The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

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Sydney, Australia

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10+ bookings last month.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Susan_T ·

Jan 2026

This was a fun and interesting tour! Lots of history and lots of beer! We were lucky enough to have Craig as our tour guide -- he was full of interesting information and history as well as lots of great and colorful local sayings! If you have a chance to take this tour -- do it!! And if you don't drink beer, there's always wine or cider!

· Cindy_B ·

Jan 2026

Great time! Pino (?) - a real Dave led us on a rainy, miserable night through the Rocks to some fun pubs. Amazing history and lively establishments - if you're coming to Sydney, ya gotta do this!!!

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Overview

Discover the history of Sydney on a 2.5-hour walking tour and pub crawl in The Rocks. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guide takes you to four of Sydney's oldest pubs where you try a different glass of craft beer, cider, or wine in each venue. Learn about the early days of the British colony in Australia and hear the stories of these old-time pubs as you enjoy their rich atmosphere and tasty drinks.

Visit four pubs and have a drink in each one
Take in the history of Sydney in the places where the city was founded
See historic buildings and hear about legendary residents of The Rocks
Learn about The Rocks' best pubs from an informative guide

What's Included

Beverages
Professional guide

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Harts Pub
Essex St &, Gloucester St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
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

End point

The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
19 Kent St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

Itinerary

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Minimum age is 18 years

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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

4.9

based on 461 reviews

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Rocks pub tour

Karen_P, Mar 2026

Tour was a fantastic night Dave was entertaining and his knowledge of the rocks was amazing Recommend this tour for sure

Friendly comfortable information and suds

brad, Mar 2026

It's for male or female Doug makes both feel comfortable We had a great time and learned a lot of history

Our guide, Pino, was amazing and made the tour unforgettable.

James_B, Mar 2026

Lots of history, very informative about the types of beers in Sydney and overall just a fun time with friends.

Great Scott on The Rocks

mgiven, Mar 2026

Scott was kind, accessible and very knowledgeable. This is the best way to explore The Rocks! Highly recommend.

Great Tour

Kevin_T, Feb 2026

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!

Rocks Walking Pub Tour Review.

Sarah_B, Feb 2026

Not only was this a pub tour, it was a bit of a history lesson along the way. Pino did a fabulous job and was very engaging. He and Jarvis, were able to relate the history of the pubs in addition to Australian history. Along the way we were showed The Big Dig, which many people in Sydney may not even be aware of. We visited four pubs, and were able to sample local brews. Pino was familiar with all of the beers and was able to make recommendations based upon people's preferences. I think even non beer drinkers would enjoy this tour... non alcoholic drinks were available.

Emily was great! She was...

Carrie_S, Feb 2026

Emily was great! She was very knowledgeable and entertaining with facts and stories. Highly recommend.

The Best Pub Crawl EVER

Karen_L, Jan 2026

Fun enlightening pub crawl! Our guide was awesome… he was hilarious and had great stories to tell! He was also knowledgeable of the beers at each location. It was well organized and you got your monies worth!

We liked it so much we bought the Dave tshirt

Lorry_B, Jan 2026

We had a blast touring the old pubs with "Dave's" group. Our guide was knowledgeable in the history of the pubs. The other guests were from other countries and so much fun. I highly recommend

A must see in Sydney!

Cindy_B, Jan 2026

Great time! Pino (?) - a real Dave led us on a rainy, miserable night through the Rocks to some fun pubs. Amazing history and lively establishments - if you're coming to Sydney, ya gotta do this!!!

Fantastic Pub Crawl

Nancy_L, Jan 2026

We had the best time walking around Sydney stopping at old pubs,, learning the history of the city and the pubs itself. Our guide Dave was wonderful!! highly recommend him. Great personality and very informative of the city he loves.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Nancy, Thanks for the great review! We’re so glad you had such a fantastic time on The Rocks Pub Walking Tour. Exploring Sydney’s historic pubs while learning the stories behind them is what the tour’s all about — and it’s wonderful to hear Dave’s passion, personality, and knowledge made it such a highlight. See you at the bar, The Daves

Fabulous & Fun Tour!

