Duration:
2h30m
Step back in time on a Sydney walking tour! Explore The Rocks, Sydney’s birthplace, with its cobbled streets & convict history. Learn about Aboriginal culture, early European settlement & see iconic landmarks.
Operated By:
- The tour duration is 2.5 hours.
- Small groups (max. 16 guests)
- Tour guides with over a decade of experience.
- See the best of Sydney and the Rocks sites on a single tour.
- The most affordable City walking tour in Sydney.
* The meeting location is Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park North. The fountain is located right above St James Train Station. Look for your tour guide, holding a Pink Flag.
* Tours start on time, please come 5 minutes in advance.
* Taking a taxi? Please ask for ‘St James Train Station’ and then walk to the fountain.
* Due to the nature of The Rocks area, the walking tour is not wheelchair accessible.
If your preferred date is unavailable, please explore our other tours Sydney Bus Tours
The meeting place is Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park North. The fountain is located right above St James Train Station.
Look for your tour guide, holding a Pink Flag.
Taking a taxi ride? Please ask for ‘St James Train Station’ and walk to the fountain.
Please come 5 min in advance. We start tours on time.
Need help? Call or text 0425 291 425 or +61 425 291 425.
If you are running late, please note that once our tour guides are with the group, they may not be able to answer calls.
24 hours Cancellation Policy.
Cancellations made up to 24 hours before a scheduled tour will be issued a full refund without any fees.
Cancellations made 24 hours or less before a tour will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee.
No refunds will be issued for ‘no-shows’.
*Fully Flexible: Change Your Date for Free.
Change your tour date at no extra cost. Simply contact us 12 hours before your original booking to reschedule. Subject to availability. Please note that this policy cannot be used for ‘no-shows’.
You can make changes to your booking or cancel by emailing us at sydneyswonderstours@gmail.com or texting +61 425 291 425.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
* Due to the nature of The Rocks area, the walking tour is not wheelchair accessible. There will be unavoidable stairs along the way.
* 24 hours Cancellation Policy.
Cancellations made up to 24 hours before a scheduled tour will be issued a full refund without any fees.
Cancellations made 24 hours or less before a tour will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee.
No refunds will be issued for ‘no-shows’.
* The itinerary provided is intended as a guide and is subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to, weather conditions, road closures, or other events beyond our control. We will make every reasonable effort to operate the tour as planned, but we reserve the right to make alterations as necessary without prior notice.
*Fully Flexible: Change Your Date for Free. Change your tour date at no extra cost. Simply contact us 12 hours before your original booking to reschedule. Subject to availability. Please note that this policy cannot be used for ‘no-shows’.
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We did the bus tour. Our guide Martin was funny and personable. The tour was very informative and we had lots of stops for photos. Views were spectacular. Great itinerary and awesome value for money.
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Emilie
06 Aug 2025

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Michael
03 Aug 2025

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gjohnson45
28 Jul 2025

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RachLE
27 Jul 2025

This being our first family visit to Sydney with 19 & 21 year old sons we were looking for something a little different.
My wife found this tour and I can say that Martin was an excellent guide. He was in charge from the moment we met him at the fountains and climbed on the bus. We never asked him where he was from and he has quite a thick accent - however he showed his enthusiasm for his adopted country by sharing knowledge, fun facts of the city and a steady stream of humour and “dad” jokes.
Would recommend if you haven't been to Sydney and he was happy to give useful travel info tips.
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Gavin
23 Jul 2025

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Lara
22 Jul 2025

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Alison
20 Jul 2025
We had an amazing experience with Sydney’s Wonders Tours! Our guide, Martin, was absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, funny, and incredibly welcoming. He brought the city’s history and landmarks to life with fascinating stories and just the right touch of humour. From the moment the tour started, Martin made us feel comfortable and included, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone. If you're visiting Sydney or even a local looking to see the city in a new light, I highly recommend booking with Sydney’s Wonders Tours.
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Nathan
06 May 2025
A great opportunity to see many of Sydney's bayside sites in three hours - good value. The driver/guide was very knowledgeable and funny but unfortunately his accent made it difficult to understand. I probably understood about 60%. Also there was no initial brief to inform us of the stops and duration. Further for reasons unknown, he selected several people to sit at the front of the bus (the best viewing seats) perhaps because they were tall or maybe they tipped him!
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Herb
06 Feb 2025

