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15 Drinking Tours in Melbourne Worth Fitting In

32 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Start with number one: of the 15 drinking tours here, it is the one we would hand a friend flying in on Friday. Each entry has its price, how long it runs and the one catch to know about.

Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc - Yering Farm’s cider and boutique wines
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Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

1.Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,552 reviews · from $93Our pick

Leave central Melbourne at 9 am for an 8.5-hour small-group day in the Yarra Valley. Expect boutique wine and cider at Yering Farm, wine at Tokar Estate, lunch at St Huberts or Domaine Chandon, then a choice of gin, beer, or more wine, plus a private chocolate tasting. Guides such as Callum, Matt, Andrew, and Peter lead the tour.

“Well organised and Matt was very informative.the other people on trip all were friendly.we stopped off for food which was gorgeous and very quick at serving us.this tour is well recommended”

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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option - Lunch that earns its place in the schedule
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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

2.Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,819 reviews · from $139

Meet at Melbourne’s Arts Centre Spire for an 8.5-hour Yarra Valley outing with a guide such as Sean, Stefan, Posi, or Danny. Visit four wineries, or three wineries plus Four Pillars gin or Watts River beer, depending on your choice. Lunch includes antipasto, a main, and wine; the final stop is the Chocolaterie.

“While I'm sure the other tour guides are just as amazing, we can only speak for Seany. It was a wonderful easy day with amazing views, great wine and great company. The smaller group size is perfect and make the tastings feel intimate. LunRead more”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer, & Choc Tour - Two winery stops set the tone
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer, & Choc Tour

3.Yarra Valley Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer, & Choc Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 719 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

This eight-hour Yarra Valley day trip leaves Melbourne at 9am with an English-speaking guide and a shared Spotify playlist. Expect two winery tastings, lunch at Hubert Estate or Domaine Chandon, then a choice of gin, wine or beer, followed by chocolate or another drink stop. Guides such as Matt, Callum and Aydin have led recent tours.

“Great day out with Matt as our guide. Well organised winery venues, a few good either / or options to choose from. Enough time at each venue to not feel rushed.”

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Melbourne's Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories - What the guide adds between stops
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Melbourne’s Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories

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

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

Join a local guide for a three-and-a-half-hour walk through Melbourne’s laneway bar scene. You’ll visit four venues chosen for the day and group, from basement pubs and speakeasy-style cocktail bars to rooftops and wine bars. Guides such as Ian, Hugo, Simon, and Laura have led tours, sharing local history and tips for places to try afterward.

“This tour was fun and we enjoyed discovering hidden bars with new friends. Marc was an enthusiastic host with lots of information on exciting bars to explore in the future. We enjoyed a variety of cocktails. Definitely purchase the premium package and have your drinks delivered to your seat. A very special tour.”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch & Gin/Beer Option - Yering Station sets the wine-country tone
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch & Gin/Beer Option

5.Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 8h 30m · from $137

Travel from Melbourne in a small group with a local guide for tastings at four wineries, a two-course lunch and a stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice-Cream Factory. You can swap the fourth winery for Four Pillars gin or Watts River beer. Guides such as Posi, Sean, Karen, Danny and Stefan lead the day.

“A great experience and a wonderful way to spend a day. Our guide, Posi, was excellent. Very informative and friendly, and a pleasure to spend the day with.”

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Melbourne: Local Laneway Bars and Their Stories - The laneway story behind Melbourne’s bar reputation
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Melbourne: Local Laneway Bars and Their Stories

6.Local Laneway Bars and Their Stories

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 305 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Meet your guide at Gordon Reserve for a three-hour walk through Melbourne’s bar culture. You’ll visit four venues chosen from a changing group of heritage bars and laneway pioneers, hear how the city’s nightlife evolved, and get your first drink at the opening bar. Guides have included Hugo, Ian, Julia, Alex, Beau, and Simon.

“Had a great time, loved all the bars! Ian was a wonderful host.”

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Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne - ACDC Lane and Duckboard Place bring the street art
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Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne

7.Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne

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

Walk from Fed Square through Melbourne laneways and Chinatown, hearing stories about barmaids, men’s clubs and the city’s drinking past. Your guide takes you to three laneway bars, with the exact venues varying by tour. Drinks cost extra, and the group is limited to 12. Guides named by past participants include Tess, Tom, Bridget and Lenny.

“Awesome way to spend an afternoon in Melbourne. Bars and Laneways were great and so was our guide Bridgette, who was very knowledgeable and fun.”

