Afternoon in Melbourne: Hidden Bars and History Tour
East Melbourne, AU
95% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 3 hours
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Private and small group tour
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Friendly local English guide
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Visit 3 hidden bars
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Tips on local attractions
Explore Melbourne's hidden bars while uncovering the city's captivating history with a local guide on this unique 3-hour experience.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Discover hidden bars known only to local melburnians -
Experience melbourne’s unique bar scene with a friendly local english-speaking guide
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Learn about melbourne’s history with a drink in-hand
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Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
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Try drinks at three unique melbourne establishments (drinks non included in the tour price)
Excluded
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Because everyone’s drinking preferences and tolerances are different, rather than include drinks, we keep our tour price low and allow you to purchase drinks as you go. most establishments accept bank cards, but there is occasionally a minimum spend. you may wish to bring cash if you want to avoid this. -
Drinks, food
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Tips/gratuities for your guide
Explore Melbourne's hidden bars while uncovering the city's captivating history with a local guide on this unique 3-hour experience.
Highlights
- Discover Melbourne's hidden bar scene
- Try new and unique drinks
- Learn about Melbourne's rich beer history
- Experience the charm of laneway bars
- Visit a vibrant rooftop bar
Meeting Point
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
Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3002 , Australia
What to expect
Old Treasury Building
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
Caretaker's Cottage
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
Little Lon Distilling Co.
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
Chinatown
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
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Most establishments accept bank cards, but there is occasionally a minimum spend. You may wish to bring cash if you want to avoid this.
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Melbourne is known to have four seasons in one day – please check the weather report and dress accordingly!
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Travellers under 18 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
What our experts say
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Check the weather, dress accordingly. -
Try a cocktail at the hidden bar.
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Ask your guide for more bar tips.
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Explore nearby laneways for food.
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Bring cash for places with minimum spend.
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