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Sydney's Secret Bars Nightlife Tour

Sydney, Australiaby Local Sauce Tours

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 12 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Drink and discover on Sydney's top-rated nightlife experience - now with 5 different routes! Perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends, non-drinkers, locals, visitors - anyone who wants a fun & unique night out. Over 3.5 hours, your host will take you to 3 or 4 different bars including very well-hidden ones and some of Sydney’s top-rated bars. We include the first drink (beer or wine) and then leave it up to you to choose how you want to enjoy the night. There’s no pressure to drink, so if you prefer not to, we promise you’ll still have fun! As we explore, you’ll hear a few fun stories, covering crime, local legends & other “pub trivia” worthy tidbits. TUES: City Centre - North ("YCK Laneways" - York, Clarence and Kent streets) WED: Newtown & Enmore Rd THURS: The Rocks & Circular Quay FRI: City Centre - South (Town Hall, Chinatown & Thaitown areas) SAT: Surry Hills & Darlinghurst After the tour, you'll get a map with all the bars visited, plus some extra spots to check out.

What's included

  • Group photos
  • Expect to spend at least $50 AUD extra per person on drinks
  • Map with our personal recommendations of best bars in Sydney
  • 1 alcoholic drink included (beer or wine only)
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Oxford Street

    10 min

    On our Saturday night route (Surry Hills and Darlinghurst), we'll hit up Oxford Street, where you'll hear about the history of Sydney's Mardi Gras.

  2. 2

    Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

    15 min

    On our Tuesday night route (city centre/CBD), we'll pass through Queen Victoria Building (QVB) and tell you a few interesting stories about the building as we do.

  3. 3

    Sydney Opera House

    Pass by

    On our Thursday night route (Rocks/Circular Quay), we'll see the Opera House and share a story or two about the history of this magnificent building.

  4. 4

    Sydney Harbour Bridge

    Pass by

    On our Thursday night route (Rocks/Circular Quay), we'll see the Sydney Harbour Bridge and share a story or two about the history of this magnificent structure.

  5. 5

    Chinatown

    20 min

    On our Friday night route, we'll wander through Sydney's Chinatown, during the weekly Friday night markets. We may stop somewhere along the way for some street food.

Meeting and pickup

WEDNESDAY ONLY: The tour starts at the "I Have A Dream" mural on King St. Your host will be standing near the mural and wearing a shirt with "Local Sauce Tours" on it. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not go to this location unless you have booked for the Wednesday night tour.

THURSDAY ONLY: We meet outside Customs House building, on the right-hand side as you face the building, near the access ramp. Your host will be there 10 minutes early, wearing a "Local Sauce Tours" shirt. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not go to this location unless you have booked for the Thursday night tour.

TUESDAY & FRIDAY ONLY: We meet outside the southern end of the Queen Victoria Building (QVB). There are 2 statues, one of Queen Victoria and one of a talking dog. Your host will be between the 2 statues. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not go to this location unless you have booked for Tuesday or Friday's tour.

SATURDAY ONLY: We meet at a bar on Crown St, Surry Hills. We will message you on the day of the tour via WhatsApp with the name of the bar, so please keep an eye on your messages. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not go to this location unless you have booked for the Saturday night tour.

End point

Wednesday: We finish at a bar in Newtown, near Newtown train station.

Saturday: We finish at a bar in Surry Hills, near Central and Museum train stations.

Thursday: We finish at a bar near Circular Quay train station.

Tuesday & Friday: We finish at a bar near Wynyard and Town Hall train stations.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meeting points vary depending on the day, please double-check what day you have booked for (or contact the operator)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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