Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony
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Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony is a 1.5-hour experience in Sydney, Australia, from $70 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $70 per person
Choose between two powerful 90-minute, Aboriginal-led routes in Sydney. Whether you select Warrane at Circular Quay or Birra Birra at Barangaroo, both immersive journeys open with a traditional Welcome to Country and authentic smoking ceremony. WARRANE: The Capella Hotel on Farrer Place to the Royal Botanic Garden, by way of Customs House. Jagun (Country) by Kim Healey, the Barani / Barrabugu exhibition, Circular Quay and the Opera House steps. It ends at bara, Judy Watson's 6.4 metre marble sculpture, where your group photograph is taken. BIRRA BIRRA: The public art of Barangaroo South, named artist by artist. Barangaroo herself, Jumaadi's Upside-Down Garden, eleven eagle rays stitched from recovered ghost net, Sabine Hornig's Shadows, shellwall by Esme Timbery and Jonathan Jones. It ends at Monuments for Fishes. Built and curated by Mundanara Bayles, born and raised in Redfern, ten generations of connection. BlackCard is 100 per cent Aboriginal owned and Supply Nation certified.
What you get
About this experience
Choose between two powerful 90-minute, Aboriginal-led routes in Sydney. Whether you select Warrane at Circular Quay or Birra Birra at Barangaroo, both immersive journeys open with a traditional Welcome to Country and authentic smoking ceremony. WARRANE: The Capella Hotel on Farrer Place to the Royal Botanic Garden, by way of Customs House. Jagun (Country) by Kim Healey, the Barani / Barrabugu exhibition, Circular Quay and the Opera House steps. It ends at bara, Judy Watson's 6.4 metre marble sculpture, where your group photograph is taken. BIRRA BIRRA: The public art of Barangaroo South, named artist by artist. Barangaroo herself, Jumaadi's Upside-Down Garden, eleven eagle rays stitched from recovered ghost net, Sabine Hornig's Shadows, shellwall by Esme Timbery and Jonathan Jones. It ends at Monuments for Fishes. Built and curated by Mundanara Bayles, born and raised in Redfern, ten generations of connection. BlackCard is 100 per cent Aboriginal owned and Supply Nation certified.
What's included
Included
- Traditional smoking ceremony on every departure, both routes
- Maximum fifteen guests per departure
- Welcome to Country
- Warrane route: group photograph at bara with the Harbour Bridge behind
- Ninety minute guided walk led by local Aboriginal guide
- Warrane route: entry to Barani / Barrabugu, the free City of Sydney exhibition at Customs House
Not included
- Food and drink
What you'll see and do
Customs House Sydney Visitor Information Centre
Warrane route: Your Aboriginal guide meets you at the front door of Customs House on Alfred Street to open the walk with a Welcome to Country and a traditional smoking ceremony. Inside, you'll see Jagun (Country) by artist Kim Healey and the free Barani / Barrabugu exhibition, telling the story of Aboriginal Sydney from before 1788 to today.
5 minutes here
Jessie Street Gardens
Warrane route. Jessie Street campaigned for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be counted in the census. That work carried into the 1967 referendum.
10 minutes here
Circular Quay
Warrane route. Back through the Quay on Gadigal Country, where the ferries carry the names of Aboriginal warriors, Bennelong and Bungaree among them.
10 minutes here
Sydney Harbour
Warrane route. The harbour the whole walk sits on, and the older story underneath it.
10 minutes here
The Rocks
Warrane route. Seen across the Quay.
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Sydney Opera House
Warrane route. Up the steps, on Bennelong Point, named for the Wangal man whose name the ferries also carry. Exterior visit, no entry.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
Warrane route. In frame from the Opera House steps and again behind the group photograph at bara.
5 minutes here
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Warrane route. bara, 2022, by Judy Watson. A 6.4 metre marble shell fish hook honouring the clans of the Eora Nation, in the form Gadigal women fished with for thousands of generations. Group photograph here.
