Guided walking tour · Sydney, Australia

Convicts and The Rocks: Sydney's Walking Tour Led by Historian

A historian-led walk through The Rocks and Sydney's convict past.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 312 reviews
Duration
2.5 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £28 per person
Group size
Up to 15 people
Fitness level
Easy
Run by
Journey Walks
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Journey Walks10 min
  2. Customs House10 min · entry included
  3. Macquarie Place Park20 min · entry included
  4. Tank Stream Fountain10 min
  5. The Rocks1 hr 20 min
  6. The Argyle10 min · entry included

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • 2.5 hour walking tour covering approximately 20 historic sites and stories
  • A visit inside Customs House to discover scale model of Sydney from above
  • A local Sydney crime historian as your tour guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Sydney

  • Price: from £28. 7 of the other 11 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £44.
  • Reviews: 5 of the other 11 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 15 people. 4 of the other 11 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.1 km in about 27 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Sydney

Sydney's harbour links the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the historic Rocks, with ferries and coastal walks to famous beaches.

Terrain. Gentle hills in the centre; steps around The Rocks.

Sun. The sun is strong; wear a hat and sunscreen.

Read the full Sydney walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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