The Rocks Convict and Crime Walking Tour

Tour Description

Convicts. Crooks. Gangs. Corruption. Survival. Welcome to The Rocks. Step into the gritty world of Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood on a 1.5-hour walking tour through the birthplace of European Sydney. Wander cobbled laneways and historic streets as we uncover the darker side of The Rocks, from notorious criminals and ruthless gangs to corrupt officials and the convicts who fought to build a new life. Along the way, discover the extraordinary stories of the men and women who lived, worked, loved, fought and sometimes died in these streets, all while taking in spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The Rocks is beautiful today. But its past is anything but pretty. This is a kilometre-long tour up narrow laneways and old stone staircases. There are plenty of bathrooms, seating and water along the way.