We went to The ROCKS, the BIRTHPLACE of modern SYDNEY AUSTRALIA! It's SIMPLY STUNNING!
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Sydney's Convict Colony
Starting Price $49. Explore Sydney's colonial past on a 2.5-hour walking tour of The Rocks. Uncover convict stories, hidden laneways, and historic sites with expert historians. Small groups, from $49 per person.
The Rocks Walking Tours
Join Sydney's oldest walking tour to hear the story of colonial Sydney as you explore The Rocks. Stroll along the shoreline of sparkling Sydney Harbour, wander down hidden alleyways, into shady courtyards and along cobbled lanes as you learn about the characters and rogues who called The Rocks home.
The Rocks Walking Tour
The Rocks Walking Tours. The Rocks Walking Tour, established in 1978, is the oldest Sydney guided walking tour, and in fact, it's the oldest in Australia. In 1978, four friends with a passion for Sydney and its rich history had the dream of sharing that story. They knew that Sydney's historic Rocks district would best tell the British story ...
Sydney: The Rocks Guided Walking Tour with Opera House views 2024
Uncover the secrets of Sydney's heritage as you explore The Rocks on this guided walking tour of the historic precinct. Offering amazing views over the Sydney Harbour and the Campbells Cove Wharves, your guide will lead you along shady laneways and cobbled courtyards where you'll discover some of Sydney's earliest buildings, including Cadman's Cottage, built in 1816 and the Garrison ...
The Rocks Walking Tours
The Rocks Walking Tours have been captivating people with the 'original' Rocks experience ever since it was established in 1978. They get up close and personal with Sydney and British Australia's history on a leisurely 90-minute walking tour in The Rocks district with an expert guide. Enjoy the delights of present-day visuals as you explore The ...
The Rocks Walking Tours
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 1808, Suez Canal, the Argyle Cut 1840, the plague 1900, the Sydney Harbour Bridge 1920's, the diabolical 1970's plan to demolish The Rocks and the green bans that saved it. ...
Historic Walking Tour of Sydney
Join Sydney's most experienced tour guides on a 90-minute leisurely walk around Sydney's historic Rocks district. Hear the story of Sydney from the beginning as you stroll along the shoreline of sparkling Sydney Harbour with views of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, past Campbell's Cove and Cadman's Cottage.
Sydney: The Rocks 90-Minute Walking Tour
Join a specialist local guide and visit The Rocks, a historic area that features some of the oldest colonial buildings in Sydney and some of the best views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Hear stories about the early days of British Australian settlement on a 90-minute guided walk and how it has shaped modern Australia.
1.5-Hour The Rocks Walking Guided Tour from Sydney
AUD 40.00. Select options. Join an expert guide for this 90-minute leisurely walk around Sydney's historic Rocks district. Hear the legends and history of Sydney as you stroll the shoreline of the sparkling Sydney Harbour and wander down hidden alleyways, shady courtyards, and cobbled lanes. Discover Sydney's oldest historical neighbourhood ...
Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour
The Rocks Walking Tour was a great way to learn more about the European settlement of Australia. Brian was our guide and he was a wonderful source of interesting and fun information. He led us through many of the back alleys of The Rocks and always had a memorable story to go along with the history he presented.
The Rocks Self-Guided Walk Sydney
Guided tours of the Rocks. If you prefer a guided experience, there are lots of tours available in the area, including: a 90 minute guided walking tour; a longer "Ultimate Sydney" walking tour; a haunted Sydney ghost tour, a very appropriate a Rocks pub tour, that is especially fun if you a solo traveller and fancy a night out,
The Rocks, Sydney
The best places to dine & drink outdoors in The Rocks. Get out, grab a drink or a bite and soak in the sun at The Rocks' best alfresco dining venues. A visit to The Rocks is one of the best things to do in Sydney. Eat, drink & shop boutiques & markets amid historic laneways & harbour views. See what's on.
The Rocks, Sydney
Free Cancellation. from. $40.40. Special Offer. Sydney, The Rocks, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR. 20. Explore the best parts of Sydney on this guided full day tour of The Rocks, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach, and more. Customize this trip just for your interests, and your guide will make it all happen.
