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Real History Walking Tours

Stories Hidden in Plain Sight

Walk Through History

Discover the people, places, and events that shaped Sydney and regional New South Wales.

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Sydney City Walking Tour

2 hours | Sydney CBD | Twice weekly

 

Explore the streets of Sydney’s CBD and uncover the stories behind some of the city’s most significant buildings, landmarks, and former residents.

From Aboriginal leaders and convict uprisings to political corruption, gruesome murders, rival bell towers, and extraordinary fortunes, this tour reveals the events that shaped the city. Along the way, you will visit some of Australia’s oldest surviving European buildings and discover the secrets beneath Sydney’s streets.

Glebe Streets Walking Tour

1.5 hours | Glebe | Weekly

 

Discover the layered social and architectural history of one of Sydney’s most distinctive inner-city suburbs.

Walk past grand mansions, workers’ terraces, historic churches, former warehouses, and neighbourhood pubs while hearing stories of wealth, industry, religious rivalry, royal visits, and social change. Glebe’s past is diverse, surprising, and often almost unbelievable.

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Watsons Bay Coastline Walking Tour

2 hours | Sydney CBD | Twice weekly

 

Follow Sydney’s dramatic South Head coastline and discover the history hidden among its cliffs, beaches, sea caves, lighthouses, and grand homes.

Hear stories of devastating shipwrecks, migration, wartime panic, private zoos, and drunken politicians while enjoying sweeping views across the harbour and ocean. This tour combines remarkable scenery with some of Sydney’s most memorable stories.

Mudgee Town Walking Tour

1 hour | Mudgee | Twice weekly

 

Walk through the historic streets of Mudgee and explore the Aboriginal, agricultural, social, and architectural history of this distinctive regional town.

Discover stories of religious rivalries, disputed tunnels, ammunition manufacturing, local fortunes, devastating losses, and Mudgee’s many historic pubs. The tour reveals the people and events that shaped the town and the details that can still be seen today.

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Upcoming Tours

Private Groups & School Tours

Planning a school excursion, workplace social activity, community outing, coach tour, or special group experience?

Real History Walking Tours offers private bookings for schools, organisations, families, and social groups. Choose from one of our existing tours, or contact us to discuss the most suitable location, timing, and format for your group.

School tours can also be tailored to suit different age groups, areas of study, and learning objectives.

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Gift Voucher

Give the Gift of History

Treat someone to a memorable day out with a Real History Walking Tours gift voucher.

Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or anyone who loves discovering the stories behind the places they visit, vouchers can be used toward any of our walking tours.

Gabrielle Buckingham, NSW

"A must-do in Sydney! I joined one of Ned’s walking tours of Watson’s Bay, and what a fantastic morning we had! He took us on the most beautiful walk from up on the headland all the way down right into Watson’s Bay. Ned was unbelievably knowledgeable and such a delight. Couldn’t recommend Ned’s tour more!"

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