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Hidden Bars, Tall Tales & Laneways Tour Of Melbourne

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Melbourne, AU
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Melbourne's hidden laneways and discover its best-kept secrets. This three-hour tour takes you on a boozy history adventure, where you'll delve into the fascinating stories behind the city's bars and the role alcohol played in its foundation. From the famous Federation Square, adorned with captivating street art, to the spiritual home of Melbourne's bar culture, every step reveals another captivating chapter of the city's past. Learn about Melbourne's love affair with drinking, the persecution of barmaids, and even the booziest Police Commissioner. Along the way, you'll visit three amazing laneway bars, each with its own unique charm. So why settle for just one tour when you can experience the best of Melbourne in this immersive and enthralling adventure?

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 3 hours
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Explore Melbourne's famous laneways
  • Learn about Melbourne's history and drinking culture
  • Discover three amazing laneway bars
  • See Melbourne's vibrant street art scene
  • Visit some of the city's best hidden bars
  • 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

Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends of Melbourne offers a unique and immersive experience that takes you on a journey through Melbourne's famous laneways, revealing the city's fascinating history and introducing you to its coolest bars. In just three hours, you can uncover the hidden gems and secret spots that most tourists and even some locals never get to see.

What to expect?

During the tour, you can expect to explore Melbourne's renowned laneways, adorned with incredible street art and home to some of the city's best eateries. As you delve deeper into the laneways, you'll uncover the intriguing stories of Melbourne's love affair with drinking and its booziest Police Commissioner. Enjoy a captivating narrative that delves into the persecution of barmaids and the secret men's clubs that once thrived in the city.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for curious travelers who want to experience the hidden side of Melbourne. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of unique bar culture, or simply someone seeking unconventional experiences, Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends of Melbourne caters to a wide range of interests. This tour is inclusive and welcomes anyone who wants to explore the city's vibrant laneway scene and indulge in its rich history.

Why book this?

Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends of Melbourne offers a seamless blend of history, culture, and nightlife. This tour combines the best of Melbourne in just three hours, allowing you to make the most of your time in the city. With an experienced guide leading the way, you'll gain insider knowledge and fascinating insights into Melbourne's laneways and the significance of its hidden bars. Whether you're a history buff or a connoisseur of hidden gems, this tour promises a unique and memorable experience.

Good to know

The total duration of the tour is 180 minutes. The meeting point is at the edge of Princes Bridge, opposite Flinders Street Station, behind Transport Bar. Look out for the guide wearing a black shirt/hoody/jacket and the distinctive black, white, and pink logo. Throughout the tour, you'll visit three amazing laneway bars. Photos of your tour can also be provided at no extra charge. The end point of the tour will be around the east end of Bourke Street, depending on which bars you visit.

Reviews

Previous participants have raved about the Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends of Melbourne tour. They appreciated the knowledgeable guides who brought the city's history to life and enjoyed exploring hidden gems they wouldn't have discovered on their own. The tour was praised for its perfect balance of history, street art, and bar culture, making it a truly memorable experience. Participants felt that this tour offered a unique perspective on Melbourne and left them with a deeper appreciation for the city's vibrant laneway scene.

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

Federation Square

Melbourne's famous (and some say ugliest) town square, built in 2002. This is where we begin our journey with a background to the role alcohol played in Melbourne's foundation.

ACDC Lane

One of Melbourne's most famous laneways, get ready for an explosion of street art.

Duckboard Place

More street art to see, plus the history of Melbourne's street art scene - plus a run down of some fantastic eating and drinking locations.

Parliament House

Victoria was founded on gold rush, and our emergence as a state is closely linked to those early findings.

Chinatown Melbourne

The world's second oldest China Town and home to some of the City's best bars.

Reviews

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Brad_F

Awesome way to spend an afternoon in Melbourne. Bars and Laneways were great and so was our guide Bridgette, who was very knowledgeable and fun.

Pebblesy17

We did this on our first day in Melbourne and it was a great way to get a sense of the central city, the history.. and have a cheeky drink or two on the way. Our guide was awesome, her knowledge far wider than the history of Melbourne. She pointed us to the best place to buy F1 supporter gear and confirmed some good restaurant options as well! Thank you 😄

Mary O

Great tour. Our guide Bridget was so informative about the history. Great bars, some jaw dropping great evening . Of course some great drinks

583izzyc

Our tour guide was Bridgette. She was very knowledgeable and passionate (and very qualified for the job). We loved each of the bars we went to and the history on the way to each was fantastic. Bridgette also gave us heaps of recommendations for other bars, food and places to go during our stay in Melbourne. We would highly recommend this tour! Thanks for having us!

sentientr

Love getting the quirks and features of things and now I know some of Melbourne's! Great hearing things from someone at PhD level interest in history.

susandO7427AT

What a great experience, Michael out guide was very knowledgeable. Being a first timer to melbourne was great to learn about its history. Would highly recommend

ShelbyHH75

My 22yo daughter took some convincing to do this tour with me but absolutely loved learning the drinking history of Melbourne and discovering some hidden gems we will be sure to return to again. Our guide Michael was very knowledgeable, approachable and ensured our tour was relaxed and fun. We were lucky to have been able to join a great group. Highly recommend!

stephhughes24

We had a fantastic time visiting bars we’d never been to and now look forward to returning to. Tom was a friendly, funny and very entertaining guide. He was keen to share his recommendations of other bars to visit and places to eat. We met a lovely group of people, most of us continued on and found a couple of bars Tom suggested.

Q1479IKclarem

This tour was amazing !!! 👏 City sights, history and drinks what more can you want. Huge shout out to our Tour Guide Tom. Fun and informative A must do in Melbourne!

R3870GEjacquic

What a fun and informative tour! Tom couldn't be more enthusiastic, what a great afternoon. 10 out of 10
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