Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

Explore Sydney’s oldest pubs in The Rocks with drinks, dinner, and a passionate guide. Discover Aussie pub culture on this historical tour.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Rocks - The Rocks Pub Tour will visit 4 historic pubs on tour in 2.5 hours. The meal is self guided and can be enjoyed pre or post tour.
What's Included
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • 4 drinks
  • Professional, local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Explore Sydney’s most historic and charming pubs while strolling through The Rocks, Australia’s oldest neighborhood. Enjoy included drinks and be “Edutained” by a knowledgeable, enthusiastic local guide as you delve into the essence of Australian pub culture and witness how these delightful venues have influenced Aussie traditions.
Tours are available at…

Location
Harts Pub
Gloucester Street
The guided tour begins at Harts Pub (cnr Essex & Gloucester Sts)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jill_r
Apr 14, 2026
Had an amazing time on... - Had an amazing time on the Rocks historical Pub tour, our guide Emily was brilliant, she was very knowledgeable on the history of the Rocks. Highly recommend this tour!
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Tomtb5258od
Apr 10, 2026
Emily made this tour the best! - Emily was absolutely a fantastic guide and person. Lots of details on the pubs AND items that we past while walking. The pubs were great and each had a little different style and types of beers. Highly recommended!
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Jennifer_j
Mar 30, 2026
Great! - Our tour was really fun! We had a small group… just 5 of us so it was easy and great to get to know the others touring the Rocks with us. Emily was……. AMAZING. she was not only fun and informative but so kind and conscientious. Loved having her to guide us around the Rocks. We really enjoy walking tours (like this one). They are such a great way to get our feet on the ground in a new city, get to know some of the history, and meet new people! We would definitely book again with Dave’s Tours.
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U9958zykimb
Mar 25, 2026
Fantastic tour with history, drinks and fun! - Doug was a fantastic guide! The tour was fun, low-key and the history was amazing. Absolutely recommend!
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Patrick_m
Mar 21, 2026
Perfect “Chill but Interesting” Afternoon in Sydney - We were looking for something low-key to fill an afternoon—something more engaging than just sitting in a bar—and this tour ended up being the perfect choice. Exploring The Rocks through its historic pubs was a really unique way to experience a bit of Sydney’s layered history. The mix of storytelling, local context, and great stops along the way made it both entertaining and informative without ever feeling heavy. Our guide, Emily, was fantastic. Her enthusiasm—especially when it engaging everyone to enjoy our time together—was contagious and really added to the experience. She kept things fun, relaxed, and engaging the entire time. One unexpected highlight: one of the stops had a pizza featuring kangaroo and emu meat. While we didn't have time to order one during the tour, we were intrigued enough that we actually went back later that evening after a show at the Opera House to try it. If you’re looking for a casual, social, and slightly different way to explore Sydney, this tour is a great pick. Highly recommend.
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Michael_g
Mar 18, 2026
Great guide and tour! - Emily was an amazing guide. Lots of great information and fun along the way. She brought us to four pubs, and knew the beers in each one. Highly recommend this tour and guide
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Nancy_c
Mar 14, 2026
Very enjoyable and... - Very enjoyable and enlightening. Learned a lot of history. The walking tour through the rocks was amazing
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Jed_d
Mar 7, 2026
Rocks Tour in Sydney - Scott provided an excellent experience with plenty historical descriptions and anecdotes. Very enjoyable with interesting pubs to visit and tasty ales to try.
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Mike_c
Mar 5, 2026
Great fun! - What a great intro to some of the historical pubs of The Rocks! We booked this tour at the beginning of our stay so we would have time to go back and hit our favorites for dinner. Dave was an awesome host! We had so much fun!
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Mexicobound76
Mar 11, 2026
Great way to visit some iconic pubs. - The tour was very enjoyable and Doug was great. The pubs we visited were wonderful.
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From $86
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).