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15 Australia Walking Tours That Repay the Shoe Leather

30 walks  ·  from $17 a head

The small-group australia walking tours go first and the good guides are booked out weeks ahead. Here are 15 to reserve before you land, and what separates them.

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour - Walking under the sails and through the foyers
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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

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 a local guide such as Sheila, Michael, Laura, or Peter. See two performance spaces, walk elegant foyers, study the shell tiles and white birch chairs, and hear how Danish architect Jørn Utzon’s design became a working venue. Expect about 300 stairs and no entry after departure.

“Ask for Peter as your Guide. A retired Architect who actually worked on some of The Opera House projects. Very very knowledgeable!”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch - A full Sydney day, with less time wasted
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

2.Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

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

Leave Sydney at 7:30am for a full day in the Blue Mountains with an English-speaking guide such as Zach, Kieran, Ben, or Abbey. Walk to the base of Wentworth Falls, visit several lookouts, hear the Dreamtime story of the Three Sisters, and enjoy a fresh roll made to suit your dietary needs.

“We had a really great day on this tour. Our guide Kieran was absolutely class - so knowledgable, informative, kind and also funny! The tour is so well organised and the waterfall walk really is the highlight of the blue mountains so if you are happy with the walking this tour will be better than a lot of other options. Lunch was also great, as was the breakfast stop and final afternoon stop where we could get an ice cream! Bus was cool, clean and good group size. Highly recommend.”

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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour - Along the lanes and courtyards of The Rocks
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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

3.Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk through The Rocks with guides such as Judith, Paul, Michael, and Vickie, learning how convict labour shaped Sydney. The 90-minute route covers about 2 kilometres of lanes, courtyards, sandstone steps, Cadman’s Cottage, the Garrison Church, and harbour viewpoints near Campbells Cove. Expect a small group, lively stories, and some uneven footing.

“Enjoyed this tour very much! Even though it was raining umbrellas were provided and tour guide made sure we stopped to hear information at covered areas. Everyone from adults and children enjoyed tour. Vickie was excellent!! Would recommend to friends.”

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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture - From Gordon Reserve to Gold Rush Melbourne
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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

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

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

Start near Gordon Reserve at 11 am and walk through Melbourne’s grand arcades, street-art lanes, Federation Square, Chinatown, and more. A local English-speaking guide such as Emily, Ian, Bo, or Hugo shares history and city tips. Coffee and a drink at Captain Melville are included.

“Great overview of the city and history! It said it was three hours, but it went so fast.. loved all the stops. Our guide Emily was great.”

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Sydney: The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour - Sydney Cove views before the stories get under your skin
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Sydney: The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour

5.The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour

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

Walk Sydney’s oldest quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Judith, Anne, Paul, or Vickie. In 90 minutes, you’ll see cobbled lanes, old pubs, courtyards, harbour viewpoints, and places tied to convict-era Sydney. The route is gentle but includes slopes, stairs, and uneven ground.

“Judith was excellent loved her city and brought it all to life”

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Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea - Torquay, Bells Beach country, and the first coastal views
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Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,068 reviews

Spend about 13 hours on a small-group Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne. You’ll visit Torquay, Apollo Bay, Kennett River, Mait’s Rest, Gibsons Steps, the 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge. Guides such as Warren and Theo add local insight and humor, while lunch and dinner are at your own cost.

“Warren was wonderful and very knowledgeable. And he made it so fun. And a great job of driving. Beautiful sites.”

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Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Museum Walking Tour - Arriving at Gate A in Moore Park
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Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Museum Walking Tour

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

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

Spend 90 minutes inside the SCG with guides such as Stuart, Peter, Warwick, and Rod. See the pitch, dressing rooms, media centre, Members Reserve, Walk of Honour, and SCG Museum. The English-language tour suits cricket fans and curious Sydney visitors, though some areas may vary on the day.

“Vanessa was excellent covered everything you need you to know the pace of the tool was great. She can answer all the questions thrown out and kept it very humorous as well.”

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Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea - Serendip Sanctuary brings an early wildlife stop
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Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

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

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

Spend 13 hours following Victoria’s famous coast with a local driver-guide, stopping for morning tea, wildlife, Apollo Bay, a rainforest walk, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles. Guides such as Lauren, Joe, Joel, and Cory are praised for lively storytelling. Expect a long bus day, but no rental car or coastal driving worries.

“The trip was nice and fun we stopped at a lot of places and we could experience many kinds of atmosphere and views but each places we only took 30-45 mins which we thought it would be enough but actually no. Maybe next time a fewer places to stop and longer time in each place would be very nice. But still, overall was fantastic”

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Discover Perth Walking Tour: History, Art, Local Insights + More! - Laneways, public art and the details above eye level
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Discover Perth Walking Tour: History, Art, Local Insights + More!

