Sydney · DRINKING TOURS
Sydney sells more of these than anyone can compare in an evening, so here are 15 drinking tours that hold up: what each costs, what travellers said afterwards, and the thing to check before you pay.
The Rocks Pub Walking Tour in Sydney hits four historic pubs with a drink at each stop, plus 2.5 hours of local stories.
“Fantastic Experience - Doug was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. Would recommend this tour to anyone travelling to Sydney!”
Small-group Sydney craft beer tour with a local guide, behind-the-scenes brewery visits, and included tastings, starting in Surry Hills.
“Cute tour, it just happened to be a super hot summer day and we were all dying because none of the breweries had any air conditioning. We all arrived at 11am and hopped into a bus which took us to the breweries. At the first brewery our touRead more”
Sydney pub crawl for $35.14 with four CBD venues, wristband drink discounts, games, pizza, and a Side Bar club finale with free entry.
“Had one of the best nights of my life! Kosta and the team were excellent. Very well organized. The team made everybody feel included. I met so many people and had so much fun! Definitely recommend!!”
Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour packs 4 drinks and local stories into a 2.5-hour walk. Small group, mobile ticket, meet at Harts Pub.
“Great experience and a lot of fun. Good pubs and decent amount of history. Would definitely do this one again.”
Small-group Sydney secret bars night tour with 1 included drink, crime stories, and day-by-day bar routes across the CBD and The Rocks.
“Justin was a great host. We were able to go to bars that we certainly wouldn’t have went to on our own. There is also a certain historical and cultural aspect to the tour which added a layer beyond drinking. Highly recommend!”
Two-hour Sydney Harbour cruise with reserved lounge seating, welcome cocktail plus one drink, and a shareable charcuterie board.
“I was being help by an Indian girl ( I did not get her name ) and she did not gave our table any foods at all, but other tables were being served. And I had asked couple of times, and the food came very late….Then I called another waiter naRead more”
Sydney’s Big Night Out pub crawl hits 4 venues in 4 hours with 4 drinks, pizza, games, and photos, plus a local party host.
“Super fun!! Was my second time doing a Pub Crawl - would do it again absolutely loved it”
Sydney secret bar guided tour with 5 night routes, reservations for 3 to 4 bars, a complimentary beer or wine, and a take-home map.
“It was an amazing tour!! Thank you so much for such an amazing experience”
Hunter Valley grains, grapes, beer and spirits tour from Sydney with winery tours, lunch, cheese tasting, and optional beer or 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!”
3 hours of Sydney street art and small bars, with your first beer or wine included and a map of local favorites.
“Fantastic tour with Robyn - she was just awesome! Friendly, knowledgeable and made everyone feel at home. We had 4 delicious tastings and covered quite a bit of Newtown - also got some tips on where to go after the tour”
A 3-hour Balmain pub walk with four included craft beer or wine stops, dark-to-funny local stories, and a small-group guide.
“I was impressed with the balance between history, geography, pub and beer information. It was all delivered by Greg with a great sense of fun.”
A full-day Hunter Valley wine, cheese, and spirits trip from Sydney, with lunch plus a choice of craft beer or wine and chocolate.
“Had a wonderful time! Our guide (Chris) was great- talked just enough to give us an idea of the area and the history of Hunter Valley, but also gave us some nice quiet time to enjoy the sites and relax. Wine was delicious at all of the venues, Read more”
Taste craft beer and cider at three independent Sydney breweries, plus a top craft bar, with snacks, water, and behind-the-scenes learning.
“Matt was an excellent guide! He was informative and fun. We tried several different types of beers at 3 different breweries off the beaten path. We enjoyed getting to know other travelers and hearing their experiences.”
90-minute haunted pub and cellar walk in Sydney’s Rocks with three spooky stops, Rocks Push and sailor legends, plus original cellar access for $27.
“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.”
A small-group 4-hour Sydney Harbour cruise with live commentary, gourmet 3-course BBQ lunch, beer and wine, plus time to swim or kayak.
“Not an extensive cruise. Guide was knowledgeable about the iconic features best viewed from the bay.”
Every kind of day out between the ferry wharves and the cliffs, and the best of each.
