Melbourne's Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories Discount Tickets

Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Additional drinks at venues, beyond the one included

Food

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.