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

427 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

403

Pubs and history
lewisje1984,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very neat tour. Went to four different pubs and got an amazing history tour of the rocks. You also get a tour of an old Rocks neighborhood
Interesting historical pub tour
ndclzd,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun tour. Guide has a wealth of knowledge and stores that he shared in an engaging manner. Got to select a sample of a different beer at each bar.
Great history of The Rocks and beer was awesome!
618JasonF,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome afternoon walking around the Rocks with Dave from Dave’s tours. Dave gave us some great background and history of the Rocks and more on how Sydney was settled. The pubs we went to had heaps of history and great craft beer too! Highly recommended and Dave was awesome.
Amazing guide!
R6989KLlaurag,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a wonderful experience. Yes, the beer was delicious, but what made it so special was our guide, David Ward. He was knowledgeable, interesting and interested! Highly recommend him!
Highly recommend
Douglas B,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Doug was an informative and fun guide! He made the tour very enjoyable wi the his historical anecdotes.
Excellent history of Sydney accompanied by great beer.
Lisa H,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jackson was a great tour guide. He went into detail on the history of Australia and Sydney, both beer-related history and more general history. It was a great introduction to the city accompanied by great beers.
Fantastic Experience -...
Lauren X,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic Experience - Doug was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. Would recommend this tour to anyone travelling to Sydney!
Highly recommended
K7542WFsharonj,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really enjoyed the Sydney Rocks Pub Walk. Our guide Doug was great, very informative. His beer suggestions were spot on! We met some lovely visitors from the US. Highly recommend.
Must do experience in Sydney
Tom A,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from 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
- Review from 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!!