Melbourne Walking Tour: Explore Hidden Laneway Bars
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488 Ratings
East Melbourne
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: 1 day learn more
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. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

  • Above Board - Melbourne’s best secret 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.

  • Madame Brussels - Incredible rooftop 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.

  • Jungle Boy - Secret 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.

  • New Gold Mountain - Secret bar listed only by a sign with a bicycle.

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.

  • Bodega Underground - Tequila and mezcal

NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

  • Naked For Satan - Amazing rooftop bar a stone’s throw from the CBD

NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

  • Eau De Vie Melbourne - One of Melbourne’s most famous secret speakeasies

NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

  • Ponyfish Island - So close to the water, you can high-five passing crew teams.

NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

  • The Croft Institute - A truly back-alley bar with cocktails injected with syringes (it looks cooler than it sounds)

NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

  • Curtin House - One of Melbourne’s most expansive rooftop bars

NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

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 indicative only

The tour includes 4 bars picked from a rotating list of 3 dozen. Which bars we visits depends on our group size, day of the week and special events.

  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
Location
Gordon Reserve
Spring Street
The small park across the street from the Hotel Windsor.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jacksonmac10
May 30, 2024
Great night with great people! - Great evening with a fantastic and passionate guide going to some great laneway bars. Ian loved to share the history around some of the places we stopped or even walked past, which was a great bonus. Even as Melbourne locals, we found some new waterholes and the whole tour group was so lovely we went for kick-ons afterwards. Definitely recommend!
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Mark_from_west_aus
May 26, 2024
Great experience - Second time I’ve taken this tour and it was good to explore some new places and spend a night with great company. Thanks to Ian for being a great guide!
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Shelbi01
May 26, 2024
Unique experience with great cocktails along the way! - Had a great afternoon with our guide Ian and all the wonderful people we met. Discovered some hidden gems and Ian's knowledge of Melbourne's history was impressive. Watching elite mixologists crafting delicious cocktails was an experience in itself! Ian's tips and list of other hidden bars meant that those of us who wanted to continue on after the tour finished had plenty of other hidey holes to try! A fantastic experience for Melbourne locals and visitors alike.
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Michaelon2712cu
May 24, 2024
Exploring hidden pubs of the CBD. - What a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Our guide Ian was such good company, full of chat and so so knowledgeable it took your breath away at times.
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X4523mndeborahd
Apr 28, 2024
Educational and entertaining tour with Beau. - The tour was super great Beau provided. He showed us so much of the city and places we may never have found on our own. The stories were really great. I really enjoy educational and entertaining tours and Beau provided both.
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Jane_r
Apr 18, 2024
Highly recommended - Interesting and enjoyable tour of Melbourne laneways and select bars. Our guide was excellent. Highly recommend this tour.
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Donna_r
Apr 13, 2024
Fun experience to do with friends when in Melbourne. - Ian was a friendly, knowledgable guide who took us to four very cool bars. Each bar had different vibes and excellent cocktail lists. The bar snacks provided were delicious. Our group really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it. Thanks for a fun few hours Ian.
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Mark_p
Apr 7, 2024
Well worth it! - What a fantastic way to get shown some amazing places. We had a great afternoon being guided by a very knowledgeable host to some really cool places. Places we probably wouldn't have ventured into or found had we not been on this tour. We were lucky enough to share this experience with 3 other great couples and a single from Melbourne and NSW, which made the time even better. Fully recommend.
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Odyssey112812
Mar 9, 2024
Cocktail bar hopping with Simon - Very enjoyable experience with Simon, a very personable, knowledgeable and entertaining. He worked hard to make sure we had a great experience.
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C6546uzdebbier
Apr 30, 2024
Secret bars Overpriced tour - We had 6 friends and another 4 joined on our tour. We all paid $90 each = $900. The tour guide was nice, but we got nothing else for our $90 each. We walked to 3 bars and took a free tram to another. We had to buy our drinks on top of the $90. So it was not goos value. We could've Google the secret bars and saved the $90 each.
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