Excursion Historical sydney walk tour at Sydney

Guided Walking Tour

Discover the colonial town of Old Sydney, the part of town where the Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution settled in 1785. From the pier, your local guide dressed in period costume leads you along the streets where stately buildings have stood for almost as long as the community itself. Along the way you will see St Patrick's Church, the oldest Catholic Church in town. You will visit Jost House the oldest home in Sydney today where you will see 3 centuries of artifacts. Next you will see the oldest part of town and will be entertained by your guide with stories of great love, mayhem, and murder from the past. You will see the old market and firehouse, along the way to Cossit House (outside visit only), where you will be told about the Cossit family and how they lived. Continuing along, you will pause outside St George's Church, the oldest building in Sydney today. Here, you will learn of the church’s history and connection with the Cossit family.

Following the stop at St. George's, you may choose to walk back to the pier or linger in town to do some further exploring on your own or some shopping.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Old Sydney, Residential Streets, Stately Homes, St. Patrick's Museum, Old Stone Church, Jost House, Cossit House

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking approximately 1.5 miles (2.5 kilomertres) at a slow pace with some prolonged standing involved. This tour is not suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair and it is not recommended for guests who with limited mobility. Guests are advised to dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes. Dont forget to bring camera and bottle of water from the ship.