Australia · WALKING TOURS
Cities here are flat, wide and hotter than they look. The 15 below cover Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Hobart, priced by length, with a note on the ones that run after dark.
Tour the Sydney Opera House with an insider guide, see two performance spaces, learn its design story, and climb about 300 stairs.
“Ask for Peter as your Guide. A retired Architect who actually worked on some of The Opera House projects. Very very knowledgeable!”
Review of the Blue Mountains tour from Sydney, with Wentworth Falls, Three Sisters, local lunch, guides, walking demands, and value tips.
“+ views + walks + watherfall + great idea with only one pickup place - Lunch included = sandwich with ham and cheese or vege. - music on the bus instead of guide/ driver saying interesting facts. Maybe record some and play them.”
Explore Sydney’s oldest quarter on a 90-minute Rocks walking tour with harbor views, convict history, hidden lanes, and Cadman’s Cottage.
“If you have a spare couple of hours and want to know the history of the Rocks this is for you. Very relaxing walk with the guide only to happy to answer any questions along the way. A great way to find out more about the history of Sydney and how the circular quay came about.”
Explore Melbourne’s laneways, arcades, landmarks, history, coffee culture, and street art on a friendly three-hour small-group walk.
“Great overview of the city and history! It said it was three hours, but it went so fast.. loved all the stops. Our guide Emily was great.”
Explore Sydney’s Rocks on a 90-minute guided walk through convict-era lanes, historic pubs, harbour viewpoints, and vivid local stories.
“I highly recommend this tour. A great way to quickly learn about the history of the Rock and Australias beginning. Our guide Claudia made the experience positive, fun and motivating.”
Spend 13 hours on the Great Ocean Road with koala spotting, rainforest, the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and coastal lookouts.
“We didn't stop at several of the locations listed in the itinerary. The operator already knew that we couldn't stop at certain locations. Therefore, they should have either reduced the cost or changed the itinerary. I felt gypped! Also, the guRead more”
Review of a $86 Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney with Wentworth Falls, Three Sisters, bushwalks, picnic lunch, and local guides.
“It rained almost the entire day, and for much of the tour, we only saw fog. But we all laughed through it. Our guide was fabulous and the experience was fun despite the fog. The fog did break for a few minutes, and it was beautiful.”
Cruise Maria Island from Hobart for seals, dolphins, wombats, convict history, coastal geology, lunch, drinks, and a guided walk.
“Mike and Tamsin were wonderful and friendly, as well as sharing their knowledge passionately. The boat ride was a lot of fun and getting to spend time learning about the history of the island while seeing the wildlife was fascinating. A great day, highly recommend 👌”
Tour the Sydney Cricket Ground, enter dressing rooms and the Long Room, then explore cricket treasures at the SCG Museum.
“Informative, passionate guide, Warwick who interjected the facts with light humour, without being too harsh on the Poms!!”
Tour the SCG in 90 minutes, entering dressing rooms, the players’ tunnel, historic pavilions, museum spaces, and sporting history for $25.10.
“Excellent preview of the Sydney Cricket ground - behind the scenes, by a well experienced tour guide.”
Review of Melbourne’s 13-hour Great Ocean Road tour, with koalas, rainforest, Apollo Bay, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles.
“Excellent tour experience. Our tour guide was engaging and knowledgeable. He provided us with such marvelous experience. The Great Ocean Road, particularly the Twelve Apostles, is a must see. Highly recommend it.”
Explore Melbourne’s laneways, arcades, coffee, dumplings, sweets, and local bars on a small-group food walk with a personal guide.
“Andrew with Walk Melbourne gave a great walking food tour of Melbourne’s CBD. Excellent knowledge of history and architecture of Melbourne and delicious selection of different food stops along the way. Highly recommend!”
Walk Sydney from Customs House to Circular Quay, hear its layered past, and finish with craft beer, snacks, and harbour views.
“Mike was a fantastic tour guide—very knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive throughout. He explained Australia’s history and modern life clearly and made the tour well structured and enjoyable. His passion really showed, and his recommendations were incredibly helpful. A great start to my time in Sydney and Australia!”
Explore Perth’s history, public art, laneways, and local tips on a relaxed 3-hour walking tour capped at 12 people.
“Informative about Perths history and culture. Lots of great details about the sights on the tour. Aided by diagrams and older photos.”
Explore four historic Rocks pubs, sip craft beer, cider, or wine, and hear Sydney’s convict, gang, and pub stories on this lively 2.5-hour walk.
“Great tour. Guide was a lot of fun. Highly recommend. Convict stories and Sydney history along with cold beer is a winner!”
Pick a coast, a rock or a cellar door.
