The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

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Drink In History and explore Sydney's most historic settlement on The Rocks Pub Walk. This 2.5 hour small group historical walking tour visits four of Sydney's oldest pubs, stopping for a drink of craft beer, wine or cider in each. Discover the myths, meet the legends of Sydney's oldest pubs!

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 18 years

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Beverages

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

What To Expect

Tread in the footsteps of the convicts, larrikin gangs and locals of the past as you share a drink in 4 of Sydney's oldest pubs. Between watering holes, your guide will take you through the alleys and cobbled streets of The Rocks, Sydney's historic area, as they share the gossip, shouts and stories of Australia's first European settlement. Tour includes: A choice of a craft beer, wine or soft drink (285ml/10oz) at each pub and a 2.5 hour guided walking tour of The Rocks covering: • Sydney's Oldest Pub • The first drink in Australia • Larrikin Gangs • The 6 o'clock Swill • Bubonic Plague Outbreak • The Fight for The Rocks • Haunted places • ....and more

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The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

Departure: A 2.5 hour walking tour of historic area of The Rocks visiting 4 of Sydney's oldest pubs and enjoying some craft beers in between!

Reviews

4.92

417 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

393

Must do experience in Sydney
Tom A,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great and interesting information combined with stops at four excellent pubs ... how can you beat that? Tonya was a fantastic guide. I would recommend this to anyone.
History and beer in The Rocks
Moira Z,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Awesome walk through history in Sydney with a guide knowledgeable and passionate about that history. Enjoyed the evening and learned a lot! Well worth the time!!
Enjoyable history lesson...
JEREMY B,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Enjoyable history lesson while hitting up some classic pubs. Our guide was excellent throughout and the establishments offered a lot of variety.
Ben was our guide & he...
Gretchen M,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Ben was our guide & he was great- lots of stories & recommendations at the different pubs. We were about 10 minutes late- hard to navigate Sydney in the dark!- but it was no problem. Enjoyed going to the different places & learning more about this part of Sydney.
Craig was awesome! He...
Emily S,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Craig was awesome! He took a ton of time explaining Australia's geography and history. He even drew a very impressive map 🤣 the beer/pubs selected were interesting and rich with history. 10/10 recommend. Request Craig as your guide!