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Sydney Hidden Gems Walking Tour

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Our tour guide introducing our guests to the Sydney Opera House
Our tour guide introducing our guests to the Sydney Opera House
Walking and talking about Sydney
Our tour guide introducing our guests to the Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Overview

Discover a different side of Sydney on our Hidden Gems Walking Tour. Over 2.5 leisurely hours, explore tucked-away laneways, grand arcades, and overlooked historic sites that reveal the city’s rich character beyond the icons.

Starting at Customs House, we stroll through Loftus Lane and Bridge Street, where colonial sandstone and civic architecture hint at Sydney’s early political and maritime roots. In Angel Place, hundreds of suspended birdcages honour native birds lost to urbanisation — a powerful, unexpected moment in a quiet laneway.

We continue through Martin Place, rich in civic pride and protest history, before stopping for a coffee at a hidden café beloved by locals. From there, we explore Hyde Park and the elegant St. James Church, Sydney’s oldest church, designed by convict architect Francis Greenway.

The walk ends with the ornate Queen Victoria Building, and in the vibrant surrounds of Chinatown, where old meets new in a celebration of Sydney’s multicultural heart.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee We'll stop mid-tour for a coffee (or similar alternative)
  • Photos will be taken for you so all you need to do is look around and take it all in
  • A wonderful tour guide to lead the way and share the stories of Sydney with you
  • Gratuities are not required
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Alfred Street
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Hay Street
Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

This tour finishes in Haymarket near Chinatown, Darling Harbour and Central Station.

What To Expect

Customs House

We begin at Customs House, once the city’s gateway for goods and people, now a symbol of Sydney’s colonial foundations.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tank Stream Bar (Pass By)

We trace the path of the Tank Stream, the vital water source that shaped Sydney’s original European settlement.
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Angel Place Birdcages

At Angel Place, suspended birdcages honour the city’s lost native birds in a stunning, hidden art installation.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Martin Place

We explore Martin Place, Sydney’s civic spine and the backdrop for war memorials, protests, and public moments.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hyde Park

In Hyde Park, Australia’s oldest public park, we step into a green refuge framed by history and grandeur.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

At the QVB, we admire stunning 19th-century design and hear how it evolved from marketplace to retail icon.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Haymarket

At the QVB, we admire stunning 19th-century design and hear how it evolved from marketplace to retail icon.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please do not bring bags that you cannot carry on you during the tour

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sydney Hidden Gems Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sydney Hidden Gems Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. We'll stop mid-tour for a coffee (or similar alternative).
  • Photos will be taken for you so all you need to do is look around and take it all in.
  • A wonderful tour guide to lead the way and share the stories of Sydney with you.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities are not required.
  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Sydney Hidden Gems Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sydney Hidden Gems Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeWe'll stop mid-tour for a coffee (or similar alternative)
  • Photos will be taken for you so all you need to do is look around and take it all in
  • A wonderful tour guide to lead the way and share the stories of Sydney with you
  • Gratuities are not required
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please do not bring bags that you cannot carry on you during the tour
  • Please wear suitable walking gear
  • You must be 18 and above for the alcoholic beverages post-tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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