Sydney Architecture Walks

“Offering insights into architecture's non-visible world of unbuilt designs, political tensions and historical twists. Here's a chance to remember how vivid and exciting Sydney can seem. Recommended, three hats."

"We absolutely loved this tour! It was super informative yet light. Our guide was an excellent story teller; we were engaged the entire tour that time flew by without us noticing. What’s wonderful about architecture is that it is not isolated, it tells you about history, politics, social trends, public policy… etc.; so it was a beautiful introduction to the city."

"A highly thought-provoking walk around the edge of Sydney harbour, looking at how geology, history, money and architects have shaped the city. An excellent architectural walk. The guide was full of knowledge and enthusiasm. I have come from the walk enriched by the experience."

“De géniales "conversations architecturales": un must!"

"Really, really interesting. My previous experience with architecture tours is mainly limited to the architecture boat tours in Chicago, and I'd say this was much more informative on a "how architecture affects humans" way with a good combination of history thrown in. Many opportunities to ask questions and get an informed answer."

"These walks and tours draw the wider population into an experienced discourse, and provide people with new insights and ways of looking at both every day and special urban environments."

"What an amazing walk, super informative and you get to know buildings that you would not visit by yourself. It is an eye opener on urbanisation and the fun of buildings becoming ‘alive’ when the architect talks about them. Highly recommend these walks!"

"This walk explored the inner-city suburbs of Chippendale and Ultimo (SAW4). It was a wonderful morning walking in neighbourhoods that were once run down. We saw the immense wealth expended to transform that part of Sydney into a walkable, friendly ecosystem of laneways and access points. This tour is highly recommended for anyone interested in the competing forces at work driving the vision of Sydney."

"Harbourings was easily one of the best experiences Sydney has to offer. Words likely will not do justice to the passion, heart, wisdom and magical way in which Eoghan is able to articulate the story of the City he calls home. The Utzon Opera House tour is also a gem!"

"After this riveting tour I'll never think of, look at the Sydney Opera House in the same way again. Not your average tour but an informed, fascinating, at times witty, and certainly comprehensive experience. Our passionate and erudite guide gave us real depth - geological, sociological, design, engineering, innovation, politics and more."

"It has changed how I feel about my adopted home town revealed a depth I never thought it had and shown me the link between architecture and cultural expression. Sometimes, the investment of a couple of hours can make you see your own world a whole lot differently."

"I went on the SAW 6 tour of George Street. Ben was outstanding. He was able to translate not only the architecture but the history, the politics, the geography, and design to the non-specialists. It was informative, interesting and very well thought out. I highly recommend it."

“Thank you for a fabulous, fabulous architectural talk yesterday, the ladies were spell bound, I've never heard them so quiet. Your explanation / story about Utzon and the Opera house was simply wonderful. I've had so much positive feedback"

"I went for the SAW1 The City, Sydney tour. It was extremely fascinating hearing about the story behind each of the buildings covered as a part of the tour. Eoghan is an excellent narrator who retains the interest of the attendees throughout the tour."