Sydney: Women’s History Walking Tour
The Rocks, Sydney
Explore Sydney’s history through the stories of women who shaped the city. Visit Hyde Park, Macquarie Street, and The Rocks, and learn about the women who resisted, rebuilt, and reshaped Sydney.
This is a 2-hour guided walking tour in Sydney exploring Hyde Park, Macquarie Street, and The Rocks, suitable for those interested in local history and culture.
Highlights
- Stop at Archibald Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park
- Stop at Macquarie Street
- Wander through the streets of The Rocks
Description
Begin your tour in Hyde Park, a significant gathering place for Gadigal women and site of impactful protests. Learn about Australia’s rebel saint before walking along Macquarie Street, where a woman prevented the demolition of several iconic Sydney buildings in the 1940s.
Visit key historical sites including the Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney’s first hospital, NSW Parliament House, the original Government House, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and a lesser-known government office linked to a civil rights leader and a woman involved in building the Harbour Bridge.
Continue along a quieter path into The Rocks, meeting stories of pub owners, writers, nurses, widows, mothers, and Chinese women who helped build the community. Discover how these women resisted, rebuilt, and reshaped the city.
Includes
- Guided walking tour
- Visit to Hyde Park
- Visit to Hyde Park Barracks
- Visit to Sydney's first hospital
- Visit to NSW Parliament House
- Visit to the original Government House
- Visit to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
- Visit to The Rocks
Important Information
- Duration: 2 hours
- Available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
- Maximum of 16 people per tour
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Book in advance to secure your spot on this limited-capacity tour.
