Melbourne 3-Hour Walking Tour of Laneway Legends and Hidden Bars
by Drinking History Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$149.98Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Melbourne begins at Federation Square, where the guide explains the role alcohol played in the city's early development. The group then moves to the first laneway, where the history of Melbourne's laneways and notable eateries is introduced. Next, the tour visits ACDC Lane to view street art, followed by Duckboard Place for more street art and information about Melbourne's street art scene, along with recommendations for food and drink locations. The route continues past historic sites, including one of Australia's oldest men's social clubs and the consulate of one of the world's smallest countries. Stories are shared about Melbourne's booziest police commissioner, the persecution of barmaids, and secret men's clubs. The tour then explores the spiritual home of Melbourne's laneway bar culture, discussing the rise of the bar scene from the 1980s and visiting some of the city's best hidden bars. This section highlights the laneway legends through stories and locations connected to Melbourne's bar history. The guide covers Victoria's gold rush origins and visits the world's second oldest Chinatown, known for its bars. The city's old red light district is also included, with its history and bars explained. Participants visit three different laneway bars during the tour. At the second bar, a trivia quiz is held with a chance to win a prize. A free map of Melbourne's best bars is available on request. Photos of the tour can be provided at no extra charge. The tour is led by a professional guide and includes GST and expert tips for food and entertainment in Melbourne. Alcoholic drinks and gratuities are not included. The walking route is mostly flat but may include steps to enter some bars. The minimum age for participants is 18 years. The tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities. Casual dress is advised.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fed Square
The tour begins at Federation Square, constructed in 2002. Here the guide explains the role that alcohol played in the early history of Melbourne.
10 min
First laneway
The group's first laneway stop introduces the history of Melbourne's laneways and highlights some of the city's notable eateries.
5 min
ACDC Lane
This stop is at ACDC Lane, one of Melbourne's most famous laneways, known for its extensive street art.
5 min
Duckboard Place
At Duckboard Place, more street art is shown and the guide discusses the history of Melbourne's street art scene and good places to eat and drink nearby.
5 min
Historic laneway
This laneway is home to one of Australia's oldest men's social clubs and the consulate of a very small country. Stories are shared about Melbourne’s booziest police commissioner and the persecution of barmaids.
5 min
Laneway bar area
This stop marks the center of Melbourne's laneway bar culture. The guide explains how a rule change in the 1980s helped the bar scene grow and points out some of the city's hidden bars here.
5 min
Gold rush site
The tour continues to a location linked to Victoria's gold rush, discussing how gold discoveries contributed to the state's development.
5 min
Chinatown
The group visits Melbourne’s Chinatown, the second oldest in the world, known for its bars and cultural sites.
5 min
Old red light district
The final stop is in Melbourne’s historic red light district, an area with many secrets and several notable bars.
5 min
Meeting point
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
The end point of the tour will be around the east end of Bourke Street, depending on which bars we visit.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Melbourne 3-Hour Walking Tour of Laneway Legends and Hidden Bars
by Drinking History Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$149.98Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Melbourne begins at Federation Square, where the guide explains the role alcohol played in the city's early development. The group then moves to the first laneway, where the history of Melbourne's laneways and notable eateries is introduced. Next, the tour visits ACDC Lane to view street art, followed by Duckboard Place for more street art and information about Melbourne's street art scene, along with recommendations for food and drink locations. The route continues past historic sites, including one of Australia's oldest men's social clubs and the consulate of one of the world's smallest countries. Stories are shared about Melbourne's booziest police commissioner, the persecution of barmaids, and secret men's clubs. The tour then explores the spiritual home of Melbourne's laneway bar culture, discussing the rise of the bar scene from the 1980s and visiting some of the city's best hidden bars. This section highlights the laneway legends through stories and locations connected to Melbourne's bar history. The guide covers Victoria's gold rush origins and visits the world's second oldest Chinatown, known for its bars. The city's old red light district is also included, with its history and bars explained. Participants visit three different laneway bars during the tour. At the second bar, a trivia quiz is held with a chance to win a prize. A free map of Melbourne's best bars is available on request. Photos of the tour can be provided at no extra charge. The tour is led by a professional guide and includes GST and expert tips for food and entertainment in Melbourne. Alcoholic drinks and gratuities are not included. The walking route is mostly flat but may include steps to enter some bars. The minimum age for participants is 18 years. The tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities. Casual dress is advised.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fed Square
The tour begins at Federation Square, constructed in 2002. Here the guide explains the role that alcohol played in the early history of Melbourne.
10 min
First laneway
The group's first laneway stop introduces the history of Melbourne's laneways and highlights some of the city's notable eateries.
5 min
ACDC Lane
This stop is at ACDC Lane, one of Melbourne's most famous laneways, known for its extensive street art.
5 min
Duckboard Place
At Duckboard Place, more street art is shown and the guide discusses the history of Melbourne's street art scene and good places to eat and drink nearby.
5 min
Historic laneway
This laneway is home to one of Australia's oldest men's social clubs and the consulate of a very small country. Stories are shared about Melbourne’s booziest police commissioner and the persecution of barmaids.
5 min
Laneway bar area
This stop marks the center of Melbourne's laneway bar culture. The guide explains how a rule change in the 1980s helped the bar scene grow and points out some of the city's hidden bars here.
5 min
Gold rush site
The tour continues to a location linked to Victoria's gold rush, discussing how gold discoveries contributed to the state's development.
5 min
Chinatown
The group visits Melbourne’s Chinatown, the second oldest in the world, known for its bars and cultural sites.
5 min
Old red light district
The final stop is in Melbourne’s historic red light district, an area with many secrets and several notable bars.
5 min
Meeting point
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
The end point of the tour will be around the east end of Bourke Street, depending on which bars we visit.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.