History Pub Tour of Sydney's Oldest Breweries in The Rocks
History Pub Tour of Sydney's Oldest Breweries in The Rocks
4.8 (46)  
The Rocks, NSW 2000
  • Highlights
    • Pub tour focusing on Sydney's history and its most important cultural aspect... Its oldest pubs!
    • 2.5-hour guided walking tour of The Rocks
    • A great way to enjoy the city’s colourful stories and characters with a drink
    • A choice of a beer (285ml/10oz), house wine, or soft drink at each pub
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  • Overview

    Immerse oneself on this historic walking tour of some of Sydney’s oldest pubs.

    Between watering holes, your guide will take you through the alleys and cobbled streets of The Rocks as they share the gossip, shouts, and stories of Australia’s first European settlement. Hear about the legends, gangs, and hauntings of this distinctive neighbourhood as you sample some of its finest libations.

  • What's included?

    This Sydney tour includes a choice of a beer (285ml/10oz), house wine, or soft drink at each pub and a two and a half hour guided walking tour of The Rocks, highlighting:

    • The fight for the title “Sydney’s Oldest Pub”
    • How the Larrikin Gangs ruled the Rocks
    • What’s the 6 O’Clock Swill?
    • Where Bubonic Plague started and how it was controlled
    • The fight for The Rocks
    • Sydney’s oldest haunted place
    • And more stories, myths, and legends than you can pack into two and a half hours of fun
  • Location

    We meet at Harts Pub, Essex St & Gloucester Street, The Rocks.

    Start: 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, and 6:30 pm. If you are running late, give us a call but please, please, please be on time. Your guide will love you for it!

  • Customer Reviews for Dave's Travel Group

    4.8

    46 reviews
    Ramona Pollock
    Ramona Pollock
    a month ago

    We took the Blue Mountain National Park tour . Love the small group there are seven of us and we all had a wonderful and enjoyable time during our excursion. Marco our tour guide so knowledgeable , has good sense of humor keeping us entertained . He took us to an adventures that will be a wonderful memories for us to keep for life. We thank him and we’re grateful for that. The tour was well worth and highly recommended

    Kristina Quinn
    Kristina Quinn
    5 months ago

    As a first time visitor to Australia, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, but we had such a fun and relaxed wine tour through Hunter Valley. Jackson was a great host and did an excellent job of getting us to and from each place on time. We enjoyed a variety of wines paired with chocolate or cheese, a delicious lunch, and even tried some gin. The tour was a smaller group so we weren't rushed and we all could converse, which was especially nice. After the tour, I realized I accidentally left my sunglasses behind on the shuttle; Dave's was extremely responsive and went the extra mile to ensure they returned my favorite sunglasses back to me--in the U.S.! So, so grateful. The customer service is top notch, thank you so much!

    Conor Fleming
    Conor Fleming
    a month ago

    Awesome brewery tour in Marrickville with our Host Adam (or Dave as we kept calling him..) Went to 3 breweries maybe 4 or 5 testers in each one. Was great fun and we also learned a bit. Great for a lads afternoon out. Daves were good to deal with as they did a custom time for us starting and finishing early on a Sunday 🍺🍻🍺

    Luke Stewart
    Luke Stewart
    a month ago

    Brilliant tour. Our tour guide Colin was funny and very knowledgeable about wine and how it was made. He was happy to answer any questions or just have a good conversation with us. The pizza was really nice and we had a very generous amount. You won't go hungry if you like pizza! The 3 vineyards we were brought to were all great in their own regards but my favourite was McCaffreys vineyard. Chris was hilarious and very passionate about his wine. My only issue with the tour was that the pick up point for Newcastle was in a very inconvenient location. To travel by public transport it would take 1.5 hours minimum. This is the reason I can't give 5 stars but other than that a fantastic day thanks Colin!

    Nicole Smith Woodard
    Nicole Smith Woodard
    10 months ago

    Definitely worth doing. 🍻 This was a super fun way to see The Rocks, learn some of the area history, and experience 4 pubs. Our guide, Tom, was awesome. Our group consisted of tourists and locals, which made it even more fun. (Wine was also available at each stop). Highly recommend.

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    • Experience Type: Indoor
    • Duration: 2.5 Hour(s)
    • ID Required: Yes
    • Booking Required: Yes

    SOMETIMES THINGS CHANGE – Because our pub tours are truly behind the scenes experiences sometimes our plans need to change to accommodate brewery operations. And sometimes we just know about beer goings on around town that are worth checking out, so we may change some parts of our tours. Whilst these changes are rare, we do reserve the right to make them. If you do have a MUST-SEE beer spot, please let us know when making your booking and we’ll do all we can to make it happen.

    Age Limit: Generally, persons under the age of 18 years are not permitted on tours without express written permission from Dave’s Tours and they must travel with their legal guardian. For further information please contact us directly.

    What to wear: Dave’s Tours operate in all but the worst of weather conditions. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes with a good grip.

    What if i have too much too drink: Even though we offer tours where alcohol is served, we do not condone excessive or binge drinking. We promote responsible drinking of alcohol. There are a few key points to remember because we want everyone on our tours to have a good time: Guests must at all times abide by state and federal laws regarding lawful drinking practices (e.g. Responsible Service of Alcohol). Service of alcohol may be refused to persons deemed intoxicated.

    Can people with disabilities avail: We welcome everyone however you are required to contact us, in advance, of any physical, medical, or other special requirement as not all locations we visit may have the required facilities or access.

  • If you cancel your booking:

    • between 0 (day of tour) and 14 days before the tour – no refund
    • between 15 and 30 days before the tour – 50% of the tour price paid per person
    • more than 30 days before the tour – 100% of the brewery tour price (less non-refundable booking deposit)

    If you change your booking date: between 0 (day of tour) and 30 days before the tour – $25 per person transfer fee more than 30 days before the tour – no transfer fee.

  • Your voucher(s) and booking information will be included in the confirmation email you will receive shortly after purchasing the experience on Amazed.com.

    If the booking needs to be first confirmed by the host, you will receive your Amazed voucher within 24-48 hours of purchase.

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