The Rocks Pub Walking Tour: Historical Sydney Exploration with Drinks

Immerse yourself in history and indulge in drinks on The Rocks Pub Walk. Explore Sydney’s oldest pubs, hear fascinating stories and sip on craft beer, wine or cider!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

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:…

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in heritage and set out on a journey through Sydney’s most foundational neighborhood with The Rocks Pub Walk. Spanning 2.5 hours, this intimate group cultural stroll takes you through four of the city’s most venerable public houses, pausing at each to enjoy a glass of locally brewed beer, a selection of wine, or a pint of cider. Unearth…

Location
Harts Pub
Gloucester Street
Departure Point: Harts Pub - Look for your guide in Harts Pub with a Dave's shirt and hat. Address: Corner of Essex and Gloucester streets, The Rocks Return point: The tour finishes at The Lord Nelson Hotel, 500 metres from the meeting point
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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C7894fzamya
Apr 7, 2026
Great Experience - We had a great time with Simon learning about the history of The Rocks. The Pubs all had their own fascinating stories. The small group size made for an intimate experience. Highly recommend if your schedule allows. Mahalo for sharing!
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Z2043mybethc
Mar 31, 2026
Excellent Pub and History Tour with Dave! - We took the Rocks Pub Tour with Dave and had a great time. Dave did a great job of interweaving pub and beer lore with the history of Australia and the Rocks district. He was also incredibly helpful in helping us plan a day trip to Manly onn the ferry the next day. There were 6 of us on the tour, so it was a warm and friendly experience. We took this tour after disembarking from our cruise ship-the ship provided the same tour but at a higher cost. Highly recommend this tour!
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Rozburgess
Mar 29, 2026
Beers in the Rocks - Excellent tour with Emily. Visited great pubs and beers went down well. Emily was a fountain of information with a superb personality. Highly recommend
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Karen_p
Mar 27, 2026
Rocks pub tour - Tour was a fantastic night Dave was entertaining and his knowledge of the rocks was amazing Recommend this tour for sure
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Brad
Mar 25, 2026
Friendly comfortable information and suds - It's for male or female Doug makes both feel comfortable We had a great time and learned a lot of history
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James_b
Mar 4, 2026
Our guide, Pino, was amazing and made the tour unforgettable. - Lots of history, very informative about the types of beers in Sydney and overall just a fun time with friends.
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Mgiven
Mar 4, 2026
Great Scott on The Rocks - Scott was kind, accessible and very knowledgeable. This is the best way to explore The Rocks! Highly recommend.
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694gwenng
Feb 18, 2026
Fantastic and fun history lesson - This tour gave us an “old world” feeling of being in the modern city of Sydney. Our guides were knowledgeable, fun, and entertaining!
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Kevin_t
Feb 17, 2026
Great Tour - Emily was knowledgable, friendly and polite. The amount of time spent on the trip was perfect. Drinking and learning about the history of Sydney... perfect combination!
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Cindym682
Feb 13, 2026
Great fun - Loved it! Enjoyed going from place to place, drinking the brews and hearing the history of each pub. Dave and Brendon were great!
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From $84
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).