The walk takes in the most significant historical sites and explains the enclave's colourful and often violent past. Guided tours are also available. There are plenty of restaurants including top establishments like the Rockpool in George Street North and Bilson's in the cruise terminal building at West Circular Quay. There is a wide choice of others to suit most budgets, along with cafes and pubs, which serve meals. Ten minutes walk from the Central Business District, The Rocks is easy to get to and offers plenty of variety.
Boutiques sell Australian souvenirs, clothing, jewellery, art and craft.
There is an all-day market on weekends selling a wide range of Australian products from confectionery to wood carvings and glassware. They are set up on the roadway at the end of George Street and are under cover. Thirsty shoppers who like Irish music should try the Mercantile Hotel at the end of the market strip. It gets very crowded but it worth the push for an excellent Guinness. One of the best views of Sydney is from Observatory Hill on which stands the original Sydney Observatory built in 1858.