Private & Corporate Walking Tours In Melbourne
Drinking History Tours offers bespoke corporate and private walking tours through the Melbourne CBD, designed for team building, client entertainment and group celebrations.
Each experience is delivered on foot and combines local history, hidden laneways and bar visits, tailored to your group size, timing and interests.
Combining the history of a walking tour with the fun of a bar tour, our highly bespoke private walking tours are for anyone looking to “team build”, “grow internal culture” and “raise morale”.
Or just to have a great time with your workmates.
Why Choose Our Corporate & Private Walking Tours
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Do Something Different
Perfect for corporate groups, birthday celebrations and any other group activity!
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Highly Bespoke
Tailor a tour to your exact needs, including timings, bars, food and inclusions.
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Fair Pricing
Pay on a per-person basis. The more you have, the cheaper it is per person.
Popular Walking Tour Options For Groups
Drinking History Tours is one of the best ways to explore some of Melbourne’s best bars and hidden gems, and learn a bit about the city’s vibrant history along the way.
Customise your tour to suit your tastes, with options to learn more about history, visit secret bars, or just experience a bit of everything Melbourne.
Then get your group together and our talented tour guides will take care of the rest! As your local guide, they’ll plan the perfect tour for your group.
Over the course of a few hours, you’ll enjoy some of Melbourne’s best bars and discover the city’s history with your friends or coworkers.
From Federation Square to the Old Treasury, our Melbourne private tours take you throughout the city, helping you explore Melbourne the way it was supposed to be enjoyed: surrounded by good people and a drink in your hand.
Your Private Walking Tour Is In Good Hands
You’ll be taken around the city by a local tour guide with years of experience.
They know incredible amounts about the city’s history, as well as where to find the best drinks in Melbourne.
Expect the unexpected as our local guides take you down hidden laneways and to historic locations, telling fascinating stories as you go.
More Fun Than A Walking Tour, Classier Than a Bar Tour
Ever wondered why Melbourne has streets and parks dedicated to Batman? What about the secret rivers running beneath its towing skyscrapers? These are just some of the things you’ll learn about on a private tour of the city!
Book Private Melbourne Tours Online
Simply contact me below and I’ll be in touch shortly. Before you send a message, have a quick think about:
- How long do you want the tour to last?
- Number of people?
- What’s your priority? History, laneways, or bars? Or a bit of everything?
- What’s your budget?
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Fun times Great time. Very interesting tour. Learned a lot plus had a great time at the bars, we stopped at. Great tour guide!read moreread less
Andie D24/02/26 - Plenty to see and stories to share Tom took us on a terrific tour of laneways bars and was great fun. Knowledgable, informative and a sense of humour, will tell others it’s a tour well worth doingread moreread less
147TonyL22/02/26 - Too good to miss. Maria was amazing. Full of interesting and relevant information. She was easy to listen too and engaging. I would recommend tour to anyone. We had the best time and would do it again if back here.read moreread less Valerie P20/02/26
- A great way to see the city A really fun way to see a side of Melbourne we didn't know about, and get to visit some really cool bars along the way. Tom was great, and the time allowed at the bars was perfect. The walk is not too taxing and when you finish for the night you can stay at the last bar and continue socialising with those you've met on the tour. I would highly recommend!read moreread less Angela D19/02/26
- Stories, Speakeasies & Street Art With Cocktails My husband and I spent an evening on a walking history tour of Melbourne with our guide Maria, and it turned out to be one of the most fun ways to explore the city. She shared the origins of Melbourne with plenty of personality, led us through colourful artwork tucked into hidden laneways, and AC/DC Lane and Hosier Lane were clear highlights. Along the way she pointed out secret speakeasy locations, walked us through the old red light district, showed historic theatres and an old-school men’s club, and kept the night moving with cocktails at several bars. After the tour they sent us maps and local tips for the rest of our time in Melbourne, which was a really nice touch. Great stories, great walk, great way to see a different side of the city — highly recommend.read moreread less Jennifer M17/02/26
- Amazing tour with Jay Jay was an amazing tour guide and story teller! Despite living in Melbourne my whole life, I learned so much about the history and visited some cool bars along the way. Couldn’t recommend this enough!read moreread less Traveler2030060078315/02/26
- History, cocktails and more! Jay was an awesome tour guide telling tall tales of Melbournes days gone by all the while keeping us thoroughly entertained. Would definitely recommend this walk down history lane.read moreread less Marguerita C14/02/26
- Best way to spend an afternoon Intimate walking tour with Jay, exploring Melbourne's creepy past and hidden gem bars. Jay was knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We had a fantastic afternoon and I can't wait to do another one!read moreread less Tyler S14/02/26
- Laneways Discovery Tour. We thoroughly enjoyed our hidden bars and laneways tour. We saw quirky and interesting parts of our great city that we hadn’t seen before; and enjoyed a drink at a few bars that we would never have found ourselves. The tour was made all the more enjoyable by our personable and knowledgeable tour guide Jay.read moreread less Brendan M10/02/26
- Best local tour! Jay is incredibly knowledgeable and charismatic, with a great sense of humor that shines through in his work. It's clear he genuinely loves what he does!.read moreread less Go6750731756909/02/26
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a private tour cost?
The cost of private tours vary depending on the number of people, length and inclusions. If you’re planning on taking a tour with coworkers or friends, it’s best if you get in touch with our team. We’ll guide you through your options and provide you with a custom quote for the tour.
How long do private tours run for?
Our regular tours usually last anywhere from 2-4 hours, however, our private tours can be longer or shorter depending on what you’re after. Just let us know what you’re looking for before you book and we can tailor the tour accordingly.
Is there much walking involved?
This is a walking tour, so there will be walking involved. Generally, there’s only 10 minutes or so of walking between stops. Of course, if you’d rather do less walking (or more!) just let us know and we can plan accordingly.
Do private walking tours include food and drinks?
Private tours are fully customisable. We can add drinks, remove drinks, add food, remove food – the choice is yours. The old caveat is we don’t recommend sit down, more substantial meals as part of your tour. Food really means quick, easily shared platters like charcuterie, chips, etc.
Do you run private tours to areas around Melbourne as well?
Unfortunately, if you’re looking for a private tour guide to take you on a Great Ocean Road Tour or Phillip Island to see some spectacular coastal scenery, or on a brewery tour or winery tour in the Yarra Valley, you’re out of luck.
We specialise in tours of Melbourne, delivering an awesome experience if you’re looking to tour the CBD. If you’re looking for a day trip tour of areas around Melbourne, we recommend jumping over to TripAdvisor.