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Sydney Architecture Walks

Level 1, 545 South Dowling St | Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales 2010, Australia
61403888390
Ranked #36 of 162 tours in Sydney
5.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: The Sydney Architecture Walks explore ideas through architecture offering an interface between architecture and the wider community. Each route is...... more » Owner description: The Sydney Architecture Walks explore ideas through architecture offering an interface between architecture and the wider community. Each route is driven by certain themes and ideas and attempts to decode the city whilst stimulating new ways of thinking about and seeing Sydney. Our walking and bike tours trespass casually across disciplines and genres as we seek out the projects that respond to the culture, history and environment of Sydney and not just imported formulaic codes. « less
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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

We took the Utzon tour and couldn't have more impressed. Eoghan was an accomplished and passionate guide who inspired and informed us. I wondered if the tour would be a little out of my depth (I really don't now much about architecture), but the tour was jargon free and very easy to understand. My husband and I have been talking... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Okay, I am interested in architecture, but this is a great way to spend an hour and a half. I live in Sydney and had walked passed these buildings may times, but had never learned the stories behind them or examined the lobbies. Well worth it. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2011

An engrossing exploration of 'the conversations' between some of sydney's most important landmarks, with a focus on Italian virtuoso and renegade architect Lorenzo Piano and the relationship between buildings and their geographical and historical context. In equal parts discussion and performance, and delivered by the snappily dressed and impassioned Eoghan Lewis, this tour was the perfect induction into sydney and... More

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New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 29, 2011

I had the pleasure of taking two tours/walk about with Eoghan. The weather in November was lovely and a perfect time to talk/walk and listen to the passionate information on Utzon and the back story of the Sydney Opera House. The layers of information given was rich with history, narrative, while standing in the middle of the visual impact of... More

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Canberra, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2011

My son and I were lucky enough to do the Utzon tour last week. As the weather was so hot we nearly changed our mind. I am so glad we didn't. Learning more about the background and history behind the construction of the Opera House was fascinating. I will definetly try and get on another SAW tour next time I... More

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Lafayette, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2011

With a tip of the hat to Gothic design only the essentials are required. Eoghan's presentation of the history of the Opera House is passionate, articulate, enlightening and profound. A must visit for the intellectual visitor. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2011

Best tour you can do if you are interested in real information. We took the "Utzon" tour which was about the story of the Opera House. What an amazing story! Our guide was brilliant, knowledgable and so authentic. Best thing we did in Sydney so far! More

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