I recently joined a Sydney Sightseeing Tour, and it was nothing short of amazing! The itinerary was well-planned, covering all the must-see landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Bondi Beach. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience both fun and educational.
The tour bus was comfortable, and the group size allowed for a more personalized experience.
Whether you’re visiting Sydney for the first time or rediscovering the city, I highly recommend this tour. It’s a stress-free way to explore Sydney’s beauty and history.
Will definitely book again on my next trip!
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Jeanette
03 Jan 2025

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Sarah
03 Jan 2025

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sunayanad2019
03 Jan 2025

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Sebastiaan
02 Jan 2025

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irina
02 Jan 2025

The tour guide was fun and explained everything well
The only “issue” is that we were walking around the pick up location looking for the guide. Maybe carrying an umbrella with the name of the company would be helpful to know who we are looking for.
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GoPlaces621644
01 Jan 2025
Outstanding tour! What a great way to experience the surrounding Sydney area and a wonderful way to plan future outings. The driver was great! We had lots of fun and was he so informed! Do yourself a favor and book this tour. Oh and the AC was incredible!!!
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Michael
29 Dec 2024
This bus tour was an absolute highlight of our trip! With so many incredible stops and a fantastic guide who was not only knowledgeable but also hilariously entertaining, we were able to fully immerse ourselves in a variety of new and exciting places. These were spots we never would have been able to experience on foot or on a crowded bus. The small group size made it easy to explore comfortably, and we even made some new friends along the way. Highly recommend this tour for a fun and unforgettable adventure!
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Caitlyn
29 Dec 2024
Great tour, definitely value for money and an easy way to see some of the most famous suburbs and landmarks of Sydney. Tour guide is funny, I called him Robert but I'm pretty sure he's Martin. Sorry.
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Jonesy
04 Oct 2024
We did this bus Tour March this year and I had posted review .. but it seems it’s missing . So posting again . We were first in queue to board .. but had to wait till end as they had funny boarding requests !! So first to arrive and last to allowed to board the Bus !! And the driver was terrible .. making sexist remarks and cracking silt jokes … we were even unable to understand his English at times . Hole they have improved now . Sorry to see that the owner has discounted my review .. I’m well aware and equally concerned on mobility issues of folks .. we had many normal folks sitting in front as well . Read few more on accent of the driver ., his silly jokes and treating us as school kids .. NEVER TO RECOMMEND !!
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Ravi
04 Aug 2024
Great price, lots of information about the places we visited on the tour. Our driver Martin was great. Lots of stops and great photo opportunities.
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Stephanie
04 Jul 2024
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27 Jun 2024

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amerdeep
26 Jun 2024
Martin was lovely! Bus was comfortable. Didn't realise it would only be eastern side of the Harbour but saw plenty anyway. Too much time in Manly but other stops were the perfect length.
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Barb
18 Jun 2024

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Jim
12 Jun 2024

Martin was very informative and comical in his commentary. We had a great day the weather was warm and sunny.
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Hoodshaven
06 Jun 2024
This tour was the first thing my husband and I did in Sydney, and it was a fabulous introduction to the city. Our tour guide/driver, Martin, made the experience fun and very interesting. He was quite knowledgeable about the history of the various sites we visited, and he gave careful instructions about where to go and when to return each time we got off the bus to explore the sites further. Highly recommended!
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Debbie
02 Jun 2024
Amazing and well organised tour. Lots of history and interesting information! Stops for food, drinks and comfort breaks. Great air conditioned coach and we had the fantastic Martin was our tour guide. Made us laugh, kept us safe, gave clear instructions so no one was left behind when we stopped. Thanks loads Martin - you made a great day, fantastic!
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Jill
02 Jun 2024
My Day Tour Today-Tuesday April 9 th @ 10am-with Wonder Tours was absolutely Amazing!!!!-Our Tour Guide was Everything & More—He makes Sydney Proud!!!-He handled everything with excellent skill -He was considerate-precise-& had a great sense of humour-He had the personality -charisma & charm that everyone just LOVES!!!-20/10 Tour Guide-Hip Hip Hooray!!!
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Maria
02 May 2024
Highly recommend this quick 3.5hr tour of Sydney for those who are a bit short on time. Martin (our guide) was a lovely and funny guy, and he was very knowledgeable. FYI... you don't stop and get out all the time, so if you like taking photos, sit on the opposite side to the driver, as most of the sights are on your left.
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Anthony
02 May 2024
We enjoyed our tour. Martin the guide/driver was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour memorable. He was also very helpful. Allan and Margaret ( Scotland)
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Allan
02 May 2024
The bus tour was good value. It was good to see Sydney’s iconic land marks. The tour driver was informative and funny. He gave great instructions. We had a perfect day.
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Sparrow
02 May 2024

