Badass Women of Sydney Walking Tour

FromA$60
2 hours
Commentary: Audio · en
Sydney, Australia

About this activity

Experience Sydney’s vibrant story through the eyes of its badass women. This guided walking tour uncovers trailblazers from Macquarie Street to The Rocks.

Highlights

  • Uncover hidden heroines on Sydney’s iconic Macquarie Street
  • Explore vibrant history in The Rocks district
  • Hear untold stories of Sydney’s pioneering women
  • See heritage buildings preserved by fearless women
  • Walk Sydney’s oldest streets led by passionate guides

Full description

Step into the stories left out of the guidebooks! History comes alive on the Badass Women of Sydney Walking Tour, where you’ll stroll from Macquarie Street to Sydney’s legendary The Rocks with an engaging local guide from She Shapes History. Encounter the remarkable women who opened doors, challenged convention, and preserved the character of Australia’s most famous city. Discover tales of spirited pub owners, courageous nurses, pioneering writers, and determined Chinese-Australian women, all woven into Sydney’s oldest laneways. This tour is for anyone who loves untold stories and wants to see Sydney in a whole new light. Suitable for all fitness levels and an absolute must for curious travelers and locals alike!

Included / Excluded

  • Local Tour Guide

Itinerary

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Sydney

We walk from Taylor Square to the State Library of NSW.

Duration: 2 hours

Important information

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible but some paths are cobblestone
  • Suitable for all ages; infants can ride in a stroller
  • No meals or drinks provided; bring your own refreshments

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water
  • Tour runs rain or shine – dress appropriately
  • Public transport options are nearby
  • Accessible for strollers and service animals

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Guides use headsets

Traveler reviews

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Great walking tour for women’s history

This is a great way to spend a morning walking around historic places in Sydney! The anecdotes were a combination of inspiring, funny, and sobering, with a balanced combination of immigrant and indigenous stories. Our tour guide, Jess, was both entertaining and knowledgeable. The pace was very easy with a stop for refreshments halfway through. Don’t let being solo stop you—I had a great time talking to many people in the group, which was a mix of tourists and Sydneysiders. Would definitely repeat the experience in the other cities they offer!

magic0fsAug 31, 2026TRIPADVISOR

AN OUTSTANDING TOUR AND GUIDE

What a fabulous and fascinating tour, and with an outstanding tour guide in Jess. Jess was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic, engaging, inspirational, and passionate about the amazing and inspirational Women Who Shaped our city, and the tour was immensely enjoyable and thoroughly informative. I learnt so much about our amazing city of Sydney that I am now committed to making sure I know much more. Thank you Jess, for such a wonderful, educational, and thoroughly entertaining tour today.

R8281WHjenniferaAug 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A must do

My family and I had a great experience. Our guide Jess was amazing. Would highly recommend to all, local and tourists.

peter12342017Aug 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A great way to learn more about Sydney

Kathryn was so knowledgeable and personable , she had a great sense of humour and made the Badass Women come alive! It was perfect weather with perfect company to walk around this great city of ours learning who really shaped its history!

simonelV3287DOAug 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Interesting and fun day out in Sydney!

We learned so much, while walking through our beautiful city on a beautiful winter day. It was not only interesting but also fun, and thought provoking. Was not too demanding physically (3 km, over 2 hours) and Kyra had our safety and comfort front of mind throughout (coffee! toilets!). Highly recommend!

EileenAndPhilJul 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR