Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise

Join us for a unique tour of Sydney Harbour and historic Goat Island and get up close and personal with Sydney’s colourful convict past. Enjoy an entertaining and fascinating guided  convict history walking tour on the island with catered lunch, along with a relaxing cruise around the harbour. Sit back and take in Sydney’s beautiful harbour vistas whilst sipping on chilled champagne!

Prior to sailing time we will board at Campbell’s Cove, The Rocks or Ives Steps Wharf

Discover Sydney’s colorful convict history with Sydney Harbour Tall Ships and take in the sites of Sydney Harbour aboard a traditional vessel. Travel to Goat Island, where you’ll learn about Australia’s convict history on a guided walking tour before returning to the vessel for lunch and a 1.5 hour cruise on Sydney Harbour.

Experience a Historic Tour of Goat Island and see the sights where the first convicts lived in the past. Goat Island, which has restricted, limited access, is the largest of the islands in Sydney Harbour. Over the years, Goat Island has served as a quarry, convict stockade, explosives store, police station and fire station. Today the island forms part of the Sydney Harbour National Park.

On a 1-mile (1.5-km) guided walking tour, learn about Goat Island’s colorful past and visit some of Australia’s most important and intact convict-built structures. Take in the historic surroundings, and visit the early-1800s military gun-powder magazine, the soldiers’ barracks complex and Sydney’s oldest water police station. You’ll learn what convict life was like on Goat Island, from their punishments to their cramped sleeping quarters and food.

After your guided walking tour receive a complimentary drink before re-boarding the ferry. Then it’s time to relax and enjoy a cold buffet feast with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine! As you eat, enjoy the surrounding views of Sydney Harbour before returning back to Campbell’s Cove.

Disembark at Campbell’s Cove, The Rocks or Ives Steps Wharf

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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• Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise
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• Enjoy a tasty lunch prepared and served by your crew.
• Fascinating and unique three-hour guided tour of Sydney Harbour.
• Australian bubbly, juices and water.
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• Visit historic Goat Island and learn about the island’s convict past.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
• Other drinks available at regular bar prices.

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Sydney Harbour Tall Ship’s cruises usually depart from Campbell’s Cove at Circular Quay, Campbell’s Cove Jetty at The Rocks or another location.

Please call (02) 8015 5571 if you are unsure of where your cruise will depart from. Note that check in time is 15 minutes prior to the cruise departure for all cruises. Please arrive early to maximize enjoyment for all passengers and to prevent delays.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Sydney Harbour Tall Ships.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Sydney.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 11 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.