Afternoon in Melbourne: Booze and History Tour
Overview
Forgot history textbooks and boring guidebooks, we’ll undercover the real characters and hidden history of Melbourne /Naarm (alongside a hidden bar or two!) that have made marvellous Melbourne what it is today. Experience the city’s unique bar scene with a local guide and have a drink at three amazing venues. By the end of this tour, you’ll discover that history really is better with booze (as if there was ever any doubt)!
What's Included
- Discover hidden bars known only to local Melburnians
- Learn about Melbourne’s history with a drink in-hand
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Try drinks at three unique Melbourne establishments (drinks non included in the tour price)
- Experience Melbourne’s unique bar scene with a friendly local English-speaking guide
- 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.
- Drinks, food
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Meeting Location
Spring Street
Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Melbourne VIC 3004
Australia
City - Central Business District, within the free tram zone
What To Expect
Old Treasury Building
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Caretaker's Cottage
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Little Lon Distilling Co.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Afternoon in Melbourne: Booze and History Tour?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST). Read more Apr 2025
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Activity code: C-5255P12
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- Discover hidden bars known only to local Melburnians.
- Learn about Melbourne’s history with a drink in-hand.
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay.
- Try drinks at three unique Melbourne establishments (drinks non included in the tour price).
- Experience Melbourne’s unique bar scene with a friendly local English-speaking guide.
- 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.
- Drinks, food.
- Tips/gratuities for your guide.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Afternoon in Melbourne: Booze and History Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Afternoon in Melbourne: Booze and History Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Discover hidden bars known only to local Melburnians
- Learn about Melbourne’s history with a drink in-hand
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Try drinks at three unique Melbourne establishments (drinks non included in the tour price)
- Experience Melbourne’s unique bar scene with a friendly local English-speaking guide
- 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.
- Drinks, food
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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