The docent's background as a historian worked very well. We took the tour as a way to learn more about the history of Sydney and that was exactly what we got. The guide was upbeat and friendly. The only thing that didn't go perfectly was the weather - at one point it was raining/blowing so hard that being outside - when we planned to be at Hyde Park - was impractical. However, the docent quickly come up with an alternative plan that was still a learning experience for us. We really enjoyed this tour!

We ver much enjoyed Mark as our docent. He was extremely knowledgeable and it was a fun and informative walk!

Patricia was very personable. She gave thorough, clear explanations, and seemed well versed in the history of Sydney. She was especially good at describing the personalities of the earliest governors, the use and accomplishments of the stand-out convicts, and the struggles of the English to manage the colony from afar. Because of the tour, we saw buildings and areas of the City that we probably would not have visited otherwise, which was a plus. The only little bit of downside was a feeling that we perhaps should have chosen a tour with more of a cultural, and less of an historical, emphasis. But that was not at all a reflection of Patricia! She did her job well.

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