Melbourne Hidden Laneway Bars Walking Tour

• 4 of the city’s best underseen bars
• A local bar expert to lead you
• Optional drinks package, bringing you 4 top-shelf drinks (available only if selected.)

• Hotel pick ups & drop offs

Your tour begins at Gordon Reserve (74-108 Spring St) – this is a park with a fountain and is located across the street from the Windsor Hotel.

Check availability to see starting times.

• Weather-Appropriate Clothing
• Your Camera
• A Filled Tummy
• Money
• Comfortable Shoes

• A 95% refund will be offered for customer-requested cancellations made up to 6 days prior to travel, with a 5% non-refundable administration and booking fee retained. Cancellations made within 5 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows.
• Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
• Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction

Four drinks are included only when you select the option with the four-drink package—one at each venue, with cocktails, beer, wine or house spirits among the choices. Other options don’t include all four drinks, and you can buy extras directly from the bars.

No—that variety is part of the fun. Your guide chooses four different venues from a rotating list, taking into account what’s open, the season, group size and the drinks your group enjoys.

The group reaches the fourth bar just before the three-hour mark, and you’re welcome to stay for a final drink; allow about 45 extra minutes if you’d like to linger. The finishing venue changes, but it will be in central Melbourne and within easy reach of the starting area.

Yes—this is a drinks-focused experience and food isn’t included, so arriving after a meal is the comfortable choice. If you’re planning dinner afterwards, book it for 7:00 pm or later so you can enjoy the final stop without rushing.

Expect no more than about one mile (1.6 km) of walking, with some stretches of up to 10 minutes between bars. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes or secure sandals; thongs and activewear may not meet some venues’ entry standards.

Public tours are capped at 12 guests, keeping the experience friendly and easy to personalise. Reviews regularly mention the relaxed group atmosphere, and solo travellers are welcome to join.

Yes, the tour normally runs in all weather. Most of the experience is inside the bars, but you’ll walk between venues, so bring a raincoat or umbrella and dress for Melbourne’s conditions.