Total Sydney Tour – Combo 1: Shopping & Rum
Sydney, Australia
From EUR 160.92
Office phone number: +61 (0) 414 983 091
Total Sydney Tour – Combo 1: Shopping & Rum
Sydney, Australia
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
This tour is a combination of two of our most popular tours, designed to give you the Best. Day. Ever. in Sydney! Your morning begins in Newtown, a trendy neighbourhood in the southwest of the city. We'll share with you the area’s fascinating history and together we will discover its internationally acclaimed street art as well as its impressive retail credentials. We'll pop into a creative marketplace, meet the designers and artisans behind the products and enjoy a selection of tasty treats, too. Then we’ll make our way to the famous Rocks to learn more about Australia’s colonial history, admire views of Sydney's world-famous harbour and enjoy a few beers too. Cheers!
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Highlights
- Discover the fascinating history of Sydney and how it has changed over the decades
- Get away from the city centre and explore two of Sydney’s hottest neighbourhoods with a local by your side
- Taste delicious cake and an acclaimed gelato that the locals can’t get enough of!
- Hop between three unique local pubs to taste local craft beer, fuelled by tantalising historical tales
- Check out the world-famous Harbourside and learn more about the Rocks
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Schedule details
- Duration: 6.5 hours
- Meeting point:
Newtown Railway Station ticket gates. Address: Princes Highway (King Street) Newtown
- Starting time: 10.00 AM
- Ending point:
George St The Rocks Sydney
Language: English
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, one coffee, one cake, one gelato, four alcoholic drinks.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, transport (please bring your Opal card if you have one), souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Combine two of our most popular tours — Made In Sydney and When Rum Ran the Rocks — and see the best of Sydney during the day.
There’s history with mystery in the edgy suburb of Newtown. We will explore this historical neighbourhood together and discover its internationally acclaimed street art, shop in an incredibly creative marketplace and enjoy a selection of treats — all just 10 minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District.
We’ll take you off the high street into the laneways and side streets to meet local artisans and watch them ply their trade and sell their creative wares.
We’ll then stop at three diverse independents that call Newtown home. We’ll taste the most photographed dessert in the world, visit the gelato business that won Italy’s 'best gelato in the world' competition and we’ll sample a beer made by Sydney’s premier craft brewers (founded by a rock group and operating from disused warehouses). All the while, you will be learning about the colourful past and present which sets Newtown apart from every other suburb of Sydney.
Take the time to buy items of craftwork for yourself or as gifts for friends and family. And it’s all Sydney-made.
Then there will be an hour break where you will have an opportunity to grab some lunch (not included, but your guide can recommend some places nearby) before heading harbourside where the second leg of your Sydney adventure begins. As Australia’s first neighbourhood, the Rocks was literally cut from the sandstone cliffs that rise above Sydney Harbour. As we walk, your guide will carve out a narrative of this neighbourhood’s history, starting with the convicts that were forced to settle here and their amazing tales of survival and entrepreneurship.
Along the way, we will make pit stops at some classic local pubs in the heart of the Rocks. From there, we explore the once seedy back alleyways, which today are very safe, of course, but still feature many great photo opportunities.
After a drink at another historic pub, we delve deeper into some of the unique and most off-the-beaten-track parts of the Rocks as we visit an archaeological site like no other in Australia.
Your tour ends here but before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay in sensational Sydney.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, one coffee, one cake, one gelato, four alcoholic drinks.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, transport (please bring your Opal card if you have one), souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking. This tour runs in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@sydneyurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +61 (0) 414 983 091
Email address: info@sydneyurbanadventures.com
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