Xếp hạng trung bình 4.97/5, 410 đánh giá4.97 (410)Sydney's Convict Colony — History Tour
ON THIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE:
Join a passionate history-guide on an exploration of Sydney’s notorious convict heritage at Sydney Cove & The Rocks.
Expect fascinating stories, delivered with energy & insight, as we explore the remarkable lives of sailors, soldiers, scallywags, convicts, con-artists, craftsmen, larrikins & low-lives as they began to trade rum, quarry stone & etch a living upon Sydney's shoreline.
Over 2.5 hours, we'll unpack the process of convict transportation in graphic detail — retracing the steps of its curious colonial characters & their immediate effect Sydney's ancient Indigenous clans. We'll also investigate the haunts and schemes of local street gangs, gambling dens & opium saloons in the 19th C.
Navigating the cobbled alley-ways, hidden corridors & forgotten monuments of this port-side settlement, we'll venture off the beaten track to dig up its memories - the good, the bad & the plague ridden.
Designed to engage both Sydney locals & visitors, this is a journey through time & space that takes history off the shelf and brings it to life with vivid descriptions, imagery & an infectious passion for the past.
N.B:
This tour has a 2 person booking minimum.
This walking history-tour is best suited for guests aged 12+ and contains some adult themes from Sydney's history.
While mostly on flat surfaces, some steps are included on our walk through The Rocks.
