- 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.
- Oliver Lane - Our first laneway for the tour, here we talk about the history of Melbourne’s Laneways and start to peel back some of the city’s best eateries.
- 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.
- Ridgway Place - Home to one of Australia’s oldest men’s social clubs, and the consulate of one of the world’s smallest countries, here we talk about Melbourne’ booziest police commissioner and the strange persecution of barmaids.
- Meyers Place - The spiritual home of Melbourne’s laneway bar culture. Let’s talk about the rise of Melbourne’s bar scene starting with an important rule change in the 1980s. Also home to some of the City’s best hidden bars.
- 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.
- Little Bourke Street - The City’s old red light district certainly hides more than its fair share of secrets, and amazing bars!
- Expert guidance from a professional
- Inclusive of all Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Complimentary map of Melbourne’s finest bars (available on request)
- Free tour photographs (available on request)
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
Uncover the best of the city in three comprehensive hours with Boozy History and Hidden Bars. This tour combines Melbourne’s intriguing history, its most captivating bars, and renowned laneways into one unforgettable experience. Save time and effort by experiencing Melbourne’s finest in a single tour.
Journey through Melbourne’s well-known backstreets, the heart of the city’s allure. This lesser-traveled side of Melbourne often goes unnoticed by both tourists and residents alike.
Delve into Melbourne’s affair with alcohol, including tales of barmaid oppression, our hardest-drinking Police Commissioner, clandestine men’s gatherings, and much more.
Experience the charm of three hidden laneway bars. We also provide photographs of your journey at no additional cost.
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Dress code is casual!
- While the tour route is flat, some of our bars may require steps (we choose different bars for each tour, and while some are at ground level, others require steps to acces)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.