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Hidden Bars & Creepy Tales: Melbourne Walking Tour

4.5 (66)
Melbourne, AU
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Hidden Bars & Creepy Tales: Melbourne Walking Tour

4.5 (66)
Melbourne, AU
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Experience the dark and mysterious side of Melbourne on the Hidden Bars & Creepy Tales Tour. Join us as we delve into the city's haunted past, exploring three of its best-kept bar secrets along the way. From haunted graveyards to stories of Jack The Ripper, this tour will send shivers down your spine. Meet your tour host at the iconic Queen Victoria Markets and venture into Melbourne's dark history, starting with its first cemetery. Learn about Melbourne's obsession with ghosts and the macabre before stopping at the city's original gold rush pub with a fascinating history of morgues. Discover the gruesome tales behind the Gaol and explore the haunted Chinatown. Step back in time to Melbourne's first marketplace, where a famous murder took place. Wrap up the tour with chilling stories at Hosier Lane and Federation Square. This hair-raising tour will leave you craving for more.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 3 hours
  • Suitable for 1-10 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Visit three amazing laneway bars with hidden secrets
  • Learn about Melbourne's dark past and its obsession with ghosts
  • Discover the haunted locations of Melbourne's first cemetery and gaol
  • Enjoy drinks at some of Melbourne's best bars and restaurants
  • GST (goods and services tax)
  • Professional guide
  • Map of Melbourne's best bars (free upon request)
  • Photos of your tour (free upon request)
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages

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Introduction

Unveil the dark secrets of Melbourne's past and experience a thrilling adventure with the Hidden Bars & Creepy Tales Tour of Melbourne CBD. This ghost and murder tour takes you on an exploration of Melbourne's scary side while visiting three of the city's best-kept secret bars. From haunted graveyards to tales of Jack the Ripper, immerse yourself in the macabre history that lurks beneath the surface of this vibrant city.

What to expect?

During this 180-minute tour, you can anticipate a spine-tingling journey filled with eerie stories, mysteries, and a taste of Melbourne's vibrant bar scene. Your adventure starts at the iconic Queen Victoria Markets, where you'll begin to unravel Melbourne's dark past. Explore her first cemetery and discover legends surrounding ghosts and the macabre. Delve into the history of morgues and learn about Melbourne's gruesome executions. Experience the haunting atmosphere of Chinatown and delve into its dark criminal underbelly. Step back in time at Melbourne's first marketplace and discover the chilling details of a famous murder. Along the way, you'll also encounter hidden laneway bars, adding a unique twist to the tour.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for those who crave an unconventional and thrilling experience in Melbourne. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of ghost stories, or simply seeking a unique night out, the Hidden Bars & Creepy Tales Tour caters to a wide audience. This captivating adventure appeals to both locals and tourists, inviting anyone with a curiosity for Melbourne's dark history to partake in the journey. From solo travelers to groups of friends, everyone can indulge in this exciting exploration of the city's hidden secrets.

Why book this?

Embark on this tour and discover a side of Melbourne rarely seen by the average visitor. The Hidden Bars & Creepy Tales Tour offers a rare blend of historical education, spine-chilling stories, and vibrant nightlife. Immerse yourself in the mysteries and legends surrounding Melbourne's past, while also getting the opportunity to visit hidden gems of the city's bar scene. Engaging and knowledgeable tour hosts will entertain you with captivating tales, making every step of the journey an unforgettable experience. Explore the dark underbelly of Melbourne's history and create memories that will linger long after the tour ends.

Good to know

As you venture on this tour, make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for a 180-minute adventure. The tour begins at the Queen Victoria Markets and concludes at Federation Square, conveniently located in Melbourne's city center. Photos of your tour can also be provided at no extra charge, allowing you to capture the spine-chilling moments and share them with friends and family. Prepare to be captivated by Melbourne's spooky past and explore hidden laneway bars that offer a unique perspective on the city's vibrant nightlife.

