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History on Tap: The Rocks Pub Tour

Sydney, Australia
  • 2 hours 5 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Alcoholic Beverages
      At four historic pubs, enjoy your choice of a middy (285ml) of beer, a glass of house wine, or a soft drink at each stop. It’s the perfect way to experience Sydney’s wild boozy past
    • Dinner

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 107 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

      Please meet on the harbour-facing side of the MCA, the large white building at Circular Quay. Your guide will be wearing a dark blue shirt, smart jacket, and BITS cap, near the steps facing the Opera House. Arrive 10 mins early — the tour departs on time.

    End point

    • George Street
      George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

      the Tour finishes about 5 minutes walk from the meeting point in The Rocks. Trains, buses and ferries all within 5 minutes walk

    Operating hours
    .6:00 pm

    Itinerary

    1

    Cadman's Cottage

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Fortune of War - Sydney's Oldest Pub

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    The Doss House

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Suez Canal

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Argyle Cut

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    The Australian Heritage Hotel

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Hero of Waterloo Hotel

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

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    Chicagoans Visiting Sydney

    Jerry_T, Jul 2025
    Ed was very knowledgeable and a great story teller. Enjoyed the personable approach and the interesting sites. The pubs were cool, tool.

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