Top New South Wales Historical & Heritage Tours

Q: Which New South Wales Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New South Wales Historical & Heritage Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Sydney Dark Stories True Crime Tour Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure Sydney Bike Tours View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which New South Wales Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New South Wales Historical & Heritage Tours include Hotel Pickup: Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World Story of Sydney Tour (mini coach) Sydney Private Custom Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local Sydney Half Day Private Tour: See Sydney Opera House and Bondi Sydney Combo: Sightseeing to Bondi & Harbour Cruise View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more New South Wales trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked New South Wales Tours. Top 10 New South Wales 2026 Senior-friendly tours New South Wales The best tours and activities for culture lovers in New South Wales Top Day Trips from New South Wales Things to do in New South Wales this summer View all New South Wales Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New South Wales?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in New South Wales are: New South Wales Attraction Tickets New South Wales Sightseeing Tickets & Passes New South Wales Outdoor Activities New South Wales Nature & Wildlife New South Wales Zoo Tickets & Passes View all tour styles in New South Wales →

Entrancing Magic and Storytelling at Castlereagh Boutique Hotel

Every weekend, Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician presents his Magical Soirées - entrancing evenings of magic and captivating Australian stories - at the historic Castlereagh …More

Sydney, Australia

4.5 (46)

Entrancing Magic and Storytelling at Castlereagh Boutique Hotel

Every weekend, Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician presents his Magical Soirées - entrancing evenings of magic and captivating Australian stories - at the historic Castlereagh...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (46)

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$38

Paint and Sip Classes Sydney: Acrylic Art, Canvas & Wine

Join Our Unique Paint and Sip Classes in Sydney! Embark on a creative journey with us and experience an evening like no other. Our skilled …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (54)

Paint and Sip Classes Sydney: Acrylic Art, Canvas & Wine

Join Our Unique Paint and Sip Classes in Sydney! Embark on a creative journey with us and experience an evening like no other. Our skilled...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (54)

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$55

Sydney Half Day Tour - Private & Personalized with a Local Guide

Sydney is often defined by its harbor and landmarks, but its character is shaped just as much by its neighborhoods, local routines, and the people …More

Sydney, Australia

4.7 (17)

Sydney Half Day Tour - Private & Personalized with a Local Guide

Sydney is often defined by its harbor and landmarks, but its character is shaped just as much by its neighborhoods, local routines, and the people...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (17)

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$50

A 3 course dinner in Norfolk Island homes. See how the locals live and hear their stories. A truly unique experience. All local produce is …More

Norfolk Island, Australia

4.4 (32)

Progressive Dinner to Island Homes

A 3 course dinner in Norfolk Island homes. See how the locals live and hear their stories. A truly unique experience. All local produce is...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (32)

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$70

Sydney Opera House and Aussie Animals Private Tour

Embark on an exclusive adventure with your own private tour to Featherdale Wildlife Park and the iconic Sydney Opera House! Get up close and personal …More

Sydney, Australia

4.9 (18)

Sydney Opera House and Aussie Animals Private Tour

Embark on an exclusive adventure with your own private tour to Featherdale Wildlife Park and the iconic Sydney Opera House! Get up close and personal...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (18)

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$156

Expert knowledge from Rocky. My name is Rocky owner operator of Rocky Road Tours and Travels I've Been in the tour business to 7 years …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (8)

Canberra Private Tour from Sydney

Expert knowledge from Rocky. My name is Rocky owner operator of Rocky Road Tours and Travels I've Been in the tour business to 7 years...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$1,137

Sydney's Secrets and Scandals Walking Tour

Sydney's history isn't just convicts and colonial buildings. It's unknown secrets, scandals, hidden tunnels, outrageous characters and stories hiding in plain sight. On this tour, …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (69)

Sydney's Secrets and Scandals Walking Tour

Sydney's history isn't just convicts and colonial buildings. It's unknown secrets, scandals, hidden tunnels, outrageous characters and stories hiding in plain sight. On this tour,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (69)

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$31

The new world class Allianz Stadium is one of Australia’s top destinations for major sporting and entertainment events. Home to some of Sydney’s most successful …More

Sydney, Australia

4.5 (8)

Allianz Stadium Guided Walking Tour

The new world class Allianz Stadium is one of Australia’s top destinations for major sporting and entertainment events. Home to some of Sydney’s most successful...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.5 (8)

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$19

If you are looking for a private tour guided by a Sydney born and bred operator that focusses not only on the city's iconic landmarks …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (5)

Private Sydney City Customized Tour

If you are looking for a private tour guided by a Sydney born and bred operator that focusses not only on the city's iconic landmarks...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$211

