Sydney Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Discover a different side of Sydney on our Hidden Gems Walking Tour. Over 2.5 leisurely hours, explore tucked-away laneways, grand arcades, and overlooked historic sites that reveal the city’s rich character beyond the icons.
Starting at Customs House, we stroll through Loftus Lane and Bridge Street, where colonial sandstone and civic architecture hint at Sydney’s early political and maritime roots. In Angel Place, hundreds of suspended birdcages honour native birds lost to urbanisation — a powerful, unexpected moment in a quiet laneway.
We continue through Martin Place, rich in civic pride and protest history, before stopping for a coffee at a hidden café beloved by locals. From there, we explore Hyde Park and the elegant St. James Church, Sydney’s oldest church, designed by convict architect Francis Greenway.
The walk ends with the ornate Queen Victoria Building, and in the vibrant surrounds of Chinatown, where old meets new in a celebration of Sydney’s multicultural heart.
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Hidden Gems Walking Tour
What's included in Sydney Hidden Gems Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Customs House
We begin at Customs House, once the city’s gateway for goods and people, now a symbol of Sydney’s colonial foundations.
Tank Stream BarPass-by Only
We trace the path of the Tank Stream, the vital water source that shaped Sydney’s original European settlement.
Angel Place Birdcages
At Angel Place, suspended birdcages honour the city’s lost native birds in a stunning, hidden art installation.
Inclusions
- We'll stop mid-tour for a coffee (or similar alternative)
- A wonderful tour guide to lead the way and share the stories of Sydney with you
- Photos will be taken for you so all you need to do is look around and take it all in
- Gratuities are not required
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please do not bring bags that you cannot carry on you during the tour
- Please wear suitable walking gear
- You must be 18 and above for the alcoholic beverages post-tour.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet outside Customs House opposite Circular Quay Station - the nearest station is Circular Quay.
End Points
- This tour finishes in Haymarket near Chinatown, Darling Harbour and Central Station.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please wear suitable walking attire. Note that there is nowhere to store bags or luggage **There is no need to print this ticket**
