The Rocks Tours and Tickets

Join a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by double-decker bus to discover the highlights of Sydney and Bondi Beach. Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded onboard commentary as you travel along two routes to top destinations like Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, and Bondi Beach. Go in-depth at any given place by simply hopping off the bus to explore. You can experience Sydney and Bondi's most noteworthy attractions at your own pace with your choice of ticket, valid for 24 hours.

Delve deep into Australian heritage when you embark on a small-group walking tour through the streets of Sydney. Beginning at Customs House, uncover the city's colonial past and its impact on Indigenous peoples. Gain insights into Sydney's diverse development, from Aboriginal inhabitants to British settlers, convicts, and migrants. Conclude with a refreshing beer at a scenic brewery with views of iconic landmarks.

Discover the history of Sydney on a 2.5-hour walking tour and pub crawl in The Rocks. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guide takes you to four of Sydney's oldest pubs where you try a different glass of craft beer, cider, or wine in each venue. Learn about the early days of the British colony in Australia and hear the stories of these old-time pubs as you enjoy their rich atmosphere and tasty drinks.

Go on this ninety minute walkabout tour of illi-Langi, or The Rocks, in Sydney, and take a journey into the ways of life of the Aboriginal people. You’ll learn about Dream Time and how the ancient culture is still alive in modern day Sydney from your Aboriginal guide. Start with an ocher activity, and then visit several areas around illi-Langi, The Rocks and learn about their Aboriginal significance.

Cycling around Sydney is the perfect way to sightsee in this gorgeous harborside city. Join your expert guide for a fun and fascinating look at up to 30 top sights, including the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, along with many others. As you pedal around the city, learn about the history, culture and favorite local spots on your choice of four cycling routes. Choose from various tour durations depending on your schedule.

Get around Sydney in a day aboard a private vehicle. With this private city sightseeing tour, you’ll cover plenty of ground, from Bondi to Manly Beach and Watson’s Bay. Hop off to linger at sights like the Sydney Opera House, and walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge from The Rocks to Milsons Point. This comprehensive itinerary offers one of Sydney’s best sightseeing values.

The Sydney Highlights tour is a self-guided audio tour, with puzzles to solve as you explore. The audio has been professionally created for clarity, and the puzzles are outdoor 'escape-room' style puzzles to be solved. The tour combines the best elements of: - typical self-guided audio tours (so you can do it at your own pace, when you want) - 'escape-room' style puzzles (to not just be a passive observer, but to actually engage with the world around you) - user friendly mobile apps (because your own phone and earphones are better than anything we can provide).

Head to The Rocks to learn about Sydney’s colorful past. Your historian guide will regale you with stories of the first convicts to arrive in Sydney, their early experiences in Australia, and how they ultimately transformed a shanty camp to an enduring settlement. Listen to tales of street gangs, see the city’s oldest cottage, visit the Customs House, and check out maps and murals of old and new Sydney.

Make the most of your time in Sydney on a morning or afternoon sightseeing tour that crams all the city’s best bits into just a few hours. Snap photos of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge; visit the glamorous Bondi Beach; travel through The Rocks and Paddington; and take in the views from Mrs. Macquarie’s Point.

Spend some time like a classic Aussie on a historical pub tour of The Rocks, Sydney’s oldest neighborhood. Join a fun-loving and informative guide, and visit some of the quarter’s oldest drinking holes to experience authentic Aussie pub life. Enjoy five drinks and dinner; discover pubs' behind-the-scenes secrets; and uncover the The Rocks' history, discovering how its drink spots have shaped local culture. Includes souvenir gift, photos, and discount vouchers for local shops and restaurants.

In this walking tour, we will explore the picturesque historic sites of The Rocks. This area is the birthplace of modern Australia, and any tour of this city should start here. We will reveal how Britain created a penal colony on the other side of the world and what the first convicts found when they first arrived. We will explore hidden cobblestone alleyways to unveil the harsh living conditions of this first settlement. We have tons of fun anecdotes to bring this historic district to life. Sydney Harbour is the perfect background for this tour, and we will explore all the secrets behind the two major projects that have put Sydney on the map, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and The Sydney Opera House. The starting time is 18:00. Please get in contact to organize a private tour at a different time (min 6 guests).

