Sydney see and do guide: Architecture

An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Sydney. No paid placements, no advertorial.

Sydney see and do guide

Parramatta history tour

Parramatta is Sydney's reluctant history and heritage gem. It's where you'll find many of Australia's oldest and most important... Read more

What's new in Sydney - a cultural travel guide

Sydney is changing fast. There are loads of new things for travellers to see and experience in the city from museums and... Read more

Hyde Park Barracks

The 1819 Hyde Park Barracks is one of the oldest convict sites in Australia. It's a World Heritage listed serious piece of... Read more
Hyde Park Barracks
Macquarie St, Sydney
Free as of 2023

The Rocks, Sydney

The Rocks was the first British convict settlement in Australia and the place where the long dispossession of Australia’s First... Read more
The Rocks, Sydney
The Rocks, Sydney - access from Circular Quay

University of Sydney

Sydney University is Australia's oldest university. Founded in 1850, it is one of a handful of Australian universities that... Read more
University of Sydney
Sydney University, Parramatta Rd, Camperdown

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of two iconic creations in the heart of the city, that have managed to complement one of the... Read more
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour

Sydney Opera House

Sydney's Opera House may be the best known performance space in the world. And while it hosts many fine international... Read more
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Circular Quay, Sydney

Sydney Orientation Walk - highlights and history

This walk is perfect for getting your orientation in Sydney. You'll see city highlights including Hyde Park, historic Macquarie... Read more

Sydney Modern Art Gallery

Sydney Modern, Sydney's newest art space, opened to much fanfare in late 2022. More than $300 million was spent on a major... Read more
Sydney Modern Art Gallery
Art Gallery Road, Sydney (next to Art Gallery of New South Wales) Nearest rail station - St James