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Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour - From Queen Victoria Market to the Old Gaol
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Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

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

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

Walk from Queen Victoria Market to Fed Square with a guide such as Tess, Bridgette, Lenny, or Daniel, hearing tales of cemeteries, executions, wartime crime, and ghosts. The three-hour route visits ten central Melbourne locations and pauses at three bars, where drinks are at your own expense. Groups are capped at ten, and the tour is for ages 18 and up.

“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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Ice Bar Tour in Melbourne with Cocktails - Getting dressed for the cold
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Ice Bar Tour in Melbourne with Cocktails

9.Ice Bar Tour in Melbourne with Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · from $32

Visit IceBar Melbourne, Australia’s only ice bar, for a 45-minute stay in a room built from more than 50 tons of ice. Your ticket includes a cocktail or non-alcoholic drink and a hooded cape, gloves and boots. Expect ice sculptures, games and a strict no-phone-photography rule, with venue photos available to buy.

“Well set up, very friendly staff. Love the sculptures”

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Melbourne Pub Crawl - What the $18.65 price includes
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Melbourne Pub Crawl

10.Melbourne Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $18

Start at Wax Music Lounge at 6:30 pm, then follow a guide through a changing mix of Melbourne CBD bars and clubs. Expect queue-jump entry, free shots, a drink at the final venue and a guide with a camera. The crawl lasts about five hours, with Patrick named as one of its leaders.

“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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Melbourne: Hidden Bar and Cocktail Tour - The first bar: finding the entrance is part of the fun
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Melbourne: Hidden Bar and Cocktail Tour

11.Hidden Bar and Cocktail Tour

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

Follow a small group through Melbourne alleys, up staircases and behind unmarked doors to visit three hidden bars. Your English-speaking host shares city stories and recommends cocktails to suit your taste. Finger food or pizza is included, but drinks cost extra. Guides have included Lucy, Ian, Jess and Josh; your guide may vary.

“One of the best tours you can do in Melbourne! Jess is a great guide and knows her stuff. Do it at the start of hour trip cause you'll find some amazing spots.”

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Melbourne Craft Beer Tour: Hidden Breweries with a Local Guide - Collingwood’s breweries are part of the story
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Melbourne Craft Beer Tour: Hidden Breweries with a Local Guide

12.Melbourne Craft Beer Tour: Hidden Breweries with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $79

Meet at 6:30 pm near the Sir William John Clarke Memorial, then take public transport to Collingwood with a local beer guide. Visit three craft beer venues, taste different styles, hear about Melbourne’s brewing culture and finish with beer-friendly food. Guides named Tristan and Joseph have led tours; the group is limited to 12.

“We had a great time. Enjoyed being in Collingwood and visiting the different sites. Tristan the guide was helpful and engaging”

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Hidden Bars of Melbourne - Two cocktails are included, not an open bar
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Hidden Bars of Melbourne

13.Hidden Bars of Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $121

Meet your guide at 179 Swanston Street at 7 pm, then walk through central Melbourne in search of bars that are easy to miss from the street. The Thursday, Friday, or Saturday tour visits about 10 to 15 venues, with two cocktails included. Guides such as Sam, San, and Rosie have led the route, which can change to suit the group.

“It was an fantastic tour and San was the perfect host. Such a great group of bars that were all different that we would never have known about without the tour…”

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Full-Day Sports and Beer Tour of Melbourne with Lunch - Flemington and the Melbourne Cup story
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Full-Day Sports and Beer Tour of Melbourne with Lunch

14.Full-Day Sports and Beer Tour of Melbourne with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $222

Spend about seven hours touring Melbourne’s sporting landmarks, including a behind-the-scenes visit to the MCG and a drive around the Albert Park Grand Prix circuit. The day also includes lunch with a drink, a local brewery tour and tastings, and hotel transfers. Guides who have led the tour include Simon, Anthony and Tamara.

“I had a great guide - all round fantastic tour, can't say enough good stuff.”

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Melbourne Scenic Sunset Cruise with Bar & City Views - Golden hour depends on the date and direction
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Melbourne Scenic Sunset Cruise with Bar & City Views

15.Melbourne Scenic Sunset Cruise with Bar & City Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews · 1h 15m · from $46

Take a 75-minute evening cruise on Melbourne’s river with an English-speaking guide, views of the ports and docklands, and a bar on board. The trip costs $46 per person. Food and drinks are available to buy, not included. Check the seasonal departure time carefully: the sunset may not line up with the part of the ride when the boat is facing the best view.

“The view was very nice along the river but it finished half an hour earlier than expected (8.30 instead of 9pm) and also at the time of sunset the boat turned around back missing the viewing of the sunset ….”

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