The Sydney Culture Walks app is your guide to the city’s rich cultural landscape with hidden laneways, public art, heritage buildings and First Nations stories.
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Whether you have a full afternoon to explore or just 20 minutes to spare, the Sydney Culture Walks app lets you discover the city on your terms. You can complete a walk from start to finish or simply join at a point that suits you, making it easy to fit a cultural adventure into your day. The free app features self-guided walking tours covering history, art, architecture and culture across Sydney.
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Walk through Sydney’s history
Yananurala: Walking on Country
An opportunity to experience and learn about Aboriginal heritage and connections to Country through Sydney’s urban landscape. (9.1km, 3 to 4 hours.)
Hidden: Sydney’s Little Laneways
Explore the narrow lanes and forgotten corners that reveal a different side of the city. This short walk showcases stories and sites many locals pass every day without noticing. (1.9km, around 40 minutes.)
Community: Sydney’s Diverse People
Discover the people, places and cultural traditions that have contributed to Sydney’s vibrant multicultural character. (2.7km, approx 1 hour.)
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Discover Sydney’s public art
Sculpture: City and Sculpture Walk
A curated journey through some of Sydney’s notable public sculptures and artistic landmarks. (3.1km, 1 to 2 hours.)
Centre: Chinatown to Circular Quay
Experience public art and cultural expression across some of Sydney’s busiest and most diverse precincts. (3km, 1 to 2 hours.)
Eclectic: Pyrmont to Glebe
A longer walk showcasing artistic discovery across 2 character-filled neighbourhoods. (6.3km, 2 to 3 hours.)
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Admire Sydney’s architecture
Modern: Martin Place to Circular Quay
From striking glass towers to innovative public spaces, this walk showcases the buildings and urban design projects that have transformed Sydney into a contemporary global city. (3.3km 1 to 2 hours)
Pick your walk today
Download the free Sydney Culture Walks app and start exploring Sydney’s stories one step at a time.
