when: 09 May 2024 - 30 October 2025 | | cost: Free | address: 1 Martin Pl Sydney NSW 2000 Australia | website: https://www.fullertonhotels.com/fullerton-hotel-sydney | tickets: https://www.fullertonhotels.com/fullerton-hotel-sydney/around-you/heritage-tours-sydney
published: 20 May 2024, 5 min read
The Sydney General Post Office (GPO) was constructed in two stages, beginning in 1866 and designed under the guidance of colonial architect James Barnet. It was regarded as a building which would come to symbolise Sydney in the same way the Houses of Parliament in Westminster represent London and the Eiffel Tower, Paris.
On September 1, 1874, the first stage of the GPO was opened, and Sydney was mesmerised by the first major building development in Sydney. In 1891, the clock tower was finally completed and the bells rang out across Sydney for the first time.
Delve into the vibrant history and culture of Sydney's former GPO, and let our resident tour guide bring you on a journey through time on the GPO Heritage Tour, to discover the stories, tales and legends of the city's iconic Grand Dame. Experience the beauty of the GPO in a whole new light with our evening Heritage Tours every Thursday at 6.00 p.m.
Meeting Point
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney - Concierge
Please call Concierge at +61 (0) 2 8223 1111 should you have any questions about the Heritage Tour.
For customised tours, please email us at fsy.info@fullertonhotels.com.
The tour duration is 90 minutes. The tour takes approximately 2,327 steps to complete.
Please note that the Heritage Tours do not include access to the GPO Clock Tower.
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The Sydney General Post Office (GPO) was constructed in two stages, beginning in 1866 and designed under the guidance of colonial architect James Barnet. It was regarded as a building which would come to symbolise Sydney in the same way the Houses of Parliament in Westminster represent London and the Eiffel Tower, Paris.
On September 1, 1874, the first stage of the GPO was opened, and Sydney was mesmerised by the first major building development in Sydney. In 1891, the clock tower was finally completed and the bells rang out across Sydney for the first time.
Delve into the vibrant history and culture of Sydney's former GPO, and let our resident tour guide bring you on a journey through time on the GPO Heritage Tour, to discover the stories, tales and legends of the city's iconic Grand Dame. Experience the beauty of the GPO in a whole new light with our evening Heritage Tours every Thursday at 6.00 p.m.
Meeting Point
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney - Concierge
Please call Concierge at +61 (0) 2 8223 1111 should you have any questions about the Heritage Tour.
For customised tours, please email us at fsy.info@fullertonhotels.com.
The tour duration is 90 minutes. The tour takes approximately 2,327 steps to complete.
Please note that the Heritage Tours do not include access to the GPO Clock Tower.
Go see Evening GPO Heritage Tour 2024.
Evening GPO Heritage Tour 2024 is on 09 May 2024 - 30 October 2025. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Sydney. Call 0282231111 for details. Visit their website at https://www.fullertonhotels.com/fullerton-hotel-sydney.
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