Melbourne Walking Tour: Explore Hidden Laneway Bars

Join a local guide on a Melbourne walking tour to explore hidden laneway bars. Discover 4 bars in 3 hours, meet local bartenders, and get access to exclusive drink specials. Come thirsty and get a customised map with recommendations for other bars to visit.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Beneath Driver Lane - Exclusive basement bar
    NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.
  • Whisky Den - Melbourne’s least pretentious whisky bar.
    NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited….
What's Included
  • Customised map of additional bars to explore
  • Exclusive drink specials
  • Intimate small group tour, limited to 12 people
  • Guidance from a local, English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Join a local guide and discover 4 hidden bars in 3 hours. Get access to drink specials available only for our groups. Meet local bartenders and bar owners and hear about what makes them passionate. Get a special, customised map with recommendations for other bars to visit in Melbourne. Whatever you do, come thirsty!
NOTE: The bar list below is…

Location
Gordon Reserve
Spring Street
Starting Point is Gordon Reserve (74-108 Spring St East Melbourne) Gordon Reserve is the small park opposite the Hotel Windsor. Go to the Windsor Hotel. Cross the street to the park with the fountain. Look for your guide with a blue umbrella.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jill_m
Sep 22, 2024
What fun! - What fun! Ian was our guide and was delighted to share the hidden bars in Melbourne. You could feel his excitement and sharing these spaces with us. The bars themselves were all a little different and served top notch drinks. Would recommend without hesitation.
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Megan
Sep 21, 2024
What a great way to see the city, learn about the history and sample the wares… - A great way to find new places. Hugo was an exceptional guide, and made it a tour to remember. Great value and I’ll be booking again to find more hidden spots around the city. I took away a (long) list of other places to find which was a real bonus.
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U6540boterryb
Sep 2, 2024
Get a little history with your bar hopping -- it was a blast. - The tour was an absolute blast, all thanks to Hugo, our guide extraordinaire! He whisked us away to the coolest speakeasies you'd never find without a local wizard like him. As we hopped from one secret bar to the next, Hugo dished out fun historical tidbits that made each sip feel like a time travel adventure. The cocktails? Top-notch! And Hugo? He's the life of the party – the kind of guy you'd want to have a drink with any day. If you're up for a dash of history with your happy hour, sign up for this tour!
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Michael_p
Aug 13, 2024
we have been to Melbourne... - we have been to Melbourne many times, and this is the first time we have done a walking tour. I would highly recommend doing this tour for first timers to Melbourne or frequent visitors to Melbourne.
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Carren_n
Aug 3, 2024
Great tasting adventure - We had the best time walking around the Melbourne CBD discovering hidden cocktail bars with Hugo. Great host imparting the history behind the places we visited. Go the premium package to get the VIP feeling.
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318fionad
Aug 1, 2024
Loads of fun!! - Fabulous once again!! Our second time doing this excellent tour. Hugo makes this tour informative and loads of fun. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Shelley332000
Jul 24, 2024
A gem - My sons and I had a great tour with Hugo, discovering some beautiful hidden pubs we would never had found ourselves. Hugo was engaging and informative, and we enjoyed the whole evening. The three hours just flew and some delicious snacks were provided to top off the evening. Thank you Hugo for a great tour and for the useful tips. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to do something a bit different and fun in Melbourne.
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Jill
Jul 16, 2024
Happy birthday David - Firstly our guide Laura was awesome ! So friendly and organised. We always look for something different to do when visiting Melbourne and we found this tour so incredibly enjoyable. Great sneaky little unique bars and pubs you would never find on your own. 100% recommend this tour and we would do it again as still so many other bars etc that we haven’t found yet….. Please consider when visiting Melbourne. Love, love loved it! Thanks for a great day everyone! Cheers David and Jill
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Pascale_g
Jul 15, 2024
Hidden Bars - Laura was knowledgeable with lots of detail and history of the places we visited! Drinks were great! Company was great! Fantastic time 👏👏🥂🥂
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Melinda
Jul 13, 2024
Fantastic. - A great experience. Hugo was friendly, helpful, and a fantastic guide. We saw an array of bars that we wouldn't have seen or looked for whilst visiting Melbourne. Thanks, Hugo.
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From $78
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).