8 Drinking Tours in Sydney to Build a Day Around

1.The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · from $82Our pick

Walk through Sydney’s oldest quarter with guides such as Dave, Doug, Craig, and Pinno, stopping at four historic pubs for a craft beer, cider, wine, or soft drink at each. Expect convict tales, pub lore, cobbled lanes, and plenty of local humor over 2.5 hours.

“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…”

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2.Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · from $110

Meet in Surry Hills at 2:30 pm for a three-hour small-group tour of Sydney breweries. Your guide, possibly Matt or Tom, chooses the day’s stops based on who is brewing. Expect generous tastings, brewery access, local beer stories, and air-conditioned minivan transport.

“I loved that we learned a bit of the history of the area, but it was tailored to breweries and pubs. Leaning while drinking was a winning combination!”

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3.Big Night Out Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · from $35

Start at The Scary Canary at 8pm, then follow hosts such as Jemma, Dom, Kosta, and Lisa to 3 Wise Monkeys, Scruffy Murphy’s, and Side Bar. You get entry, house drinks, pizza, snacks, games, discounts, and photos, with the night ending around 509 Pitt Street.

“I don't usually leave reviews, but this pub crawl was the best i've ever done. The people were outstanding and our hosts Jemma and Dom were fun and vibrant. I definitely would recommend the pub crawl to anyone visiting Sydney, but even fRead more”

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4.Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · from $82

Walk through The Rocks with a local guide such as Dave, Nick, Simon, or Doug, stopping at four historic pubs for four included drinks. Expect stories about Sydney’s early days, back alleys, old buildings, local beer, cider, wine, and a small group of up to 15 people.

“Fun experience! It is great you can get something other than beer too! Everyone enjoyed themselves! Our guide was so fun!”

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5.Sydney’s Secret Bars Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $46

Join a guide such as Justin, Eddie, Bunny, or Kieran for a 3 to 4 hour evening through Sydney’s CBD, The Rocks, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, or Newtown. You’ll visit several bars, hear local crime stories and legends, enjoy one included beer or wine, and take home a map of bar recommendations.

“Such a great small group tour that took us to some spots I would have never found on my own. Justin was a great guide that took ok us to some great spots that all had good crowds and different vibes. He also shared some historical stories of the neighborhoods we walked through as well as facilitating discussion amongst the tour group. This was a fun tour.”

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6.Sydney Cocktail Harbour Bar Cruise with Charcuterie Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · from $56

Captain Cook Cruises takes you around Sydney Harbour for about two hours with reserved lounge seating, a welcome cocktail, one beer, wine, or soft drink, and an Australian cheese and charcuterie board for two. Use the indoor lounge or upper deck for bridge and Opera House views. Weekend sailings include live music.

“It was awesome experience. With good food and drinks. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great value for money.”

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7.Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 137 reviews · 4 hours · from $34Best value

Join local hosts for a four-hour Sydney pub crawl starting at The Scary Canary. You will visit four venues, receive one drink at each, play group games, eat pizza, and finish at Side Bar. The crowd is mainly 18 to 25, with plenty of people aged 26 to 35.

“Excellent tour, so much fun and made such good friends! Lovely guides. Highly recommend.”

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8.Secret Bar Guided Tour with Complimentary Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 3h 30m · from $46

Join Local Sauce Tours for a 210-minute night through Sydney’s best small bars. Depending on the evening, you’ll explore the CBD, Newtown, The Rocks, Chinatown, Surry Hills, or Darlinghurst with guides such as Dan, Daniel, Ari, and Eddie. Three or four bar stops, one beer or wine, photos, and a useful bar map are included.

“Nice group, great guide and awesome choice of bars.”

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