Melbourne Walking Tour: Uncover Hidden Laneway Bars | 3 hours

522 Reviews | Melbourne
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You can select up to 12 travelers in total.
Adult (18-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 12
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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Premium Drinks Package
2 Adults x $139.85
$279.70
Approx Total
$279.70
Premium Drinks Package: Pre-purchase your drinks and save. Get 4 premium cocktails included at value of $80
Bar Tour - drinks not included
2 Adults x $63.22
$126.44
Approx Total
$126.44
Private Bar Tour
2 Adults x $478.95
$957.90
Approx Total
$957.90
Private Tour Guide: Take this tour with a private guide, seperate from other guests. Max group size: 4. If group size exceeds 4, contact us.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Customised map of more bars to explore
  • Drink specials
  • Small group tour with a maximum of 12 participants
  • Local, English-speaking guide
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Join a local guide and discover 4 hidden bars in 3 hours. Get access to drink specials available only for our groups. Meet local bartenders and bar owners and hear about what makes them passionate. Get a special, customised map with recommendations for other bars to visit in Melbourne. Whatever you do, come thirsty!  NOTE: The bar list below is indicative only — WE DO NOT VISIT ALL BARS LISTED. The tour includes 4 bars picked from a rotating list of 3 dozen. Which bars we visits depends on our group size, day of the week and special events.

Meeting points

Starting Point is Gordon Reserve (74-108 Spring St East Melbourne) Gordon Reserve is the small park opposite the Hotel Windsor. Go to the Windsor Hotel. Cross the street to the park with the fountain. Look for your guide with a blue umbrella.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Beneath Driver Lane

    Exclusive basement bar NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

    40 minutes

  • Whisky Den

    Melbourne's least pretentious whisky bar. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

    40 minutes

  • N/A

    Melbourne's best secret bar NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

    40 minutes

  • Madame Brussels

    Incredible rooftop bar NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

    40 minutes

  • N/A

    Secret bar NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

    40 minutes

  • New Gold Mountain

    Secret bar listed only by a sign with a bicycle. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

    40 minutes

  • N/A

    Tequila and mezcal NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

    40 minutes

  • N/A

    Amazing rooftop bar a stone's throw from the CBD NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

    40 minutes

  • N/A

    One of Melbourne's most famous secret speakeasies NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

    40 minutes

  • N/A

    So close to the water, you can high-five passing crew teams. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

    40 minutes

  • N/A

    A truly back-alley bar with cocktails injected with syringes (it looks cooler than it sounds) NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

    40 minutes

  • N/A

    One of Melbourne's most expansive rooftop bars NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

    40 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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522 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    490
  • 4 stars
    21
  • 3 stars
    6
  • 2 stars
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Showing 1-5 of 490 reviews with 5 stars

Super

Published on Feb, 2025

Super tour! Very knowledgeable and easy. Many places to chose from, guide took interests in and conformed tour to what we liked.

Simon knew the best spots in town

Published on Feb, 2025

Had an amazing time on this bar-hopping tour in Melbourne with Simon! We visited five incredible hidden bars, each with its own unique charm and top-tier drinks. Simon’s knowledge of the city’s history and his storytelling made the experience even more special. He has a great way of bringing the places to life, making you feel like you're uncovering Melbourne’s best-kept secrets. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun and unforgettable night out!

An afternoon discovering some of Melbournes hidden bar gems with Simon

Published on Jan, 2025

My wife and I went on the lanes hidden bar tours - it was excellent - Simon was friendly and a font of knowledge - flexible to suggestions Thinking of the foodie tour next!!

Fun and educational drinking tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

For a first timer in Melbourne, this tour was great if you like to find cool and unique places to have nice drinks and maybe some food too. Simon our guide was very knowledgeable of the places we visited and provided some local history along the way. The small group was perfect too.

Great tour & amazing drinks!

Published on Jan, 2025

Beau was our guide for the Hidden Laneway Bar Tour and was informative & had a great sense of humor. We had a great experience and the quality of drinks was amazing. Should we ever return to Melbourne, we wouldn’t hesitate to do the tour again. Thanks Beau!

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