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Sydney’s Badass Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour

5.0(55 reviews)Sydney, AustraliaOperated by She Shapes History
  • Duration2 hours
  • GroupShared · max 16
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

This isn’t your usual Sydney history tour.

Uncover Sydney’s hidden women’s history with your passionate and knowledgeable local guide. Step off the beaten path and discover a side of Sydney few ever see.

Together we’ll walk from leafy Hyde Park, down Macquarie Street and into The Rocks. We’ll learn about the woman who saved Macquarie Street’s iconic colonial era buildings and witness stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge while learning about the woman who managed the whole project. From there, we’ll head into Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood and learn about the woman who was a founding member of one of Australia’s major banks.

We promise you'll leave feeling inspired by Sydney’s remarkable and unexpected women's history, and you might even make a few new friends along the way!

- This walking tour is best suited to mobile travellers - The tour runs for two hours - Suitable for first-time and regular visitors to Sydney - Learn about the women that history books overlook

What to expect

2 hours9 stopsShared tourMax 16 travellers

  1. Hyde Park

    Elizabeth St, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia

    Pass by

    We start our walk in Hyde Park, which was once a ritual contest ground and an important site for ceremony, gathering, and camping for local Aboriginal groups.

  2. The Mint

    10 Macquarie St, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia

    Pass by

    Admire the view of Macquarie Street’s iconic 19th Century buildings while learning about the woman who saved them from demolition.

  3. Pass by

    Meet the Nightingale trained nurse who reformed Sydney hospital.

  4. Pass by

    Learn the story of the first woman elected to NSW Parliament, and why she’s still considered an icon today.

  5. Government House

    Royal Botanic Gardens, Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia

    Pass by

    Meet NSW’s first woman (and most popular!) governor since 1788.

  6. Sydney Harbour Bridge

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2061, Australia

    Pass by

    We stop on the Cahill Expressway to admire a stunning view of the Sydney Harbour and Sydney Harbour Bridge (and to take a group photo of course!).

  7. Nurses Walk

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Pass by

    We stop at Nurses Walk and commemorate the nurses who built Australia’s first hospital.

  8. Pass by

    This land was once owned by a woman who dressed as a boy to sail to Australia and was a founding member of one of Australia’s major banks.

  9. Pass by

    We finish our tour on George Street, near one of Australia’s oldest continuously operating art schools

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

The tour begins at Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park. Your guide will be easy to spot in a pink She Shapes History shirt and tote bag.

End

The tour concludes on George Street in The Rocks.

What's included

Included

  • Hand-drawn souvenir postcard by a local artist
  • A follow-up list of resources and further reading on the stories shared
  • A group photo with your guide
  • Passionate & Professional Local Guide

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–4), Child (5–17), Adult (18–99)

Additional information

  • Guides use headsets

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Australia/Sydney
Product code
311438P3

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 555 reviews
  • 555

Ratings aggregated from Viator (2) and Tripadvisor (53).

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