4.5 Stars / 26 Tour Reviews

Whisky & Gin Bars Walking Tour

A tasty tipple of whisky, gin and tall tales.

Australian distilling is talking the world by storm! But Melbourne has always had a boozy streak…

Learn about the whisky shipwreck that spilled gallons of precious fluid onto Victoria’s beaches and how the “Sherlock Holmes of Australia” battled the bootleggers – all while discovering some of Australia’s finest whiskies and gins on Melbourne’s only dedicated spirit bar tour.

Following months of extensive research, we created something entirely different: a guided walking tour through the Melbourne CBD, combining historical storytelling, hidden spirit speakeasies and laneways.

More than 500 people have joined us on this tour since 2020!

4.5 Stars / 26 Tour Reviews

  • Learn Victoria's Spirited Past

  • Tastings @3 Whisky/Gin Bars

  • Expert Guide

  • 2.5 Hours

  • 12 or less

  • $169.99

  • A shot of gin tasting at Little Lon Distillery In Melbourne, Australia
  • Shots of gin bottles on the Whisky Bars and Gin Joints Tour by Drinking History Tours
  • A photo of the Whisky Bars and gin Joints tour of Melbourne by Drinking History Tours
  • Waiter serving whisky on the Whisky Bars and Gin Joints Tour
  • A photo of whisky being drunk at Whisky & Alement in Melbourne, Australia
  • Whisky Bars and Gin Tours Melbourne
  • Whisky being served on the Whisky Bars and Gin Joints Tour by Drinking History Tours
  • Whisky being served on the Whisky Bars and Gin Joints Tour by Drinking History Tours
  • Cocktails at 1806 cocktail bar in Melbourne, Australia


  • Tour Inclusions

  • Visit 3 Whisky/Gin Bar Visits

    Led by your expert tour host, we’ll visit three of Melbourne’s best boutique whisky / gin bars. You’ll do a tasting of either whisky or gin (paddle of 3+ spirits) at each bar with a focus on local creations.

  • Unearth Victoria's Whisky & Gin History

    You’ll learn about the Sherlock Holmes of Australia, Victoria’s rise as a whisky and gin powerhouse in the 19th century, whisky shipwrecks and more.

  • Bonus Goodies!

    More than $140 worth of extras! Naked Wines ($100 off).The Whisky Club (free gift with purchase). Grip6 Wallets ($10 off). Clementine’s (gift with purchase over $50).

  • Get Expert Tips

    Contact our amazing team and we’ll email you back some custom recommendations!

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.


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  • Our Guarantee

  • ONLY GOOD BARS

    We only take you to bars we really like (no kickbacks or commissions).

  • MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

    If you don’t have one, we’ll give you your money back.

  • FLEXIBILITY

    If you need to cancel 24 hours before your tour, you’ll get a refund or a gift voucher.

  • Final Details...

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