More Fun Than Any Melbourne Walking Tour.
Classier Than A Pub Crawl.
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Most walking tours in Melbourne make you choose: dry walking tour or a loud pub crawl. But why choose when you can combine the best of both? Drinking History Tours: classier than a pub crawl, and more fun than a walking tour.
Why Choose Our Walking Tours?
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History Is Better With A Drink
Melbourne’s history told through the people, scandals and stories behind its drinking culture.
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Discover Hidden Melbourne
Laneways, hidden doors, old pubs and bars you probably wouldn’t discover by yourself.
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Small groups
Small groups mean more chats with your guide and less “follow the umbrella”.
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Local guides
People who actually know Melbourne rather than someone reading a Wikipedia script.
Which Walking Tour Is Right For Me?
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First time to Melbourne?
Start with our original (and some would say the best) walking tour, Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends
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Love a scary story?
Combining some of Melbourne’s creepiest tales with visits to three great hidden bars, Hidden Bars and Creepy Tales is the walking tour for you
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Ready to explore outside the City?
Take a look at our Fitzroy: Gangsters To Glamour walking tour. Its’ Melbourne’s oldest suburb and a gem most tourists overlook.
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Like Whisky?
Then our Whisky Bars & Gin Joints tour is for you.
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Great tour Tess our guide was lovely and knowledgeable A great tourread moreread less
TERRIVIC21/10/26 - Let’s talk spirits!! What a fantasic tour! Brigette was the best!! She was so knowledgeable and fun. I loved learning about some of the underside of Melbourne. The bars we visited were tucked away in places you may not find on your own. We had a small group of five and the tour couldn’t have been better.read moreread less
annstickford121804/10/26 - Drinking, creeping and knee capping Went on tour with Syphillis Jay on Saturday afternoon. Absolutely delightful! Although the ghosts were a tad cranky and tried to take out Jay by the knees. Informative and hilarious takes and adventures. Special shout out to the final bar as well, delicious martini and the absolute best atmosphere.read moreread less Sharon T22/09/26
- Awesome experience Love, love, LOVE Jay! ️
You can tell just how passionate he is about Melbourne and its history — it genuinely radiates through every story and talk he gives. He is honestly one of the best tour guides I’ve ever come across!
It was such an awesome tour, and I would 100% recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting Melbourne. If you want to learn about the city while having a great time, this is definitely the tour to do!read moreread less jessbayne19/09/26 - Highly Recommended - Must Do!! Brigette was amazing as our guide!! She was very knowledgeable and spent time talking with everyone in the group. Loved hearing her stories and the bars we visited were lovely 😍read moreread less Leanne F19/09/26
- Creepy with cocktails Tess was an awesome guide. So knowledgeable and entertained our group the entire time. Good stories, great bars - a great day even in the rain squalls.read moreread less wayneg17606/09/26
- Walking tour and hidden vars Had the best first night in Melbourne doing this tour with Tess. So much to see and the bars were so cool. Loved it all!read moreread less Mobile0926534326530/08/26
- Hidden Gems & Happy Sips! 🍸✨ Hidden bars, laneways & cocktails with the fabulous Tess! 🍸 We learnt Melbourne secrets, found quirky little bars, and somehow survived all those cocktails! 😂read moreread less Raylene A30/08/26
- Cocktails and creepy tales Jay was fabulous. We had a great time. Recommend it to everyone.read moreread less Climber5395945641629/08/26
- Great Stories, Great Bars & a Brilliant Guide Fantastic tour! Jay’s storytelling, knowledge and genuine love of Melbourne were amazing. We also loved the stops at the different bars along the way. Entertaining from start to finish — highly recommended!read moreread less AJPato23/08/26
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You Came As A Tourist
Hear how Melbourne was built by brewers and barmaids. Later, slip through secrete laneways and unmarked doors into the city’s best-hidden bars.
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You Left Like A Local
Armed with the knowledge of Melbourne’s best bars and fascinating history, you’ll be the City oracle to all your friends.
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You Don't Want To...
Spend your nights in Melbourne walking past the same streets every tourist walks, and never know what was behind that door or down that alley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bars will I get to visit?
From hidden bars in high-rise buildings to Melbourne’s iconic laneway bar scene, there are so many incredible bars throughout the city. We have a wide selection of bars we tour, but change up the bars we visit regularly so there’s always something different to see. This way it doesn’t matter when you book, you’re always guaranteed a unique and unforgettable experience.
Is this a walking tour?
Absolutely! But with a twist. You might have guessed from the name, but our Melbourne walking tours involve a look at some of the city’s most iconic historical sites and great bars. The entire walking tour is on foot, so make sure to wear your walking shoes!
Where do Melbourne walking tours start?
All our tours – with the exception of our Fitzroy tour – start in the CBD. Start and finish locations are located on each of the respective tour pages.
Do you do private tours?
For sure! You’ll find all the information you need to book a private tour on our private tours page. Our Melbourne walking tours are great for birthday parties, corporate events, or just getting together with friends for a fun night out.
Can I choose my tour guide?
If you’ve taken our tours before and would like to request a specific guide, you can book a private tour and place your request in your message. If they’re available for your booking we’re sure they’ll be more than happy to take you on a drinking history tour.
How much walking is involved?
Not as much as you’d think for something called a walking tour! Generally, there’s only about a 10-minute walk between bars and historic sites, but this will depend on the tour you’ve chosen.
How long does a tour last?
Our tours last for about three hours, all up, although they can go for up to four hours if we have delays or if everyone is just having a really swell time! That includes about two hours of walking and one hour of socialising/bar visits. During that time you’ll visit three of the city’s best bars, with 30-40 minutes at each bar to try some delicious cocktails and really soak up the atmosphere.
Of course, we finish our tour at the final bar, so you’re welcome to stick around there for as long as you want!
Does the tour include food?
No food is included on the tours. We recommend you eat lunch or dinner before coming on the tour!