Where to Walk: the 15 Best Australia Walking Tours

1.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,770 reviews · from $34Our pick

Spend one hour inside Sydney Opera House with a local guide, exploring elegant foyers, two performance spaces, the tiled sails, and areas usually closed to the public. Guides such as Peter, Sheila, and Emmi have led engaging tours. Expect about 300 stairs, headsets, and no late entry.

“Plan to reserve two days ahead to ensure availability. You will get an overview of the construction challenges that were faced, how they were resolved and how the acoustic profile of the concert hall is changed depending on the type of performance.”

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2.Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

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

Spend a full day with Coast Warriors Travel Australia visiting Wentworth Falls, several lookouts, and the Three Sisters. Guides such as Zack, Kieran, Ben, Abbey, and Chris lead a 90-minute walk, share local stories, and adjust the route for weather and track closures. Lunch and transport are included.

“We really enjoyed our day, would absolutely recommend! Because of some track closures we did an alternate hike, which actually suited us as it was slightly longer and more challenging which we really enjoyed! I think it's a good indication that you're in safe hands regardless of what might happen with the weather/track closures. They pick up lunches on the way based on everyone's dietary requirements (as a coeliac I was well catered for). The hike and viewpoints were all stunning and we definitely wouldn't have had such a densely packed and seamless day had we attempted similar by ourselves. Our guide regularly updated us with our next movements/how long…”

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3.Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk through Sydney’s oldest colonial neighbourhood with a trained local guide. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Cadman’s Cottage, the Garrison Church, cobbled lanes, early government buildings, and harbour views toward the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Guides such as Judith, Paul, Vickie, and Michael are known for clear stories and good humour.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the history and places of interest on this tour! Michael is a superb guide with a great sense of humor.”

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

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

Walk Melbourne with a local English-speaking guide, visiting Federation Square, street-art laneways, arcades, Chinatown, the Yarra, and Old Melbourne Gaol. You’ll enjoy a café drink, a final drink at Captain Melville, and practical tips for the rest of your visit.

“The tour was informative with some historical and modern mixed in. The guides were timely and friendly.”

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5.The Rocks 90-Minute History Walking Tour

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

Spend 90 minutes walking The Rocks with an English-speaking guide such as Judith, Vickie, John, or Paul. Expect convict-era stories, colonial buildings, heritage pubs, harbour views, hidden lanes, and a gentle route with stairs and uneven ground.

“Judith was a great guide. Charming, funny and very knowledgeable. She also actively engaged with and involved the children in our group by asking them to help her to point out key building features or share items of interest with the whole group. This tour is a great way to see historic aspects of Sydney on foot and hear how the modern city was originally founded. Highly recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,068 reviews

Set out from Melbourne at 6:40 am for a full-day Great Ocean Road trip with coastal lookouts, wild koalas at Kennett River, a Mait's Rest forest walk, morning tea, the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Guides such as Warren and Theo add humor and local insight, while lunch and dinner are at your own cost.

“Great trip and value for our money. Loved the Koala Bear and baby we saw. Very well organized and Warren was very knowledgable and fun. The views at the Loch and Gorge were spectacular.”

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7.Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · from $86

Spend 10 active hours exploring the Blue Mountains from Sydney with guides such as Kieran, Zach, or Ben. Expect a 90-minute Wentworth Falls walk, scenic lookouts, Echo Point, the Three Sisters, Aussie snacks, and a fresh roll lunch. The steepest section is optional, but solid fitness helps.

“We had an amazing experience our guide (Ben,if im not wrong)was fantastic super friendly and knowledgeable taking us to all the best scenic spots. The mini bus was nice &comfortable making the whole trip even better. Highly recommend this tour a must try experience”

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8.Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · from $211

Spend about eight hours cruising Maria Island with a small crew, spotting seals, dolphins, birds, and whales in season. Walk through Darlington’s UNESCO-listed convict settlement with a guide such as Milly or Tamsyn, then enjoy salad lunch, snacks, tea, coffee, and drinks onboard.

“Mike and Tamsin were wonderful and friendly, as well as sharing their knowledge passionately. The boat ride was a lot of fun and getting to spend time learning about the history of the island while seeing the wildlife was fascinating. A great day, highly recommend 👌”

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

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

Explore the SCG with an English-speaking guide such as Stuart, Peter, Rod, or Warwick. See the pitch, dressing rooms, Members Reserve, media centre, Walk of Honour, and SCG Museum. At $23, this 90-minute tour suits cricket fans and curious visitors alike.

“Fantastic tour the guides showed their passion for the SCG and gave us a really detailed and interesting tour of this wonderful place, I immensely enjoyed it and I have to say it was better than the MCG tour!”

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

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

Leave Melbourne at 7:35am for a full-day Great Ocean Road journey with live commentary, wildlife stops, morning tea, Apollo Bay, an Otway rainforest walk, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles. Guides such as Lauren, Joe, Joel, and Tom are praised for lively local stories.

“This is the best tour from Melbourne. The view is amazing. Love it. Will recommend it to friends and families. Perhaps I will even go back there.”

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11.Melbourne’s Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · from $63

Walk Melbourne’s central laneways with a local guide such as Ian, Hugo, Simon, or Laura, stopping at four contrasting bars. Expect a classic pub, cocktail or speakeasy-style venue, local wine, and a final stop matched to your tastes. The route changes daily, and extra drinks cost more.

“This tour was one of the highlights of our AO weekend!! John was amazing. Gave us some great insights into old Melbourne and the new Melbourne bar scenes. The 4 bars were each unique in their own amazing way. We never would have found these bars on our own. Driver Lane bar was our favourite. Amazing little bar. But all 4 bars were great. Can't recommend this tour enough. Andrew and Julie”

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12.Discover Perth Walking Tour: History, Art, Sights + More!

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 183 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Walk from Yagan Square to Barrack Square with an English-speaking Perth guide such as Alex or Adie. Expect local history, street art, architecture, laneways, gardens, sculptures and practical tips on food, bars and sightseeing. The mostly flat route suits all ages, wheelchairs and prams.

“Alex was a great guide. Deserved a tip, but who has cash money nowadays. She told a lot of interesting facts and stories. It takes 3 hours but I don't think we walked 2 kilometres, so anyone can do it. Very well recommended.”

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13.Cairns: Night Walk in Cairns Botanic Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Join Bridgette or Ros for a two-hour night walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens. With head torches and expert wildlife spotting, you’ll look for tree frogs, possums, Papuan frogmouths, spiders, snakes, moths, and other rainforest creatures. Camera hire is available after booking.

“Bridgette and Ros are incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and compassionate guides. Not only do they bring their years of field experience to the tour, they have plenty of local expertise, so much so that they can point out a particular spider which lives on that tree to the left! A number of others on the tour were much more dedicated photographers than I am, and it seemed like they were having a great time. I was there more to learn about nature and the nocturnal side of the rainforest, and I really enjoyed that. It's very easy to find daytime activities, but much rarer to have a tour after dark. Highly…”

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14.Adelaide: City Walking Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · 1h 30m · from $31

Walk Adelaide’s centre with a local guide such as Katina or Andrea, starting at the Mall’s Balls and ending at Central Market. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Rundle Mall, Adelaide Arcade, Parliament House, Town Hall, Leigh Street, and public art, with practical tips for food and sightseeing.

“Katina was very knowledgeable about the history of Adelaide and we thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour with her as it gave us a general idea of how the place has emerged as one of the best cities to live in 2024 as judged by Architectural Digest.”

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15.Adelaide: Guided Ultimate Walking Tour with Drink and Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 3 hours · from $52

Spend three hours walking Adelaide with guides such as Dax, Rob, Graeme, or Ian. Hear the city’s stranger stories, explore arcades, laneways, the river, and Central Market, then enjoy a small Adelaide snack and drink. English, wheelchair-accessible, and available for small groups.

“Rob is an excellent guide who communicated abundant modern and historical facts and anecdotes throughout our many stops. He was very open to questions and his passion for all things Adelaide was evident. All in all, an excellent morning getting acquainted with the city core.”

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