Sydney City
Digital Walking Tour
Sydney City
Digital Walking Tour
Digital Walking Tour
The Sydney City Self-Guided Walking Tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through the history and culture of Sydney City, each step revealing a new layer of the city's fascinating past.
The mesmerising city of Sydney is where vibrant energy and captivating beauty intertwine to create an unforgettable urban paradise.
As you visit some of the most iconic locations around Sydney, your smartphone will take you on a captivating journey through vibrant streets and neighbourhoods, uncovering hidden historic gems and sharing intriguing stories from as far back as when the first settlers arrived in Australia in 1788.
Whether you're a local looking to learn more about your city, a visitor from elsewhere in Australia, or an International tourist, this self-guided tour is an absolute must.
Tour Highlights
Stop 1: Captain Cook Statue
Step back in time and explore with Captain James Cook! Witness a glimpse into the explorations of the HMS Endeavour crew as they first set foot on Australian soil in 1770.
Stop 2: War Memorial at Martin Place
Visit the Cenotaph in Martin Place and, through AR, witness a young Australian man wrestling with the decision of whether to enlist in WWI.
Stop 3: Chambers Insurance Building
Take a glance back at Sydney’s past and see how the city’s infrastructure once appeared and experience the bustling intersection of George and Hunter Street in a bygone era.
Stop 4: William Bligh
Meet the famous Captain Bligh and learn about his adventurous life. Immerse yourself in the story of his leadership on the HMS Bounty, the mutiny, and his remarkable navigation to Timor.
Stop 5: Cadman’s Cottage
Explore the second-oldest surviving residential building in Sydney and join Elizabeth Mortimer as she shares the inspiring story of her and her husband, John Cadman, as they strive to build a new life in 19th-century Sydney.
Stop 6: First Impressions Sculpture
Engage with the First Impressions Monument, a tribute to Sydney’s European pioneers. AR brings to life the stories of soldiers, farmers, and convicts, offering a vivid glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the early settlers.
Stop 7: Playfair Street
Travel back to 1900 and experience the vibrant life on Playfair Street. Through AR, interact with the diverse immigrant community and understand their struggles and contributions to Sydney’s cultural fabric.
Stop 8: Cumberland Place and Steps
Become immersed in a black-and-white photograph as you discover Cumberlnad Place, one of Sydney's oldest pedestrian streets.
Stop 9: Caraher's Lane
Discover the past of Carahers Lane, a vital passage for early settlers and refuge for immigrant families and glimpse into the daily lives of local children in early Sydney.
FAQs
The Sydney City Walking Tour is 3.5 kms and mainly flat. The tour is flexible and allows for self-guiding decisions such as skipping stops, backtracking or choosing different routes as desired.
The starting point of the Sydney City Digital Walking Tour is the James Cook statue in Hyde Park. Parking and public transport options are both readily available for this location.
To fully enjoy your Sydney tour, bring a fully charged smartphone or tablet to access the AR features, wear comfortable walking shoes, and dress for the weather. Don't forget a water bottle to stay hydrated!
Yes, our tours are designed to be as accessible as possible. The Sydney City Tour is completely accessible to those with mobility issues.
At this point, the spoken elements of our immersive tour are only available in English. That being said, non-English speakers are still welcome to enjoy the visual and interactive elements of the experience.
The Sydney City Digital Walking Trail is 3.5kms long and we would expect will take approximately 60 minutes.
Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that superimposes computer-generated images, sounds, and other sensory inputs onto the real world, enhancing the user's perception of their environment. Unlike virtual reality, which creates a completely artificial environment, AR adds layers of information to the existing world, making it a powerful tool for storytelling and education.
In the context of our tours, AR allows us to overlay historical scenes onto modern-day Sydney, providing a unique and immersive way to explore the city’s past. As you walk through the city, your smartphone or tablet acts as a window into history, revealing hidden stories, characters, and events that are anchored to the very locations you are standing in.
The Sydney City Digital Walking Tour takes you deep into the heart of Sydney. This immersive experience is both fun and educational for people of all ages and fitness levels as our state-of the art augmented reality technology brings the city's rich heritage to life. Sydney's vibrant urban landscape comes alive under the lens of history and culture as you stroll through iconic landmarks and hidden treasures.