Auckland Historic Bar Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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Make your night out in Auckland worth remembering with a guided tour experiencing the best sips, sights, and stories of the city’s historical bar scene.

Proudly showcasing craft beers from boutique local breweries and/or fantastic New Zealand wines, along with delicious non-alcoholic options this is an event with a difference. Our unique combination of a guided city tour, hosted social event and a fascinating Auckland and New Zealand history lesson offers an informative, engaging, and enjoyable evening for everyone – be they a tippler or a teetotaler.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Vulcan Lane

A collection of historic bars that tie the history of New Zealand and Auckland together.

35 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

5 New Zealand beers from around the country

Options

Auckland Historic Bar Tour

Reviews

5.00

54 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

History, laughs, and good beer
TrailerJayne,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did the free walking tour around Auckland the day before and Darcy was so good and honestly unforgettable that I decided to come back for the historic bar tour. Such a treat—Darcy is hilarious and incredibly knowledgeable, plus you get to learn about Auckland’s history while drinking good beer 😉 Highly recommend doing both tours if you’re in the city.
It’s an amazing time
Global17167595478,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great time and amazing experience, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn a little bit of history of Auckland and New Zealand.
Great way to spend an evening
Shona S,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such a great time with Darcy! The choices of bars really went well with the history timeline and his stories were well presented (hey hey hey!). I would recommend this tour as the guide, the bars and the beers were all top notch.
Take this tour for history, fun and great beer!
shonas449,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a great time with Darcy! The choices of bars really went well with the history timeline and his stories were well presented (hey hey hey!). I would recommend this tour as the guide, the bars and the beers were all top notch.
Fun and highly recommend
134nicholet,,Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun tour! We learned the history of these buildings as we tried different beers along the way. A fun way to spend the evening.
Fun Pub Crawl!
John D,,Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great bar and beer tour! Darcy is a terrific homegrown guide who shares lots of history and insights into the five bars, Auckland, and other stops along the way. Cheers!
Drink history!
Departure36272652478,,May 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It might be the alcohol talking but this was a great tour! We basically had a private tour in May since it was off season and it was a lot of fun! Bring a jacket if coming in May (and maybe an umbrella)!
Educational plus beer!
Go04461692681,,May 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was incredibly fun and educational. Darcy was an excellent guide that had a lot of knowledge of NZ and its history. The beer was fantastic. Highly recommend.
Historic Pub Tour
spunkied,,Feb 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Good stories, good beer and great conversations, what could be better when being introduced to a new city. Would highly recommend Darcy and this tour.
An Amazing Experience
ericgG8423VB,,Feb 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an amazing time with Darcy, drinking great beers and learning a lot about the local history. An incredible way to spend an evening - would highly recommend!