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Founded as a convict colony, Sydney’s history is simply fascinating. Discover it with a local historian on this small-group walking tour of The Rocks, which wraps up inside a converted 19th Century storehouse with a cobblestone beer-garden. See a scale model of the area in Customs House; visit historic slums, speakeasies, and ruins in The Rocks’ cobbled lanes; and hear tales of derring-do as you visit the landmarks in Macquarie Place.
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Two friends, an Aussie and an American went on this tour whilst in Sydney in March 2020, (just before covid 19 lockdown) and both came away having learnt a lot and having had a great time. Young Max was a terrific tour guide, well spoken, knowledgeable, relaxed and friendly. This tour was well paced and a bargain. A great small group tour. I had lost my information on this tour which is why it has taken a while to review. I was also prompted by the lovely email update from Max (I’m guessing Big Max) about their restarting the tours after all these months of Covid uncertainty, which only goes to show how much this companies professionalism extends. I’m stuck in closed borders but I can say, without hesitation I sincerely recommend this tour and this tour company to anyone who wants to learn something new and have some fun in the process. I will return to support you when I can return to Sydney. The praise this business gets is well earned. Good luck.…
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Date of experience: March 2020
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April was our quide and she was exceptional. She has a great educational background which becomes apparent as she recounts tales of the past in Sydney. We knew nothing about the convicts and the Rocks and what an important part of Sydney history they represent. Well worth the investment!!…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Max, you are a nerdy rockstar (compliment btw), we were amazed at your amount of knowledge and ability to answer random historic facts when questioned... 5 starts!
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Max was a very well educated/informed guide with boundless enthusiasm and passion for this subject. As an Aussie who has lived for many, many years in Sydney and considers herself a history buff, I came away far more knowledgeable and with a far greater appreciation of this small part of our fabulous country after partaking of tour with Max. Highly recommended! PS my American friends feel same. Paula…
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Date of experience: March 2020
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What a day , April the guide was excellent , knowledgeable a joy to listen to all the stories I am from Sydney surrounds and recommend for anyone local or visitors I learnt so much about the history of the rocks, now I want to do more
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Date of experience: March 2020
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