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Whisky Bars & Gin Joints: Melbourne Walking Tour

4.8 (12)
East Melbourne, AU
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Whisky Bars & Gin Joints: Melbourne Walking Tour

4.8 (12)
East Melbourne, AU
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Step back in time and immerse yourself in Melbourne's fascinating history of prohibition and bootlegging on the Whisky Bars & Gin Joints: Melbourne Walking Tour. This thrilling adventure takes you from the city's State Parliament to hidden whisky bars and gin joints, where you'll sample a variety of exquisite spirits. Hear captivating tales of shipwrecks, sly grog shops, and distilling bans as you sip on the finest gins and whiskies. Marvel at the heritage brick cottage that once housed bootleg grog and indulge in the flavors of peaty single malts, honeyed Highlands, and mellow Scottish blends. As the tour comes to an end, discover a hidden distillery, one of the city's best-kept secrets. With a complimentary gift, an exclusive Melbourne Bar Map, and photos of your tour available upon request, this is an experience not to be missed.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-10 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Blending tales of shipwrecks and distilling bans
  • Sampling gin at a heritage brick cottage
  • Exploring Melbourne's first whisky bar
  • Tasting a wide selection of peaty single malts
  • Ending the tour at a hidden distillery
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gift
  • Exclusive Melbourne Bar Map (free upon request)
  • Photos of your tour (free upon request)

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Your Itinerary

Little Lon Distilling Co.

A tasting of three signature gins paired with cheese.

Admission Included

Whisky & Alement

Three whisky tastings from Victorian and Australian distillers paired with chocolate.

Admission Included

Boilermaker House

A boilermaker (beer paired with whiksy) will be served.

Admission Included

More about this experience

Introduction

Experience the hidden gems of Melbourne's drinking scene on the captivating Whisky Bars & Gin Joints: Melbourne Walking Tour. This tour takes you on a journey through the city's rich history, from tales of shipwrecks and prohibition to its thriving craft spirit scene. Get ready to indulge in the finest whiskies and gins while immersing yourself in the fascinating stories that shaped Melbourne's drinking culture.

What to expect?

On this tour, you can expect to explore Melbourne's vibrant whisky and gin joints, sampling a variety of exquisite spirits along the way. From the moment you step foot in State Parliament, you'll be transported back in time to an era of hidden speakeasies and underground drinking establishments. Discover the secrets behind Melbourne's early spirit making past as you visit a heritage brick cottage that once housed bootleg grog, and sip on delicious gin. Continue your journey to Melbourne's first whisky bar, where you'll be spoiled for choice with a wide selection of peaty single malts, honeyed Highlands, and mellow Scottish blends. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and aromas of these exceptional whiskies while learning about their unique production processes. The tour concludes at a hidden distillery, one of the city's best-kept secrets. Here, you'll have the opportunity to taste their carefully crafted spirits and gain insights into the art of distilling. Prepare to be amazed by the dedication and passion that goes into creating these exceptional libations.

Who is this for?

The Whisky Bars & Gin Joints: Melbourne Walking Tour is perfect for spirits enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone looking to discover Melbourne's hidden treasures. Whether you're a whisky connoisseur or a gin lover, this tour caters to all palates. It's an ideal experience for locals and tourists alike, offering a unique perspective on the city's vibrant drinking culture.

Why book this?

Embark on this extraordinary tour to uncover Melbourne's fascinating history through its spirits. With the guidance of knowledgeable and passionate guides, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the city's drinking heritage and how it has evolved over time. The opportunity to visit Melbourne's first whisky bar and a hidden distillery adds an air of exclusivity to this experience, ensuring you'll discover the best-kept secrets of the city's craft spirit scene.

Good to know

During the Whisky Bars & Gin Joints: Melbourne Walking Tour, you'll receive a gift, an exclusive Melbourne Bar Map (available upon request), and photos of your tour (also available upon request) to commemorate your memorable experience. Please note that alcoholic beverages are included in the tour, while other expenses such as transportation and meals are not.

Reviews

Previous participants of the Whisky Bars & Gin Joints: Melbourne Walking Tour rave about the exceptional knowledge and enthusiasm of the guides. They appreciate the opportunity to explore hidden gems and indulge in high-quality spirits. Many reviewers highlight the unique historical insights and the chance to taste a wide variety of whiskies and gins. Overall, travelers express their satisfaction with this captivating tour and highly recommend it to others seeking an unforgettable experience in Melbourne's drinking scene.

Reviews

(12)

4.8 (12)

Happycampers4v

I was on this tour with a friend for his birthday present. The tour guide was very informative and had lots of information about the history of Melbourne distilleries. We went to 3 bars and although everyone on the tour were whiskey lovers we had more Gin than Whiskey. I was a bit disappointed as we thought we were getting a whiskey tour. If you like Gin this is definatley the tour for you.

Philwhi

We really enjoyed our Whiskey and Gin tour, great mix of people. Really enjoyed the Boilermaker Bar and the Little Lon Distillery and Alba new her stuff.

Yza_S

What a great afternoon tour! Very informative and entertaining to hear about the history of whiskey and gin in Australia. The secret bars had lots of character and served really good gin and whiskeys. Mer was delightful and gave a very memorable tour!

Sarah A

We went on the Gin and Whiskey Walking History Tour. Six of us did this tour for my husband's 50th birthday. Alda was our guide and was very knowledgeable on the history of the area we toured. We went to 3 bars that we (as locals) had never been to before and we loved every single one... we did a tasting flight at each bar and got to try quite a few whiskeys and gins. Our guide pointed out other bars that we want to go back and try out. I would recommend these tours whether you are a local or a visitor to Melbourne. My hubby had an unforgettable birthday.

L2887XOadamt

Alda was entertaining , displayed charisma and knowledgeable .We visited places in the City near little Lonsdale Street . Tasted some quality beverages of Gin and Whiskey nature.

LittleJim123

The TripAdvisor page for this tour says snacks were to be provided, but none were provided. The attendees asked politely about these missing snacks a few times but no explanation was forthcoming. So we drank on empty stomachs for 3 hours. One attendee was sick.

LindaH7060

Great night. Lenny was fantastic with great recommendations for bars and interesting stories and knowledge of Australia. Very enthusiastic

P102SUsteveh

Absolute ripper of a tour. Ben was very accommodating running the tour for us and Lenny was a brilliant guide and wealth of knowledge about the production of Whisky and Gin and with great stories of Melbourne's drinking history. We have walked pass some the venues many times and never knew they were there.

Compass440959

Such a fun night! Ben is a fantastic tour guide, lots of fun and quirky historical facts about gin and whisky & great bars. I am a Melbourne local and I would recommend this tour to both locals and visitors.

nds2399

Ben took our small group through the laneways of Melbourne to discover some amazing whisky and gin bars. Fascinating, well-researched stories along with a tasting of some excellent spirits has given e a new appreciation of Melbourne's history and current standing in the gin and whisky world. Highly recommended
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-03-28 23:41