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Fitzroy: Gangsters to Glamour Bar Tour 

From Melbourne mobsters to the coolest place in town.

Located a few kilometres north of Melbourne, Fitzroy is our oldest and coolest suburb: trendy eateries, boutiques, bars, street art and live music venues.

But beneath Fitzroy’s trendy facade lies a dark past. Discover the best of Fitzroy’s coolest bars, street art laneways and fascinating, often terrifying history on the Fitzroy: Gangsters to Glamour Tour.

Fitzroy is Melbourne’s trendiest suburb – cool bars, boutique outlets and street art abound in the City’s funkiest quarter.

But Fitzroy is so much more than its boho vibe. As Melbourne’s oldest suburb, Fitzroy has a fascinating past – from chocolate barons to grog gangsters like Squizzy Taylor, Australia’s first and only saint, and even Muhammad Ali.

Join us as we explore Fitzroy’s best bars, street art and history on how Fitzroy went from Slumtown to Hipsterville, Gangsters to Glamour, Brothels to Bohemia (you get the idea).

4.9 Stars / 311 Tour Reviews

  • Learn Melbourne's Dangerous Past

  • 3 Brilliant Fitzroy Bars

  • Gift Vouchers Available

  • 2.5-3 Hours

  • Incredible Tour Hosts

  • Last Minute Bookings


  • Tour Inclusions

  • Your Expert Host

    Let one of our expert hidden bar and history guides show you a different side to Melbourne.

  • 3 Hidden Bars Visits

    Visit three hidden bars you never would have found yourself, speakeasies, historic pubs and more!

  • Dark and Dangerous History

    Learn about Fitzroy’s dark past that lies beneath its trendy facade. Discover the best of Fitzroy’s coolest bars, street art laneways and fascinating history!

  • Ticket Options (prices are GST/charges inclusive)

    Drinks Upgrade: Receive a beer, wine or cocktail at each bar ( i.e. 3 drinks per person, per tour).

    Standard: Simply order your drinks at the bar and pay your own way.

  • Bonus Tour Inclusions

  • Tour Photos

    Our guide will take some happy snaps which will be shared with you after the tour!

  • Get Expert Tips

    After you book, contact our expert team for any food, entertainment or other Melbourne recommendations.

  • DHT APP Access

    Get access to our App for unique content, bar maps and more.

  • Our Partners

    More than $140 worth of value included from Naked Wines, The Whisky Club, Grip6 and Clementine’s.

What happens after I book?

  • Instant

    Email confirmation of your booking with key details including meeting point.

  • Two Days Prior

    We’ll send you several pre-tour reminders with any important updates.

  • Day of Tour

    Receive a same day text with Google Map directions to the starting point, your guide’s name and phone number.

  • Final Details...

Frequently Asked Questions

Which bars will I get to visit?

From laneway bars to rooftops and hidden speakeasies, every tour is slightly different. We work with more than 20 different bars, and we like to rotate through the bars we visit so no one tour is the same!

Are drinks included?

Depends on the ticket price – we have options for both.

Do you do private versions of this tour?

For sure! You’ll find all the information you need to book a private tour on our private tours page. Our tours are great for birthday parties, corporate events, or just getting together with friends for a fun night out.

Are tours wheelchair accessible?

Yes, with a but. We’ll need you to contact us before you book so we can make sure the bars we select for your tour date are wheelchair friendly

How much walking is involved?

This tour is our longest at about 2km of walking in total.

How long does a tour last?

This 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 1.5 hours of walking (no more than 10mins without stopping) and 1.5 hours 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 drinks and 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!

How long do we stay at each bar?

We stay at bars 1 and 2 for about 30mins – enough for one drink. We appreciate that feels like a small amount of time, but if we stayed any long the tour would be too long, and we wouldn’t get to see everything! We finish the tour at our final bar, so you are free to stay on after the tour has finished.

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