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Newtown Small Bars and Street Art Tour

from A$70
Newtown
All Ages (18+)
Free Cancellation (24 hours prior)

Spend 3 hours in Newtown with a local host, hopping between 3 small bars and the street art that covers the neighbourhood's walls. You meet at the I Have A Dream mural on King St, your first beer or wine is included, and you finish with group photos and a map of every bar.

  • Guide showing a small group colourful street art in a Newtown laneway
  • Blue lit small bar on a Sydney street at dusk
  • Friends laughing over drinks and bar snacks on a Newtown small bars tour
  • Welcome to The Block Aboriginal flag mural on a wall in inner Sydney
  • Colourful cocktails on a bar table during a Newtown small bars tour
  • Guide showing a small group colourful street art in a Newtown laneway
  • Blue lit small bar on a Sydney street at dusk
  • Friends laughing over drinks and bar snacks on a Newtown small bars tour
  • Welcome to The Block Aboriginal flag mural on a wall in inner Sydney
  • Colourful cocktails on a bar table during a Newtown small bars tour

Quick read before you book.

  • Start at the I Have A Dream mural on King St
  • See murals by leading Australian street artists, including Fintan Magee
  • Drink where Newtown locals actually drink
  • Explore the bars and walls of Enmore Road
  • Come solo and leave with a few new mates

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Included in this tour.

  • 3 hour guided tour with a local host
  • Reservations at 3 small or hidden bars
  • First drink (beer or wine)
  • Group photos
  • Map of every bar visited, plus extra recommendations

Commonly asked questions.

You meet your host at the I Have A Dream mural, 301 King St, Newtown. For more nights out and day trips, browse our Sydney tours and experiences.

The Newtown and Enmore Road route runs on Wednesdays. Check availability for start times on your chosen date.

A 3 hour guided tour with a local host, reservations at 3 small or hidden bars, your first drink (beer or wine), group photos and a map of every bar with extra recommendations.

Plan on at least $40 per person for beer and wine, or at least $60 if you're ordering cocktails. Food isn't included, but snacks or entrees are generally available at the first or second bar.

Absolutely. Solo travellers, couples and non drinkers all fit right in, and groups top out at 12. For more ways to see the local side of the country, read our guide to avoiding tourist traps in Australia.

The tour is for guests aged 18 and over. Bring valid photo ID, such as a passport or driver licence (overseas licences are accepted).

Unfortunately not. The walk covers about 1.5 to 2 km with some hills and stairs, and the route isn't wheelchair friendly.

You can cancel for free or change your date (subject to availability) up to 24 hours before the tour. Cancellations within 24 hours, late arrivals and no shows are non refundable, and the tour runs rain or shine.

More about this tour.

Newtown wears its personality on its walls. This 3 hour crawl pairs the suburb's best small bars with the murals most people photograph without ever hearing the story behind them, including work by some of Australia's best known street artists, such as Fintan Magee.You meet your host at the I Have A Dream mural, 301 King St, one of the most famous pieces of street art in Sydney. Your first drink, a beer or wine, is included. From there you wander King St and Enmore Road, stopping at 3 small or hidden bars, some that only locals know about, with the reservations already sorted and a story or two waiting on every wall in between.It's a relaxed night out rather than a pub crawl, and it works whether you're solo, a couple or a small group, big drinker or not. Groups top out at 12. The walk covers about 1.5 to 2 km with some hills and stairs, roughly 30 minutes on your feet in total. You finish with group photos and a map of every bar, plus a few extra spots if you want to keep going.Make a week of it by getting your bearings by day on the small group history and culture walking tour, or saving another evening for the Sydney Harbour sunset cruise. Explore the route, then check availability for your night.

Additional info.

Photo ID is required: a passport or driver licence, including overseas licences. This tour is for guests aged 18 and over.Budget at least $40 per person for beer and wine, or at least $60 if you're ordering cocktails. Bring cash and card.Food isn't included, though snacks or entrees are generally available at the first or second bar.The walk covers about 1.5 to 2 km with some hills and stairs, and the route isn't wheelchair friendly.A minimum of 3 guests is needed for the tour to run. Tours run rain or shine.