Customs House

Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets. Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day. Work as a team or compete. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students, and groups of friends. You will visit: St. Andrew’s Cathedral Town Hall Queen Victoria Building St Mary’s Cathedral Queen’s Square Museum of Sydney Customs House Opera House Harbour Bridge

Explore Sydney's history on a picturesque walking tour from The Opera House to The Harbour Bridge. Be blown away by the stories of the 5 controversial characters and events that shaped the city. Each stop along the way develops a roughly chronological journey through time and focusses on a different controversial character making it much easier to keep up with the history. The overall distance covered is about 2.5km, so the short walks between stops will have you chatting away excitedly about what you’ve just learnt and eager to hear about Australia’s next controversial character. Along the way, your charismatic guide will make sure your camera roll is full of fantastic photos of you in front of Sydney’s famed sights. You will have seen the essential viewpoints of Sydney and learned the stories behind them. But most of all, by the time you’ve heard the stories of the 5 controversial characters you will finally understand every Australian stereotype you’ve heard.

Explore The Rocks district in Sydney with a scavenger hunt-style game that puts a fun twist on traditional sightseeing. Learn about the history and heritage of Australia’s first settlement as you work to solve the clues and find the Captains Ship. The game takes you into alleyways, courtyards, and streets that many visitors miss, with stops at landmarks such as the Customs House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Sydney Observatory.

This self-guided adventure through The Rocks reveals the real Sydney, raw, rebellious, and absolutely fascinating. Walk 3.3km through 18 historic sites where convicts, sailors, and survivors built a city from nothing. But you're not just seeing buildings, you're meeting the people who lived, loved, fought, and died here. 28 Captivating Audio Stories bring colonial Sydney to life. Hear about the families who thrived against impossible odds, the Green Bans, and of course the convicts Discover what they ate, how they survived, and the legacies they left behind. Total Freedom: - Explore at YOUR pace, linger or breeze through - Start anytime, morning, afternoon, or evening - Pause, reread, replay, customize your route - Experience history on your own terms Perfect for: Curious explorers wanting authentic stories, history lovers craving depth, really anyone who believes the best experiences reveal who made history, not just what happened. Download the Guide, press play, and walk!

Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood, The Rocks, is bursting with history, culture, and world-famous sights. On this self-guided walking tour, where iconic landmarks meet unforgettable stories, you’ll experience the city’s lively energy and unique Aussie spirit firsthand. The tour begins at the stately Customs House, a grand building from 1845, where Sydney’s early settlers once arrived. You’ll pass through Herald Square, filled with eye-catching sculptures and fountains, before stopping for a taste of colonial charm at the legendary Fortune of War, Sydney’s oldest pub, where early residents shared a pint and a tale. The tour ends at the Sydney Opera House and Opera Bar with breathtaking views of another of the city’s crown jewels, the Harbour Bridge, the colossal ”Coathanger” that stretches across the harbour.

Delve deep into Australian heritage when you embark on a small-group walking tour through the streets of Sydney. Beginning at Customs House, uncover the city's colonial past and its impact on Indigenous peoples. Gain insights into Sydney's diverse development, from Aboriginal inhabitants to British settlers, convicts, and migrants. Conclude with a refreshing beer at a scenic brewery with views of iconic landmarks.

Central Sydney is known for its charming laneways and sidestreets. This travel game lets visitors explore these streets while solving puzzles and riddles with an online app, the perfect activity for families or friends looking for exciting and playful things to do while learning about Sydney’s attractions.

Discover three of Sydney’s most fascinating inner-city neighborhoods—Pyrmont, Ultimo, and Glebe—on this small-group guided walking tour. You’ll learn about the area’s Aboriginal and colonial history, pick up some Aussie slang, and find out why there are so many pubs in these parts. Stop for coffee at a local café midway through the walk, then finish with a glass of craft beer at one of Sydney’s most unique pubs.

Embark on an immersive walking tour led by expert guides, unraveling Sydney's captivating narrative while exploring its iconic landmarks. Ideal for newcomers, locals, and those eager to delve deeper into Australian history, culture, and society, this experience promises rich insights into the city's past and present, including its profound connection with First Nations people. Starting from Customs House, delve into Sydney's colonial history, delving into the impact of British colonization on the indigenous inhabitants. Your knowledgeable guide will offer diverse perspectives on Sydney's evolution, highlighting the roles of Aboriginal communities, British governors, convicts, entrepreneurs, and multicultural migrants. Conclude your enlightening journey with a refreshing beer at a renowned brewery boasting panoramic views of the Sydney Harbour, Bridge, and Opera House.

Discover Australia’s oldest city as you explore Sydney on a walking tour. Join a small group and walk through the old streets to see top landmarks including Sydney’s first suburb—The Rocks—and the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge. Listen to informative commentary from your tour guide about the city’s history from the late 1700s to today, including its convict past, and end with a drink at one of the city’s oldest pubs.

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. This magical guided audio tour of the beautiful city of Sydney will take you on a wonderful journey where you will see sights such as its famous Opera House and the breathtaking views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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, visit the Customs House, and check out maps and murals of old and new Sydney.

This isn’t your average stroll through the lights with a laminated map. This is Vivid Sydney with bite. Led by a professional storyteller and trained guide, this tour digs into the wild creativity behind the installations and the secret history beneath your feet — from glowing robot swans to convict tunnels underfoot. You’ll avoid the worst of the crowds, find the best photo angles, and get cheeky commentary that brings both the art and the city to life. If you want more than “ooh, pretty lights,” and you're up for a smart, entertaining, bloody interesting walk — this one’s for you.