SYDNEY: Spirits of The Rocks Dark Past + Best Insta Spots
Overview
Step into the shadows of historic Sydney, where the past clings to every cobblestone and the dead refuse to rest. Journey through a time when convicts enforced their own brutal laws, public executions drew cheering crowds, and the infamous Rocks Push gang ruled the streets with fear and fists.
Wander through dark alleyways and forgotten slums built atop mass burial pits. Uncover tales of sly grog haunts, opium dens shrouded in smoke, and spirits left behind—lost souls still searching for justice, loved ones, or revenge.
Ghosts lurk in the corners, watching from the dark. Will you feel their presence?
We also squeeze visits to Sydney's best insta spots.
What's Included
- Live commentary
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
69 George Street
The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Susannah Place
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Rocks
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cadman's Cottage
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes, as this is a walking tour
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-6024SYDNEY
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Live commentary.
- Local guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the SYDNEY: Spirits of The Rocks Dark Past + Best Insta Spots is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for SYDNEY: Spirits of The Rocks Dark Past + Best Insta Spots will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Live commentary
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes, as this is a walking tour
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