Susan_T, Jan 2026

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Susan, Thanks for the fabulous review! We’re so glad you had such a fun and informative time on The Rocks Pub Walking Tour. Plenty of history, great stories, and a few drinks along the way is exactly what it’s all about — and it’s great to hear Craig’s local sayings and knowledge added to the experience. Cheers too for pointing out there’s something for everyone, beer or not! Until the next round, The Daves

Very fun tour, very fun beer!

Daniel_Q, Jan 2026

Dave and Or Dave were amazing tour guides! They knew so much about the history of the Rocks, and great beer recommendations! My friends and I had a great time

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Daniel, Thanks for the great review! We’re so glad you had such a fun time on The Rocks Pub Walking Tour. Great beer, solid recommendations, and plenty of history is exactly what we aim for — and it’s awesome to hear the guides helped make it such a memorable experience for you and your friends. See you at the bar, The Daves

Beer Tasting

Stephanie_S, Jan 2026

What a great night to learn about the history and have a few beers! We had a lot of fun throughout this tour.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Stephanie, Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you had such a fun night on The Rocks Pub Walking Tour — learning the history while enjoying a few beers is exactly what it’s all about. Cheers, The Daves

Great tour, humorous and informative

Asif_S, Dec 2025

It was a fun experience with Greg! Lots of great information about the Rocks ... I'm sure some of it was true !! Just kiddin - Greg's sense of humour matched ours and the time passed quick! We Recommend the tour

Loved this experience!

MaryEllen_L, Nov 2025

Loved this experience! Doug did a great job keeping us entertained and our thirst sated with a variety of beers. Enjoyed his witty sense of humor and knowledge about the history of the Rocks area. We would do it again!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi MaryEllen, Thanks for the lovely review! We’re so glad you loved The Rocks Pub Walking Tour and that Doug kept things entertaining, informative, and your thirst well and truly sated. Witty stories, local history, and a good mix of beers makes for a great afternoon — and even better that you’d do it again. Until the next round, The Daves

Excellent Sydney Pub Crawl

Dwight_J, Nov 2025

Excellent tour of the Rocks and four fabulous pubs that date back more than 100 years. The beers were all excellent and there were plenty to choose from. Our guide Tanya was very entertaining and her knowledge of the British discovery of what is today Australia was excellent. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Dwight, Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed The Rocks Pub Walking Tour — four historic pubs, excellent beers, and plenty of choice makes for a great afternoon. It’s wonderful to hear Tonia’s entertaining style and knowledge of early Australian history added so much to the experience. Until the next round, The Daves

Visit 4 historical pubs...

Deborah_T, Nov 2025

Visit 4 historical pubs with a drink at each included. Doug was a great guide and we learned a lot!!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Deborah, Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed The Rocks Pub Walking Tour and that Doug’s guiding helped bring the history of the pubs to life. Four historic pubs with a drink at each is a pretty good way to explore The Rocks. Cheers, The Daves

Can't go wrong with Dave's Pub Tours!

Kathryn_W, Nov 2025

One of the Dave's that looks "very Australian" will be your guide and they will not disappoint in creating a memorable experience filled with amazing facts. Each stop is historically prominent and the beer or wine is wonderful at each pub. It is an experience I have recommended to my friends and family on social media. I would do this tour again were it available in a different part of the city or if I visit a different part of Australia.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Kathryn, Thanks so much for the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and the fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed The Rocks Pub Walking Tour and that our own Russell Coight (Pinno) helped create such a memorable experience. Sharing amazing stories, historic pubs, and a great beer or wine at each stop is exactly what we aim for — and we love that you’ve been recommending it to friends and family. We’d happily welcome you back anytime, whether in Sydney or elsewhere around Australia. See you at the bar, The Daves

