The 15 Best Walking Tours in Australia

1.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,770 reviews · from $34Our pick

Spend one hour inside the Sydney Opera House with guides such as Peter, a retired architect, or Sheila and Laura. See the main concert hall, another performance space, elegant foyers, shell tiles, and areas usually reserved for ticket holders. The tour includes about 300 stairs, headsets, and an optional meal add-on.

“This is a must! Such a wonderful tour with fascinating information on the history of the Opera House to present day.”

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2.Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,400 reviews · 10h 30m · from $85

Spend a full day in the Blue Mountains with a local guide such as Zach, Kieran, Ben, or Abbey. The tour combines a 90-minute Wentworth Falls walk, optional steep steps to the waterfall base, several lookouts, the Three Sisters, and a fresh lunch. Transport from central Sydney is included.

“It was a great trip. Zack was wonderful. The hike to the waterfall was great. The waterfall was great. Lunch was delicious 😋 too. Everything was much better than I expected.”

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3.Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · from $32Top rated

Walk The Rocks with a trained local guide such as Judith, Paul, Vickie, or Michael. In 90 minutes, you’ll follow lanes, courtyards, steps, and sandstone paths to Cadman’s Cottage, the Garrison Church, Campbells Cove, and sweeping Opera House and Harbour Bridge views. Small groups are limited to 20 people.

“Great to have a local guide explain both the good and bad of this district's history with a clear love for the city.”

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4.Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,451 reviews · from $92

Walk from Gordon Reserve through Melbourne’s arcades, laneways, Federation Square, Chinatown, and Old Melbourne Gaol with a local guide such as Emily, Ian, Hugo, or Bo. Expect sharp city stories, street art, a complimentary coffee, a map, and a final drink at Captain Melville.

“Excellent way to learn about the city and the history of very knowledgeable staff. Friendly. I recommend this tour.”

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5.The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,092 reviews · 1h 30m · from $32

Walk The Rocks with an English-speaking guide such as Judith, Anne, Paul, Vickie, or John. In 90 minutes, you will see old lanes, courtyards, pubs, viewpoints, and early settlement sites while hearing personal stories from Sydney’s convict past. The route is gentle but includes stairs, slopes, and uneven paving.

“Very welcoming & friendly guide. Interesting tour with lots of information about the history of The Rocks area. Would definitely recommend Vivkie was brilliant.”

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6.Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,068 reviews

Spend about 13 hours tracing Victoria’s Great Ocean Road from Melbourne. You’ll see wild koalas and parrots at Kennett River, walk among giant trees at Mait’s Rest, visit Gibsons Steps, the 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge, with guides such as Warren, Theo, Mat, or Fio leading the day.

“The tour was really good! We got to visit many places in one day, and the Great Ocean Road is absolutely beautiful. Our tour guide was super helpful and took great photos for us. The only downside is that the bus seats were a bit narrow, but overall it was a fantastic experience!”

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7.Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · from $86

Join guides such as Kieran, Ben, or Zach for a 10-hour Blue Mountains day trip from central Sydney. Expect Wentworth Falls, changing lookouts, the Three Sisters, a 90-minute bush walk, Aussie snacks, and a fresh roll lunch. The steepest waterfall section is optional, but comfortable shoes and moderate fitness are needed.

“Excellent service. Karin the driver is very accommodating. Educational, fun trip throughout the day.”

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8.Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · from $211

Spend about eight hours exploring Maria Island by boat and on foot. Expect a scenic cruise with seals, dolphins, seabirds, sea caves, and striking rock formations, followed by a two-hour guided walk at Darlington. Lunch, snacks, drinks, commentary, and optional Hobart shuttle transport are included.

“This is a great tour to experience Maria island. The scenery during cruise is gorgeous and we also spotted two seals on the rock. Besides, wombats are easily found on the island. This is a must go tour when visiting Tasmania!”

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9.Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Museum Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 616 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23Best value

Spend 90 minutes inside Sydney’s sporting home with an English-speaking guide such as Stuart, Peter, Warwick, or Rod. Walk through the SCG’s pitch areas, dressing rooms, media centre, Members Reserve, Walk of Honour, and museum. Expect strong cricket coverage, entertaining stories, photo stops, and access rarely included in a regular stadium visit.

“Very informative guide called Kevin, knew everything anybody asked him would recommend tour”

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10.Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · from $25

Explore Sydney Cricket Ground behind the scenes on a 90-minute guided walk. Enter historic dressing rooms, follow the players’ tunnel, see sporting trophies and Bradman memorabilia, and hear stories from guides such as Stuart, Vanessa, Peter, and Rod. The route can change on event days, and some AFL areas may be unavailable.

“Excellent guide and he took time to explain each detail with such precision. Very friendly and extremely pleasant.”

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11.Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 549 reviews · from $93

Spend about 13 hours on a guided bus trip from central Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road. You’ll stop for morning tea and wildlife at Serendip Sanctuary, walk through Otway rainforest, visit Apollo Bay and Loch Ard Gorge, and finish at the Twelve Apostles. Guides such as Lauren, Joe, Joel, and Peter add local stories along the way.

“I really enjoyed this trip. It’s a long day but our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to tell us lots about the different sites we saw along the coast. It was great to be able to see a bit more of the area.”

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12.Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $92

Spend three hours walking central Melbourne with a guide and a group of up to 10. Taste coffee or tea, two savory dishes, three sweets, and a drink at a laneway bar while exploring Bourke Street, Royal Arcade, Degraves Street, Collins Street, The Block Arcade, and Hardware Lane. Guides include Andrew, Dave, Chev, and Rob.

“This is a wonderful tour in Melbourne. In addition to the interesting stories, which tell of the rich history of this city, we were taken to exceptional small restaurants which we would not likely have found ourselves. We experienced amazing “ARead more”

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13.Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 514 reviews · from $57

Walk about 4 km from Customs House through Sydney’s historic center, Hyde Park, the Royal Botanic Garden, Martin Place, and The Rocks. Guides such as Steve, Jake, Matt, Michael, and Daniel bring history and humor to the route, which ends with a craft beer, soft drink, juice, and Aussie snack at The Squire’s Landing.

“Great walking tour taking us through the main business district, the circular quay, and the Rocks. Our guide Matt was very friendly and shared a lot of interesting stories of the establishment of Sydney and it's interactions with the First Nations people. He was also quick to share suggestions of places to eat when we asked. We had 7 in our group, which was a great size because we were able to be nimble and fit into places or alleyways larger groups couldn't.”

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14.Discover Perth Walking Tour: History, Art, Local Insights + More!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 458 reviews · from $51

Start at Perth Digital Tower and walk about 3 km through central streets, laneways, historic precincts, public art, and newer developments. Guides including Alex, Adie, Phoebe, Lucy, and Chloe add stories, diagrams, old photos, and useful tips on food, museums, nightlife, and public transport. The tour ends at Barrack Square.

“Chloe was awesome, and the tour was great, full of information and I learnt lots about the history of Perth as a first time visitor to Perth! The 3 hour tour went by so quickly! I would recommend this tour.”

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15.The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · from $82

Spend 2.5 hours walking The Rocks with Daves Pub Tours, stopping at four historic pubs for a 285ml craft beer, wine, cider, or soft drink at each. Guides such as Dave, Doug, Craig, and Pinno mix early Sydney history with pub culture, convict tales, local sayings, and practical drink tips. The tour starts at Harts Pub and ends at Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel.

“Great tour, combined exploring the Rocks with a bit of history and beer. Our tour guide, Doug, was exceptionally knowledgeable and very entertaining. Great old pubs and beer on the stops. Would highly recommend.”

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