Quay People
A unique telling of the story of Sydney
- Adult: $95
- 12-17yrs: $85
- Small Group Tour
- Private Tours
Highlights
Stories behind the icons
Learn the story of Sydney through the people that inspired and created its famous icons.
Picture perfect views
Discover vantage points most visitors never find and get that perfect shot.
Sample Sydney lifestyle
Drink in the view over a coffee at a harbourside café for a taste of life in the Harbour City.
What's included
- informative 3 1⁄2 hour walking tour
- morning or afternoon tea with damper at a harbourside café*
- *optional upgrade: Australian bush foods tasting with a beer, cider or sparkling wine
- friendly, knowledgeable guide
What you'll do
Get the backstory on Sydney’s iconic cityscape and the real life dramas that shaped it.
Delve into the past as we introduce you to some of the larger than life characters that made the city of Sydney what it is today.
Theirs are tales of vision and self interest, of conflict and collaboration, of brilliance and incompetence.
Along the way we’ll take in scenic highlights like the Royal Botanic Garden, magnificent Sydney Opera House, bustling Circular Quay, the iconic Harbour Bridge, and the colonial sandstone architecture of the The Rocks.
A stop at a café with unrivalled harbour views is all part of this immersive experience in the story of Sydney. Sip on tea infused with native ingredients, accompanied by damper – a simple bread traditionally cooked in the campfire. Or take a deep dive into our culinary heritage by grazing on local produce that showcases indigenous ingredients in use for tens of thousands of years (optional upgrade).
This tour is the ideal way for visitors to get an orientation of Sydney and at the same time experience a slice of Australia’s ancient and contemporary culture.
Need to know
Guest requirements
- Minimum age 12 years. Participants under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Guests should be able to walk 5km (3 miles) and up and down 100 steps.
Meeting point
Outside the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel, 30 Pitt St, Sydney. It is a 2 minute walk from Circular Quay light rail, train, bus and ferry terminals, and a 5 to 20 minute walk from most central Sydney hotels. Please be ready 10 minutes prior.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes for walking, sunscreen, hat & reusable water bottle. Warm clothing in layers if it’s cold (usually May-October). Umbrella if it’s raining.
Weather
The tour runs in all weather conditions. If an Extreme Weather Warning is issued by the Bureau of Meteorology we offer options to transfer or receive a full refund.
Group size
Minimum 2. Maximum 12.
Private option
Pay for a minimum of six adults to make your tour private. Contact us to check availability and to book.
Languages
The standard tour is conducted in English. Tours in Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French and German may be arranged on request as a private tour.
Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 1100 customer reviews.
Our tour guide Steve was excellent, full of interesting facts, he made sure we had everything we needed and we never felt rushed. I will say there is a lot of driving, you spend a lot of time in the van, but seeing the countryside is very pretty and getting out of the city was really very nice.
Our tour guide Steve was excellent, full of interesting facts, he made sure we had everything we needed and we never felt rushed. I will say there is a lot of driving, you spend a lot of time in the van, but seeing the countryside is very pretty and getting out of the city was really very nice.
The OTHER STEVE was so kind, knowledgeable, and very funny. We had a couple of high maintenance guests on our tour, and he handled them very well, even though they were quite annoying. If you do this tour remember you will be with other families and be aware it’s not just about you, and your wants/needs. I’m not sure why some need to be reminded of this but I’m just putting that out there 😊
The OTHER STEVE was so kind, knowledgeable, and very funny. We had a couple of high maintenance guests on our tour, and he handled them very well, even though they were quite annoying. If you do this tour remember you will be with other families and be aware it’s not just about you, and your wants/needs. I’m not sure why some need to be reminded of this but I’m just putting that out there 😊
Pickup was on time and the vehicle was very easy on and off and comfortable.
He kept up a running commentary most of the day, sharing his knowledge of the history and culture of Australia and particularly of Sydney.
We visited Symbio Wildlife Park which we found to be better than Healesville and Featherdale. We got to pet Koalas and hand-feed Kangaroos.
We drove along the Grand Pacific Drive and over the Sea Cliff Bridge. We stopped at several beach overlooks at one of which we watched paragliding.
We took a short, mildly strenuous walk to a Fitzroy waterfall in the Southern Highlands
We had lunch at the Bulli cafe and lastly stopped for a wine tasting at a small vineyard where they served a sparkling red that was served cold- unusual.
As we headed back to Sydney he pulled over into a small layby where he had previously discovered some kangaroos in the fields
This tour is to an area rarely seen by tourists is well worth the money
Pickup was on time and the vehicle was very easy on and off and comfortable.
He kept up a running commentary most of the day, sharing his knowledge of the history and culture of Australia and particularly of Sydney.
We visited Symbio Wildlife Park which we found to be better than Healesville and Featherdale. We got to pet Koalas and hand-feed Kangaroos.
We drove along the Grand Pacific Drive and over the Sea Cliff Bridge. We stopped at several beach overlooks at one of which we watched paragliding.
We took a short, mildly strenuous walk to a Fitzroy waterfall in the Southern Highlands
We had lunch at the Bulli cafe and lastly stopped for a wine tasting at a small vineyard where they served a sparkling red that was served cold- unusual.
As we headed back to Sydney he pulled over into a small layby where he had previously discovered some kangaroos in the fields
This tour is to an area rarely seen by tourists is well worth the money
The zoo where we met the wildlife was almost empty when we arrived, partially due to the great relationship that the tour company has with the zoo. So, we got a lot of one on one time with many animals especially petting the koalas and hand feeding wallabies and kangaroos. Apparently the animals appreciated that weather more than a hot sunny day.
The waterfall turned out to be a bit in the mist that day, but we were still able to get a sense of its full grandeur.
Finally, the wine tasting provided a nice sample of the winery’s great wines incl. some nice and creative products.
All in all, it was a great and well rounded day. The glue, however, that held it all together was our guide Steve, a.k.a. the Other Steve, but to us for sure the Best Steve! His knowledge and humor alone were simply great and kept us entertained the entire day.
We’d take this tour again and highly recommend it.
The zoo where we met the wildlife was almost empty when we arrived, partially due to the great relationship that the tour company has with the zoo. So, we got a lot of one on one time with many animals especially petting the koalas and hand feeding wallabies and kangaroos. Apparently the animals appreciated that weather more than a hot sunny day.
The waterfall turned out to be a bit in the mist that day, but we were still able to get a sense of its full grandeur.
Finally, the wine tasting provided a nice sample of the winery’s great wines incl. some nice and creative products.
All in all, it was a great and well rounded day. The glue, however, that held it all together was our guide Steve, a.k.a. the Other Steve, but to us for sure the Best Steve! His knowledge and humor alone were simply great and kept us entertained the entire day.
We’d take this tour again and highly recommend it.
- Adult: $95
- 12-17yrs: $85
- Small Group Tour
- Private Tours