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Cultural tour activities in New South Wales

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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1205 reviews

Sydney by Night - Secret Bars & Stories

Discover hidden bars on Sydney’s best nightlife tour, with 5 different routes. Meet people, hear stories, have fun and enjoy great drinks!

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 463 reviews

Sydney's Convict Colony: historian led exploration

Uncover the lives of convicts, sailors, soldiers and scallywags. Visit relics and ruins.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 493 reviews

Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour

Discover the best of Sydney in 3.5 hours on this tour. Finish with a beer and harbour views.

4.77 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Uncover Sydney's Crime History

Walk The Rocks and rediscover Sydney’s dark past, where humanity’s darkest deeds meet stunning views.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Take a pub walk through The Rocks

Visit Sydney's oldest pubs and hear about the city's past as a British convict colony.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Explore Sydney Harbour National Park

Discover hidden beaches, historic sites, and rich marine life on this unique walk.

4.6 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Admire Sydney’s public art with an art historian

Uncover architectural and creative wonders and deepen your appreciation for the visual arts. Step into Sydney’s rich art and cultural landscape on a walk blending history, culture, and conservation.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews

Chinatown - Street Food & Stories

Enjoy delicious Chinese street food while uncovering stories of Sydney’s Chinatown

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 393 reviews

Ride the iconic Sydney harbour by e-bike

Discover beautiful Sydney Harbour, parklands, coves and visit iconic sites.

5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

Sydney Origin Story Walk in the Rocks

Trace the streets where cultures clashed, chains rattled and rum ruled — The Rocks still echoes with Sydney’s untamed beginnings.

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Circular Quay & The Rocks Photo-walk

Take a walk around Circular Quay and the Rocks with David, a professional photographer. Showing you some hidden angles & views on well known landmarks. Ending with a coffee & critique of our photos.

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Your personal photographer in Sydney

Explore the city's most iconic spots with a professional photographer and get all your photos + 30 edited ones ready to share.

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Tour an ecovillage on the Gold Coast

Walk around the beautiful Ecovillage, learning how it was designed so that residents live sustainably and in harmony with nature.

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Discover Sydney's highlights

Walk through hidden lanes, trace the shift from convict streets to five star avenues with a cultural guide. Take in the harbour, Opera House and the historic Botanical Gardens.

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2026 Floriade Flower Festival & Canberra Day Tour

Roam million tulip displays at Australia's biggest flower festival, stroll Bowral’s cherry blossom paths and browse vintage finds, lastly pause at Mount Ainslie Lookout for a sweeping capital view.

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Sydney North Aboriginal Art & Culture Walking Tour

Experience a Welcome Smoking Ceremony, discover ancient whale rock engravings, explore sacred cultural sites, and enjoy spectacular coastal views from West Head Lookout with your Aboriginal guide.

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Sydney South Aboriginal Cultural Tour On Country

Join Natcha Cultural Tours to discover sacred Aboriginal rock engravings with a Traditional Custodian. Exclusive licensed access to 60,000 year old sites, Dreamtime stories, and living culture.

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Explore Sydney in style with a Kombi van

Discover Sydney’s finest spots with the iconic VW Kombi van. Enjoy the coastal walk, snorkeling, café hopping and a beachfront lunch. Choose the default itinerary or customise to fit your plans.

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Sydney Icons With Russian-Speaking Guide

Explore Sydney's best in 4 hours: Opera House, Harbour Bridge views, The Rocks and Aussie pubs. Hear stories, enjoy great photo spots, and discover hidden gems. Options to add: Manly, Pylon Lookout.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Trace history in The Rocks with a guide

Discover the evolution of Sydney’s oldest neighborhood and immerse yourself in stories of its historic buildings and hidden gems.

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