Private & Corporate Tours
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 mates.
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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.
Explore Melbourne’s History Your Way
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.
Experienced Tour Guides
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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Great afternoon out in the beautiful city of Melbourne Bridgette was very fun and full of information. Friendly and we had a great afternoon exploring the city.
One of my favourite things to do is explore the city, even better with a friendly guide.read moreread less
Rachel W15/04/24 - Great tour, fantastic guide We did this on our first day in Melbourne and it was a great way to get a sense of the central city, the history.. and have a cheeky drink or two on the way.
Our guide was awesome, her knowledge far wider than the history of Melbourne. She pointed us to the best place to buy F1 supporter gear and confirmed some good restaurant options as well!
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Pebblesy1726/03/24 - Would certainly recommend it to visitors and locals Great tour. Our guide Bridget was so informative about the history. Great bars, some jaw dropping great evening . Of course some great drinksread moreread less
Mary O23/03/24 - Highly recommend this tour! Thank you Bridgette! Our tour guide was Bridgette. She was very knowledgeable and passionate (and very qualified for the job). We loved each of the bars we went to and the history on the way to each was fantastic. Bridgette also gave us heaps of recommendations for other bars, food and places to go during our stay in Melbourne. We would highly recommend this tour! Thanks for having us!read moreread less
583izzyc21/03/24 - Informative with a dash of humour, and a pint of beer. This tour was fantastic. Lenny had so many stories, delivered in an informative and interesting way, with a dash of humour. It really opened Melbourne up for me. The pub stops really brought the group together.I would definitely recommend.read moreread less
cathjb202419/03/24 - Helps form a rolodex of convo starters and sweet meeting spots. Love getting the quirks and features of things and now I know some of Melbourne's! Great hearing things from someone at PhD level interest in history.read moreread less
sentient r18/03/24 - Great even for locals We loved this. I've lived in Melbourne all of my life but didn't know 95% of what we covered. Lenny was a great guide, very easy to talk to.read moreread less
Travel4874607349317/03/24 - Great fun! The bars we went to were great and the drinks we sampled were excellent. Lenny was a fantastic guide: personable, knowledgeable and fun. We did the tour on an extremely hot day, but that did not impact the fun that we had.read moreread less
JulianMelbourne31213/03/24 - Exploring Melbourne's Creepy History with Brigette Absolutely thrilled to explore Melbourne's enchanting streets and laneways with Brigette! ️ the Venetian voyager. Her tales, a captivating blend of interesting, weird, and downright macabre, added a unique flavor to the city's rich history. The hidden bars were a surprise, making the afternoon a perfect mix of history and hidden gems. Big thanks to Brigette for turning a stroll into a memorable adventure! #MelbourneCreepyTales#HiddenBars #WalkingTourWonderread moreread less
215jenm11/03/24 - Good fun, something different What a great experience, Michael out guide was very knowledgeable. Being a first timer to melbourne was great to learn about its history. Would highly recommendread moreread less Susan D10/03/24
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.