Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour
4.9
230 Ratings
The Rocks

Explore Sydney’s oldest pubs in The Rocks with drinks, dinner, and a passionate guide. Discover Aussie pub culture on this historical tour.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Rocks - The Rocks Pub Tour will visit 4 historic pubs on tour in 2.5 hours. The meal is self guided and can be enjoyed pre or post tour.
What's Included
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • 4 drinks
  • Professional, local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Explore Sydney’s most historic and charming pubs while strolling through The Rocks, Australia’s oldest neighborhood. Enjoy included drinks and be “Edutained” by a knowledgeable, enthusiastic local guide as you delve into the essence of Australian pub culture and witness how these delightful venues have influenced Aussie traditions.
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Location
Harts Pub
Gloucester Street
The guided tour begins at Harts Pub (cnr Essex & Gloucester Sts)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kat_l
Aug 25, 2025
Fun experience and had a... - Fun experience and had a great time learning new info in a small group! 4 bars with new info and history
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Jacquelineou8702ku
Aug 19, 2025
Wonderful afternoon learning about the history of The Rocks! - We took our tour with Doug, and had a wonderful time. We learned a lot about the history of The Rocks, and did a little walking in between. He was happy to answer our questions and go into more detail as we walked along. We chose to eat dinner at the last pub we visited.
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Monica_b
Aug 10, 2025
Great experience and totally recommend! - This tour was just the right amount of history, culture, and socialization while also getting to drink through Sydney. We left meeting and befriending others on the tour and it was very memorable.
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Adventure57855018275
Jul 31, 2025
Well worth it - Excellent tour Guide went Into the history of Sydney in detail and answered question pubs were very I retesting g along with the views
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Nicole_s
Jul 20, 2025
Highly recommend, great beers. - A fun peek into the history of Sydney and the great debate of which is the “oldest pub”, while sampling some of the local brews. Some pub reviews said that local beers weren’t that great, but my husband is kind of a beer snob and we found a lot that we really liked. A great way to get a lay of the land and explore places that you typically wouldn’t be able to find on your own.
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Lydia_r
Jul 13, 2025
Fantastic Tour of the Rocks - We walked to 3 different historical pubs and learned the history of the Rocks. Our tour guide, Simon, was extremely knowledgeable and funny. The hours flew by and we were sent away with a few extra pub recommendations to explore on our own. Would definitely recommend this tour!
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Halldraz
Jun 28, 2025
The best experience ever. - I can't say enough about how wonderful this experience with Dave our guide was! His knowledge is exceptional and the people we met were what made it so enjoyable. Please don't hesitate to do book this tour..there is so much to learn about Sydney and the history, I have so much appreciation for the history of the Rocks. Money well spent. Thank you Dave.
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Lisa_y
Jun 9, 2025
Cheers to History and Hops! - A fantastic tour through some of Sydney’s oldest European pubs! Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also super fun and entertaining. We sampled a variety of beers and ciders while soaking in the city’s rich history and iconic sights. Excellent service and a great mix of booze, banter, and storytelling -highly recommend! 🍻🏙️🇦🇺
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Heidi_k
May 22, 2025
Must go if you love learning significant historical information and you love beer! - Fun experience! It is great you can get something other than beer too! Everyone enjoyed themselves! Our guide was so fun!
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D6559tnjamesm
May 22, 2025
Interesting venues and brews, even better history - I really enjoyed this tour, there was no rush, we could learn about the history of the area and Pubs on the stops. No restrictions on taps so everyone can get the beer of their favorite style. I liked all four options that ere included with the ticket (and a couple more at the last stop). Doug was a great guide, very knowledgeable and fun to talk to about Australia in general, for those that had questions beyond the stops.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).