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Rum, Rebels & Ratbags of Sydney
Highlights
- Discover Sydney's Oldest District while exploring the historical significance of rum in The Rocks.
- Join locals in lively pubs, immersing yourself in tantalising tales of rebellion and camaraderie.
- Savour local craft beers as you hop between five unique pubs, each with its own story to tell.
- Experience Sydney's sights from a fresh perspective, enriching your understanding of this vibrant harbourside area.
Discover Sydney’s Oldest District.
Step back to a magical time when rum was a currency and Sydney’s harbourside area of the Rocks was filthy rich with it. See local drinkers in their natural habitat, join them in their ablutions, and learn about why rum was worth rebelling for… then and now.
Become an insider in the Rocks, Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood. Hop between five unique local pubs, fueled by tantalising historical tales. Check out Sydney’s sights from a different perspective. Indulge in a few glasses of local craft beers.
Meeting point: Outside the Fortune of War Hotel, 137 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
Ending point: Lord Nelson, Cnr Kent and Argyle Streets, Millers Point NSW 2000
Itinerary highlights
Visit Paul Hogan's Pub when he wasd a Sydney Harbour Bridge rigger
Visit 4 historical pubs on this unique pub crawl
The Big Dig
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Available from 3 May 2025 to 31 December 2027
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This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
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24 Hours In Sydney
At 24 Hours In Sydney they are passionate about bringing you amazing Sydney experiences that really show you the heart and soul of this spectacular city. Their aim isn’t just to take you places and point out the awesome sights … they want you to leave with an understanding of what makes this city tick and why they love it so much!
They have tours running every day, which will unlock the secrets and hidden gems of Australia’s harbour city. Most importantly, these tours are brought to life by a team of amazing people who will guide you through their favourite places. Get to know Sydney with 700 years of history packed into 234 years of discovery.
They are proud to be a part of the greatest city in the world because they know Sydney as a local and they are part of a team that offers unique experiences in Sydney. They specialise in showing people the real sides of the city and that is something that we are passionate about.
Their philosophy is “Don’t just visit Sydney … Live it!”
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