Bar & Pub Tours in Melbourne: 6 Ranked on What Lands in the Price

1.Melbourne’s Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · from $63Our pick

Follow a local guide through Melbourne’s laneways and visit four changing venues, from classic pubs and whisky rooms to rooftop bars and speakeasies. Guides such as Ian, Hugo, Simon, Laura, and Alex tailor the route to your tastes. The group is limited to 12, and drink inclusions should be confirmed when booking.

“The drinks were all lovely, but the sense of discovering these hidden bars was amazing. The tour guide was great, really elevated the energy of the tour. Ended the tour with new friends and great memories”

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2.Laneway Bar Tour Where Locals Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 289 reviews · from $59

Join an English-speaking local guide for a three-hour walk through Melbourne’s CBD, stopping at four established bars chosen from a trusted local network. Expect one included drink, stories about the city’s drinking culture, varied venues, and practical recommendations for more places to try. Guides may include Hugo, Ian, Julia, Laura, or Beau.

“Great guide! I came solo and there was a big group and everyone was so friendly! Love the idea of the whatsapp group. Will definitely recommend!!”

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3.Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $46

Walk from Fed Square through Oliver Lane, ACDC Lane, Chinatown, and Little Bourke Street, stopping at three tucked-away bars. Guides such as Tess, Tom, Bridgette, Daniel, and Lenny bring Melbourne’s drinking past to life with stories about barmaids, police, men’s clubs, gold-rush politics, and the city’s nightlife.

“Was best night ever Tess was an amazing guide made the experience so much fun Her knowledge was so informative”

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4.Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $46

Follow an expert guide through Melbourne’s darker stories, from Queen Victoria Market and Old Melbourne Gaol to Chinatown, Hosier Lane, and Federation Square. You’ll stop at three local bars, buy your own drinks, and hear tales of murders, morgues, ghosts, executions, and wartime crime. Groups are capped at 10 and the minimum age is 18.

“Fantastic tour, our guide was knowledgeable and we had lots of fun learning and finding these hidden bars”

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5.Hidden Bar and Cocktail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Walk Melbourne’s alleys, stairways, and side streets with a small group of up to 10. Your English-speaking guide, such as Ian, Lucy, Jess, or Josh, leads you into three hidden bars, recommends drinks to suit your taste, shares quirky city stories, and provides finger food or pizza. Drinks are purchased separately.

“Jess was very informative, friendly and had great knowledge. Bars were great and the pizza excellent”

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6.Weekly Bar Crawl: 5 Free shots, Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 23 reviews · 5 hours · from $17Best value

Join English-speaking guides such as Frank or Eden for a five-hour Melbourne CBD bar crawl aimed at social mixing. You visit several bars and a club, receive free shots, a final drink, and venue entry. Come alone or with friends, bring valid ID, and dress for a bar, not a sports field.

“The crawl was great. Perfect thing to do solo if your new in the city. I was traveling for the last gaga concert and met other people going to the concert that night. Eden was a great host and communicated every place where we were going. Fun night and I highly recommend this tour you see 4 bars and a club and have shots each. Great value for what you get!”

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