Sydney Hidden Gems Walking Tour

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.
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Free cancellation
Mobile voucher accepted
3 hours
Available in English

Important information

Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. 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.

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