Best Sydney Beer Tours — Our Top 8

1.Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · from $110Our pick

Meet in Surry Hills for a three-hour small-group brewery tour led by local guides such as Matt or Tom. Visit working breweries chosen according to who is brewing that day, enjoy behind-the-scenes access and generous tastings, and return by air-conditioned minivan.

“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”

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2.Hunter Valley Beer & Wine Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 11h 30m · from $159

Spend about 11.5 hours exploring Hunter Valley with a small group of up to 21 people. Your English-speaking guide, such as Colin, Chris, or Crystal, takes you to family-run producers for wine, spirits, cheese, lunch, and your choice of beer or chocolate.

“Great day in a small group tour. Hunter valley was well worth the long drive from Sydney & enjoyed visiting several different wineries. Especially loved the wine & chocolate pairing.”

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3.Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $161

Spend about 11.5 hours touring the Hunter Valley from Sydney with Daves Tours. Meet local makers, visit wineries and a family distillery, enjoy lunch, and choose between a wine and chocolate pairing or a craft beer paddle. Guides such as Chris and Glen add history, humor, and helpful local context.

“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”

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4.3-Hour Craft Beer and Breweries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 3h 30m · from $106

Meet your English-speaking guide at Keg & Brew Hotel in Surry Hills for tastings at three independent breweries and a craft beer bar. Guides such as Matt and Brad explain brewing through taste, smell, and touch, with snacks, water, and drop-off near Central Station included.

“The guide was very informative, gave lots of information about the beers. lovely group of people”

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5.Harbour Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Lunch, Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $286

Join a small group aboard a 37 to 40-foot motor yacht with your captain and host. Cruise past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, bays, coves, and Bondi Beach, then enjoy a three-course BBQ lunch with regional wine, local beer, swimming, kayaking, or fishing.

“Fantastic day on the water in a 37 ft boat with excellent service by Maggie and Semi”

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6.Marrickville Breweries Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $81Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Rod or Dani for three hours around Marrickville’s craft breweries. Taste beers, hear how each brand began, and see working brewing spaces at three venues. The breweries vary by day, so expect a fresh route and bring closed-toe shoes and ID.

“Rod was an awesome guide, brews his own beer at home & therefore really knows his stuff.”

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7.Wine, Beer & Spirits Discovery Tour of Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $121

Meet at 26 Foveaux Street in Surry Hills for a three to four-hour tasting tour covering a brewery, winery, and distillery. You’ll sample Alex Retief wines at Urban Winery Sydney, learn from a local guide, and may be hosted by guides such as Marco or Terry. The tour ends where it begins.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. We discovered and tasted some outstanding craft beers and had a very informative and entertaining tasting at Manly Spirits. Our guide Terry was very knowledgeable and made the day special, going out oRead more”

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8.Marrickville Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $82

Spend about two and a half hours with a local beer guide visiting three Inner West breweries, including Batch and Sauce. You will taste several beers, inspect brewing equipment, learn about ingredients and production, and receive a Dave’s Pub Tours hat and bottle opener.

“Gaz took us for a great tour around Sydney’s Inner West breweries, stopping at Batch, Stockade and Sauce. Got to go behind the scenes and see the brewing equipment up close and learnt a whole heap about beer! A great afternoon! Highly recommended!”

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