Best Cultural Tours in Sydney 2025

Sydney , New South Wales

From $ 30.41

The Rocks Walking Tours offer an immersive journey through one of Sydney's most historic precincts. Nestled at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Rocks is a place where cobblestone streets and colonial buildings tell tales of the city's early settlers. Lead by our knowledeable guides, these tours delve into the rich tapestry of stories from the area's foundation as a convict settlement to its transformation into a bustling waterfront neighbourhood. Along the way, visitors will explore hidden alleyways, heritage-listed pubs, and significant landmarks, all while uncovering the unique blend of history and modernity that defines The Rocks. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about Sydney's past, The Rocks Walking Tours provide a fascinating and educational experience in one of the city's most charming quarters.

Sydney , New South Wales

From $ 22.48

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Sail into town and enjoy a glimpse into Sydney's past, revealing the hidden secrets of the city's first & most violent neighbourhood. Enjoy a leisurely walking tour retracing the steps of Sydney's most notorious via cobblestoned streets. Travel back to troublesome times to an era of gangs, fatal doses of lead poisoning, unique alibis & a healthy dose of true crime. Relive a time that proves truth is far stranger than fiction as you explore alleyways & laneways you never knew existed. Great photo & sightseeing opportunities displaying the best that Sydney has to offer. Book your ticket now for a unique investigation into a dark & crime-ridden history. Sydney's The Rocks might seem like heaven to you now, but it was once populated by the desperate, the destitute, & the dastardly. Take a trip back in time & rediscover a bounty of Sydney Crime stories combining humanity's darkest deeds with incredible scenery. ...stories the city tried to forget...

Sydney , New South Wales

From $ 23.14

Broken Bay Pearl Farm, the only pearl farm in NSW, is the best kept secret on the Central Coast! Just one hour north of Sydney, this hidden gem is situated on the lower Hawkesbury River amongst spectacular scenery, abundant marine wildlife and generations old oyster farms. Meet our friendly team who will guide you through how we grow and farm our pearls and oysters, and the process of how we grade these rare gems ready for pieces of beautiful jewellery.

Sydney , New South Wales

From $ 32.39

Sydney Sightseeing Bus Tour: See the Best of Sydney with a Live Guide Our Sydney bus tour offers the most comprehensive experience, with the longest duration and the largest number of sights and lookouts included. Enjoy a comfortable and informative sightseeing bus tour of Sydney, led by a live guide who can answer all your questions. See Sydney's iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and more. Your guide will share fascinating stories about Sydney's history and culture, and give you local insights and advice on what to do in the city. Carefully selected photo stops will ensure that you capture all the best memories of your trip. Book your tour today and see why Sydney is one of the world's most vibrant and exciting cities!

Sydney , New South Wales

From $ 22.48

Experience Sydney in a time of a war, when the Razor Gangs battled for supremacy, & the balance between good & evil sat on the finest point of the sharpest razor's edge. Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour retracing the key events of Sydney's Razor Gang War. Peel back the curtain to reveal the bee's knees soap-opera-like lives of the most celebrated gangsters from Sydney's roaring 1920s-1930s. Tread carefully through Razor Gang territory, exploring the old streets & alleyways, roamed by hatchet men that would not spill the beans- most of the time. Travel back to the high times of Sydney's Speakeasy party scene, replete with button men, saps, molls & dolls. Book your ticket now for the Cat's Meow investigation into a dark, razor-sharp, & crime-ridden history. Relive a time of larger than life personalities engaged in the sharp edge of a fully-fledged gang war. Immerse yourself in the troubles of infamous gangsters & get a taste for what it was like living outside the law.

Sydney , New South Wales

From $ 33.05

Sydney’s CBD is brimming with history. From stories of Aboriginal leaders and convict uprisings to warring bell towers, gruesome murders, and the construction of historic landmarks, this tour covers it all. Together, we’ll uncover the city’s formation and discuss the lives of its vibrant past residents. We’ll visit the oldest European buildings in Australia, delve into Sydney’s subterranean secrets, and discuss the city’s most elaborate architecture. Along the way, you’ll hear incredible tales of corruption, fortune, and despair. We highlight many forgotten sites, stories and myths that have contributed to Sydney's almost unbelievable history.

Sydney , New South Wales

From $ 26.44

Glebe is a picturesque inner city suburb that boasts a rich mix of magnificent Edwardian townhouses and imposing Victorian mansions. The suburb was forged from a multitude of industry mixed with the frivolous activities of some of Sydney's ultra rich. This suburbs blend of social history makes it unique in Sydney's Development. This tour operates every weekend on Saturday mornings.

Sydney , New South Wales

From $ 17.85

The new world class Allianz Stadium is one of Australia’s top destinations for major sporting and entertainment events. Home to some of Sydney’s most successful sporting franchises, this 42,500-seat rectangular stadium, situated next to the world-famous Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and on the doorsteps of the vibrant CBD, opened in September 2022. The Cox Architecture designed stadium, the third for this location, will complement the natural parklands surrounds and will feature a state-of-the-art roof, featuring unique lighting effects. A striking bronze façade, stunning ribbon lighting encasing the stadium and award winning artist Tony Albert’s unique seating design “Two Worlds Colliding – Water and Land” are a few the standout features.

Sydney , New South Wales

From $ 26.44

From horrific shipwrecks to fleeing immigrants to cave houses and wartime panic, Watsons Bay is dripping in history that is often overlooked. This jaw-droppingly beautiful sandstone peninsula on Sydney's South Head has stories of Australia's first lighthouse, private zoos and drunken politicians, just to name a few. With breathtaking cliff faces on one side and stunning beaches on the other, this tour is incredible on all fronts. Along the tour route, amazing views of Manly, the city, the Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge can be seen.

Sydney , New South Wales

From $ 6.99

On this self-guided GPS audio walking tour, you'll walk along the foreshore from Milson's Point to Lavender Bay, soaking up spectacular views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge before exploring iconic Luna Park's local artwork and unique funfair atmosphere. Wander between an Australian bushland setting and beautiful Lavender Bay’s poignant reminders of a maritime boat-building past, until you find yourself in a secret, paradisiacal garden created on wasteland by noted cultural identity and local Lavender Bay resident, Wendy Whiteley. There are numerous locations that are part of the walk where you might want to linger. Wendy's Secret Garden at the end of the tour is a tranquil haven for a rest or picnic lunch. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Sydney , New South Wales

From $ 29.75

Embark on a captivating evening walking tour through Sydney's rich convict and colonial history. Begin at Circular Quay, the landing site of the First Fleet in 1788, marking the dawn of Australia's colonial era. Explore Cadmans Cottage, the city's oldest residential building from 1816, showcasing convict craftsmanship. Wander The Rocks' cobblestone streets, uncovering tales of early settlers and convicts. Marvel at the Argyle Cut, a sandstone passage carved by convicts in the 1840s. Visit Macquarie Place Park, home to the 1818 Obelisk of Distances, central to colonial navigation. Delve into the UNESCO-listed Hyde Park Barracks, offering insights into convict life. Admire St. James Church and the Supreme Court, symbols of early law and order. Conclude at Queen’s Square, reflecting on the enduring legacy of Sydney's colonial past. This immersive journey offers a deep understanding of the city's formative years. Please note: This tour has roughly 2.6km of walking (1.62 miles)