~~ 01-Apr-2024 to 18-Mar-2025~~Valid for 01APR24-18MAR25:
Join your tour at The Rocks Walking Tours office located at Shop 5 - Clocktower Square, Corner of Argyle and Harrington Streets, The Rocks to commence a 90 minute The Rocks Walking tour. There is no better way to get up close and personal with the living history and heritage of Sydney than on foot. Hear lively tales from a colourful past while enjoying the ambience of a vibrant present. Hear how The Rocks was inhabited by the First Fleet of convicts arriving as they did into Sydney Cove in 1788 thus impacting forever on the local Indigenous people's way of life. Stories unfold with many rich accounts of the antics of sailors, larrikins and rogues as they roamed the rugged rocks. Still to be seen today are the storehouses, public and working class cottages from the time when this place took on all of the characteristics of the dockside. There is approximately 2 kilometres of walking covered at a leisurely pace. Tour concludes approximately 90 minutes after commencement, at the Clocktower.~~~~
~~ 19-Mar-2025 to 31-Mar-2026~~Valid for 19MAR25-31MAR26:
Join your tour at The Rocks Walking Tours office located at Reynolds Cottage, 28 Harrington St, The Rocks for an immersive journey through one of Sydney’s most historic precincts. Nestled at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Rocks is a place where cobblestone streets and colonial buildings tell tales of the city’s early settlers.
Guided by knowledgeable locals, these tours delve into the rich tapestry of stories from the area’s foundation as a convict settlement to its transformation into a bustling waterfront neighbourhood. Along the way, visitors will explore hidden alleyways, heritage-listed pubs, and significant landmarks, all while uncovering the unique blend of history and modernity that defines The Rocks.
Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about Sydney’s past, The Rocks walking tours provide a fascinating and educational experience in one of the city’s most charming quarters. There is approximately 2 kilometres of walking covered at a leisurely pace. Tour concludes approximately 90 minutes after commencement, at Reynolds Cottage.~~~~ |
