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Melbourne: Whisky Bars & Gin Joints

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    Guided tour

    Melbourne: Whisky Bars & Gin Joints

    From US$ 106.97 per person

    Victoria has become the epicentre of Australia’s craft spirit scene, but it all began in Melbourne. This whisky bars and gin joints tour blends tales of shipwrecks, sly grog, and sprits with visits to three of Melbourne’s coolest whisky and gin bars.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Mobile ticketing
    Use your phone or print your voucher
    Duration 3 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Small group
    Limited to 10 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Learn about Victoria's fascinating whisky and gin history
    • Visit three of Melbourne's best whisky and gin bars
    • Taste some of Victoria's best local whiskies
    Full description

    During this tour, you will stop for tastings at three of Melbourne’s coolest whiskey and gin bars, including Melbourne’s oldest dedicated whisky bar and the only distillery in the CBD. You will taste different liquors and learn about the history of each spirit. Learn about the man dubbed the Ned Kelly of Victorian whisky, how Victoria – not Tasmania – led whiskey and gin production in the 19th and early 20th Century, and hear about the local distillery which was so good, its overseas owners demanded they lower their quality to stop beating foreign competitors. You will also learn fun facts about the rich global history of whisky and gin.

    Includes
    • Whisky and gin tastings
    • Tour guide
    • Photos of your tour
    • Melbourne bar map
    • Dinner
    Not suitable for
    • Pregnant women
    • Children under 18 years
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • All participants who are over 18 years old must present either QR-code proof of full vaccination, QR-code proof of a Covid-19 infection in the last 6 months, or a document confirming medical contraindications for vaccination with a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
    • You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
    • All participants who are over 18 years old must also bring a valid form of government-issued photo ID
    • All participants who are over 18 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months. Participants who cannot be vaccinated must present proof of medical complications and a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts. Participants who are under 18 years old must present a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

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    Meeting point

    Meet your guide on the steps of State Parliament, facing Bourke Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002. They will be wearing a black polo shirt/jacket.

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    What to bring

    • Driver's license
    • Comfortable shoes

    Not allowed

    • Shorts
    • Open-toed shoes
    • Luggage or large bags
    Organized by
    Drinking History Tours

    Product ID: 284782