Balmain Pub Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Balmain Pub Walking Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney
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  • 3 hours
  • Sydney
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Visit Sydney's most famous 'puburb' on the Balmain Pub Walk. This 3 hour small group historical walking tour visits four iconic Balmain pubs, stopping for a drink in each. Step away from the tourist crowds and get some local stories with a local flavour.

What Can You Expect?

Balmain is Sydney's most famous 'pub-urb' as it has the highest pub to people ratio in Australia.

Balmain has been the home of duelling colonists, escaped convicts, gangsters and football players that can’t be killed. Combine all of them in the place that has more pubs per person than anywhere else in Australia and you've got a recipe for some of the most colourful local history in the country.

The pubs here have seen it all, convicts, movie stars, gangsters, Olympians and even been the birthplace of a major political party.

This 3 hour tour walking weaves through the streets and stories of Balmain visiting 4 of its most iconic pubs where you can enjoy a choice of craft beer or wine in each.

Tour highlights include:
- Balmain's Oldest Pub
- The Watch House
- Escape from Cockatoo island
- Balmain gangsters
- The Balmain Tigers' 'Team of the Penitentiary'
- Duelling colonists
- The murderous confectioner
- The hidden treasure of Australia's most audacious robbery
- and many more tales of murder, vice and intrigue

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Beverages
  • Professional guide
  • Entry/Admission - Balmain Market

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Additional Info

  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

East Village Hotel Balmain, 82 Darling St, Balmain East NSW 2041, Australia


Departure Time

02:30 PM


Return Details

The Riverview Hotel, 29 Birchgrove Rd, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Qld4101

20 Nov, 2020

Great afternoon, Dave (Greg) kept our group entertained. As someone who lives in Sydney and spent time here it was really interesting to hear the history behind the area. Greg was very knowledgable about the beer and was cool find a few that I hadn't tried. You'll enjoy it not just for the beer but the history also.

MartinM247

15 Nov, 2020

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.

Ross P

10 Feb, 2019

Its a quirky look at certain pubs in Balmain. Hidden gems with some interesting banter from Greg our guide about the history of the pubs, the area and people through different eras of Balmain that we were unaware of. It was a great present from my daughter and my sons also got the present so we had a group of four plus Greg which made it an informal and very pleasant afternoon

takenover123

16 Apr, 2018

The Balmain pub tour is the perfect afternoon of history, beer and stories of the past. Gregg (aka Dave) was incredibly knowledgeable and could answer all the challenging Australian history questions posed by my American relatives!! Highly recommended way to spend an afternoon in Sydney!

Robert & Terese J

19 Jan, 2018

What a way to see & learn about historic Balmain! Thanks Gregg, have already told friends about your service

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