The Rocks Walking Tour

The Rocks Walking Tour offers an immersive journey through this unique place in Sydney’s colonial history as the birthplace of European Australia. This tour takes you through Sydney’s convict past as you explore its oldest colonial neighbourhood with present-day visuals. Led by expert guides, you'll discover historical events and venture through The Rocks and other exciting areas that extend into the City of Sydney. Hear stories of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, the establishment of a convict settlement and how it evolved into a bustling neighborhood. Explore hidden alleyways, shady courtyards, cobbled laneways and hidden areas. Get an insider's perspective on Sydney’s historic architecture including Cadman’s Cottage, Sydney's oldest surviving cottage constructed in 1816. And Argyle Cut, the inspiring area built with convict labour in 1843.