Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour
The untold story of Melbourne’s boozy past
Hear about the winery that tried to pay Olympic athletes in booze and the woman named the “worst and wickedest in the world”.
After months of research, we combined Melbourne’s best laneway bars with her most interesting (and alcohol-related) stories.
Join more than 2,700 people who have done this tour since 2017!
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Learn Melbourne's Boozy Past
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3 Hidden Bar Visits
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100% Money Back Guarantee
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2.5-3 Hours
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12 or less
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Tues-Thurs-Sat
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Tour Inclusions
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Your Expert Host
Let one of our expert hidden bar and history guides show you a different side to Melbourne.
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3 Hidden Bars Visits
Visit three hidden bars you never would have found yourself, plus a surprise pub quiz!
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Melbourne's Drinking History
Learn about Melbourne’s famous barmaids, the queen of sleaze and the booziest happy hour of all time!
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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.
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Bonus Tour Inclusions
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Tour Photos
Our guide will take some happy snaps which will be shared with you after the tour!
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Get Expert Tips
After you book, contact our expert team for any food, entertainment or other Melbourne recommendations.
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DHT APP Access
Get access to our App for unique content, bar maps and more.
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Our Partners
More than $140 worth of value included from Naked Wines, The Whisky Club, Grip6 and Clementine’s.
What happens after I book?
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Instant
Email confirmation of your booking with key details including meeting point.
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Two Days Prior
We’ll send you several pre-tour reminders with any important updates.
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Day of Tour
Receive a same day text with Google Map directions to the starting point, your guide’s name and phone number.
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Another informative tour This is the second time we have had Bridgette as our tour guide and her knowledge of all things Melbourne is fantastic. From the historical facts to urban myths and legends, she tells a great story whilst showing you places you would otherwise never discover on your own. Highly recommend!read moreread less
Dreamer61335922/03/25 - Amazing! Bridget was a fantastic guide - super knowledgeable and fun. Would 100% recommend to anyone visiting Melbourne, it is a must!read moreread less Megan S22/03/25
- Fab afternoon out Bridgette was fantastic. Full of knowledge, fun facts and laughter. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon. Great pubs and she saved the best til last!🍸❤️read moreread less V2705QFamandah22/03/25
- Fun Melbourne tour Our tour guide, Brigette, was fun, bubbly, fantastic and knowledgeable.
Great tour. Will definitely recommend and try some of your other tours.read moreread less Walter L14/03/25 - Perfect activity for solo or groups: interesting stories, fab drinks and a lovely guide! Brigette is a gun, thank you so much for a fun evening! I highly recommend this tour for visitors as well as locals (like me) who might be curious about local history, creepy stories or just getting to know the city bar scene better! Loved how well the creepy, historical stories tied in with the bars. Our guide was really engaging and funny, I learned a lot while having lots of laughs and delicious drinks - what more could you want!read moreread less Maria K12/03/25
- Fun and Informative Our evening was truly enlightening. Brigette, our guide, showcased her vast knowledge of Melbourne's bars, laneways, and historic buildings. We stumbled upon unique bars, but regrettably, did not record their locations. For those in Melbourne, this tour is highly recommended.read moreread less Fish777206/03/25
- Great couples trip If you're looking for a unique and adventurous way to experience Melbourne with your partner, the "Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour" is an absolute must! This walking tour offers a perfect blend of history, mystery, and romance, making it an ideal experience for couples who enjoy a mix of thrills and fun.read moreread less bailey t03/03/25
- A must do in Melbourne We loved the tour as a group of friends. We found the history of Melbourne and creepy tales intriguing whilst finding new bars we have been yet to discover. Our tour guide Bridget was really knowledgeable and fun. Great selection of drinks for the add on packageread moreread less
Passenger5148096171803/03/25 - Spontaneous fun Highly recommended, well worth every penny 🙂
Great experience and spontaneous fun for all. Definitely will be doing it again.read moreread less Mariah R01/03/25 - Top class bar crawl! Michael was a cool guide and a lot of fun plenty of stories and historical anecdotes. We enjoyed three top bars, and a couple of them would never have been found! Recommendread moreread less
Holly L11/12/23
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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?
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.