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Sydney Small Bars and Street Art Tour

About this experience

Visit some of Sydney’s best small bars while discovering amazing street art with an expert.

Perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends, non-drinkers, locals, visitors – anyone who wants a fun & unique night out.

Over 3 hours, your expert host will take you to 3 different bars, with the first drink (beer or wine) included, while weaving in stories about street art & showing you murals by some of Australia’s most famous and talented artists.

On Wednesdays, the tour takes place in Newtown & Enmore Rd. Starting at the iconic "I Have A Dream" mural, you'll explore some of Sydney’s best bars around Newtown and Enmore Road, recently voted as one of the coolest streets in the world.

On Saturdays, the tour takes place in Redfern & Chippendale. Starting at the "Old Clare" hotel, you'll hit up two neighbourhoods, home to a range of eclectic small bars and heaps of impressive street art.

After the tour, we’ll provide you with a map link to all the bars and places visited on the tour.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr

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Sydney Small Bars and Street Art Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • 1 alcoholic drink (beer or wine only)
  • Photos shared after the tour
  • Expect to spend at least $40 AUD extra per person on drinks
  • Map with recommendations
  • 3 – 3.5 hour guided activity

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

If joining the Newtown & Enmore Rd route, you'll get to explore bars along Enmore Rd, named one of the "coolest" streets in the world by TimeOut magazine.

If joining the Redfern & Chippendale route, you'll walk through "Spice Alley", a hawker-style laneway offering a range of Asian street foods.

If joining the Newtown & Enmore Rd route, you'll meet your guide at the iconic "I Have A Dream" mural, where they will tell you the fascinating story of its creation.

Meeting and pickup information

  • SATURDAY: We meet outside The Old Clare Hotel on the Kensington Street side (not on the Broadway or Carlton Street sides). Your host will be waiting near the entrance to the Old Clare hotel, wearing a shirt or cap with the "Local Sauce Tours" logo on it.
  • WEDNESDAY: We meet at the "I Have A Dream" mural located at 301 King St, Newtown. Your host will be standing near the mural and wearing a shirt or cap with the "Local Sauce Tours" logo on it.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Local Sauce Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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