Auckland Historic Bar Tour: Night of Local Brews & Tales
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57 Ratings
Auckland

Experience the best sips, sights, and stories of Auckland’s historical bar scene on a guided tour. Discover craft beers, New Zealand wines, and fascinating history in this engaging and enjoyable evening.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vulcan Lane - A collection of historic bars that tie the history of New Zealand and Auckland together.
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

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…

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Location
Brew on Quay
Quay Street
Ask the lovely bar staff to point you to the table reserved for our group if you arrive before your guide. You will spot them in the Auckland Historic Bar Tour hat.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(57 Ratings)
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Trailerjayne
Jan 7, 2026
History, laughs, and good beer - 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.
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Global17167595478
Dec 17, 2025
It’s an amazing time - 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.
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Shona_s
Nov 13, 2025
Great way to spend an evening - 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.
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Shonas449
Nov 12, 2025
Take this tour for history, fun and great beer! - 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.
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134nicholet
Mar 6, 2025
Fun and highly recommend - Fun tour! We learned the history of these buildings as we tried different beers along the way. A fun way to spend the evening.
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John_d
Feb 19, 2025
Fun Pub Crawl! - 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!
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Departure36272652478
May 25, 2024
Drink history! - 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)!
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Go04461692681
May 25, 2024
Educational plus beer! - 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.
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Spunkied
Feb 24, 2024
Historic Pub Tour - 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.
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Ericgg8423vb
Feb 16, 2024
An Amazing Experience - 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!
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