In the 1920s, Sydney was the crime capital of the world — a city ruled not by gangsters in suits, but by razor-wielding women. This …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (2)

Bloody Dames of Darlinghurst Crime Tour

In the 1920s, Sydney was the crime capital of the world — a city ruled not by gangsters in suits, but by razor-wielding women. This...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$41

Hunter Valley Wine, WSET Guide, Icons, Heritage, Food From Sydney

A private day in Australia's oldest wine region, led by a WSET-certified wine host and shaped entirely around your taste. Independent and unaffiliated, we choose …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (13)

Hunter Valley Wine, WSET Guide, Icons, Heritage, Food From Sydney

A private day in Australia's oldest wine region, led by a WSET-certified wine host and shaped entirely around your taste. Independent and unaffiliated, we choose...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (13)

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$259

Canberra Private Sightseeing Tours from Sydney

Canberra Private Tours from Sydney offers an exclusive and personalized way to explore Australia's capital city. These tours provide a unique and flexible experience, allowing …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (2)

Canberra Private Sightseeing Tours from Sydney

Canberra Private Tours from Sydney offers an exclusive and personalized way to explore Australia's capital city. These tours provide a unique and flexible experience, allowing...

1 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,193

This tour is not for the faint hearted. A lively dinner theatre experience combining Norfolk Island convict history, storytelling, humour and a three-course meal. Through …More

Norfolk Island, Australia

4.3 (43)

Commandants Dinner & Show

This tour is not for the faint hearted. A lively dinner theatre experience combining Norfolk Island convict history, storytelling, humour and a three-course meal. Through...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (43)

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$70

Watsons Bay: The Darker Side of Paradise Walking Tour

From horrific shipwrecks to fleeing immigrants to cave houses and wartime panic, Watsons Bay is dripping in history that is often overlooked. This jaw-droppingly beautiful …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (15)

Watsons Bay: The Darker Side of Paradise Walking Tour

From horrific shipwrecks to fleeing immigrants to cave houses and wartime panic, Watsons Bay is dripping in history that is often overlooked. This jaw-droppingly beautiful...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (15)

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$28

Sydney City Tour | Bondi, Opera House, Bridge & Highlights

Join us for a 6-hour day tour of some of Sydney's most renowned areas. This will be more than a tour; it will be a …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (4)

Sydney City Tour | Bondi, Opera House, Bridge & Highlights

Join us for a 6-hour day tour of some of Sydney's most renowned areas. This will be more than a tour; it will be a...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$182

Explore Byron Bay offers guided Aboriginal Tours with local Arakwal Bundjalung worman 'Delta Kay'. From coastal rainforest to crashing waves and rocky coves, the views …More

Byron Bay, Australia

5.0 (6)

Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

Explore Byron Bay offers guided Aboriginal Tours with local Arakwal Bundjalung worman 'Delta Kay'. From coastal rainforest to crashing waves and rocky coves, the views...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$53

Sydney: Art Gallery, Early Access Tour with First Nations Art

Start before the gallery opens to the public, with an expert guide leading you through the Naala Badu and Naala Nura buildings of the Art …More

Sydney, Australia

4.6 (11)

Sydney: Art Gallery, Early Access Tour with First Nations Art

Start before the gallery opens to the public, with an expert guide leading you through the Naala Badu and Naala Nura buildings of the Art...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (11)

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$49

Experience the Real Sydney with our Signature Tour

Our signature Real Sydney small group tour is a great way to explore Sydney. You’ll learn about local history and folklore… but just enough to …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (37)

Experience the Real Sydney with our Signature Tour

Our signature Real Sydney small group tour is a great way to explore Sydney. You’ll learn about local history and folklore… but just enough to...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (37)

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$707

You'll learn about the city's rich and varied queer histories and hear the stories of prominent queer citizens of the city, as well as important …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (11)

Sydney Queer Walking Tour

You'll learn about the city's rich and varied queer histories and hear the stories of prominent queer citizens of the city, as well as important...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$53

Chief Magistrate Frederick Young and his wife Mary host this dinner to honour His Excellency, Governor General Denison who is making yet another visit to …More

Norfolk Island, Australia

4.6 (11)

Who Killed the Surveyor Mystery Dinner

Chief Magistrate Frederick Young and his wife Mary host this dinner to honour His Excellency, Governor General Denison who is making yet another visit to...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (11)

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$71

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for New South Wales Historical & Heritage Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New South Wales Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New South Wales Historical & Heritage Tours are:

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Which New South Wales Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which New South Wales Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

New South Wales Historical & Heritage Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which New South Wales Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more New South Wales trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New South Wales?