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

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

Spend three easy-paced hours walking about 3 km through Perth’s streets, laneways, historic precincts and newer developments. Guides such as Alex, Adie, Phoebe and Lucy add stories about art, architecture and local life, then help you plan the rest of your visit. The tour starts near Perth Digital Tower at 9:30 am and finishes at Barrack Square.

“This walking tour was fun, informative and at a liesurely pace. Time for toilet breaks and coffee. Enjoyed all the informative stories told to us by Adie. Adie was so energetic with a effervescent personality to match. Thoroughly recomRead more”

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Strahan: Gordon River Cruise with Lunch & Sarah Island Walk - Hells Gates and the wide waters of Macquarie Harbour
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Strahan: Gordon River Cruise with Lunch & Sarah Island Walk

10.Strahan: Gordon River Cruise with Lunch & Sarah Island Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 382 reviews · 6 hours · from $109

Spend six hours cruising from Strahan through Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River, with stops at Heritage Landing and Sarah Island. Guides bring the area to life through commentary, video, and character-based stories from Captain James Kelly and Lady Jane Franklin. Choose standard seating or upgrade to the Premier Upper Deck.

“Comfortable seating and great views all day. Lovely staff food and experience overeall”

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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture - From Gordon Reserve to Gold Rush Melbourne
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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 338 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Walk Melbourne’s arcades, laneways and major landmarks with a local English-speaking guide such as Emily, Hugo, Beau or Ian. You’ll hear Gold Rush stories, see changing street art, stop for a flat white or hot chocolate, and finish with a pub drink. The group is capped at 12 people, making it easy to ask questions.

“This was a fantastic tour covering a great portion of Melbourne's CBD, including the history and laneways. Our guide, Beau, made learning about the history of the city interesting and engaging, and he was also really funny! We loved getting to try a coffee from one of the local spots as well as a beer/wine at the end of the tour from a local pub.”

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Melbourne: 3-Hour Foodie Discovery Walking Tour - Meeting Chev, Andrew, Dave, or Rita at Bourke Street Mall
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Melbourne: 3-Hour Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

12.3-Hour Foodie Discovery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 313 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Walk Melbourne’s CBD with a guide such as Chev, Andrew, Dave, or Rita, stopping for coffee, two savoury dishes, sweets, and a drink. The three-hour route uses arcades, street-art lanes, cafés, specialty shops, and an underground art gallery. It works well as lunch and an early introduction to Melbourne’s food scene.

“Andrew was both entertaining and informative! We really enjoyed all the stories and history, and all the food was very tasty with either a unique edge or something very reflective of Melbourne. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone trying to get a sense of history and humor with some treats!”

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Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder, & Mystery Guided Walking Tour - Following Melbourne’s laneways after dark
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Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder, & Mystery Guided Walking Tour

13.Ghosts, Murder, & Mystery Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · 1h 30m · from $27

Meet your English-speaking ghost host outside Young & Jackson Hotel at 8:20pm for a 2-kilometre walk through central Melbourne. Hear about Chinatown’s opium dens, bodies sold to medical schools, Jack the Ripper rumors, and opera singer Frederick Federici. Guides such as Linda, Chloe, Charlotte, and Timea bring the stories to life with humor and theatrical flair.

“Fantastic tour, would highly recommend. Linda the guide was amazing. Really interesting & great way to see a different side of Melbourne.”

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Sydney: City & The Rocks 3.5-Hour Walking Tour with a Drink - Customs House and the opening view of Sydney
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Sydney: City & The Rocks 3.5-Hour Walking Tour with a Drink

14.City & The Rocks 3.5-Hour Walking Tour with a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 234 reviews · 3h 30m · from $53

Spend 3.5 hours walking from Customs House through Sydney’s historic centre, Hyde Park, the QVB, Angel Place, and The Rocks. Guides such as Steve, Daniel, Matt, Jake, and Michael bring the city’s colonial, First Nations, architectural, and modern stories to life. Finish at The Squire’s Landing with a craft beer, soft drink, or juice, plus harbour views and a useful local map.

“You would never guess this typical looking australian - long blond hair young surfer dude in wide jeans - has a degree in colonial history, deep knowledge, respect & passion for his country that is very contagious & makes it a fantastic tour! And if you like sports - he can talk for hours on that topic too :) Thank you, Dan!”

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Ultimate Adelaide Walking Tour - Victoria Square and Beehive Corner: Adelaide’s civic beginning
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Ultimate Adelaide Walking Tour

15.Ultimate Adelaide Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews

Walk central Adelaide with guides such as Dax or Graeme in a small group of up to 12. See Victoria Square, Rundle Mall, Adelaide Arcade, the university, River Torrens, Parliament House, and the Central Market, with local treats and useful tips along the way.

“This tour is great for a first day in Adelaide to be able to see the layout of the city and get a feel for it. Dax is extremely knowledgeable about his city and give great highlights. Australian treats that were includes to try were nice. Doable walking tour for all.”

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