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Melbourne: Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Walking Tour

4  / 56 reviews
Activity provider:Drinking History Tours
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Guided tour
Melbourne: Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Walking Tour
Activity provider:Drinking History Tours
4  / 56 reviews

Take a tour that blends histories, stories, and characters with the bars and places that make Melbourne the world’s most liveable city.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Fed Square

  • Secret stop

    Guided tour, Walk (5 minutes)

  • Secret stop

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Walk (5 minutes)

  • The Atrium

    Photo stop, Visit (5 minutes)

  • Hidden gem

    Photo stop, Visit (5 minutes)

  • Local bar

    Break time, Beer, Spirits, Wine (35 minutes)

  • Hidden gem

    Photo stop, Visit (5 minutes)

  • Hidden gem

    Photo stop, Visit (5 minutes)

  • Old Treasury Building

    Photo stop, Visit (5 minutes)

  • The Hotel Windsor

    Photo stop, Pass by (5 minutes)

  • Meyers Place

    Photo stop, Visit (5 minutes)

  • Local bar

    Beer, Spirits, Wine (35 minutes)

  • The Princess Theatre

    Photo stop, Sightseeing (5 minutes)

  • Chinatown, Melbourne

    Photo stop, Visit (5 minutes)

  • Local bar

    Break time, Spirits (35 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Bourke St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Uncover the hidden laneways of Melbourne
  • Learn about Melbourne's fascinating history
  • Drink at some of Melbourne's best bars

Full description

Explore the eastern side of the Melbourne Central Business District, home to some of our most famous and interesting laneways. This is the side of Melbourne most tourists and some locals never see.  Learn about the earliest founders, the cause of Melbourne love affair – and later fall out – with drinking, the rise of street art, a tragic case of miscarried justice, the 1851 gold rush, secret men’s clubs, and much more. Stop for drinks at three of Melbourne’s best bars, plus pass by a dozen or so more for you to jot down and visit another time. Spend about 30-45 minutes in each bar so you are not feeling rushed.

Includes

  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Children under 18 years

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet us behind Transport Bar, next to Princes Bridge, just outside of Federation Square and across the road from Flinders Street Station.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing

Not allowed

  • Open-toed shoes

Know before you go

  • Please wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing
  •  Guests can request a free map of Melbourne's best bars as well as photos of the tour free of charge
  • You will be provided with some complimentary drinks, however, additional drinks are not included in the cost of the tour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 6 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    5/5

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Brendan – AustraliaJuly 3, 2024  – Verified booking
Sorry just didn't enjoy it
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GetYourGuide traveler – AustraliaNovember 19, 2022  – Verified booking
Great historical knowledge of Melbourne but not quiet what I was expecting… I thought the tour would’ve taken in the older pubs.
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GetYourGuide traveler – AustraliaAugust 21, 2022  – Verified booking
was lots of fun, it was great experience with ben and learning about the different parts of Melbourne!
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