Watsons Bay Walking Tour
Duration
3 hours 30 min
Cancellation
Free cancellation 48hrs
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Meet at Circular Quay – Wharf 2
Make your own way to Wharf 2 at Circular Quay for a 9:30 AM start; your guide will meet you here before boarding.
Ferry to Watsons Bay
Cruise across Sydney Harbour, taking in the city skyline, the Opera House, and the Heads as you head east.
Watsons Bay arrival and history walk
Step ashore into one of Sydney's earliest European settlements and hear about its Indigenous and military past.
South Head and The Gap
Walk out to South Head for dramatic clifftop views over the Pacific Ocean and the entrance to Sydney Harbour.
Macquarie Lighthouse
Visit the site of Australia's first lighthouse, still standing on the headland and full of colonial-era stories.
Side streets and Gibsons Beach
Wind through Watsons Bay's quiet residential lanes before reaching the calm, sheltered sands of Gibsons Beach.
Lunch and post-tour coffee
Wrap up with fish and chips at a local favourite, then a complimentary coffee or drink at a nearby café.
Ferry back to Circular Quay
Board the return ferry for the scenic crossing back to the city, with the tour concluding at approximately 1:00 PM.
Meeting point
Wharf 2, Circular Quay, Sydney NSW, Australia
Make your own way to Wharf 2 at Circular Quay by 9:30 AM. Your guide will meet you outside the wharf entrance before boarding the ferry. Mobile tickets are accepted — no printing required.
What to bring
- Comfortable, weather-appropriate walking shoes
- Light layers in summer; warm layers, gloves, and a hat in winter
- Minimal personal belongings (no storage facilities available)
- Sunscreen and water on warmer days