Rocks at 6pm Free Walking Tour
The Sydney sights tour finishes next to the Rocks district and a short walk from the start of The Rocks tour, giving you plenty of time to explore The Rocks markets or find a nice cafe or pub for a post tour lunch. Is this a walking tour? How fast is the pace? It is a walking tour. This tour is only 2-2.5km (1.2-1.5 miles) in total.
6 Things to Know BEFORE Visiting The Rocks in Sydney, Australia
Sydney Photography Tour in the Historic Rocks Area. As well as being super historic, The Rocks is also one of the best places in Sydney to practice your photography skills thanks to its amazing views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House across the water. Plus, the historic sandstone buildings and cobbled streets aren't bad ...
Scenic Walking Tour of The Rocks Sydney (a Locals Guide)
A scenic and free self-guided walking tour of The Rocks is the perfect introduction to Sydney for first-time visitors to the harbour city. The Rocks is a suburb with a colourful history and a stunning location on the banks of Sydney Harbour. You don't want to miss The Rocks in Sydney and a walking tour is the best way to discover the area.
The Rocks
The Rocks is the birthplace of modern Sydney. With the arrival of European settlers in 1788, it was here that the convicts first set up house and shop. Discover the area's rich colonial history as well as its contemporary position as a thriving entertainment precinct right by the spectacular Sydney Harbour.
Sydney Convicts, History & The Rocks 2.5-Hour Walking Tour
Full description. Join this tour for an immersive exploration of Sydney's notorious heritage as you uncover the stories, sights and secrets of its hidden convict origins in The Rocks. As you navigate your way past the forgotten relics and ruins of this historic quarter, your guide will unpack the process of criminal transportation to ...
Self-guided walking tour of The Rocks, Sydney
Take a self-guided walk through the historic area known as The Rocks. This walk explores The Rocks, the oldest part of Sydney situated on the western shores of Sydney Cove, an area steeped in history. The Rocks was the first European settlement in Australia, established by Captain Arthur Phillip of England in 1788 as a penal colony.
The Rocks Walking Tour (Self Guided), Sydney
The Rocks Walking Tour (Self Guided), Sydney. The Rocks is a historic area and the oldest neighborhood in downtown Sydney. It was the site where on 26 January 1788 a Union flag was raised to announce the establishment of the first British penal colony in New South Wales. Many of the old stone buildings are made of quarry stones hand-chipped by ...
A Free Self-Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks in Sydney
At less than 3 kilometres our self-guided tour of The Rocks is one of the shortest of our 5 walking tours. While the actual walking can be done in about 40 minutes, we recommend you allow a minimum of 2 hours for exploring this interesting neighbourhood and you could easily spend a day. Anyone with difficulty negotiating stairs should not ...
Ghost in The Rocks
Over Halloween weekend, Sydney's most haunted neighbourhood, rich with tales of mysterious sightings, restless spirits, and shadowy figures will transform into a ghost town. From Thursday 31 October to Sunday 3 November, this historic district will host Ghost in The Rocks, a FREE Halloween street festival for all.
The Rocks Free Walking Tour
Overview. Join I'm Free Tours and delve into the history of The Rocks, the site of Australia's first European settlement. You'll explore its laneways, pubs and historical buildings as your guide delves into the stories of murders, muggings and mysteries. Tours start in front (water side) of Cadman's Cottage at 6pm for a 1.5 hour wander.
Sydney's Convict Colony
Fascinating history, delivered with energy and insight on a walking exploration of Sydney's original settlement: The Rocks. Together they will uncover the scallywag stories of convicts, soldiers, rum and rebellions. Tour Taster: Once upon a time a bizarre colonial experiment took place on the rocky shores of a forested cove.
