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Explore Sydney's Iconic State Library of New South Wales

Step into a world of literary wonder and architectural grandeur at the State Library of New South Wales. Located in the heart of Sydney, this premier cultural attraction offers more than just books; it is a gateway to Australia's rich history and hidden subterranean secrets. Embark on a guided sightseeing tour to explore stunning historical archives, immersive cultural exhibits, and breathtaking heritage spaces. Whether you are seeking a private walking tour or a deep dive into Sydney's intellectual soul, our curated experiences provide an unforgettable journey through time. Book your Sydney adventure today and discover why this landmark is a must-visit destination for every traveler.

4.97/5 avg ratingTours from $37.985 unique experiencesFree cancellation included

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Rating

Rating

4.97★ average

Based on 101 pooled reviews with ~98% positive sentiment

Tour Price

Tour Price

$47–$226 typical

Median price is $205, with a full range of $38–$297

Tour Type

Tour Type

Sightseeing & Cultural

80% of options focus on these themes

Tour Length

Tour Length

2.2–6.4 hours

Median duration is 4 hours

Booking Perks

Booking Perks

100% free cancellation

All 5 available tours offer instant confirmation

Tour Format

Tour Format

Private & Guided

60% are private tours and 80% are guided

8 Products

Sydney's Secrets and Scandals Walking Tour

Sydney's Secrets and Scandals Walking Tour

2 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.99 (69 reviews)
100%
0%
fantasticHighly recommendedAmazing tour
Viator
$28
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Sydney's Secrets and Scandals Walking Tour
Summary

Sydney's history isn't just convicts and colonial buildings. It's unknown secrets, scandals, hidden tunnels, outrageous characters and stories hiding in plain sight. On this tour, we'll uncover the Sydney most visitors walk straight past. Meet your guide and set off on a journey through Sydney’s CB...

Inclusions
  • Bathrooms
Exclusions
  • Admission into Sydney Town Hall, The General Post Office, NSW Parliament and Hyde Park Barracks.
Itinerary
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral
  • Sydney Town Hall
  • Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
  • General Post Office (GPO) Sydney
  • Macquarie Place Park
  • State Library of New South Wales
  • Parliament of New South Wales
  • Hyde Park Barracks
  • St. Mary's Cathedral
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Admission into Sydney Town Hall is not included as tour timings do not allow for it, Admission into the Former General Post Office is not included as tour timings do not allow for it, Admission into NSW Parliament is not included as this is a functioning governmental building, Admission into Hyde Park Barracks is not included as tour timings do not allow for it, Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking long distances
Cancellation Policy

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

Sydney Shores and Suburbs- Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach Tour

Sydney Shores and Suburbs- Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach Tour

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.87 (31 reviews)
97.2%
2.8%
amazingfun dayknowledgeable
Viator
$333
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Sydney Shores and Suburbs- Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach Tour
Summary

Set out on a thrilling, private adventure through Sydney—where iconic landmarks, stunning coastlines, and hidden local secrets collide. Kick off in The Rocks, passing its once‑dangerous laneways, convict‑built pubs, and gritty colonial history beneath the towering Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bri...

Inclusions
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions
  • Please bring your own water or drink bottle
Itinerary
  • The Rocks
  • Millers Point
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • State Library of New South Wales
  • Hyde Park Barracks
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
  • Hyde Park
  • St. Mary's Cathedral
  • The Domain
  • Mrs Macquarie's Chair
  • Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
  • Art Gallery Of New South Wales
  • Woolloomooloo Wharf
  • Shark Beach
  • Camp Cove
  • South Head
  • Watsons Bay
  • Gap Park
  • Macquarie Lighthouse
  • Bondi Beach
  • Bondi Icebergs Club
  • Bondi to Coogee Walk
  • Tamarama Beach
  • Bronte Beach
  • Centennial Park
  • Paddington Markets
  • Chinatown
  • Darling Harbour
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Sydney Unleashed with Bondi Beach 4‑Hour Private Afternoon Tour

Sydney Unleashed with Bondi Beach 4‑Hour Private Afternoon Tour

4 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (9 reviews)
100%
0%
excellentBen was amazingBook this tour
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$227
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Sydney Unleashed with Bondi Beach 4‑Hour Private Afternoon Tour
Summary

Immerse yourself into exciting Sydney and its spectacular sights on a personalised and private four hour afternoon tour. Short for time? This is the perfect tour to see what matters, plus a few local hidden secrets thrown in. Personalised Sydney Tours have flexible itineraries from a relaxed pace...

