About this tour
Navigate Sydney's historic quarters through a puzzle-based mobile game that traces the convict experience in 19th-century Australia. Solve clues across The Rocks, Observatory Hill, and Foundation Park to piece together stories of early settlers and their struggle for reinvention. The self-guided quest takes 90 minutes to 2 hours and runs on your phone via the Questo app, playable any time.
Highlights
- Puzzle clues unlock convict-era narratives across three locations
- Panoramic views from Observatory Hill mid-game
- Explore Foundation Park's historical ruins at your tempo
- Play anytime, 24/7 access with round-the-clock support
- No crowds, open-air route, entirely self-paced
- Works for all fitness levels and mobility needs
What to expect
You'll download the Questo app and receive login details after booking. Start whenever suits you—morning, afternoon, evening—and move through The Rocks neighbourhood on foot, stopping to answer questions and unlock narrative segments about convict lives. Each correct answer reveals the next location. The game intersperses history with viewpoints; Observatory Hill offers a natural pause spot with city vistas before you continue to Foundation Park's archaeological remains. You control the pace entirely, so dawdle over stories or rush through depending on mood.
Good to know
Each person needs their own ticket for best experience. Prams and pushchairs work fine on these streets. Service animals welcome. Public transport nearby if you need it. Phone-based, so bring a charged device and stable data connection.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.