Self-Guided Walking Tour of Sydney
Secrets of Central Sydney: historic architecture and opulence from Town Hall to Circular Quay
Start from Introduction at Town hall: the grand sandstone structures of Sydney's centre, Sydney
Duration 95-100 min
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About 🔎
Hello, I'm Max Burns-McRuvie, a Sydney historian and owner of the tour company Journey Walks. This audio adventure explores the stunning structures, sculptures and street-scapes that helped transform Sydney from a colonial town to a opulent international city over the 2nd half of the 19th century. We'll admire magnificent sandstone buildings hidden amidst contemporary sky-scrapers, wander through old-world arcades and uncover the fascinating stories behind the historic art and architecture that forged Sydney's urban identity.
Created by Max Burns-McRuvie
Highlights ✨
Introduction at Town hall: the grand sandstone structures of Sydney's centre
The Queen Victoria Statue and her influence on 19th century Sydney
The glorious Queen Victoria Building inside and out
Sydney's iconic State Theatre and Art Decor architecture
The old world shopping experience of The Strand Arcade
The mighty General Post Office of Sydney at Martin Place
Hidden laneways and installations at Angel Place
The old Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper Headquarters
Sydney's lost fresh water source at Tank Stream Way
The grand sandstone strip of old Bridge Street
The 1818 Obelisk of Distances at Macquarie Place
The abandoned Public Convenience of 1808
Inside Customs House: a view of Sydney's city then and now
Final Stop: a reflection of Circular Quay and The Rocks at the end of the 19th century