Historic Buildings Walking Tour (Self Guided), Sydney

One of the Australia’s largest cities, Sydney is also the country's oldest metropolis. It has no shortage of impressive historical buildings, some dating back as far as the early 19th century. Many of the local landmarks, such as Sydney Town Hall, Queen Victoria Building (QVB), Hyde Park Barracks and others, are wonders in their own right and fit to delight any history buff.

One can spend a good 30 minutes to an hour taking in the Town Hall’s peaceful and grand aura. Built towards the latter part of the 19th century, it is protected under the National Heritage List. With the Queen Victoria Building Shopping Centre nearby, there is no excuse for missing it!

Shrouded in grandeur and an air of solemn history, St. Mary’s is foreboding in size and feel. Following in the tradition of Europe’s great cathedrals, it dominates its surroundings, sitting next to the Hyde Park Barracks and within a short walking distance of other sights like the historic Sydney Mint and the Parliament House.

Further along, there’s lots to like about the Customs House, including the newspapers, history murals, and library inside – but best of all is the miniature Sydney under the glass. Absolutely fascinating, and really gives you a nice perspective of the scale of the city’s buildings and harbors.

If you wish to visit these and other heritage sights in Sydney and to learn the city's story, embark on our self-guided walking tour.