Spend 2.5 hours discovering the fascinating area of Sydney called The Rocks. Enjoy a drink at 4 of its oldest pubs and learn the fascinating tales of the area and the shady and engrossing characters that figured in it.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Discover which is truly Sydney's oldest pub
- Share a drink with the locals and other travellers in 4 heritage-listed pubs
- Taste the city's burgeoning craft beer scene with a choice of locally brewed beer at each stop
- Learn things even the locals don't know
- Savor a delicious meal at an iconic Aussie Pub before or after the tour
Full description
This 2.5-hour walking tour visits the great historic pubs of Sydney's beautiful 'The Rocks'. Retrace the footsteps of famous convicts, larrikin gangs, and local celebrities as you share a drink in 4 of Sydney's oldest pubs. Learn the secret behind which of the 4 claims to be Sydney's oldest pub, and enjoy a complimentary beer, wine or soft drink in each.
Continue the fascinating tour with a walk through the alleys and cobbled streets of The Rocks, and learn the captivating stories of Australia's first European settlement.
Savor a delicious pre or post-tour meal and drink at an iconic Aussie Pub. Choose from a selection of gourmet pizzas, burgers or salads plus any tap beer, cider, house wine, or soft drink. Present your order confirmation to the Duty Manager at the bar. If choosing to have your meal before the tour, do not order food with less than 1 hour before the tour starts.
Includes
- Choice of a craft beer, wine or soft drink (285ml or 10oz) at each of the 4 pubs
- 2.5-hour guided walking tour
- Local guide
- A pre- or post-tour meal with a drink (not guided)
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
- Children under 18 years
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Meet at The Harts Pub, at the corner of Essex and Gloucester Streets, The Rocks NSW 2000.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Driver's license
Know before you go
- You must be older than 18 years to tour and photo ID is required to drink alcohol
- This is not a pub crawl
- This is a walking tour, wear appropriate footwear
- Other times and dates can be booked for private tours with a minimum group of 4 persons
- No tours are available on public holidays, New Year's Eve and St. Patrick's Day
