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Great guide!!
A great way to see the city! Tristan was an excellent guide and knew so much about Melbourne! Would recommend to anyone visiting the city
Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $76 / person
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 6 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Intrepid Urban Adventures - Australia
- 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
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 3:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $76
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $152.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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
Little Lon Distilling Co.
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!
Chinatown
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!
What's included
Included
Local English-speaking guide
Not included
Drinks, food
Tips/gratuities for your guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
6 reviews
How it compares in Melbourne
- Starting price $76 is 19% above the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Melbourne
Excurgo comparison of 839 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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™
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour take?
Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour cost?
Prices start at $76 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $152. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 3:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Is the tour accessible? Some areas may have limitations, but we’ll tailor the experience with early communication.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Australia.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
H
Amazing adventure
A great afternoon in the city! Tristan was a wonderful host for our adventure, enlightening us with his many historical facts. We found so many hidden gems, great bars and amazing historical sites. Thank you for the experience!
K
History with a Twist!
My husband and I joined tour guide Flo for this tour over our anniversary week in Melbourne in July of 2019. Being the only signed up for this particular tour was awesome as Flo was able to take us to locations of interest to us along with the normal stops of the tour. We had a great time talking history as we explored various bars and interesting locations of Melbourne while imbibing a nice variety of local alcohol. Flo also takes the time to follow up with an e-mail filled with further points of interest in Melbourne based on what we talked about. This is a great way to spend an afternoon in Melbourne!
3 people found this helpful
M
Great experience
Had a great time with Flo who was very easy to talk to and knowledgeable, happy to be flexible with venues and times. Would highly recommend any type of tour with Flo.
Operator response
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a great review, we all really appreciate it! Flo is an amazing guide and he will be really happy to hear how much you enjoyed the tour. Hope we see you on tour with us again soon :)
R
Super fun!
Tour was great, loved the history that was told with each place that was visited. Was introduced to some amazing bars, would 10/10 recommend
Operator response
Thanks for your review! Glad you loved our hand picked bars. Our guides do a great job to provide you with cool Melbourne bars we visit to help you wash down the history we provide. :)
S
Sonja was fantastic!!
Fantastic guiding Lovely lady, she knew her stuff! Took us to a roof top bar, James Squire and a little whiskey place then a little hidden away arcade : chuckle park for a few extra drinks Just loved the tour!!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you so much, Sarah, for your kind words and 5-star review. I'm glad you like the venues as much as I do. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Melbourne and found a great Argentinian barbecue restaurant. Sonja.
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