Top rated Historical landmarks in Sydney, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Historical landmarks in Sydney

Experience the best that Sydney has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 58 places from Historical landmark category.

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Barrenjoey Lighthouse

Tourist attraction

Built in 1881, this sandstone lighthouse sits at Sydney's northernmost point & offers weekly tours.

4.80 (2.9K reviews)

Pool of Reflection

Historical landmark

👍👍 Nice place

4.80 (89 reviews)

Bay Marker Wentworth Point

Scenic spot

👍👍 better use short cut:) nice walking area.

4.70 (78 reviews)

Woodford Academy

Historical landmark

👍👍 Very interesting historic place and a wonderful cafe too!

$$ $$

4.70 (49 reviews)

SS Ayrfield

Historical landmark

👍👍 I’ve known about this place for some time and only recently got round to taking some photos before going to the archery range next door and wish I’d visited earlier! The bay itself is worth a visit if you’re in the area as there’s the main lookout with a couple of wrecks however it’s the “floating f...

4.70 (46 reviews)

Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Historical landmark

Sandstone bench carved by convicts in 1811 for the then-governor's wife, offering harbour views.

4.60 (7.9K reviews)

Hornby Lighthouse

Tourist attraction

This still functioning, red & white striped lighthouse was first constructed in 1858.

4.60 (2.2K reviews)

Hyde Park Barracks

Heritage museum

Former prison providing a glimpse into the lives of convicts & orphans who dwelt there in the 1800s.

4.60 (1.2K reviews)

Archibald Memorial Fountain

Historical landmark

Dramatic circa-1932 art deco fountain with lots of bronze statuary & adjacent seating.

4.60 (811 reviews)

Sydney Town Hall

City or town hall

Imposing, elegant, 19th-century building with ornate interiors & stained-glass windows.

4.60 (771 reviews)

Finger Wharf

Historical landmark

Timber wharf built in the 1910s, with vintage industrial equipment alongside modern seafood spots.

4.60 (288 reviews)

Rose Seidler House

Tourist attraction

Sleek 1950 home with mid-century modern architecture & furnishings, surrounded by bushland.

4.60 (153 reviews)

Valley Heights Rail Museum

Heritage museum

👍👍 A great time at the museum viewing all the railway items. Recently we had a group tour of the museum. Thanks to all the great staff there. Very friendly which we had a nice morning tea, and lunch to finish off the tour.

4.60 (136 reviews)

Green Point Reserve

Historical landmark

👍 you can comfortable in quiet area.

4.60 (115 reviews)

Carroll's Lookout

Historical landmark

👍👍 @edward rennie, Carroll lookout refers to the Carroll family, owners of the beachfront land between the lookout and the beach club prior to WWII. Still residents of Mosman to this day.

4.60 (78 reviews)

Parramatta Gaol

Historical landmark

👍👍 A beautiful day out place for car lovers

4.60 (76 reviews)

Robertsons Point Lighthouse

Historical landmark

👍👍 Super relaxing coastal walk to this beautiful place. Highly recommend you come here in a weekday afternoon and enjoy the sunset and breeze.

4.60 (60 reviews)

Korean War Memorial

Historical landmark

👍👍 Korean War 1950 – 1953 On June 25 1950, the armed forces of North Korea launched an unprovoked attack on South Korea crossing the 38th parallel, the dividing line between the two Koreas, beginning a war that would last 3 years and claim millions of lives. In response, the fledgling United Nations...

4.60 (57 reviews)

Yiu Ming Temple

Historical landmark

👍👍 A truly beautiful place, I want to look at every detail for a long time!

4.60 (37 reviews)

Customs House

Historical landmark

Built in 1845, this former customs house now hosts history exhibits, a bar, a restaurant & more.

4.50 (1.9K reviews)

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Top rated Historical landmarks in Sydney, Australia