Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
Melburnians have always loved drinks with a view.
Melbourne opened Australia’s first rooftop bar in 1969 and launched a frenzy of new rooftop bars following changes to smoking laws in the 2000s.
Following months of extensive research, we selected some of our favourite rooftop bars and combined them with Melbourne’s most interesting alcohol-related tales.
This is Melbourne's only rooftop bar experience, giving you unprecedented access to some of the city's best high rise drinking spots - from rooftops with hanging gardens to Italian themed, sun soaked decks.
No other tour combines visits to some of Melbourne's best rooftop bars (with a beer, wine or cocktail at each) with the stories and characters that comprise the unique drinking culture of Melbourne.
From our first (and booziest) Prime Minister to international divas taking champagne baths, join us for an unforgettable afternoon of sky high drinks and tall tales!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet us on the steps of the Old Treasury Building.
Exact ending point will depend on which bars we visit.
Itinerary
-
1Old Treasury Building
We start our tour at the former home of Melbourne's gold reserves to learn about the City's golden age.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Parliament House of Victoria
A quick stop at the home of the State Government to talk about our boozy leaders!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Meyers Place Bar
This is where our famed laneway culture began.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Meyers Place Bar
Bar Stop. A quick stop for a drink at our first rooftop bar.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Heading into Melbourne's former red light district, we'll hear about the other substances that were taboo during the 19th century...
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Deep in the heart of the old red light district, we'll chat about the evolution of Melbourne's laneways
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Her Majesty's Theatre (Pass by)
The home of the great Nellie Melba, we stop here for a moment to talk about the history of wine in Victoria.
Admission ticket free -
7
The former site of the Eastern Market, we'll discuss how Melbourne's first wine pioneer nearly died in a deadly pistol duel!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Home to one of Melbourne's most famous unsolved murders.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Bar Stop. Our second rooftop bar awaits, plus another beer, wine or cocktail!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
The former palatial home of a certain doctor is the home for our next stop about wine and the men who prescribed it as medicine.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Standing outside one of Melbourne's most beautiful theatres, we discuss how theatres led to the rise of a true Australian icon.
Admission ticket free -
11
Hello Possums! Australia's most loveable diva is the subject of our next stop.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Hardware Lane
A mecca for foodies and drinkers, Hardware Lane is our final stop, where we end the tour with a tale of Victoria's most famous beer.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
Bar Stop. Our tour ends at another brilliant rooftop bar for our final beverage.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Show more
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Popular Countries
Company
Get our app