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Tuesdays to Thursdays, 7pm to 9:50pm Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30pm to 10:20pm Sundays, 6:30pm to 9:20pm Friday 6 September to Sunday 5 January 2025 Except Tuesday 24 September, Wednesday 25 December and Wednesday 1 January 2025
The Lord of the Rings
Preview. The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale is coming to Sydney! It's time to take a trip to Middle Earth! The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale, the stage production based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic trilogy beloved by generations of readers, will make its Australian premiere at the State Theatre, Sydney from 7 January 2025.
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Announce Australian Shows
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Australian Tour 2025 Presented by Love Police Pre-sale tickets on sale Wednesday, September 11th at 9am (local time) General tickets on sale Thursday, September 12th at 9am (local time) Tickets and further information at lovepolice.com.au. Friday, January 24th Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW. Saturday, January 25th Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW
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Starting Price $49. Explore Sydney's colonial past on a 2.5-hour walking tour of The Rocks. Uncover convict stories, hidden laneways, and historic sites with expert historians. Small groups, from $49 per person.
Join Sydney's oldest walking tour to hear the story of colonial Sydney as you explore The Rocks. Stroll along the shoreline of sparkling Sydney Harbour, wander down hidden alleyways, into shady courtyards and along cobbled lanes as you learn about the characters and rogues who called The Rocks home.
The Rocks Walking Tours. The Rocks Walking Tour, established in 1978, is the oldest Sydney guided walking tour, and in fact, it's the oldest in Australia. In 1978, four friends with a passion for Sydney and its rich history had the dream of sharing that story. They knew that Sydney's historic Rocks district would best tell the British story ...
Uncover the secrets of Sydney's heritage as you explore The Rocks on this guided walking tour of the historic precinct. Offering amazing views over the Sydney Harbour and the Campbells Cove Wharves, your guide will lead you along shady laneways and cobbled courtyards where you'll discover some of Sydney's earliest buildings, including Cadman's Cottage, built in 1816 and the Garrison ...
The Rocks Walking Tours have been captivating people with the 'original' Rocks experience ever since it was established in 1978. They get up close and personal with Sydney and British Australia's history on a leisurely 90-minute walking tour in The Rocks district with an expert guide. Enjoy the delights of present-day visuals as you explore The ...
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 1808, Suez Canal, the Argyle Cut 1840, the plague 1900, the Sydney Harbour Bridge 1920's, the diabolical 1970's plan to demolish The Rocks and the green bans that saved it. ...
Join Sydney's most experienced tour guides on a 90-minute leisurely walk around Sydney's historic Rocks district. Hear the story of Sydney from the beginning as you stroll along the shoreline of sparkling Sydney Harbour with views of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, past Campbell's Cove and Cadman's Cottage.
Join a specialist local guide and visit The Rocks, a historic area that features some of the oldest colonial buildings in Sydney and some of the best views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Hear stories about the early days of British Australian settlement on a 90-minute guided walk and how it has shaped modern Australia.
AUD 40.00. Select options. Join an expert guide for this 90-minute leisurely walk around Sydney's historic Rocks district. Hear the legends and history of Sydney as you stroll the shoreline of the sparkling Sydney Harbour and wander down hidden alleyways, shady courtyards, and cobbled lanes. Discover Sydney's oldest historical neighbourhood ...
The Rocks Walking Tour was a great way to learn more about the European settlement of Australia. Brian was our guide and he was a wonderful source of interesting and fun information. He led us through many of the back alleys of The Rocks and always had a memorable story to go along with the history he presented.
Guided tours of the Rocks. If you prefer a guided experience, there are lots of tours available in the area, including: a 90 minute guided walking tour; a longer "Ultimate Sydney" walking tour; a haunted Sydney ghost tour, a very appropriate a Rocks pub tour, that is especially fun if you a solo traveller and fancy a night out,
The best places to dine & drink outdoors in The Rocks. Get out, grab a drink or a bite and soak in the sun at The Rocks' best alfresco dining venues. A visit to The Rocks is one of the best things to do in Sydney. Eat, drink & shop boutiques & markets amid historic laneways & harbour views. See what's on.
Free Cancellation. from. $40.40. Special Offer. Sydney, The Rocks, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR. 20. Explore the best parts of Sydney on this guided full day tour of The Rocks, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach, and more. Customize this trip just for your interests, and your guide will make it all happen.
