History on Tap: The Rocks Pub Tour
Overview
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2 hours 5 minutes
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This isn’t just a pub crawl — it’s Sydney’s history served with a drink in hand. Join us on a walking tour through The Rocks, stopping at four of the city’s most iconic heritage pubs. Along the way, you’ll hear true tales of convicts, larrikins, corrupt officials, and colourful locals who shaped the city — often over a pint. Enjoy a middy of beer, glass of house wine, or soft drink at each stop as you soak up stories of rum deals, razor gangs, and revolution. Led by a passionate storyteller, this is the past as you’ve never heard it: gritty, funny, and poured fresh.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
At four historic pubs, enjoy your choice of a middy (285ml) of beer, a glass of house wine, or a soft drink at each stop. It’s the perfect way to experience Sydney’s wild boozy past
Dinner
What To Expect
Cadman's Cottage
Where the Chaos Began Built in 1816 on Sydney’s original shoreline, this was the landing point for illegal grog, smugglers, and shady deals. Home to a convict-turned-coxswain, it sat at the heart of the harbour’s black market. If Sydney had a ground zero for mischief — this was it.
Since 1828, this pub has been pouring drinks, settling scores, and sheltering scoundrels. It served soldiers, sailors, and anyone with a thirst and a story. Inside? War memorial meets watering hole. Outside? The Rocks’ history soaked into the floorboards — and possibly the carpet.
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History on Tap: The Rocks Pub Tour
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chicagoans Visiting Sydney
Jerry T,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ed was very knowledgeable and a great story teller. Enjoyed the personable approach and the interesting sites. The pubs were cool, tool.
Bloody great
MeredithH106,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed this bloody interesting tour. Whether a local or a traveller Ed has stories that will fascinate and entertain you. He is a born storyteller and there are plenty of stories to tell! I really enjoyed it, highly recommended. Meredith
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