Afternoon in Melbourne: Private Booze and History Tour
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Afternoon in Melbourne: Private Booze and History Tour
By Melbourne Urban Adventures
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Ages 18-99
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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- Experience Melbourne’s unique bar scene with a friendly local English-speaking guide
- Learn about Melbourne’s history with a drink in-hand
- Try drinks at three unique Melbourne establishments (drinks non included in the tour price)
- Discover hidden bars known only to local Melburnians
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
What's not included- Drinks, food
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- Start:
- Sir William John Clarke Memorial, Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3002, AustraliaSir 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
End:- Melbourne VIC, AustraliaCity - Central Business District, within the free tram zone
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5255P17- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
- Most establishments accept bank cards, but there is occasionally a minimum spend. You may wish to bring cash if you want to avoid this.
- Melbourne is known to have four seasons in one day – please check the weather report and dress accordingly!
- Travellers under 18 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
- Most travellers can participate
- While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour.
- Because everyone’s drinking preferences and tolerances are different, rather than include drinks, we keep our tour price low and allow you to purchase drinks as you go. Most establishments accept bank cards, but there is occasionally a minimum spend. You may wish to bring cash if you want to avoid this.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5255P17
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- Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3002, AustraliaSir 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
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- Melbourne VIC, AustraliaCity - Central Business District, within the free tram zone
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- Peter M0 contributionsGreat tour of unique places and history!I had a really enjoyable experience on a relaxed tour. We enjoyed some spots I would have never found on my own, learned about some obscure history (and saw Ned Kelly’s armor), and enjoyed Tristian’s knowledge and company. He also provided a number of additional places to visit! This tour helped me learn a little about Melbourne and how to get around the city.Written 9 November 2024
- ChristineWhyte0 contributionsA Fitzroy/Collingwood/Carlton walking tour that is a WINNER!Tristen our tour guide was amazing. His knowledge of the people and history of Fitzroy, Collingwood & Carlton was mind boggling. He brought the suburbs to life with his detailed observations and anecdotes. Loved the street art stories too. We didn’t want to leave at the end of the day! Thank You Tristen.Written 28 May 2024
- joannebS3931ZD0 contributionsHistory and Booze - the Melbourne StoryTristan was an amazing guide to all things historic and booze related. A fun and laugh filled afternoon. Thoroughly recommend this tour!Written 4 April 2024
- J7476EKstevend0 contributionsBites and Sights Melbourne CBDA great tour. Tristian presented a great tour of the Melbourne CBD. There was an in-depth knowledge of the early history and architecture of the area. He adapted the tour to suit our requirements. We would highly recommend this tourWritten 8 March 2024
- Alasdair R0 contributionsSecret bars in MelbourneGreat tour went to bars and places we would never have found and got told some good history about melbourne and Australia over a few drinksWritten 6 March 2024
- Ianjbullock0 contributionsA fascinating and fun afternoon in Melbourne!A really enjoyable afternoon full of interesting stories and experiences. As well as being great fun, our guide Tristan was full of fascinating anecdotes and insights about some of the colourful characters that have shaped Melbourne.. He took us to excellent bars we would never have otherwise found and was brilliant company throughoutWritten 14 January 2024
- Pamela S0 contributionsEnjoyed MelbourneFor me traveling is to experience the culture especially the food. Enjoyed the bites and Flat white coffee. Melbourne has an amazing library, don’t think would have see if not on the tour.Written 25 December 2023
- 160caitiet0 contributionsBeing a tourist in your city is highly underrated!What a great tour! Our guide Tristan was incredibly knowledgeable and shared some really interesting Melbourne history. With the majority of our group being from Melbourne, we were curious how familiar we'd already be with the bars and city's history. I can confidently say we were all pleasantly surprised having learnt something new and left with a top notch list of places to check out around Melbourne. I love that the tour also involved a visit to an Indigenous owned venue.Written 21 August 2023
- Q1181PDemmag0 contributionsLooking for hidden bars and quirky Melbourne history? This is the tour for you!What a fabulous experience! We were treated to so many secret gems and quirky Melbourne history tidbits. Tristan was so knowledgeable on both the Melbourne history and the bar scene and being a local it was wonderful to be able to walk away with a list of hidden bars I didn't know existed in my own backyard!Written 21 August 2023
- Lisa L0 contributionsIf you love history and a drink, not to be missedFabulous tour to learn about some interesting history and character's of Melbourne. Enjoyed walking through the streets, short cuts and drinking in some unique bars. Our guide Tristan was a local and very knowledgeable. Thank you.Written 12 May 2023
- Tammy D0 contributionsInteresting & FunWe were lucky to have Tristan as a guide for this fun & interesting tour. He was knowledgeable & introduced us to some historic characters we were not familiar with. We enjoyed the Gin distillery, The Containers bar & the mystery & experience of the Berlin Bar. Finished off in China Town, perfectly timed for a early dinner. Highly recommend this tour & our guide TristanWritten 7 May 2023
- Kinghitter1230 contributionsGreat afternoonWe hadn't been to these neighborhoods before and had an awesome afternoon learning more about Fitzroy and Collingwood . Our Guide Tristan was informative and it was obvious he loved the area, it's culture, art and music scene (and some pretty nifty short cuts ; ) It was so cool to be shown around by a local and getting inside tips on things that were going on like the cool markets with local artists work and great local souvenirs while getting to know about the area's past, present and future. A great way to get planning your next visit to the area. Get into it!Written 5 March 2023
- Harrietsylva0 contributionsGreat way to experience MelbourneWould totally recommend this tour to anyone. A fun way to learn about the city and it's history while visiting incredible bars which you wouldn't have even noticed were there if they weren't pointed out.Written 11 February 2023
- RKW123450 contributionsCold War bar and a brothelGreat guide, so knowledgeable. Even found me a Cold War bar as it was part of my history studies. But then he also took me to a bar that was previously a brothel!Written 31 January 2023
- djereb0 contributionsLoved this winery tour.Was a wonderful experience. Our driver was great. Gave us information on what we were seeing as we drove to Yara Valley. The wineries selected were top notch.Written 29 January 2023
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Kimberly W
Hong Kong, China746 contributions
July 2019
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!
Written 18 January 2020
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L.P
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
Nov 2022
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!
Written 23 November 2022
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Shooz85
Rockingham, Australia10 contributions
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!!
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!!
Written 23 August 2018
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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.
Written 27 August 2018
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Marleene B
Brisbane, Australia5 contributions
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.
Written 19 August 2019
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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 :)
Written 11 September 2019
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Rebecca P
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July 2019 • Couples
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
Written 7 July 2019
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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. :)
Written 11 July 2019
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