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Badass Women of Sydney: The Women Behind the City
Highlights
- Discover the untold stories of women who shaped Sydney's history and gain a deeper understanding of the city.
- Walk iconic streets where movements sparked change, connecting with the powerful legacy of women leaders.
- Experience Sydney through a unique lens, revealing the impact of women often overlooked in traditional narratives.
- Engage with the city’s rich heritage on a tour that resonates long after you leave, perfect for locals and visitors alike.
Discover the women who shaped Sydney.
How many women who built Sydney’s history can you name? Chances are, not many — because their stories were rarely told.
Behind the city’s glittering harbour lies a powerful legacy of women who led, resisted, organised, and imagined something better. Their names might not appear on monuments, but their impact is stitched into the city’s fabric.
Their walking tours bring these stories to life. Walk the streets where laws changed, movements grew, and communities came together. Stand in the very places where protests sparked and the future began to shift. You’ll visit some of Sydney’s most iconic sites and see them in a completely new light.
These aren’t side notes or footnotes. They’re the stories that shaped Sydney. And they’ll stay with you long after the tour ends. Whether you’re a local or a first-time visitor, this tour is for you. It’s the story of Sydney – told from the perspective of the women who shaped it.
Tour details
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Available from 15 August 2025 to 31 December 2026
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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She Shapes History – Sydney
Walk into Sydney’s hidden history.
At She Shapes History, they believe the past isn’t confined to textbooks – it lives in the streets beneath our feet. Their guided walking tours uncover the extraordinary stories of the women who shaped Sydney’s political, social, and cultural life.
For too long, women’s contributions have been sidelined or forgotten. They would like to change that. Their tours bring history to life through the lens of the fearless, formidable, and often overlooked women who challenged the status quo and reshaped the nation.
From suffragettes and social reformers to artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, She Shapes History offers a fresh feminist take on Sydney’s past — one that’s as empowering as it is enlightening. Their experiences go far beyond the usual history tour. They’re immersive, inclusive, and unforgettable.
Join them as they rewrite the narrative — one woman, one story, one step at a time.
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