Reviews

Reports from individuals who have embarked on the Hidden Bars & Creepy Tales Tour speak of an enthralling and spine-chilling experience. Many praise the knowledgeable tour hosts who bring Melbourne's dark history to life with their captivating storytelling. Visitors commend the unique blend of historical education and entertaining bar visits, making it a memorable journey that leaves a lasting impression. The tour's ability to cater to a diverse range of interests, from history buffs to thrill-seekers, ensures that every participant finds something intriguing and enjoyable along the way. Step into a world of haunted graveyards, secrets, and hidden bars with the Hidden Bars & Creepy Tales Tour.

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

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Queen Victoria Market

Our tour host will meet you at these world famous and old markets to begin your journey into Melbourne's dark past, starting with her first cemetery. Later, we stop at our first bar for a drink, but before that we learn more about Melbourne's obsession with ghosts and the macabre.

Admission Included

The Oxford Scholar

Stopping outside one of Melbourne's original gold rush pubs, we find out more about the history of morgues in Melbourne

Old Melbourne Gaol

Learn about this Gaol gruesome role in executing more than 135 men and women, the most haunted part of the Gaol, and its most famous resident! We also talk about the first men hanged in Melbourne.

Admission Not Included

Chinatown Melbourne

Enter the world's oldest continuous Chinatown and discovery the scourge of crime, prostitution and opium that once plagued this area. Later we'll stop for a drink at one of the area's hidden laneway bars.

The Capitol

Once home to the hottest bar during WW2, we also learn about the serial killer who terrorised Melbourne during the wartime period.

277-279 Flinders Lane.

Home to some of Melbourne's best bars and restaurants, you might also find a scary tale or two here. We finish our tour with a drink at one of the area's best cocktail bars.

Hosier Lane

Melbourne's most famous graffiti laneway also has a dark past, and a ghost many believe may have been the most famous slasher of them all.

Federation Square

Once home to our first morgue, Federation Square has its fair share of dark secrets, including prostitute ghosts, dead fisherman and bodies in boxes!

Reviews

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4.5 (66)

G2207QNrachelw

Bridgette was very fun and full of information. Friendly and we had a great afternoon exploring the city. One of my favourite things to do is explore the city, even better with a friendly guide.

Kathy_L

Guide picks the bars. You get handed menus without prices of items they want you to order. Kinda shady and annoying.

Cath_B

This trip was fun! Lenny knew so much, and his stories were entertaining and informative., with a side of humour. He knew so much! The boozy breaks brought the group together. The stores made me look at Melbourne with new eyes.

Travel48746073493

We loved this. I've lived in Melbourne all of my life but didn't know 95% of what we covered. Lenny was a great guide, very easy to talk to.

215jenm

Absolutely thrilled to explore Melbourne's enchanting streets and laneways with Brigette! 🚶‍♀️ the Venetian voyager. Her tales, a captivating blend of interesting, weird, and downright macabre, added a unique flavor to the city's rich history. The hidden bars were a surprise, making the afternoon a perfect mix of history and hidden gems. Big thanks to Brigette for turning a stroll into a memorable adventure! 🌆🔍 #MelbourneCreepyTales#HiddenBars #WalkingTourWonder

267joans

I had a lot of fun on this tour and our guide Brigette was great. Funny weird occasionally creepy stories and a great take on the history of Melbourne. The bars we visited were very cool. I would not have found them on my own.

jokeb997

Guide needed to be more experienced and presentable. Tour content very limited and boring. Explanation of time at bars etc needed to have been told before the tour set out.

572marnif

Alda was a great guide and we had a fantastic time! We ended up going to the old jail later in the week based on the stories we heard. The jail was very interesting.

741rjl

Had so much fun and shout out to our tour guide Brigette! Was a little nervous to join on my own but ended up being the best night! Brigette is a true historian and shared her passion and humour with us. Great historical information with an appropriate amount of macabre content to live up to the title. Bars were spread out over the downtown core and interesting with a nice selection of beer, wine, yummy cocktails and assorted non-alcoholic drinks as well. Would definitely do another tour with Brigette if I come back. Thank you!

Jennifer_T

This was my first time on this tour. I was quite disappointed in our tour guides I believe one was named Gabriela and she had a helper. It felt like a majority if the time she was talking to him and not the 6 of us in the group. The stories lacked very little information and details and were not at all engaging. I feel like I spent way too much money for that it was worth and I purchased the tickets without the drinks. I would not attend nor recommend any friends or family this tour.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-30 09:59
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