Total Sydney Tour – Combo 2: Rum & Passion
Sydney, Australia
From EUR 129.85
Office phone number: +61 (0) 414 983 091
Total Sydney Tour – Combo 2: Rum & Passion
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
Enjoy two of our most popular Sydney tours on this fabulously fun combo tour. Step back in time to a magical era when rum was a currency and Sydney's Harbourside area of the Rocks was filthy rich with it. See local drinkers in their natural habitat, join them in their ablutions and find out why the rum was worth rebelling for… then and now. Then scratch the (dirty) underbelly of Sydney's notorious red light district on the second, sin (and beer) drenched portion of your tour as you hear about the notorious figures and big-time pimps who made 'the Cross' what it is today. Come with us if you dare!
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Highlights
- Get away from the city centre and explore two of Sydney’s hottest neighbourhoods
- Discover the Rocks, Harbourside and King’s Cross
- Hop between three unique local pubs to taste local craft beer, fuelled by tantalising historical tales
- Visit the site of Sydney’s greatest unsolved mystery
- Get some tips from your local guide on what else to see, do, eat and drink during your stay
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Schedule details
- Duration: 6 hours
- Meeting point:
Wharf 6, Circular Quay, Alfred Street, Sydney
- Starting time: 2.00 PM
- Ending point:
Bayswater Road Kings Cross
Language: English
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, one rum, two beers.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
This tour combines two of our most popular Sydney tours: When Rum Ran the Rocks and King’s Cross Crime and Passion.
Alright, let’s get to know Sydney a little better — what do you say?
Wind your way through the back alleyways, up the steps and back in time to uncover the stories and people who shaped this fledgling colony. Hear all about Sydney’s oldest pubs, the first breweries, amazing convict tales, and a rebellion over the most precious drink of all… rum!
As Australia’s first neighbourhood, the Rocks was literally cut from the sandstone cliffs that rise above Sydney Harbour. On this Sydney walking tour, we 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 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.
There will be a 90 minute break now, where you’ll have the opportunity to grab a bite to eat and make your way over to Kings Cross for the second part of our combo tour.
Spend two hours immersed in the tumultuous history of Kings Cross, as we guide you through tales of fame and fortune, murder and drugs, and mysteries and romances on this Sydney tour with a twist!
We'll visit a number of different spots important to the neighbourhood on this Sydney Kings Cross tour. Standing on the site of one of Sydney’s greatest unsolved mysteries, you'll hear of the days of the infamous razor gang and sly grog, of the deviants and bohemians, and how the charismatic Cross came to be.
Traditionally home to Sydney’s artistic and bohemian lifestyles, the Cross began its life as the centre of sophisticated society before transforming through its host of passionate and deviant lifestyles. Now, Kings Cross is a lively, vibrant, and sometimes controversial Sydney hotspot not to be missed. We will grab a drink at a Kings Cross Bar and settle in for some more enthralling tales.
Our tour ends here but don’t forget to ask your local guide for tips on what else to see, do and eat while you’re in town.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, one rum, two beers.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking. Our tours run in all weather conditions, so please 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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