Trams & Drams Sydney – Beer Makes History Better
From A$62 per person
Trams & Drams Sydney is a 3-hour tour combining Sydney's history with its beer culture, available by appointment for guests 18 and over. It costs $62 AUD per person, runs in small groups of up to 6, and meets at the Ship Inn Hotel, 1 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, with start times arranged directly with the operator.
About This Tour
Same city. Different rails. Bars you never knew existed and stories you absolutely won't forget.
Brew and a View — Sydney's Pub History on the Tram Line
Most people see Sydney from a tour bus. Sitting up high, windows between them and the city, a recorded commentary playing to half-empty seats. That is not this tour. Not even close.
This one runs on rails.
Sydney's light rail network threads through some of the most historically rich, culturally layered, and frankly thirsty territory in the entire city, and we have designed a tour that uses it exactly as it was meant to be used: as the most civilised possible way to move between exceptional drinking establishments. Grab your Opal card. This is Sydney pub culture at its most enjoyable.
Your local guide will lead you on and off the tram at stops that most commuters scroll straight past on their phones, never knowing what's waiting on the other side of the doors. Hidden gems that the locals guard like state secrets. Storied pubs that have been pouring drinks through recessions, world wars, and Sydney's own spectacular moments of chaos and reinvention. Each stop comes with a drink, a yarn, and a piece of Sydney's history that you will not find in any guidebook currently in print.
Along the way you'll learn why Australian beer has earned its reputation on the world stage, how pub culture became the social backbone of this country, and why the local with the most interesting stories is almost always found on a barstool in a pub nobody else has heard of.
There are photo opportunities too, because Sydney does not stop being beautiful just because you're hopping between bars, and your guide knows exactly where to catch the city looking its best from the tram window and the street.
Bring friends. This one is genuinely better with a group. And bring your Opal card. That part is not optional. Or just tap on and off with your credit card – AMEX, Mastercard or Visa.
Exclusions
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips or gratuities for guides (Not compulsory but welcome)
- Meals and drinks
- Bottled Water
What's Included
- Your own local English-speaking guide with a deep knowledge of Sydney's pub history and a healthy appreciation for a good pour
- Opal card required for tram travel (own expense)
- Drinks at each venue are at your own cost
- A digital tour record including a 3D map of everywhere you went and downloadable photos taken by your guide
- A digital copy of the 100% Ridgy-Didge Aussie Slang Survival Guide (Volume 1), essential reading before your first round
What To Expect
Ride Sydney's light rail network in style and discover the historic pubs and hidden bars that line the route, some known only to jealous locals. Uncover the unofficial history of Australian pub culture and find out exactly why the world respects an Aussie beer. Skip the tourist bus and travel the way Sydneysiders do, with a local guide who knows every stop worth making. Grab unique photography shots along the tram route at spots only a local would know to look for. Make your mates regret they didn't come along, because this is the kind of night that generates stories.
Itinerary Highlights
- Ride Sydney's light rail network in style and discover the historic pubs and hidden bars that line the route, some known only to jealous locals
- Uncover the unofficial history of Australian pub culture and find out exactly why the world respects an Aussie beer
- Skip the tourist bus and travel the way Sydneysiders do, with a local guide who knows every stop worth making
- Grab unique photography shots along the tram route at spots only a local would know to look for
- Make your mates regret they didn't come along, because this is the kind of night that generates stories
Tour Schedule
| Days | By appointment |
| Starts | Arranged at booking |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Meeting Point | Ship Inn Hotel, 1 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000 |
| Ending Point | Shakespeare Hotel, 200 Devonshire St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour 18+?
Yes, restricted to guests 18 and over.
Is this tour bookable online?
It's available by appointment — enquire directly to arrange a time.
Where do we meet?
The Ship Inn Hotel, 1 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000.