This unique journey is personalised to fit your pace and interests, making it more than just a sightseeing trip. Travel in style and comfort in our luxury SUV, which allows us to explore off-the-beaten-path locations along with the city's famous landmarks. As your guide, I bring stories to life, sharing the rich history and culture of Sydney, from The Rocks to the iconic Harbour Bridge. Our tour includes exclusive stops at picturesque locations like Foreshore Hermitage Park and Strickland House, often missed in regular tours. Enjoy the flexibility to tailor your day, from capturing the perfect shot at Parsley Bay to a relaxed lunch at Watsons Bay. Our commitment to providing a comfortable, insightful, and personalised experience makes this tour a memorable journey. Book with us for an unparalleled private exploration of Sydney.

See Sydney’s top sights on a half-day private city tour that still leaves you with time to enjoy the rest of the day on your own. You’ll check off Sydney’s must-see attractions, including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and Circular Quay. Hear about the city’s history and modern-day culture from a private guide-driver, and take in daily life around neighborhoods like Paddington and Darlinghurst.

Benefit from exploring Surry Hills with a food-loving guide on a half-day tour of this fascinating district in Sydney. Discover places that most visitors miss as you stop into restaurants and cafes that serve up a range of delectable bites, with enough samples to make a hearty meal. You’ll also see landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Garden, and The Rocks.

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. You’ll get around in a private air conditioned vehicle, and all taxes and fees are included. Tet some wonderful water views, plus the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, and also soak up the beach vibes at Bondi.

This comprehensive tour of Sydney is perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time. Spend half a day immersed in the city’s history and culture, learning through stops at landmarks including Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach, and Paddington. Your guide will follow a curated itinerary centered on the history of Sydney from 1788 to modern day, adding commentary to illuminate the details.

Discover Sydney’s most infamous crime scenes and learn about its chilling past on this leisurely walking tour. The saying “Truth is stranger than fiction” plays out as you hear Sydney’s most terrifying tales, walk through its neighborhoods, and visit the sites of its true crimes. Your guide provides fascinating facts about the city’s dark history.

Cram all of Sydney’s most memorable landmarks into one tour! Enjoy a 4-hour sightseeing tour, jam-packed with photo opportunities and iconic sights, and pick up insider tips from your knowledgeable local guide. Take in the views from Mrs Macquarie's Chair and The Gap; marvel over Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera house; and visit bustling Chinatown. After strolling neighborhoods like The Rocks, Paddington and Woolloomooloo, head to the coast to discover Bondi Beach, Rose Bay and Shark Beach.

Experience Sydney’s history, food, and culture on this guided excursion to Barangaroo and The Rocks. Enjoy amazing views at Barangaroo Park, sample Italian classics, local beer, and pub food—it’s included in the tour price. Then, head to the Rocks and learn about landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge with an informative local guide. Finish the night with a delectable dinner of fresh Thai cuisine.

NEW PRODUCT ARRIVES JUNE 2023. Enjoy the best value-for-money combo deal that offers the highlights of Sydney by land, and by harbour. The Morning Sydney sightseeing tour by land is operated by AEA Luxury Tours on a small group luxury tour bus limited to 14 people. You will see the best areas of Sydney such as the historical 'Rocks' , Botanical Gardens with dazzling views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. You will then see the affluent neighbourhoods on the way to our most famous beach, Bondi. You will have time at leisure at Bondi Beach, before travelling back to the city. You then board your lunch vessel, and begin a 2 hour cruise on the harbour seeing the highlights by water, along with expert live commentary in English. The vessel is limited to 80 passengers and is operated by Sydney Princess Cruises. This is the best way to explore and see the very best of Sydney, all in one day.

Come, if you dare, on a night-time stroll through the haunted corners of Sydney that contain mysteries with a supernatural twist. Your informative guide leads you on a 1.5-hour walking tour around The Rocks district, the site where Sydney was founded and a place full of spine-tingling stories and legendary ghosts. Historical events hold the keys to some of the paranormal phenomena, which include hauntings and ghost sightings that your guide explains in fascinating detail.

Explore The Rocks district in Sydney with a scavenger hunt-style game that puts a fun twist on traditional sightseeing. Learn about the history and heritage of Australia’s first settlement as you work to solve the clues and find the Captains Ship. The game takes you into alleyways, courtyards, and streets that many visitors miss, with stops at landmarks such as the Customs House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Sydney Observatory.

Learn to create better photographs with your digital camera on a photography tour in The Rocks district of Sydney. Your guide, a professional photographer,  provides customized lessons on using your camera in manual mode along with tips on composition, exposure, shutter speed and more. Go to the best vantage points for photo ops of places such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the historic sandstone buildings in The Rocks. Choose either the 3-hour afternoon or night tour, or combine them for a comprehensive 6-hour experience.