The Sydney sights tour finishes next to the Rocks district and a short walk from the start of The Rocks tour, giving you plenty of time to explore The Rocks markets or find a nice cafe or pub for a post tour lunch. Is this a walking tour? How fast is the pace? It is a walking tour. This tour is only 2-2.5km (1.2-1.5 miles) in total.
Sydney Photography Tour in the Historic Rocks Area. As well as being super historic, The Rocks is also one of the best places in Sydney to practice your photography skills thanks to its amazing views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House across the water. Plus, the historic sandstone buildings and cobbled streets aren't bad ...
A scenic and free self-guided walking tour of The Rocks is the perfect introduction to Sydney for first-time visitors to the harbour city. The Rocks is a suburb with a colourful history and a stunning location on the banks of Sydney Harbour. You don't want to miss The Rocks in Sydney and a walking tour is the best way to discover the area.
The Rocks is the birthplace of modern Sydney. With the arrival of European settlers in 1788, it was here that the convicts first set up house and shop. Discover the area's rich colonial history as well as its contemporary position as a thriving entertainment precinct right by the spectacular Sydney Harbour.
Full description. Join this tour for an immersive exploration of Sydney's notorious heritage as you uncover the stories, sights and secrets of its hidden convict origins in The Rocks. As you navigate your way past the forgotten relics and ruins of this historic quarter, your guide will unpack the process of criminal transportation to ...
Take a self-guided walk through the historic area known as The Rocks. This walk explores The Rocks, the oldest part of Sydney situated on the western shores of Sydney Cove, an area steeped in history. The Rocks was the first European settlement in Australia, established by Captain Arthur Phillip of England in 1788 as a penal colony.
The Rocks Walking Tour (Self Guided), Sydney. The Rocks is a historic area and the oldest neighborhood in downtown Sydney. It was the site where on 26 January 1788 a Union flag was raised to announce the establishment of the first British penal colony in New South Wales. Many of the old stone buildings are made of quarry stones hand-chipped by ...
At less than 3 kilometres our self-guided tour of The Rocks is one of the shortest of our 5 walking tours. While the actual walking can be done in about 40 minutes, we recommend you allow a minimum of 2 hours for exploring this interesting neighbourhood and you could easily spend a day. Anyone with difficulty negotiating stairs should not ...
Over Halloween weekend, Sydney's most haunted neighbourhood, rich with tales of mysterious sightings, restless spirits, and shadowy figures will transform into a ghost town. From Thursday 31 October to Sunday 3 November, this historic district will host Ghost in The Rocks, a FREE Halloween street festival for all.
Overview. Join I'm Free Tours and delve into the history of The Rocks, the site of Australia's first European settlement. You'll explore its laneways, pubs and historical buildings as your guide delves into the stories of murders, muggings and mysteries. Tours start in front (water side) of Cadman's Cottage at 6pm for a 1.5 hour wander.
Fascinating history, delivered with energy and insight on a walking exploration of Sydney's original settlement: The Rocks. Together they will uncover the scallywag stories of convicts, soldiers, rum and rebellions. Tour Taster: Once upon a time a bizarre colonial experiment took place on the rocky shores of a forested cove.
Tuesdays to Thursdays, 7pm to 9:50pm Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30pm to 10:20pm Sundays, 6:30pm to 9:20pm Friday 6 September to Sunday 5 January 2025 Except Tuesday 24 September, Wednesday 25 December and Wednesday 1 January 2025
Preview. The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale is coming to Sydney! It's time to take a trip to Middle Earth! The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale, the stage production based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic trilogy beloved by generations of readers, will make its Australian premiere at the State Theatre, Sydney from 7 January 2025.
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Australian Tour 2025 Presented by Love Police Pre-sale tickets on sale Wednesday, September 11th at 9am (local time) General tickets on sale Thursday, September 12th at 9am (local time) Tickets and further information at lovepolice.com.au. Friday, January 24th Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW. Saturday, January 25th Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW