Make your own way to Customs House on Alfred Street — the tour departs from here at 10:00 AM.

Head straight into the heart of the neighbourhood, setting the historical scene from the very first steps.

Stroll along Cadmans, one of the oldest surviving residential buildings in Australia, and hear the stories behind it.

Take in the sandstone facades and early settlement streetscapes with glimpses of the harbour between the buildings.

Pass Sydney's oldest pub and learn about the social life of early colonial settlers along the city's first main street.

Duck into this narrow alleyway — one of The Rocks' most atmospheric hidden passages — and hear why it earned its name.

Discover how Sydney's identity was shaped by the sea, trade and the working lives of those who kept the port moving.

Explore quieter corners that reveal the everyday texture of colonial and early twentieth-century life.

Visit the revitalised waterfront precinct and understand how the area has transformed from industrial docks to cultural hub.

Stop at one of Sydney's oldest continuously licensed pubs, a sandstone landmark that has been serving since 1842.

Climb to the hilltop for panoramic views across Sydney Harbour and learn about the station's role in the city's maritime past.

Walk past the iconic rows of terrace houses that survived demolition campaigns and now define The Rocks' streetscape.

Pause at this waterside park commemorating the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 — the founding moment of modern Sydney.

The tour ends back near Customs House with a complimentary coffee, tea or alternative drink — your guide's treat.