Shore Things Policies

Pub Crawl through The Rocks

Explore Australia's first settlement and walk in the footsteps of convicts, sailors, Gadigal Aborigines, larrikin gangs — even a few ghosts.

Welcome to The Rocks, a harbor-front neighborhood that sprang up not long after the British colony of Australia was established in 1788. A local guide will take you from pub to pub through the alleyways and cobbled streets of this charming, atmospheric, formerly quite rowdy quarter. Enjoy a beverage at each watering hole while your guide dishes out the gossip, shouts, and stories of Australia's first European settlement.

Sustainable Tours

This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

Take a guided tour of Sydney's oldest neighborhood, once the legendary haunt of convicts, seamen, and street gangs
Stop into four of The Rocks' most famous pubs, including the oldest bar in Sydney
Sip a refreshing beverage at each pub

Need to know

One beverage included in each location. Additional beverages available for purchase
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheelchairs, as well as Sailors who can navigate a few steps on their own
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

Experience shores the Virgin way

Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls

Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Pub Crawl through The Rocks

Explore Australia's first settlement and walk in the footsteps of convicts, sailors, Gadigal Aborigines, larrikin gangs — even a few ghosts.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

Our Shore Things Policies