15 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 $34

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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9.Hunter Valley Beer & Wine Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 11h 30m · from $159

Spend 11.5 hours travelling from Sydney to Hunter Valley wineries, a family distillery and local producers. Your English-speaking guide, such as Colin, Chris or Crystal, leads tastings, a vineyard or winery tour, lunch, cheese and a choice of craft beer or wine with chocolate.

“Had a fantastic trip to the Hunter Valley. Chris was a wonderful guide and made sure we were all looked after. Learnt about the different wines and what makes the Hunter Valley special. Lunch was delicious and the rain cleared so we could enjoy the views at the end of the day!”

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10.Sydney Small Bars and Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $46

Meet an expert local host for three hours of street art, neighborhood stories, and three small bars. Wednesday visits Newtown and Enmore Road, while Saturday covers Redfern and Chippendale. Justin, Robyn, Daniel, and Andrew have led past departures. One beer or wine is included.

“I had a great time on this tour with Justin. He pointed out and provided interesting back stories about the street art and bar scene, and brought our group to great bars. Highly recommend this tour.”

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11.Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $161

Travel from Sydney to the Hunter Valley with Daves Tours for vineyard and winery visits, lunch, local spirits, cheese, and a choice of craft beer or chocolate pairing. Guides such as Chris and Glen have led these small-group days, with a maximum of 21 people.

“It was as the best. Great info and wonderful experiences. The driver, Glen, was fabulous, knowledgeable, fun and thoughtful and considerate. Loved the wines, cheeses, chocolates, pizza lunch, vodka, gin and liqueurs.”

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12.3-Hour Craft Beer and Breweries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 3h 30m · from $106

Meet your English-speaking guide at Keg & Brew Hotel in Surry Hills for 210 minutes of tastings, brewery visits, snacks, and brewing talk. You will visit three independent breweries and a craft beer bar, with guides such as Matt or Brad bringing the beer scene to life. Locations can change with brewery operations.

“The guide was very informative, gave lots of information about the beers. lovely group of people”

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13.Ghosts, Grog & The Rocks: Haunted Pubs &Cellar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $27Best value

Join Lantern Ghost Tours for a 90-minute English walk through The Rocks, visiting three haunted pubs and the original Waterloo Hotel cellar. Hear stories of the Rocks Push, vanished sailors, the Woman in Black, a ghostly pianist, and notorious crimes. Guides include Georgia and Doc.

“Very disappointing. Have done other tours that are more informative and far cheaper. Not to mention we were meant to get back to where we started from and we didn’t. Definitely not worth the money.”

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14.Street Art & Small Bar Tour with Complimentary Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

Join an English-speaking Local Sauce Tours host for three hours of street art, small bars, and local stories. Wednesdays visit Newtown and Enmore Road; Saturdays cover Redfern and Chippendale. Your first beer or wine, group photos, and a useful bar map are included.

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15.Marrickville Breweries Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Join a local English-speaking guide for three hours of tastings, brewery tours, and beer talk in Marrickville. Guides such as Rod and Dani bring personal brewing knowledge, while stops may include Batch, Grifter, Stockade, or Sauce.

“Rod was an awesome guide, brews his own beer at home & therefore really knows his stuff.”

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