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Forgot history textbooks and boring guidebooks, we’ll undercover the real characters and hidden history of Melbourne /Naarm (alongside a hidden bar or two!) that have made marvellous Melbourne what it is today. Experience the city’s unique bar scene with a local guide and have a drink at three amazing venues. By the end of this tour, you’ll discover that history really is better with booze (as if there was ever any doubt)!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Sir William Clarke Memorial Statue, Corner of Spring St and Treasury Place (next to the Old Treasury Building) Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///bounty.gift.allow
City - Central Business District, within the free tram zone
Itinerary
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We begin next to the Sir William Clarke Memorial next to the Old Treasury Building. A symbolic area of Melbourne and home to our Parliament. The order of the venues may change, but together we will visit a variety of our favourite local watering holes, these may include a classic craft beer establishment, a laneway bar, a hidden speakeasy. Everyone has their favourite drink but you’ll be encouraged to try something different on this tour. Many of Melbourne’s most popular bars are in tiny, hidden laneways and survive on word of mouth alone. Melbourne’s bar scene is ever-changing, so one of the bars will be chosen by your guide on the day, depending on the group’s desires, the weather, and what is trending in Melbourne at the time. If you’re still thirsty by the end of the tour, don’t forget to ask your local guide for some more recommendations, so you won’t have to worry about a dry mouth for the rest of your stay in Melbourne.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Depending on the weather, your drinking preferences and what's open on the day, your guide will choose 3 amazing bars to take you to. One of our favourites is a hidden Cocktail bar behind an historic church
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A thriving red light district, brothels, opium and gambling dens, Melbourne certainly had an interesting past! There's plenty of history to uncover on this tour, but don't worry it's not the boring history lesson you got in school!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Depending on your interests your tour could end up in any part of the city. One of our favourite places to take guests though is to the many hidden laneway bars of Chinatown!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring card or cash? While most stalls take cards, a few may require a minimum spend — consider carrying some cash.
- Rain or shine? This tour runs in all weather — just bring layers and a sense of adventure.
- Under 18? This tour is for adults only — guests must be 18 or older to join.
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring card or cash? While most stalls take cards, a few may require a minimum spend — consider carrying some cash.
- Rain or shine? This tour runs in all weather — just bring layers and a sense of adventure.
- Under 18? This tour is for adults only — guests must be 18 or older to join.
- Is the tour accessible? Some areas may have limitations, but we’ll tailor the experience with early communication.
- How far do we walk? The tour covers around 1.5 km (0.9 miles), but this may vary based on group interests.
- Are drinks included? Drinks aren’t part of the tour price, so you can choose exactly what you’d like to sip at each stop.
- Is sustainability important to you? This tour is carbon neutral and run by a certified B Corp committed to responsible travel.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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