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JenDB
08 Apr 2024
Very nice tour with a really goow driver who is also the guide. He knows a lot of things and is funny too
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Luc
02 Apr 2024
The Driver Martin is really very helpful and has very good knowledge on history of Sydney. His jokes and stories are very funny. I would highly recommend this tour, worthy he money, good for people who can’t walk much.
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GantiMahapatruni
02 Apr 2024

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Greg
30 Mar 2024

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mffgh7
13 Mar 2024
We did the walking tour with Lily this morning. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute! Lily’s knowledge was incredible and she was considerate to go at a pace that worked for everyone. Encourage everyone - even locals - to do this tour. We also did the bus tour with Martin. It was also a great experience. Martin was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. We recommend both of these tours!
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Sheanagh
23 Jan 2024

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Kyleinno
12 Jan 2024

Thank you very much for everything.
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Adriana
11 Jan 2024

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Karel
07 Jan 2024

He made our tour fun, adventurous and exciting.
Well done for his time management.
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rbrowne711
03 Jan 2024
Wasted 3 hours of our time in Sydney. Unfortunately we didn’t enjoy the trip at all. Martin has a great sense of humour but that’s not the main point of the sightseeing bus tour. We didn’t even stop nearby the Opera house or Royal Boyanic Harden, only saw it from the bus while driving. The photos on the brochure show very different lookouts. Next day we just went to all the locations on our own. I acknowledge that the tour’s cost was just $47, but still it’s not worth it. Btw Martin mentioned few times that the price of the tour is cheap so we could leave him some tips at the end of the trip. Also I’d like to mention that the bus was not comfortable as someone knees were pushing our backs forward and not enough space.
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Steve
02 Jan 2024
Fantastic tour. Martin was knowledgeable and entertaining in a good balance. Responded well to the needs/interests of the group, was clear about need for mutual regard around the duration of stops. Also have lots of valuable information about other elements of being in Sydney - eg the best way to use public transport. Great value for money. Thanks!
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John
30 Dec 2023

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29 Dec 2023

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13 Dec 2023

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Tom
09 Nov 2023

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Yelena
06 Nov 2023

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02 Nov 2023

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TeohSJ
30 Oct 2023

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17 Oct 2023

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Jacalyn
14 Oct 2023

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Sue
18 Aug 2023
Absolutely fantastic. Informative and funny. Saw all the key sites of Sydney and got lots of cool hints on how to get the most out of it stay
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Joanne
11 May 2023

Orange t shirt He didn’t have that in and was slightly later than the assigned meeting time. That aside Martin showed his caring side by ensuring those with mobility issues were allocated seats at front of the bus and boarded first with everyone else as he called their names so no rush or pushing to get on. No problem
with understanding Martin’s accent He was very informative and allowed as much time as possible at locations We stayed on at Bondi so didn’t return to Sydney with him. A good way to see some of Sydney and its suburbs
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fionarP842SS
11 May 2023

I would highly recommend this tour. Martin was the perfect guide. Thank you!
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hislaird
08 May 2023

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kiky1310
05 May 2023

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21 Apr 2023

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643geraldh
17 Apr 2023
The tour guide Martin was very knowledgeable, professional and funny. Excellent tour . Thank you. From Teresa and the "big tall man '
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Terri
11 Apr 2023