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Max Burns-McRuvie

Hello, I'm Max Burns-McRuvie, a Sydney historian and owner of the tour company Journey Walks.
This audio adventure explores the amazing icons and super structures that have helped shape Sydney’s global identity over the last two centuries.
Our tour route will begin at the temple-like Art Gallery of NSW and explore the hidden gems, forgotten history and incredible icons found on throughout Botanic Gardens and harbour front. We’ll complete our journey with unbeatable views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House as we unpack the fascinating narratives behind these defining symbols of contemporary Sydney.
2.5-3 hours are recommended.
Freedom to explore extra locations while you listen to audio clips.
Recommendations for refreshment stops and further experiences included.

Historic icons of Sydney Harbour: Botanic Gardens to the Opera House

Hello, I'm Max Burns-McRuvie, a Sydney crime historian and owner of the tour company Journey Walks.

This tour will explore the early origins of Sydney's historic maritime village known as The Rocks. Together we will unpack its notorious past, heritage architecture, and curious characters. Expect fascinating stories of prisoners, sailors, soldiers, whalers, smugglers, street gangs, slums, tunnels, taverns,  mysteries, and murders.

The tour will take just over 2 hours and will include local recommendations for refreshments stops.

Roaming The Rocks: Sydney's historic settlement of convicts, cobblestones and crime stories

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.

Secrets of Central Sydney: historic architecture and opulence from Town Hall to Circular Quay

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Historic icons of Sydney Harbour: Botanic Gardens to the Opera House

Roaming The Rocks: Sydney's historic settlement of convicts, cobblestones and crime stories

Secrets of Central Sydney: historic architecture and opulence from Town Hall to Circular Quay