Journey Walks : Culture, Crime & History Tours & Events in Sydney
A 5-star guided walking tour bringing Sydney's culture, crime and history vividly to life.
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Why it's worth checking out
Journey Walks offers culture, crime and history tours around Sydney, led with the kind of storytelling that brings the city's past vividly to life. A perfect 5-star rating from over 90 reviews speaks to guides who genuinely know their stuff and clearly love sharing it.
The appeal is seeing Sydney through a richer lens — the hidden stories, dark histories and cultural threads that most visitors walk straight past. Setting out from the Alfred Street area near Circular Quay, these tours are a brilliant way to explore the historic heart of the city on foot, whether you're a visitor or a local keen to learn more.
Tour times, themes, routes and availability vary and usually run by booking, so it's best to get in touch directly to see what's on offer and to secure a spot. Confirm the current schedule and meeting details before you plan your day around a walk.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- WednesdayToday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 91
- Popularity
- 60
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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