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Explore the history of the rocks Sydney, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Self-guided
  • About 6 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Emmi Carlsson
A$3One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
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Length
About 6 h
Stops
8
Route
3.9 km
Starts at
Sydney Opera House
Price
A$3, one-off

About this tour

“Explore the history of the rocks Sydney, Australia” is a self-guided walking tour in Sydney, Australia, made by Emmi Carlsson. It takes about 6 hours, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

The Rocks is an area with a lot of old streets and alleys. It is near the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Locals and tourists mingle at the open-air Rocks Markets while buying street food and hand-made clothes. Some of Sydney's oldest pubs are in this area, and many of the nicest restaurants have views of the harbor. There are both local and international exhibits at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Along the busy harbourfront promenade, some buskers play music.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Sydney Opera House and covers about 3.9 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
  • Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
  • Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
  • The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
  • Queen Victoria Building
  • Darling Harbour

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Emmi Carlsson
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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