Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover a different side of Sydney on this relaxed small-group walking tour through hidden laneways, local precincts, historic streets, and overlooked corners of the city.
Beginning at Customs House near Circular Quay, this experience explores the stories, culture, architecture, pubs, cafés, and hidden spaces many visitors miss. Along the way, uncover tucked-away gems including Angel Place, hidden laneways, local favourites, and fascinating pieces of Sydney’s past beyond the usual harbour icons.
Designed as a conversational walk-and-talk experience, the tour moves at an easy pace with regular stops for stories, photos, and local recommendations from your guide.
Perfect for travellers wan...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We'll stop mid-tour for a coffee (or similar alternative)
A wonderful tour guide to lead the way and share the stories of Sydney with you
Photos will be taken for you so all you need to do is look around and take it all in
Gratuities are not required
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting Points
Departure
Customs House Library
Meet outside Customs House opposite Circular Quay Station - the nearest station is Circular Quay.
Return
Sydney Town Hall
Sydney Hidden Gems Walking Tour
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Sydney
About
Discover a different side of Sydney on this relaxed small-group walking tour through hidden laneways, local precincts, historic streets, and overlooked corners of the city.
Beginning at Customs House near Circular Quay, this experience explores the stories, culture, architecture, pubs, cafés, and hidden spaces many visitors miss. Along the way, uncover tucked-away gems including Angel Place, hidden laneways, local favourites, and fascinating pieces of Sydney’s past beyond the usual harbour icons.
Designed as a conversational walk-and-talk experience, the tour moves at an easy pace with regular stops for stories, photos, and local recommendations from your guide.
Perfect for travellers wan...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We'll stop mid-tour for a coffee (or similar alternative)
A wonderful tour guide to lead the way and share the stories of Sydney with you
Photos will be taken for you so all you need to do is look around and take it all in
Gratuities are not required
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting Points
Departure
Customs House Library
Meet outside Customs House opposite Circular Quay Station - the nearest station is Circular Quay.
Return
Sydney Town Hall
Itinerary
1
Customs House
We begin at Customs House, once the city’s gateway for goods and people, now a symbol of Sydney’s colonial foundations.
5 minutes
2
Tank Stream Bar
We trace the path of the Tank Stream, the vital water source that shaped Sydney’s original European settlement.
3
Angel Place Birdcages
At Angel Place, suspended birdcages honour the city’s lost native birds in a stunning, hidden art installation.
5 minutes
4
Martin Place
We explore Martin Place, Sydney’s civic spine and the backdrop for war memorials, protests, and public moments.
5 minutes
5
Hyde Park
In Hyde Park, Australia’s oldest public park, we step into a green refuge framed by history and grandeur.
5 minutes
6
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
At the QVB, we admire stunning 19th-century design and hear how it evolved from marketplace to retail icon.
10 minutes
7
Sydney Town Hall
At Sydney Town Hall, we admire its grand Victorian architecture and hear how it became one of the city’s most important civic landmarks.