**Sydney Heritage Walking Tour with Brewery**

Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led small-group walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main attractions.
Perfect for those who have just arrived, as well as locals and those who want to go deeper in learning about Australian history, culture, society & First Nations people.

Starting from Customs House, you’ll hear about Sydney’s colonisation by the British – and how their arrival impacted the original inhabitants.

Your guide will provide you with a range of perspectives on Sydney’s development, introducing Aboriginal people, British governors, convicts & entrepreneurs, and other multicultural migrants.

You’ll finish with a beer at a popular brewery with views of the Bridge, the Opera House and Sydney Harbour. Over a drink, your host will give you further tips and recommendations to make your time in Sydney special – stuff you won’t find in a guidebook!

Walk the streets in a small group so you’re not fighting to see & hear your guide or stay on the footpath.

Meeting Point

31 Alfred St

31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

We meet in front of Customs House, beside the steps and access ramp (on the right hand side as you face Customs House).

What's included:

• Group photos
• Map with recommendations

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Customs House

Sydney Customs House 31 Alfred St, Circular Quay, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

We start at Customs House where you'll see a scale model of all of Sydney and where we will walk (approx 4km / 2.5 miles). You'll also learn some Aboriginal place names for parts of Sydney and explore the new precinct immediately behind Customs House.

15 minutes

The Mint

10 Macquarie St, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

We walk past the "Rum Hospital", which now consists of NSW Parliament, the Sydney Hospital and the Mint.

15 minutes

Hyde Park Barracks

Queens Square, Macquarie Street, Queens Square, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

We will stop outside Hyde Park Barracks as you hear the story of its construction and infamous architect. We do not enter the Barracks.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Mrs Macquaries Rd, , Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

We will briefly enter the Royal Botanic Gardens to see the location of the former Garden Palace and Governor Phillip Fountain.

10 minutes

Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

455 George St, , Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

We will briefly enter the Queen Victoria Building, but mainly just to see it and for any guests to use the bathrooms.

5 minutes

St. Mary's Cathedral

St Mary_s Road, St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

We stop in Hyde Park where you will get a great view of St Mary's Cathedral. We do not enter the cathedral or go up close to it (approximately 50 metres from the building).

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

General Post Office (GPO) Sydney

Martin Place, George and Pitt Streets, , Sydney, New South Wales

We will stop in Martin Place and Pitt St to look at the General Post Office and hear the story of its controversial construction and design.

5 minutes

Martin Place

Between Macquarie and George Sts., , Sydney, New South Wales

We will stop in Martin Place to hear about the ANZAC Cenotaph and Australia's involvement in World War 1.

5 minutes

The Rocks

Sydney, New South Wales

We will walk through part of The Rocks towards the end of the tour, visiting the Nurses Walk, Jack Mundey Place and lower George St.

30 minutes

Sydney Opera House

Bennelong Point, Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

We will see the Opera House from where we finish the tour and at Campbell's Cove. We do not enter the Opera House but you will hear the story of its construction.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney, 2060, New South Wales

We will see the Sydney Harbour Bridge from where the tour finishes. We do not get up on the bridge as part of the tour, but it is a short walk from the end point.

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