Perfect Afternoon for Fun

Karen_H, Nov 2025

Excellent time with DavePinton our guide. He did a fantastic job with great enthusiasm. He was very knowledgeable about the rocks, Australia and the world. Met several Aussies that made the tour great.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Karen, Thanks for the lovely review! We’re so glad you had a perfect afternoon on The Rocks Pub Walking Tour and that Pinno’s enthusiasm and knowledge made it such a fun experience. Cheers, The Daves

Great tour

Shannon_K, Nov 2025

Great history tour of the rocks. Added bonus of tasty beers. It was very interesting to hear about the areas history as well as pub culture history in this area. Scott was an excellent guide.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Shannon, Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed The Rocks Pub Walking Tour — combining the history of the area with pub culture and a few tasty beers is what the tour’s all about. Great to hear Scott made it such an interesting and enjoyable experience. Cheers, The Daves

It was a fun, relaxing...

Frank_B, Nov 2025

It was a fun, relaxing walking tour of 4 Sydney pubs. Guide was very personable and knowledgeable about Sydney.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Frank, Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed a fun and relaxed walk on The Rocks Pub Walking Tour. Four classic Sydney pubs and a personable, knowledgeable Dave is exactly what we aim for. Cheers, The Daves

Book this tour!

Laura_S, Nov 2025

Collin is an extremely knowledgeable tour guide and also quite funny. We stopped at four pubs and at each one he told us about the amazing history of the pub and the drinks he chose. This is a great way to see Sydney and get a glimpse of its history, while enjoying drinks along the way…

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Laura, Thanks for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed The Rocks Pub Walking Tour and that Col’s knowledge, humour, and drink selections made it such a memorable way to explore Sydney’s history. Four historic pubs, great stories, and a few drinks along the way is a pretty perfect combo. See you at the bar, The Daves

Winner!

Jeffrey_S, Nov 2025

Great tour. Guide was a lot of fun. Highly recommend. Convict stories and Sydney history along with cold beer is a winner!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Jeffrey, Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed The Rocks Pub Walking Tour — convict stories, Sydney history, and cold beer really is a winning combination. Great to hear the guide made it such a fun experience too. Cheers, The Daves

Pubs and history

lewisje1984, Nov 2025

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

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Lewis Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed The Rocks Pub Walking Tour — visiting four different pubs while diving into the history of The Rocks and its old neighbourhoods is exactly what the tour’s all about. See you at the bar, The Daves

Highly recommend

Douglas_B, Oct 2025

Doug was an informative and fun guide! He made the tour very enjoyable wi the his historical anecdotes.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Douglas, Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed The Rocks Pub Walking Tour and that Doug’s historical anecdotes and fun approach made it such an enjoyable experience. Thanks for the recommendation — much appreciated. Cheers, The Daves

Excellent history of Sydney accompanied by great beer.

Lisa_H, Oct 2025

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.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Lisa, Thanks for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed The Rocks Pub Walking Tour and found it a great introduction to Sydney. It’s wonderful to hear Jackson’s deep knowledge of both Australia’s history and beer culture added so much to the experience — and that the beers lived up to it too. Cheers, The Daves

Fantastic Experience -...

Lauren_X, Oct 2025

Fantastic Experience - Doug was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. Would recommend this tour to anyone travelling to Sydney!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Lauren, Thanks for the great review! We’re so glad you had such a fantastic time on The Rocks Pub Walking Tour and that Doug’s knowledge and guiding made it such a memorable experience. Thanks for the recommendation — it means a lot. Cheers, The Daves

Must do experience in Sydney

Tom_A, Sep 2025

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.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Tom, Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed The Rocks Pub Walking Tour — fascinating history paired with four excellent pubs is a pretty hard combo to beat. Lovely to hear Tonya made it such a standout experience. See you at the bar, The Daves

History and beer in The Rocks

Moira_Z, Sep 2025

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!!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Moira, Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed exploring The Rocks Pub Walking Tour, mixing Sydney’s history with a few beers along the way. It’s wonderful to hear the guide’s passion and knowledge helped make it such a worthwhile evening. Raise a glass, The Daves