The Rocks, Sydney
The best tours of The Rocks in Sydney
A 3.5-hour walk with a drink, a 2.5-hour history walk, an underground City Circle walk, the weekend markets and the bridge lookout. Here is how to see The Rocks, with honest advice on paying for a tour or walking on your own, extra costs on the day and which walks really cover The Rocks.
See our 3 picks
Our top pick for The Rocks is the 3.5-hour City & The Rocks walking tour, which ends with a local beer facing the Opera House. The 2.5-hour history walk is the cheaper choice, from €28. The Rocks is also easy to walk on your own, and the weekend markets are free to browse.
Our 3 picks for tours of The Rocks
Two walks that cover The Rocks, then a railway walk under the city for a rainy day. All three show free cancellation on GetYourGuide.
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from €52 per person Our top pick 3 h 30 min 4.8 (313) reviews on GetYourGuide
City & The Rocks walking tour with a drink
A 3.5-hour walk of about 4 km from Customs House, on history, laneways and First Nations culture. It ends with a craft beer, soft drink or juice and a snack. Not for children under 12.
Best for A first visit, history and a drink
Check availability: City & The Rocks walking tour with a drink on GetYourGuide - from €28 per person
Up to 16 people
History walk
2 h 30 min 4.7 (75) reviews on GetYourGuide
Historical walking tour with The Rocks
A 2.5-hour walk from Hyde Park through the city and The Rocks, in a small group of up to 16. The guide uses a voice amplifier. It runs rain or shine.
Best for History on a budget
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from €19 per person 3 hours 5.0 (3) reviews on GetYourGuide
Secrets of the City Circle walk
A 3-hour walk through six old railway stations, with ghost platforms and the 1916 riot at Central. It is all under cover. Bring an Opal or bank card for short train hops.
Best for A rainy day and railway fans
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Tours of The Rocks compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Covers The Rocks? | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City & The Rocks walking tour with a drink | €52 per person | 3 h 30 min | Up to 12 | Yes | A first visit, history and a drink | Rated 4.8 from 313 reviews. |
| Historical walking tour with The Rocks | €28 per person | 2 h 30 min | Up to 16 | Yes | History on a budget | The cheaper walk that covers The Rocks, from €28. |
| Secrets of the City Circle walk | €19 per person | 3 hours | Up to 40 | No: city railway stations | A rainy day and railway fans | Dry in any weather, from €19. It has only 3 reviews so far. |
City & The Rocks walking tour with a drink
€52 per person3 h 30 min 4.8 (313)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Covers The Rocks?
- Yes
- Who it suits
- A first visit, history and a drink
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.8 from 313 reviews.
Historical walking tour with The Rocks
€28 per person2 h 30 min 4.7 (75)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 16
- Covers The Rocks?
- Yes
- Who it suits
- History on a budget
- Why we picked it
- The cheaper walk that covers The Rocks, from €28.
Secrets of the City Circle walk
€19 per person3 hours 5.0 (3)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 40
- Covers The Rocks?
- No: city railway stations
- Who it suits
- A rainy day and railway fans
- Why we picked it
- Dry in any weather, from €19. It has only 3 reviews so far.
- None of the 3 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- All 3 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Which Rocks walking tour to pick
Pick the City & The Rocks tour for the full story and a drink at the end. It is the longest, at 3.5 hours.
Pick the history walk for a lower price and a small group. Note that the City Circle walk does not cover The Rocks: it is a walk through railway stations.
Things to do in The Rocks, Sydney
The best free thing to do in The Rocks is the market. The Rocks Markets run on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, and on Friday from 10:00 to 15:00.
The MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) is free to enter. Walking across the Sydney Harbour Bridge is free too.
For a view from the bridge, visit the BridgeMuseum. From The Rocks, take the bridge stairs or lift on Cumberland Street, then walk about 300 m. An adult ticket costs A$39.95 online.
Food and markets in The Rocks
The weekend markets are the easiest way to eat and shop in The Rocks. They spread along Jack Mundey Street, Playfair Street and George Street.
For seafood, compare Sydney Fish Market tours. The new market opened in January 2026.
The Rocks after dark
The haunted pub walk on our Sydney ghost tours page starts on George Street in The Rocks.
Around Halloween, the markets stay open late for Ghost in The Rocks: Friday 30 October from 16:00 to 22:00, and Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November from 10:00 to 22:00.
Seeing The Rocks by bus
Our guide to Big Bus tours Sydney covers the open-top bus. It stops on George Street at Circular Quay, a short walk from The Rocks.
Beyond the centre
The Rocks is in the city centre. For fun things to do in Western Sydney, plan a separate day.
Tips for The Rocks
If it rains
The history walk runs rain or shine, so bring a raincoat. The City Circle walk is all under cover or underground.
Extra costs on the day
On the City Circle walk you pay your own train fares with an Opal or bank card. On the City & The Rocks walk, tips and lunch are not included.
Wear good shoes
The City & The Rocks walk covers about 4 km, with some hills and uneven ground.
If your plans change
All three walks show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Check the cut-off time before you pay.
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