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Melbourne Independent Laneway Bar Tour with Drink Included

Australia · 50 partner tours nearby

About this tour

Melbourne is one of the world's great bar cities, and this tour shows you exactly why. Let a guide with genuine industry relationships take you to 4 independent, owner-operated bars you would never find on your own. Your guide hand-picks the route each night from a rotating list of hidden speakeasies, rooftop bars, secret cellar doors and laneway institutions, chosen to suit your group, the season and what's currently buzzing in Melbourne's bar scene. No two tours are the same. This tour runs mid to late afternoon, timed as the perfect lead-in to dinner. Bartenders have more time to chat, and bar owners often pop by to introduce their venue personally. Your first drink is included at the opening venue, and you'll leave with a personalised list of recommendations and a custom map. A genuinely small group, capped at 12 guests, with 553 reviews and a 4.9 rating, ahead of any comparable Melbourne bar tour.

Included

Personalised venue recommendations and a custom map to take away
First drink at the opening venue
Small group, maximum 12 guests
Expert local guide with established industry relationships across Melbourne's bar scene
Access to 4 independent, owner-operated venues, hand-picked nightly

Not included

Additional drinks at venues, beyond the one included
Food
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Before you go

Wheelchair accessible
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meeting point is Gordon Reserve, 74-108 Spring Street, East Melbourne, opposite the Hotel Windsor and next to the fountain. Your guide holds a blue umbrella.
This tour runs mid to late afternoon and is advertised as 3 hours. Most groups reach the final venue just before the 3-hour mark, budget an extra 45 minutes for a last round.
The tour ends in Melbourne's city centre. The exact finishing venue changes nightly depending on the route.
Walking between venues is never more than 1 mile, with an occasional 10-minute walk between the furthest-apart stops.
Closed-toe shoes or sandals recommended. Some venues restrict thongs and flip-flops after a certain hour.
Minimum age 18.
Operates in all weather. Please dress appropriately.

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