Sydney History Tour: Uncover the City's Secrets

Explore Sydney’s hidden history with tales of leaders, uprisings, and architecture. Discover secrets and myths on this captivating walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Andrew’s Cathedral - A magnificent twin-towered sandstone structure adorned with exquisite carvings and intricate details.
  • Sydney Town Hall - Sydney’s leading grand governmental edifice, featuring a towering clock, sandstone embellishments, and a breathtaking white marble staircase, perfect for photography!
  • **Queen Victoria Building…
What's Included
  • Bathrooms
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Admission into Sydney Town Hall, The General Post Office, NSW Parliament and Hyde Park Barracks.
Additional Information

Sydney’s Central Business District is rich in history. This tour explores everything from tales of Aboriginal leaders and convict rebellions to bell tower conflicts, chilling murders, and the creation of historic landmarks. Participants will discover the city’s origins and learn about the lives of its fascinating former inhabitants.
The tour includes…

Location
1400 George St
George Street
The tour starts at the front of St Andrew's Cathedral
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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X525lckaitlynh
Aug 9, 2025
Wonderful tour - It was an absolutely amazing tour. Distance was not too far or fast paced. The information and the way that Ned explains details was like no other tour we have had. Ned is so passionate about what he is talking about. He is friendly and the tour was very comfortable. I loved hearing about all the details from our beautiful city that you would otherwise walk past and not realise. We had a pram in our group and had no issues with access.
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Lovingandlivibg
Jul 29, 2025
Fun, informative and a wonderful knowledgeable tour guide - A fabulous and informative Sydney history walking tour with Ned. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute. I would highly recommend Real History Walking Tour, I’m booking in again when our Canadian family arrive in November.
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Kaytd2025
Jul 27, 2025
An outstanding tour, top notch guide. - I found Ned's city tour to be interesting, informative and fun. Queen Victoria's sculpture history was fascinating and I had never noticed the detailed faces in the Post Office facade. Well done Ned, on a first rate tour.
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D687flangiea
Jul 21, 2025
Absolutely fantastic, highly recommend - This was a fantastic tour led by the very knowledgeable Ned. I have lived in Sydney for some time and this tour really brought this city’s colonial and indigenous past alive! Very highly recommend and look forward to taking part in further tours run by the team in the future.
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Seantd1201kg
Jul 18, 2025
- Although I live in Sydney, I found the tour very informative. Ned is very engaging in his conversation and knowledge. Well worth the money and I am looking forward to doing one of his other tours soon.
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Lucymd7731gi
Jul 18, 2025
- By far the best historical walking tour I've ever done. I've been on tours in every city I travel to in Australia and across the world and this was just brilliant. Ned took our tour and he was engaging and fun! I couldn't recommend this enough!
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Onvoyageensemble
Jul 17, 2025
Get your camera prepared since you could capture history through Ned's eyes and voice. - This is our 3rd tour with Ned (Watsons Bay, Glebe) , we have been learning with him more about the beautiful Sydney. Hope you have more tours coming Ned!
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820camt
Jul 15, 2025
Engaging and Passionate Guide - I had the most amazing morning doing Ned’s walking tour of the Sydney CBD. He is a very passionate and engaging guide that really brings the history to life. Would highly recommend to any visitors or Sydney residents. I’ve lived in Sydney for 20 years and still learnt so much.
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Oompaaloompaa123
Jul 14, 2025
Great Way to Discover Sydney! - I started with the Sydney City walking tour and enjoyed it so much that I signed up for two more—Watson's Bay and Glebe—and each one offered something fresh and fascinating. Ned clearly knows his stuff and shares a great mix of fun facts, local stories, and interesting history that brings each area to life. Whether you’re visiting Sydney for the first time or you’ve lived here for years, you’ll walk away with new perspectives and maybe even a few favourite spots you hadn’t discovered before. It’s relaxed, informative, and a genuinely enjoyable way to explore the city. Highly recommended for anyone keen to discover Sydney.
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Stephenpq45mn
Jul 14, 2025
A Fantastic Experience - I had an incredible time on the Real History Walking Tour in Sydney. Ned was an outstanding guide—deeply knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the history of Sydney. What really set this tour apart was how personable he was. Ned took the time to get to know each of participants, which made the experience feel more like a conversation than a lecture. His storytelling brought Sydney’s past to life, blending historical facts with local insight in a way that was both informative and entertaining. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a deeper, more authentic understanding of the city.
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From $33
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).