4 Nightlife Experiences in Melbourne to Build a Day Around

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

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

Spend three and a half hours walking Melbourne’s laneways with a local guide and a group of up to 12. Visit four changing bars, from classic pubs to speakeasy-style cocktail rooms, with a drink at each stop and personal recommendations for the rest of your evening.

“What a great idea! The casual visitor would have no idea the number really cool places “hidden” down the myriad of laneways”

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2.Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne

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

Walk from Fed Square through Oliver Lane, AC/DC Lane, Chinatown, and Little Bourke Street, stopping at three hidden bars. Guides such as Tess, Tom, Bridgette, Daniel, and Lenny bring Melbourne’s drinking history to life. Alcohol costs extra, and some bars have steps.

“Great afternoon exploring Melbourne hidden bars and streets with experienced and informative guide Daniel. My friends and I had an absolutely fun time. Thanks Daniel”

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

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

Walk from Queen Victoria Market to Fed Square with a small group of up to 10, hearing ghost stories tied to Melbourne’s gaol, Chinatown, old morgues, and laneways. Guides such as Tess, Bridgette, Lenny, and Daniel mix local history with humor, while three bar stops add drinks at your own cost.

“Very interesting creepy tales with the added bonus of visiting hidden bars and sipping on cocktails. Bridget knows soooo much history of Melbourne. The car park beside the Queen Victoria Markets story of the graveyard was an amazing story that gave me goosebumps!”

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4.Melbourne Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $18Best value

Meet guide Patrick at Wax Music Lounge for a five-hour crawl through Melbourne’s CBD. Expect about an hour per venue, free shots, queue-jump entry, a drink at the final club, and a social group suited to solo visitors.

“Patrick, the guy running it is a wicked dude! Great way to meet people and see melbourne, drink into the night and enjoy”

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