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Auckland Historic Bar Tour
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Auckland Historic Bar Tour

By Auckland Historic Bar Tour
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Ages 18-120, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3–4 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • 5 New Zealand beers from around the country
  • Entry/Admission - Vulcan Lane


Start:
  • Brew on Quay, 102 Quay Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Ask the lovely bar staff to point you to the table reserved for our group if you arrive before your guide. You will spot them in the Auckland Historic Bar Tour hat.
End:
  • 61 Albert Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    The tour finishes at the first self brewing bar in New Zealand!

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 195673P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 195673P1

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  • 102 Quay Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Ask the lovely bar staff to point you to the table reserved for our group if you arrive before your guide. You will spot them in the Auckland Historic Bar Tour hat.
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    A collection of historic bars that tie the history of New Zealand and Auckland together.
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    The tour finishes at the first self brewing bar in New Zealand!
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  • Auckland Historic Bar Tour
    70
    New Zealand
    Joined in October 2018
  • Happiness46296482292
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hidden gems tour
    The ideal tour to learn and drink! Amazing location and hidden gems I would never find by myself. Darcy is an amazing guide as well
    Written November 24, 2023
  • laurencO5239SC
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible!
    Darcy did such a great job - learned so much and had so many good beverages I would for sure recommend and will do again if I ever come back to Auckland !
    Written November 24, 2023
  • GrandTour00207228498
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing First Night in Auckland
    We spent our first night in New Zealand on this historic bar crawl led by Darcy. An Auckland native, he indulged our group in a ton of local history, both related to each drinking establishment and New Zealand as a whole. Darcy was an excellent guide and in addition to being knowledgeable and friendly, had a great sense of humor. If you love learning interesting history tidbits and sampling great local beers, I highly recommend!
    Written September 30, 2023
  • Maggieray29
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Historic Bar Tiur
    This bar tour was a wonderful way to explore Auckland, all while learning about historical and cultural significances that I wouldn’t otherwise pickup on. Darcy was fun and kept us well entertained while also providing keys facts to the city and country. Would recommend to anyone and everyone as a way to learn about the city.
    Written February 21, 2023
  • lyndajones9
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour and great fun
    Craft beer /wine tour with Darcy lovely drinks informative & fun evening talking about NZ, Auckland and alcohol history. Highly recommend. X
    Written January 6, 2023
  • giapo
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful Tour
    We did this during the holidays with our work team and it was fabulous! We did not just taste some of the best beer out there but our guide was pleasant and could tell us all about the heritage buildings and the story behind them! Wonderful Tour ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Written January 18, 2020
  • jackandtess
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best tour in Auckland
    Great beers and fantastic tour guide. Laugh and loved the stories. Best tour dor the money. We loved it.
    Written October 13, 2019
  • actionwilliams
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Recommended
    Great experience, we had a blast. Some cool spots and interesting stories and commentary from the guide. The nice beers didn't do any harm either. A great way to look around inner Auckland.
    Written April 15, 2019
  • Barbara H
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great way to experience Auckland
    We had such a wonderful time on this tour! It was fun and interesting, and included great beers, great locations, and great stories. Darcy was a fantastic host and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Highly recommend for a relaxing and engaging few hours.
    Written April 11, 2019
  • randiraj12
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highlight of Auckland
    We actually came back to Auckland one night early to go on this tour and we weren’t disappointed. It was one of the highlights of our trip and definitely the highlight of Auckland. I liked the stories about the women in New Zealands history and it was great to try different New Zealand beers, the bars even let us sample some extra ones. Darcy is very personable, and it was great to support a small business.
    Written February 27, 2019
  • Bernadette G
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Where history meets kiwi beer
    Auckland's historic bar tour is an incredibly fun way to get to know New Zealand history and the kiwi evolution of beer. The path takes you through the CBD to different historic bars, that a tourist might easily pass by. Darcy is a wonderful host, and holds a plethora of different information. It was great to get to know the city and beer through and Auckland native, and to top it all off, each beer was unique and delicious! Absolutely recommend!
    Written February 21, 2019
  • traceyd483
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a fun evening!
    This was such a cool tour. We had a load of laughs and the stories and information about NZ history and the bars was really interesting and easy to digest. Darcy was a great guide and the fact that he is an Auckland local makes it even better. We had a great time and discovered some cool new places as well.
    Written February 6, 2019
  • Linus T
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible!
    I went on the bar tour with Darcy and it was a great experience. His knowledge about the city and the country is incredible. We went to numerous bars and had a very funny evening. His recommendations for drinks are excellent and he is always in the mood to tell a good story about the Maori, the history of the city or famous people from New Zealand. So if you are looking to have a night to remember in Auckland, go on this tour.
    Written January 20, 2019
  • ACS1820
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Experience Auckland Historic Bars Like A Local!
    This is a great tour! You get to hang out in some of the most historic bars in Auckland whilst enjoying great local beers (most of which have a cool story behind them as well). The tour guide, Darcy, is awesome. You can expect a wealth of historical knowledge, good stories, and lots of laughs along the way. Highly recommended for solo travelers looking to meet people or a group of friends seeking a fun evening out on the town.
    Written January 20, 2019
  • Anne-Riri
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We met lovely people, discovered New Zealand beers and felt the history contained within the walls.
    We had a very good time on the Auckland Historic Bar Crawl. We met lovely people, discovered New Zealand beers and felt the history contained within the walls. I had passed by lots of interesting things and not realised it before I did this tour. I liked the stories and as well as that the drinks were fresh and tasty. This event is a good balance of chilled out moments and learning more about Auckland City. We learnt about Auckland form the very beginning when settlers arrived through until today.
    Written January 3, 2019
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jf_ducrocq
Paris, France1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
We met Darcy for the shooting of a report we were doing for the french public television and we absolutely enjoyed every bit of the time we spent with him. He took us to the most historical bars of Auckland, shared with us his huge knowledge on his country & his city and provided great information on the subject we were working on (the six O' clock swill !). If you want to to get to know the story of the bars of the city, the story behind them, taste the best local beers and also learn a lot about New Zealand having great fun, he is the man you need ! Darcy is a great storyteller and a cool fellow and his tour is thrilling, original and full of humour. Highly recommended !
Written March 6, 2020
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Thank you very much, I'm looking forward to seeing what you made! I'm also looking forward to when we can all travel again and to welcoming some more French guests on to the tour. It was great to spend time with you and to show you the interesting and unusual history of both New Zealand and the 6oclock swill. Stay safe, and with luck we will see you in New Zealand again soon.
Written November 22, 2020
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Hayley
Auckland, New Zealand1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
I've lived in Auckland for 4 1/2 years and I learnt more on this tour than I have the whole time I've been here! The selection of bars we went to were awesome and lots of interesting facts were told not only in the bars but whilst transitioning through the city. The selection of beers were local and tasty, and it felt good to be supporting local business too. Although a troubling time for the tourism industry in New Zealand, Darcy was a positive tour guide and really relaxed into the group. We all had a laugh and I would recommend it to anyone looking for something different to do.
Written September 2, 2020
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Hayley, it was great to have you along as a last minute but very welcome addition. It is great to hear that you can still be surprised, that you enjoyed yourself, and maybe even learnt something. Thank you for coming along and supporting us.
Written September 17, 2020
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Kdog
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021 • Friends
Really learned a lot even though I've lived in Auckland for 10 years. The tour was very relaxed and had a great atmosphere throughout. I loved the bars we visited and sampled a variety of delicious beverages along the way. Darcy was very engaging and the stories told were both relevant and interesting. Definitely an interesting and different way to spend an evening. I had a great time, met some new people and very much enjoyed myself.
Written February 3, 2021
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It was great to have you and the group along. I'm glad that event after 10 years in the country you learnt a little, you had a laugh, and it is great to hear that you were suitably refreshed as well. We hope to see you around soon enjoying refreshments and having a laugh.
Written February 6, 2021
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Jessica
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Business
What an incredible evening!! Our team was looking for a unique team building event and this was absolutely it. A must do for Aucklanders and 'tourists' alike! We all learnt so much, had some great laughs and enjoyed the perfectly curated NZ beer/wine options. Thank you Darcy!
Written May 10, 2021
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You were an incredible group! Thank you for bringing the team along and for organizing the office. It is always great to get great feed back from people and it was great to have you all there. I hope to see you all again sometime.
Written May 11, 2021
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Terrena
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
Such a great night out, Darcy was very knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed walking around and learning the history about places that I didnt know before and would usually just walk on by. Liked the bars we went to as well and the craft beers we got to try. . The Auckland Histoic Bar tour is a must do for all..
Written January 22, 2022
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Hi Terrena, it was great to have you all along. I'm always glad when people are surprised by how interesting New Zealand history is and the love of a good beer is an awesome quality in a person. Your group was great and I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed yourself!
Written January 23, 2022
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Richard T
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
We met Darcy for a shooting for a French documentary on the 6 o'clock swill. We visited the most historical pubs of Auckland and were able to tell the story the best way we could.
He's also a fine story teller himself and has heaps of knowledge about the Auckland pubs History.

