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    The Rocks Walking Tours

    526 Reviews
    #36 of 385 Tours in Sydney
    Tours, Historical & Heritage Tours, Walking Tours
    Shop 4a - Clocktower Square | Cnr Argyle & Harrington Streets, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
    Open today: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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    Sydney Shore Excursion: The Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks
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    The Rocks Walking Tour: the Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks
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    • Excellent83%
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    • Average3%
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    Tours everyday 10:30am and 1:30pm conducted by friendly local guides that specialise in The Rocks, and its surrounding areas, $32 per adult/ $15 per child departing from our office handily located in the heart of The Rocks at Shop 5 - Clocktower...more
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    Shop 4a - Clocktower Square | Cnr Argyle & Harrington Streets, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Excellent tour

    The tour guide was well informed and we really got to appreciate the amazing history of Sydney as we toured the Rocks area.

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    Thank David C
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Fascinating way of seeing The Rocks

    We had a lovely walking tour through the Rocks yesterday. Our guide was so knowledgeable and we were certainly provided with lots of information about the early settlement of the area. Thank you so much

    Thank MARIE O
    TRWT, Manager at The Rocks Walking Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Hi Marie, Thank you for your review, we're glad you enjoyed it.

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Interesting tour
    Review of: The Rocks Walking Tour: the Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks

    Liked the historical context given and 90 min was just long enough to do a good overview of the area which is very quaint and cute with small alleyways. Wouldn't have ventured out too much as it was work travel so appreciated the opportunity to...More

    1  Thank TravelingJiya
    TRWT, Manager at The Rocks Walking Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thanks for taking our tour and the taking the time to review it

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A great way to get to know Australia

    I think this tour is great for people new to Australia, you can get a fair amount of knowledge about the history of Sydney and all Australia, explore the most instereting places of Sydney's old town and enjoy speaking with a very experienced guide. All...More

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    Thank aisciux
    TRWT, Manager at The Rocks Walking Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thanks for taking the time to review our tour, we're glad you enjoyed it

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Informative and interesting
    Review of: The Rocks Walking Tour: the Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks

    We went for the walking tour and our guide was Brian. It was quite a unique tour as we explored areas that we never know existed. Brian was very knowledgeable and shared his anecdotes as well as history of The Rocks.

    Thank Shi Hui L
    TRWT, Manager at The Rocks Walking Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for your review, we'll let Brian know you enjoyed the tour

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Excellent guide, informative overview

    We had Brian take us around at the 1:30 tour and it was a ball. He is very knowledgeable about it he area and greater Sydney history, you can’t stump him! He finished the tour by tour by taking questions on what to do next....More

    Thank Megan P
    TRWT, Manager at The Rocks Walking Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for your review, Brian has a great knowledge of Australian history

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Just do it!

    We really enjoyed our walking tour today! We had Brian. He was excellent! Very friendly, informative and funny! We are local Sydney folk and found the walking tour full of useful and interesting facts! Highly recommend! A great day out!

    Thank Benjamin P
    TRWT, Manager at The Rocks Walking Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi Benjamin, thank you so much, Brian is great guide

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great Walk!

    We took the 1:30 pm tour with Sally. She was a terrific leader and went out of her way to make the tour not only informative but entertaining and fun as well. Sally's knowledge of the area and the history was superb. We also had...More

    Thank jws16
    TRWT, Manager at The Rocks Walking Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    We'll let Sally know how much your enjoyed the tour, she has a great knowledge and loves sharing it

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Local history and hidden gems
    Review of: The Rocks Walking Tour: the Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks

    We had Michael take us around The Rocks for a very interesting historical tour which also included access to a little known spot where you get spectacular views of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. We've been to the Rocks many times before as...More

    Thank Peter M
    TRWT, Manager at The Rocks Walking Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Yes our guides do know all the little known spots and they love sharing them

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great Rocks walking tour!

    I am so glad I decided to take the guided walking tour of the Rocks. Michael was an engaging, informed, and fun guide who helped the history of Australia’s beginnings come alive.

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    Thank srhamilton13
    TRWT, Manager at The Rocks Walking Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for your lovely review, we'll let Michael know how much you enjoyed it

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    The first residents of the Rocks were convicts and
    sailors from the old nation. As the oldest
    neighbourhood in the city, the area's cobblestone
    streets host more than 100 heritage sites and
    buildings, including the oldest house in Sydney,
    Camden Cottage, which was built in 1816. Taste a “midi
    “ or a “schooner” of beer and dine “al fresco” on the
    waterfront at some of the oldest pubs in Sydney. The
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    pri1602
    21 February 2018|
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    Hi there are some stairs in our daily tour, if you note the pram on your booking we will take the pram friendly route. Regards Michael
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    NMtraveler73
    7 August 2017|
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    Response from TRWT | Property representative |
    Hi I'm not sure about the Convict Colony Tour. Our Original Rocks Walking Tour was established in 1975 and was the first guided walking tour in Sydney. Hear stories of the First Fleet 1788, Nurses Walk, the Rum Rebellion... More
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    RaTaPa
    9 August 2016|
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    Response from Barry M | Reviewed this property |
    At least an hour. Depends on how many in the tour group.
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