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A room with tables and chairs, a stage with a person, and decorations. 3
A graffiti-covered alley with a mural of a hand holding a cityscape. 4
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By Intrepid Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$61 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Discover Melbourne’s rich history & nightlife culture
    • Taste local wines, craft cocktails & gin delights
    • Explore Melbourne’s hidden bars & laneways
    • Join a small group for a personalised night out
    • This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™”

Activity location

  • Sir William Clarke Memorial Statue, Corner of Spring St and Treasury Place, Melbourne 3000 (next to the Old Treasury Building)
    • Spring Street
    • 3002, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sir William Clarke Memorial Statue, Corner of Spring St and Treasury Place, Melbourne 3000 (next to the Old Treasury Building)
    • Spring Street
    • 3002, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Booze Makes History Better Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
  • Food and drinks
Language options: English
Starting time: 3:00 PM
Price details
NZ$60.67 x 1 AdultNZ$60.67
Total
Price is NZ$60.67
Until Fri, 25 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour through Melbourne’s historic precinct & bars
  • Inclusions
    Local expert guide
  • Inclusions
    Visits to 3 unique bars (speakeasy, laneway, rooftop)
  • Inclusions
    Stories of Melbourne’s history & nightlife evolution
  • Inclusions
    Insider tips for more bars & dining after the tour
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drinks

Know before you book

    • Travellers under 18 years of age are not permitted
    • A small group of a maximum of 12 people.
    • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

What you can expect

  • Kick off your guided small-group walking tour (max 12 guests) in Melbourne’s historic Parliamentary precinct and dive into the city’s fascinating past while visiting its best bars.

    Learn about the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people, early colonisation, the gold rush era, and Melbourne’s colourful red-light district as you stroll through hidden laneways. Visit a mix of venues — from cosy speakeasies to rooftop bars — and discover why Melbourne’s bar scene is world-famous. Sip local wines from the Yarra Valley, sample craft cocktails, and maybe even fall in love with gin!

    Please note: this tour changes based on guests’ interests and needs, and may include more or less walking. Drinks are not included so you can choose your favourites. If you are Hungry or thirsty after, ask for insider tips to keep the night going!

Location

Activity location

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    Sir William Clarke Memorial Statue, Corner of Spring St and Treasury Place, Melbourne 3000 (next to the Old Treasury Building)
    • Spring Street
    • 3002, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sir William Clarke Memorial Statue, Corner of Spring St and Treasury Place, Melbourne 3000 (next to the Old Treasury Building)
    • Spring Street
    • 3002, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia