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The 15 Best Walking Tours in Australia

76 tours  ·  from $17

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.

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour - The famous shell tiles up close
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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

1.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,770 reviews · from $34Our pick

Spend one hour inside the Sydney Opera House with a guide such as Peter, Michael, Katharina, or Sheila. Walk through elegant foyers, see two performance spaces, study the famous shell tiles, and hear how Danish architect Jørn Utzon solved the building’s huge design challenges. Allow for 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!”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch - A full day from Sydney, without a rental car
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

2.Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,400 reviews · 10h 30m · from $85

Spend a full day in a 22 to 27-person minibus group exploring Wentworth Falls and Katoomba from Sydney. You’ll walk to the base of a 187-metre waterfall, visit several lookouts, hear the Three Sisters dreamtime story, and enjoy a fresh lunch. Guides such as Zac, Kieran, Ben, and Abbey lead departures.

“+ 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.”

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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour - Starting at 28 Harrington Street
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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

3.Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · from $32Top rated

Walk The Rocks with a trained local guide such as Judith, Paul, Vickie, Michael, or George. Expect roughly 2 kilometers of cobbled lanes, old sandstone steps, early colonial buildings, convict stories, Cadman’s Cottage, Garrison Church, and fine views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

“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.”

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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture - Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, and the MCG
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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

4.Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,451 reviews · from $92

Walk Melbourne with a local English-speaking guide such as Emily, Ian, Hugo, Bo, or Mike. See Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, arcades, street art, Chinatown, and the Yarra, with a café coffee and a drink at Captain Melville included.

“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.”

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Sydney: The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour - From convict settlement to waterfront neighbourhood
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Sydney: The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour

5.The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,092 reviews · 1h 30m · from $32

Spend 90 minutes exploring The Rocks with an English-speaking guide such as Judith, Anne, Vickie, Paul, or John. Expect cobbled lanes, old pubs, courtyards, harbour views, and human stories from Sydney’s early settlement. The route is mostly easy, amplified for clear hearing, and friendly to manual wheelchairs and prams.

“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.”

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Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea - Torquay gives you your first taste of the coast
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Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

6.Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,068 reviews

Set out from Melbourne at 6:40 am for a full-day Great Ocean Road trip with coastal lookouts, wild koalas, parrots, a Maits Rest forest walk, Gibsons Steps, the 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge. Guides such as Warren and Theo are known for lively commentary. Lunch and dinner cost extra.

“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”

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Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch - Wentworth Falls: the day’s real workout
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Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch

7.Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · from $86

Spend about 10 hours exploring the Blue Mountains with guides such as Kieran, Ben, or Zach. Visit Wentworth Falls, Echo Point, the Three Sisters, and quieter lookouts, with a 90-minute bushwalk, optional waterfall swim, fresh lunch, Aussie snacks, and return transport from central Sydney.

“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.”

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Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks - Six hours around Maria Island’s coast
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Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

8.Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · from $211

Spend about six hours cruising Maria Island’s coast with guides such as Michael, Ruby, Milly, or Tamsyn, then take a two-hour guided walk through Darlington’s convict settlement. Expect wildlife, sea caves, geology, lunch, drinks, and a small group of up to 28 people.

“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 👌”

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Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Museum Walking Tour - The dressing rooms and the Long Room
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Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Museum Walking Tour

9.Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Museum Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 616 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23Best value

Spend 90 minutes inside Sydney’s famous sporting ground with an English-speaking guide such as Stuart, Peter, Warwick, or Rod. See the pitch, dressing rooms, media centre, Members Reserve, Walk of Honour, and SCG Museum. It suits cricket fans and curious Sydney visitors alike.

“Informative, passionate guide, Warwick who interjected the facts with light humour, without being too harsh on the Poms!!”

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Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour - Dressing rooms, the tunnel, and the player’s viewpoint
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Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

10.Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · from $25

Explore Sydney Cricket Ground with guides such as Stuart, Vanessa, Peter, or Rod. Enter historic dressing rooms, walk the players’ tunnel, view trophies and memorabilia, and hear stories from cricket, rugby, soccer, and AFL. The 90-minute tour suits sports fans and curious families alike.

“Excellent preview of the Sydney Cricket ground - behind the scenes, by a well experienced tour guide.”

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Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea - Morning tea and wildlife at Serendip Sanctuary
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Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

11.Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 549 reviews · from $93

Travel from Melbourne by air-conditioned coach with guides such as Lauren, Joe, Joel, and Cory. Expect wildlife sightings, morning tea at Serendip Sanctuary, an Otway rainforest walk, Apollo Bay, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles. It is a long but practical day with free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“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.”

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Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour - Starting at Bourke Street Mall
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Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

12.Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $92

Spend about three hours walking Melbourne’s CBD with a guide such as Andrew, Dave, Chev, or Rob. Taste two savory and three sweet treats, enjoy coffee or tea, learn city stories, and finish with a drink at Whitehart Bar. The group is capped at 10 people.

“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!”

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Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included) - Customs House and the first layers of Sydney
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Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)

13.Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 514 reviews · from $57

Spend 3.5 hours walking about 4 km from Customs House through the CBD, Hyde Park, the Royal Botanic Garden, The Rocks, and Circular Quay. Guides such as Michael, Steve, Jake, Matt, and Daniel mix colonial, Indigenous, convict, and modern Sydney stories with practical tips, then finish with beer 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!”

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Discover Perth Walking Tour: History, Art, Local Insights + More! - Meeting at Perth Digital Tower
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Discover Perth Walking Tour: History, Art, Local Insights + More!

14.Discover Perth Walking Tour: History, Art, Local Insights + More!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 458 reviews · from $51

Walk 3 kilometers through Perth’s streets, laneways, historic areas, and new developments with guides such as Alex, Adie, Phoebe, Lucy, and Chloe. Expect stories, public art, old photographs, city tips, and a leisurely pace, with time for coffee and questions.

“Informative about Perths history and culture. Lots of great details about the sights on the tour. Aided by diagrams and older photos.”

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The Rocks Pub Walking Tour - Starting at Harts Pub and meeting your guide
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The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

15.The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · from $82

Walk Sydney’s The Rocks with Daves Pub Tours, stopping at four old pubs for a 285ml craft beer, cider, wine, or soft drink at each. Guides such as Doug, Dave, Craig, and Pinno mix stories about convicts, larrikin gangs, plague, and pub culture with local drink advice.

“Great tour. Guide was a lot of fun. Highly recommend. Convict stories and Sydney history along with cold beer is a winner!”

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