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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Jay is a mine of information! Great afternoon walking the lanes and hearing some fabulous tales. Jay shared his knowledge with passion and an endearing love of Melbourne and it's history. Great chatting about travel and favourite reading genres over a Ginger Rogers and an Aviation at our last venue. Wear walking shoes, and very highly recommended.read moreread less
Naomi G26/07/26 - Creepy tales were awesome Jay was great. The bars we went to were cosy and full of character. The journey to each bar was filled with fascinating history (creepy tales) of the people and places we were passing. Jay was passionate about his city of Melbourne and had many fascinating anecdotes - very pleasant way to spend a Saturday night.read moreread less Kathleen H25/07/26
- Birthday celwbration Our tour was very interesting and Jay made it very enjoyable.read moreread less
Liz D25/07/26 - amazing The tour was amazing but Jay, our tour guide, truly made the experience unforgettable. His vast knowledge of Melbourne’s past and present history was sensational and his storytelling ability was incredible. It felt like walking through a movie! I would definitely recommend it. 10/10!read moreread less Bianca V21/07/26
- Ghost Tour Fun and informative tour of Melbourne's spooks and great bars. Lenny was a great guide!read moreread less Bryn M17/07/26
- Stories, Bars & Bevvys in Melbourne If you're thinking about getting a drink in the city, definitely consider this tour. The variation of bars we visited gave us a full range of the charm Melbourne has to offer. Our tour guide, Jay, was a natural and enthusiastic storyteller, leading us through tales of history and culture while being extremely down to earth and approachable like catching up with a friend who'd moved to a different city. He was also very considerate, actively and eagerly making sure everyone was comfortable. The walk itself is pleasant as you venture through buildings of old and towers of new, giving you the chance to witness Melbourne's character and understand how it developed as a city. Of course, the bevs are banging too. 100% recommend.read moreread less Rohan J17/07/26
- BOOK THE HIDDEN BARS & CREEPY TALES! If you’re eager for hidden stories and haunted histories with a cheeky bevy here and there, then this is the tour worth going for. Thanks to Jay, not only did we unveil and appreciate Melbourne’s past and founders, me and my family had an experience filled with nonstop twisted historical facts. And who doesn’t like a couple of jokes and giggles along the way. Highly recommend, and had an amazing time with Jay.read moreread less Nathan J16/07/26
- History, laneways and Tucked Away Bars Wow! Jay was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! His level of knowledge was exceptional, with interesting stories at each stop. We got to see parts of the city we would never have found, tucked away bars and historical sites. Totally recommend this tour - ask for Jay when you book!read moreread less Sophie C15/07/26
- Perfect way to discover fascinating legends and interesting facs about Melbourne I like the whole concept of the tour. In just 3 hours, I learned so many fascinating legends and interesting facs about Melbourne that I had't discovered during my 5 months of living here. Absolute worth every dollar!
Our tour guide Jay was fantastic - knowledgeable, funny, and incredibly engaging. He created a great atmosphere throughout the tour, and I really enjoyed the selection of hidden bars we visited. He also recommended several other bars that I'm looking forward to checking out another time. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would highly recommend it!read moreread less Amar B11/07/26 - A great experience! A great experience! Lots of fun history of how booze has led this city over it's time, while also being shown great locations for a drink along the way. The guide, Tom, was fun, energetic and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in history or being the person who can take someone around the city and show them hidden gem locations.read moreread less Madi B05/07/26
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.