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Redcoats, Rascals & Thunderboxes – A History of Sydney
Highlights
- Wander past Cadman’s Cottage, the oldest building in Australia, and uncover its rich historical significance.
- Explore The Rocks and Sydney Harbour Bridge with a local guide for an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience.
- Stroll through Argyle Place and Nurses Walk, discovering hidden stories that reveal Sydney's vibrant past.
- Experience the blend of humour and history on this walking tour, offering a unique perspective of modern Australia.
Experience Sydney from a local’s perspective (which, let’s face it, is the best perspective imaginable!). Explore all the city icons, like The Rocks, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and the Sydney Opera House, but explore them in a way most tourists don’t. They take the least-walked path on this Sydney walking tour, and meander through this fascinating city’s tumultuous history and into the modern day.
This historic Sydney walk introduces you to the old and new of Sydney. Wander past Cadman’s Cottage, the oldest building in Australia. Then, take a stroll down Argyle Place, Nurses Walk, and other ‘must-do’ sites such as the Customs House and the Sydney Opera House, all with a local guide to show you the bits you’d miss on your own!
This Sydney tour is a warts and all account of the birth of modern Australia and the legacies left from decisions made and the people who made them: those who won, those who lost, and everyone in-between. Factual, funny, irreverent, and anecdotal – this Sydney walking tour is a great local experience packed full of Sydney history!
Itinerary highlights
Sydney Harbour with views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House
This historic Sydney walk introduces you to the old and new of Sydney. We wander past Cadman’s Cottage, the oldest building in Australia. Then, take a stroll down Argyle Place, Nurses Walk, and other ‘must-do’ sites such as the Customs House and the Sydney Opera House, all with a local guide to show you the bits you’d miss on your own!
Foundation Park
This is where Sydney began with the first convicts cutting their homes out of the rock and beginning a new life on the opposite side of the world. It is now a heritage site where we’ll stop to tell you the stories of those that first arrived here as convicts.
The Tank Stream
This Sydney tour is a warts and all account of the birth of modern Australia and the legacies left from decisions made and the people who made them: those who won, those who lost, and everyone in-between. Factual, funny, irreverent, and anecdotal – this Sydney walking tour is a great local experience packed full of Sydney history!
Sydney Opera House
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
Operation information
24 Hours In Sydney
At 24 Hours In Sydney they are passionate about bringing you amazing Sydney experiences that really show you the heart and soul of this spectacular city. Their aim isn’t just to take you places and point out the awesome sights … they want you to leave with an understanding of what makes this city tick and why they love it so much!
They have tours running every day, which will unlock the secrets and hidden gems of Australia’s harbour city. Most importantly, these tours are brought to life by a team of amazing people who will guide you through their favourite places. Get to know Sydney with 700 years of history packed into 234 years of discovery.
They are proud to be a part of the greatest city in the world because they know Sydney as a local and they are part of a team that offers unique experiences in Sydney. They specialise in showing people the real sides of the city and that is something that we are passionate about.
Their philosophy is “Don’t just visit Sydney … Live it!”
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Memberships
- New South Wales Business Chamber
- Visitor Information Centre
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