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5.0 / 5 from 6 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 6 reviews
About this tour
Discover Melbourne/Naarm’s hidden past with a local guide, three unique bar stops, and stories you won’t find in guidebooks—where history meets great drinks and local flavour.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
Meeting point: Sir William Clarke Memorial Statue, Corner of Spring St and Treasury Place (next to the Old Treasury Building) Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///truck.lively.oiled. The nearest accessible public toilet to the meeting point is about 140 m away in a straight line, from the National Public Toilet Map.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Your guide will meet you here before setting off to your first bar. We begin next to the Sir William Clarke Memorial next to the Old Treasury Building. A symbolic area of Melbourne and home to our Parliament. The order of the venues may change, but together we will visit a variety of our favourite local watering holes, these may include a classic craft beer establishment, a laneway bar, a hidden speakeasy. Everyone has their favourite drink but you’ll be encouraged to try something different on this tour. Many of Melbourne’s most popular bars are in tiny, hidden laneways and survive on word of mouth alone.(30 min)
- 2
Depending on the weather, your drinking preferences and what's open on the day, your guide will choose 3 amazing bars to take you to. One of our favourites is a hidden Cocktail bar behind an historic church(50 min)
- 3
A thriving red light district, brothels, opium and gambling dens, Melbourne certainly had an interesting past! There's plenty of history to uncover on this tour, but don't worry it's not the boring history lesson you got in school!(50 min)
- 4
Depending on your interests your tour could end up in any part of the city. One of our favourite places to take guests though is to the many hidden laneway bars of Chinatown!(50 min)
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring card or cash? While most stalls take cards, a few may require a minimum spend — consider carrying some cash.
- Rain or shine? This tour runs in all weather — just bring layers and a sense of adventure.
- Under 18? This tour is for adults only — guests must be 18 or older to join.
- Is the tour accessible? Some areas may have limitations, but we’ll tailor the experience with early communication.
- How far do we walk? The tour covers around 1.5 km (0.9 miles), but this may vary based on group interests.
- Are drinks included? Drinks are not included, so you’re free to choose whatever you love at each stop — from craft cocktails to wine, beer, or alcohol‑free options. No fixed menu, no generic inclusions, just total flexibility to match your taste. Read more about - Melbourne History Walk with Bar Stops & Local Stories - https://www.viator.com/tours/Melbourne/Booze-Makes-History-Better-Melbourne-History-with-a-drink-in-hand-Tour/d384-5255P12?mcid=56757
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
Not included
- Drinks, food
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public toilet to Sir William Clarke Memorial Statue, Corner of Spring St and Treasury Place (next to the Old Treasury Building) Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///truck.lively.oiled
The nearest accessible public toilet to Sir William Clarke Memorial Statue, Corner of Spring St and Treasury Place (next to the Old Treasury Building) Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///truck.lively.oiled is Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, about 140 m away.
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins · about 140 m away in a straight line
25 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC (other)
- Left-hand transfer
- Accessible parking
Open: Daylight hours
Accessible toilet is located on the 35th floor
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Location & contact
- Area
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Meeting point
- Sir William Clarke Memorial Statue, Corner of Spring St and Treasury Place (next to the Old Treasury Building) Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///truck.lively.oiled
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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