Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne
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Melbourne, Australia
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Professional guide
- Map of Melbourne's best bars (free upon request)
- Expert Tips - contact our expert team for any food, entertainment or other Melbourne recommendations
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Fed SquareSwanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Meet your guide at the edge of Princes Bridge, opposite Flinders Street Station, behind Transport Bar. Look out for the black shirt/hoody/jacket (depending on the weather) and our distinctive black, white and pink logo on the left breast.
End point
- ReesbyLevel 1/45 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
The end point of the tour will be around the east end of Bourke Street, depending on which bars we visit.
Itinerary
1
Fed Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Oliver Lane
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
ACDC Lane
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Duckboard Place
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Ridgway Place
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Meyers Place
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Parliament of Victoria
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Chinatown Melbourne
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Little Bourke Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Dress code is casual!
- While the tour route is flat, some of our bars may require steps (we choose different bars for each tour, and while some are at ground level, others require steps to acces)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 194 reviews
Jan_L, Mar 2026
This was given by me as a present to a friend for his 70th Birthday. He and a friend went yesterday and he rang me this morning to tell be that they had a fantastic time.
Jennifer_M, Feb 2026
My husband and I spent an evening on a walking history tour of Melbourne with our guide Maria, and it turned out to be one of the most fun ways to explore the city. She shared the origins of Melbourne with plenty of personality, led us through colourful artwork tucked into hidden laneways, and AC/DC Lane and Hosier Lane were clear highlights. Along the way she pointed out secret speakeasy locations, walked us through the old red light district, showed historic theatres and an old-school men’s club, and kept the night moving with cocktails at several bars. After the tour they sent us maps and local tips for the rest of our time in Melbourne, which was a really nice touch. Great stories, great walk, great way to see a different side of the city — highly recommend.
Stephanie_T, Jan 2026
Lists of history. Different type of history than the standard walking tour so it was fun to do both. Bars were great.
Tabitha_P, Jan 2026
Excellent way to learn the history of the night life of the city. Very knowledgeable staff and met people from all over the world
Susan_C, Jan 2026
Was best night ever
Tess was an amazing guide made the experience so much fun
Her knowledge was so informative
Tracey_B, Dec 2025
We really enjoyed our tour tonight learning about Melbourne’s history and visiting some cool bars . Tom was an excellent tour guide with great knowledge of the history of the city and the city itself . He was engaging and entertaining sharing some very interesting stories about Melbourne’s history . The small group of 6 was excellent and we all ended up going to a bar for a drink after the tour . I highly recommend this tour as a great way to spend a night in Melbourne
Eleven_R, Nov 2025
We had such a great time on this tour! We booked it at the last minute, so we weren’t sure what to expect, but our guide, TESS, did not disappoint. She took us on a walk through the streets of Melbourne, stopping at three different cocktail bars. While we walked, she stopped at certain landmarks and laneways and told us stories and history that related to what we were seeing. It was so informative! We learned so much. We had a great group and everyone got along really nicely, the drinks were super tasty, and the cocktail bars we stopped at were incredibly cool and memorable. One of my favourite things about this tour was that we also learned so much about Australian history and Melbourne history. It wasn’t all about drinking, although Tess did manage to weave in drinking and alcohol related facts and stories into her talks. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Melbourne. Do it on your first day because you will see and learn about places you’ll want to go back to later, plus Tess gave us a list of additional cocktail bars we could try. The entire experience really made our visit to Melbourne extra special!
Paul_O, Sep 2025
It was good fun, very informative Certainly value for money, very wide ranging covering architecture, history even a ghost story The tour guide Brigitte was excellent and the group enjoyed themselves Lots of variety in the places we visited
Stuart_W, Jul 2025
Our guide Tess was amazing. Very knowledgeable. The bars were great and we saw some interesting spots in Melbourne we didn’t know about.
Sandra_F, Mar 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Brigette, our guide, provided a wealth of information. The group consisted of six females, which naturally led to a considerable amount of conversation. The tour took us to three different bars, each with its distinct character and history, serving outstanding cocktails. We also explored several laneways and visited historic buildings with rich histories. This tour is a highly recommended experience for visitors to Melbourne.
Adrian_J, Feb 2025
Bridget knows her stuff and makes it a great time.
You find bars you would never know existed.
Enjoy
Sally_B, Jan 2025
Our guide, Bridget, was awesome! She had so much energy and passion for what she was sharing. It was a lot of fun spending the afternoon with her.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hi Sally, thanks for the great review. In our opinion, Brigette is the best tour guide in Melbourne, and we love having her out taking guests around the city! Thanks for coming and we hope to see you again another time!
Alison_M, Nov 2024
We had a lovely afternoon exploring some of Melbourne's most interesting and unique bars. Tom was an absolute legend. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about Melbourne's history and how it's current nightlife came to be. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi Alison, thanks for the great feedback. Tom said it was a great group to take out and that he also had a lot of fun showing you around Melbourne. Hope to see you again on another tour soon! Cheers - Team DHT
Brad_F, Apr 2024
Awesome way to spend an afternoon in Melbourne.
Bars and Laneways were great and so was our guide Bridgette, who was very knowledgeable and fun.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Brad! Many thanks for the review, much appreciated!
Stacy_M, Jul 2023
Tom and the tour itself were wonderful! We went to some of the best places in Melbourne and everyone had a grand time. The cocktail selections were brilliant as was the commentary between stops. Book this today if you're thinking of a walking tour in Melbourne and you enjoy a good cocktail with your tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thanks Stacy! Very glad to hear you had such a great time with Tom!
Veronica_H, Oct 2022
Great afternoon exploring Melbourne hidden bars and streets with experienced and informative guide Daniel. My friends and I had an absolutely fun time.
Thanks Daniel
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thanks Veronica, appreciate it!
Markus_E, Apr 2022
Lenny had a lot of stories to tell, we enjoyed the selection of bars. We think three bars is a good number for the evening.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Hi Markus, thanks for the ripping review, we'll let Lenny know!
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