Thanks to him for this great shooting.
Written March 5, 2020
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It was great to meet you both and to spend some time with you showing you around the city and talking about the history of New Zealand. I'm looking forward to what you make, to welcoming some more French guests, and to when the world can travel again. Stay Safe and hopefully we will see you again soon.
Written November 22, 2020
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Max
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Solo
Darcy, our tourguide, is just the personification of the perfect tourguide. We had great laughs, amazing beer, easy chats and learned a lot about Aucklands history. Also the price is pretty fair! Just for the offered drinks you almost pay the same amount. So far the most interesting thing I have done in Auckland.
Written February 14, 2020
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Thank you so much for coming along on the tour and for the great questions on the night. We hope that you had a good time an that you still mention some of the stories when you talk to people about New Zealand.
Written November 22, 2020
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L_C7K
Fort Worth, TX30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Beers? Check. History? Also check. Awesome tour guide? Yep, that too. This is as much a drinking experience as it is a historical tour. You learn a bit about Auckland's history while getting to sample some craft beers along the way. Darcy took us to several bars that I would otherwise have not discovered along the way. Thanks for a great time. Highly recommended!
Written November 28, 2022
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elemon0423
United States25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
We had such an incredible time with Darcy on this tour! He is an amazing tour guide with interesting history about Auckland, he took us to some of the coolest spots - and all were unique in their own way. He is so passionate about what he does, and clearly has a love for this fabulous country. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great time with the best guide!
Written February 14, 2024
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Debbie
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
Had a fantastic time on the Auckland Historic Bar tour. I highly recommend the tour, great for beer lovers and history buffs. Our host Darcy was great, he obviously has a passion of the past, which he explains with enthusiasm. As an Aucklander it was great to explore parts of Auckland I didn't know existed, I will be venturing out to some of those new places soon, thanks for a great evening.
Written February 12, 2022
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It was great to have you along and it is always a source of pride for us when we are able to show people who call Auckland their home things that are new and unexpected. New Zealand history although new is fascinating and we are glad that you agree. Thank you for supporting us, New Zealand small business, the preservation of historic buildings, and hospitality.
Written February 13, 2022
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