5 minutes here
Birra Birra route. Meet on the harbour front. Welcome to Gadigal Country and a smoking ceremony before the walk begins.
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Birra Birra route. Gaawaa by Lucy Simpson, a Yuwaalaraay woman and founder of Gaawaa Miyay. Gaawaa means deep water.
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Birra Birra route. The Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags flying together in the lobby, and what it means when a corporate precinct chooses to fly all three.
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Birra Birra route. Sixteen metres of carved timber tracing the shoreline from the pre-colonial foreshore, through the timber wharves of the 1800s, to the concrete container port. Daramu House means tree house in the local Aboriginal language.
5 minutes here
Birra Birra route. Upside-Down Garden by Jumaadi. Eight suspended works in the through-site link on Mercantile Walk, unveiled December 2025.
5 minutes here
Birra Birra route. Mermer Waiskeder by the Ghost Net Collective. Eleven eagle rays overhead, each 2.8 metres across, hand-stitched from ghost net over aluminium frames using 6.5 kilometres of fishing line.
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Birra Birra route. Resilience by Dalmarri at the Woolworths Metro entrance. Dalmarri is a Supply Nation certified Aboriginal organisation founded by Trevor Eastwood and Jason Ridgeway.
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Birra Birra route. Monuments for Fishes by Mikala Dwyer. Five kinetic monuments rising more than eighteen metres above the water, swaying with the harbour. Unveiled July 2026. They honour the coastal fisherwomen who worked this cove, Barangaroo among them.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Sydney
Birra Birra route. Meet on the harbour front. Welcome to Gadigal Country and a smoking ceremony before the walk begins.
Meeting point
Sydney
Warrane route. Meet at the front door on Alfred Street. Welcome to Gadigal Country and a smoking ceremony before the walk begins.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Birra Birra actually finishes at the same spot it starts — Watermans Cove, Barangaroo South.
Ends at
Warrane ends at a different location than it starts (Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Rd).
Options you can book
Warrane
Sydney: Warrane. Circular Quay to the Royal Botanic Garden, 10am and 2pm daily. Starting point: Customs House, 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Birra Birra: Barangaroo
Birra Birra: Barangaroo Public: Birra Birra. The public art of Barangaroo South, 12pm daily. Opens with a Welcome to Country and a smoking ceremony. Starting point: Watermans Cove, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Australian BlackCard Pty Ltd
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The two routes depart from different places. Check which one you booked.
- Warrane meets at the front door of Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, opposite Circular Quay station and the ferry wharves.
- Birra Birra meets at Watermans Cove, Barangaroo South, beside Monuments for Fishes.
- Arrive ten minutes early. The Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony start on time.
- Bookings close one hour before departure. You can book on the day.
- Parts of Birra Birra pass through the foyers of working buildings. Stay with your guide.
- All routes on both walks are wheelchair accessible.
- We are not currently able to support guests with a visual or hearing impairment.
- Children 6 to 16 pay the child rate. Under 6s are free and count towards the fifteen. Prams welcome.
- The smoking ceremony uses smoke from native plants. Tell us before departure if you have a respiratory condition.
- Wear comfortable shoes. Bring a hat, water and sun protection in summer.
- Maximum fifteen guests per departure.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $70 to $120
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 51
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sydney.
How much does Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony cost?
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Prices start at $70 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Sydney usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Sydney is not rushed.
Is Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Sydney, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Sydney can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Sydney and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Sydney within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Sydney?
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On Outty we rank every Sydney experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive, Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney, Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Sydney?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony?
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Included: Traditional smoking ceremony on every departure, both routes; Maximum fifteen guests per departure; Welcome to Country; Warrane route: group photograph at bara with the Harbour Bridge behind; and Ninety minute guided walk led by local Aboriginal guide. Not included: Food and drink. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony?
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Birra Birra route. Meet on the harbour front. Welcome to Gadigal Country and a smoking ceremony before the walk begins. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Sydney. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for Aboriginal Art Walking Tour with Smoking Ceremony?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Warrane, Birra Birra: Barangaroo. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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