Inclusions
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions
  • Tips
Itinerary
  • The Rocks
  • Millers Point
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • State Library of New South Wales
  • Hyde Park Barracks
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
  • Hyde Park
  • St. Mary's Cathedral
  • The Domain
  • Mrs Macquarie's Chair
  • Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
  • Art Gallery Of New South Wales
  • Woolloomooloo Wharf
  • Bondi Beach
  • Bondi Icebergs Club
  • Tamarama Beach
  • Bronte Beach
  • Centennial Park
  • Paddington Markets
  • Chinatown
  • Darling Harbour
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Service animals allowed, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Cancellation Policy

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

Sydney Unleashed with Bondi Beach 4‑Hour Private Morning Tour

Sydney Unleashed with Bondi Beach 4‑Hour Private Morning Tour

4 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (4 reviews)
100%
0%
amazing job
Viator
$227
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Sydney Unleashed with Bondi Beach 4‑Hour Private Morning Tour
Summary

See the spectacular Sydney sights on a 'Personalised and Private' four hour morning tour. Don't have much time whilst you're in Sydney? Then this is the perfect tour to see what matters, plus a few local hidden secrets thrown in. Personalised Sydney Tours have flexible itineraries from a relaxed ...

Inclusions
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions
  • Tips
  • Please bring your own water or drink bottle
Itinerary
  • The Rocks
  • Millers Point
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • State Library of New South Wales
  • Hyde Park Barracks
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
  • Hyde Park
  • St. Mary's Cathedral
  • The Domain
  • Mrs Macquarie's Chair
  • Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
  • Art Gallery Of New South Wales
  • Woolloomooloo Wharf
  • Shark Beach
  • Watsons Bay
  • South Head
  • Bondi Beach
  • Bondi Icebergs Club
  • Bondi to Coogee Walk
  • Macquarie Lighthouse
  • Tamarama Beach
  • Bronte Beach
  • Paddington
  • Centennial Park
  • Gap Park
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Service animals allowed, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Cancellation Policy

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

Sydney City Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour

Sydney City Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour

5 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
0
Viator
$10
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Sydney City Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour
Summary

Step into Sydney at street level and let the city reveal itself one story at a time. This self-guided walking tour weaves through grand civic buildings, quiet memorials, historic lanes, lush gardens, and sparkling harbour views. From the Queen Victoria Building and Town Hall to Hyde Park, The Rocks...

Inclusions
  • Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
  • Audio Guide
  • Access to the Sydney City Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour on our App
  • Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
  • 35+ narration points of popular locations in Sydney
Itinerary
  • Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral
  • Hyde Park Obelisk
  • Anzac Memorial
  • Australian Museum
  • Frederic Joseph Walker Memorial Fountain
  • St. Mary's Cathedral
  • Archibald Memorial Fountain
  • Major General Lachlan Macquarie Statue
  • State Library of New South Wales
  • Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
  • Governor Phillip Lookout
  • King Edward VII
  • Museum of Sydney
  • The Obelisk Of Distances
  • Second World War Servicewomen Memorial
  • Customs House
  • Herald Square
  • Nurses Walk
  • The Rocks Discovery Museum
  • The Rocks Markets
  • First Impressions
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Best Free Tours Sydney! (Claim your FREE GIFT at the end!)

Best Free Tours Sydney! (Claim your FREE GIFT at the end!)

2.5 hrsFree cancellation
5 (1 reviews)
100%
0%
Viator
$46
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Best Free Tours Sydney! (Claim your FREE GIFT at the end!)
Summary

Starting at Circular Quay, we'll introduce you to the world-famous Sydney Opera House, sharing insights into its fascinating design and significance. Stroll through The Rocks, Sydney's oldest neighbourhood, and uncover its convict past, charming alleyways, and historic buildings. Continue through th...

Inclusions
  • Public Toilets
  • FREE GIFT
  • Amazing Experience
Itinerary
  • Circular Quay
  • The Rocks
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
  • State Library of New South Wales
  • Hyde Park
  • Sydney Town Hall
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

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

Private Sydney City Walking Experience Tour

Private Sydney City Walking Experience Tour

5 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
0
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$252
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Private Sydney City Walking Experience Tour
Summary

Private tour with a knowledgeable Sydney local. Learn Sydney’s Irish, convict and colonial history in context. Discover Australia’s unique native vegetation vs European plantings. Experience authentic Sydney coffee culture. See native Australian plants and animals in the Botanic Gardens. Iconic Oper...

Inclusions
  • Sydney Opera House Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Itinerary
  • Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
  • The Strand Arcade
  • Hyde Park
  • St. Mary's Cathedral
  • Art Gallery Of New South Wales
  • The Domain
  • Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
  • Mrs Macquarie's Chair
  • State Library of New South Wales
  • Martin Place
  • Angel Place Birdcages
  • The Rocks
  • Customs House
  • Sydney Opera House
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

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

From Foundations to Skylines: A Self Guided Sydney Walking Tour

From Foundations to Skylines: A Self Guided Sydney Walking Tour

1.3 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
0
Viator
$15
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From Foundations to Skylines: A Self Guided Sydney Walking Tour
Summary

Sydney’s architecture tells a story of how Australia’s largest city evolved from a colonial outpost into a modern metropolis. On this self-guided architectural walking tour, you’ll hear the stories behind its most significant landmarks and structures, and find out how a series of fascinating chara...

Inclusions
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Exclusions
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation
Itinerary
  • Sydney Town Hall
  • Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
  • The Strand Arcade
  • St. Mary's Cathedral
  • The Mint
  • State Library of New South Wales
  • Customs House
  • Circular Quay
Good to know
  • 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, The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Cancellation Policy

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

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