Melbourne Walking Tour: Explore Hidden Laneway Bars

Join a local guide on a Melbourne walking tour to explore hidden laneway bars. Discover 4 bars in 3 hours, meet local bartenders, and get access to exclusive drink specials. Come thirsty and get a customised map with recommendations for other bars to visit.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Above Board - 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.

  • 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.

  • Jungle Boy - 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.

  • 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.

  • Bodega Underground - 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.

  • Naked For Satan - 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.

  • Eau De Vie Melbourne - 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.

  • Ponyfish Island - 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.

  • The Croft Institute - 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.

  • Curtin House - 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.

What's Included
  • Customised map of additional bars to explore
  • Exclusive drink specials
  • Intimate small group tour, limited to 12 people
  • Guidance from a local, English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

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

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.

  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
Location
Gordon Reserve
Spring Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Carren_n
Aug 3, 2024
Great tasting adventure - We had the best time walking around the Melbourne CBD discovering hidden cocktail bars with Hugo. Great host imparting the history behind the places we visited. Go the premium package to get the VIP feeling.
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318fionad
Aug 1, 2024
Loads of fun!! - Fabulous once again!! Our second time doing this excellent tour. Hugo makes this tour informative and loads of fun. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Shelley332000
Jul 24, 2024
A gem - My sons and I had a great tour with Hugo, discovering some beautiful hidden pubs we would never had found ourselves. Hugo was engaging and informative, and we enjoyed the whole evening. The three hours just flew and some delicious snacks were provided to top off the evening. Thank you Hugo for a great tour and for the useful tips. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to do something a bit different and fun in Melbourne.
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Jill
Jul 16, 2024
Happy birthday David - Firstly our guide Laura was awesome ! So friendly and organised. We always look for something different to do when visiting Melbourne and we found this tour so incredibly enjoyable. Great sneaky little unique bars and pubs you would never find on your own. 100% recommend this tour and we would do it again as still so many other bars etc that we haven’t found yet….. Please consider when visiting Melbourne. Love, love loved it! Thanks for a great day everyone! Cheers David and Jill
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Pascale_g
Jul 15, 2024
Hidden Bars - Laura was knowledgeable with lots of detail and history of the places we visited! Drinks were great! Company was great! Fantastic time 👏👏🥂🥂
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Melinda
Jul 13, 2024
Fantastic. - A great experience. Hugo was friendly, helpful, and a fantastic guide. We saw an array of bars that we wouldn't have seen or looked for whilst visiting Melbourne. Thanks, Hugo.
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Expedition534313
Jul 11, 2024
A Tour of Fun! - Hugo was so, so great! Being a solo traveller can be tough sometimes, but he made me feel really comfortable and fit me right in with the group. The bars were INCREDIBLE, and he didn’t steer me wrong once with the drinks he chose! As a matter of fact, I enjoyed it so much that after the tour I went to explore on my own, and found a couple of other hidden gems that I loved! Highly, HIGHLY recommend this tour!
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Donnamy3050ui
Jul 11, 2024
Best Melbourne bar tour - Did the hidden bar tour with our fantastic guide Hugo, who took us to some amazing bars that we never would have found on our own. Loved it so much already planning on going again. Cheers to a great night of drinks and making new friends.
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K-birdies
Jul 9, 2024
Pre-dinner unique fun! - Thanks Hugo. Ooooh this was eye opening and fun! Thanks for the interesting chats about Melbourne and helping us discover why this place has such a unique, treasured character. You’re a very authentic, generous, and both energized and chill guide. We both appreciated the time and experience. Chatted with family and friends (some of whom live in Melbourne) about this tour and they were envious of the new places you uncovered for us. Blissful way to spend a Melbourne afternoon!
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Dream10369736860
Jul 2, 2024
Bars are just the beginning! - What a terrific tour! We learned so much about the city and the bars. Ian was a terrific guide and shared such great tidbits of information. In addition to the four bars we stopped at, he pointed out several other bars that looked like fun as well. I highly recommend this tour!
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