HISTORIC ICONS OF SYDNEY HARBOUR:
Botanical Gardens, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge
This audio adventure explores the amazing icons and super structures that have helped shape Sydney’s global identity over the last two centuries.
Our tour route will begin at the temple-like Art Gallery of NSW and explore the hidden gems, forgotten history and incredible icons found on throughout Botanic Gardens and harbour front . We’ll complete our journey with unbeatable views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House as we unpack the fascinating narratives behind these defining symbols of contemporary Sydney.
Start: Art Gallery of New South Wales
Finish: Sydney Opera House
Duration: 120-180 min
ROAMING THE ROCKS:
Sydney’s historic settlement of convicts, cobblestones and crime stories
This tour will explore the early origins of Sydney’s historic maritime village known as The Rocks. Together we will unpack its notorious past, heritage architecture, and curious characters. Expect fascinating stories of prisoners, sailors, soldiers, whalers, smugglers, street gangs, slums, tunnels, taverns, mysteries, and murders. The tour will take just over 2 hours and will include local recommendations for refreshments stops.
Start: Tank Stream Fountain
Finish: Endeavour Tap Rooms, Corner of Argyle and Harrington Street, The Rocks
Duration: 120-130 min
SECRETS OF CENTRAL SYDNEY:
Historic architecture and opulence from Town Hall to Circular Quay
This audio adventure explores the stunning structures, sculptures and street-scapes that helped transform Sydney from a colonial town to a opulent international city over the 2nd half of the 19th century. We’ll admire magnificent sandstone buildings hidden amidst contemporary sky-scrapers, wander through old-world arcades and uncover the fascinating stories behind the historic art and architecture that forged Sydney’s urban identity.
Start: Town Hall
Finish: Circular Quay
Duration: 95-100 min
FAQ’s
What do I need for a self-guided audio tour?
All you need for our self-guided audio tours is a mobile phone with an internet connection and a pair of headphones. Unlike other tours, there’s no need to download an app. Simply log in to your account on the web browser for around.tours to activate your tour. Once logged in, you’ll have access to our immersive audio experience, allowing you to explore Sydney’s history and heritage at your own pace, hassle-free. So grab your phone, plug in your headphones, and get ready to embark on a journey through time with us!
How long do the tours take?
The duration of each tour varies depending on your pace and the number of stops you choose to explore. Generally, our tours range from 1 to 2 hours, offering a comprehensive experience of Sydney’s history and heritage. However, since our tours are self-guided, you have the flexibility to pause, resume, or delve deeper into points of interest at your leisure. So whether you’re on a tight schedule or prefer to take your time, our tours are designed to accommodate your needs and interests. We also have included additional recommendations for you to explore pubs, restaurants, exhibitions and other buildings along the way.
Can I change the route or skip stops?
While our audio tours are pre-recorded, you have the freedom to explore each point of interest at your own pace. Feel free to linger longer at sites that pique your interest or skip ahead to areas that intrigue you the most.
What is an Around Pass?
The Around Pass is our best solution for people that want to take more than one tour, without paying the full price. With the Around Pass you get access to all tours on Around for all cities, for 1, 3, 7 or 14 days, without limits and with the greatest value for money. To activate the pass you simply have to start one of the tours. Just make sure to activate the pass when you need it, as it will expires exactly 1, 3, 7 or 14 days after activation, depending on the pass purchased.
How does the tour work?
After purchasing a pass, you can start one of our tours whenever you want, at any time: you can access it multiple times as long as the pass is valid. If you want to interrupt the tour halfway, no problem! A tour can be resumed anytime. Just go to the tour page, make sure you are logged in, and start it with the button at the bottom of the page.
Can we take the tour with multiple people?
Sure! If more people want to tour together, you need to each register at Around and buy the same tour, so that you can listen to the audio guide together. Alternatively, it can be listened to on loud speaker (only recommended for a maximum of 2 people).
What is Around?
Around is an online platform that lets you take interactive walking tours without downloading any app. Each tour is created by a local expert who prepared an itinerary and audio content. An internet connection is required to ensure a smooth experience.
