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- Length: ~3 hours
- Sites: We’ll explore the hidden side of Melbourne coolest suburb, from suburban street art to its dark, criminal past.
- History: We’ll learn about Fitzroy’s wealthy origins and slide into crime and extreme poverty. We’ll also talk about the rise of criminal gangs in the 1920s, indigenous history, Spanish roots and more.
- Bars: We’ll make the reservations at three hidden bars, plus show you others to visit another time.
- Amazing tour host: Your expert bar and history guide will lead you on an unforgettable adventure!
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Just to the north of Melbourne’s oldest suburb, Fitzroy.
Fitzroy lays claim to Australia’s first saint, Australia’s first indigenous football player, Melbourne’s first gangster and Australia’s second Prime Minister.
Not to mention a bloke who was the Willy Wonka of Australia.
Discover the famous people and fascinating stories of Melbourne’s bohemian capital on our Famous Fitzroy Bar & History Tour
Which ticket should I get?
- Standard: Simply order your drinks at the bar and pay your own way
- Drinks Upgrade: Our guide will order you a beer, wine or low shelf spirit at each bar (one drink per person, per bar)
- All included: The ultimate experience – order any drink you desire, including cocktails (one drink per person, per bar), plus bonus extras!
- $100 off your first purchase at Naked Wines! T&Cs apply
- 10% off tickets to the best experience in town: Alcotraz!
- Free dram with your first purchase from The Whisky Club
- Free gift with purchase when you spend $50 or more at Clementine’s T&Cs apply
Please note we are transitioning out of wearing uniforms to guides wearing normal clothes with a name badge, so some guides will have a flag to identify themselves while others will be in uniform. Sorry for the confusion as we make this transition!
Guests can cancel only their tour up to 24 hours before it starts to be eligible to receive a refund, minus booking fee (sorry, this goes straight to the card company!) or a gift card.
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The bars were great too and the time at each bar was good.
Fun and interesting story to be learnt
Bar choices were great and time managed inside well
She has a great manner and sense of humour and took us to some very cool hidden bars.
The afternoon went too quickly and everyone on the tour had a great time.
We got to meet the owners at the last bar and they shouted everyone a round of shots - how good is that? We have also done the Whiskey and Gin tour hosted by the same company which was awesome too!
We are booking the another tour - the Hidden Bars & Creepy Tales tour which we’ve heard is pretty amazing too!
I’d recommend when booking, you book the tour that includes the drinks especially if you’re drinking cocktails. The bar stops are around 30-40 minutes which is plenty of time to order your drink and drink it.
There were plenty of stops in between each bar with really interesting information provided by our great guide, Brigette.
Stay in town or get a driver or public transport as you definitely shouldn’t be driving after one of these tours. 10/10 - Highly recommended.
Highly recommend this tour. Would definitely do another tour in the future.
Lenny was a great guide.
Tron
Brigette is a true historian and shared her passion and humour with us. Great historical information with an appropriate amount of macabre content to live up to the title. Bars were spread out over the downtown core and interesting with a nice selection of beer, wine, yummy cocktails and assorted non-alcoholic drinks as well. Would definitely do another tour with Brigette if I come back. Thank you!
City sights, history and drinks what more can you want. Huge shout out to our Tour Guide Tom. Fun and informative
A must do in Melbourne!
10 out of 10
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Glenn (Toronto ????????)
Shout out to Micheal, our tour guide. We loved his stories and professional engagement with the group. Highly recommend this tour and Micheal.
We meet Alda outside the Transport bar and we all introduce ourselves to each other.
It was a cool breeze blowing so Alda wasn’t no time starting our Drinking and History tour.
The cocktails hit mark every time and the venues were amazing, the History and knowledge that Alda showed was brilliant and we will be back to do this again.
Highly recommend.
Alda did an amazing tour.
Well done Benno this was a brilliant idea.
Craig & Tonia from Tasmania
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The bars were great and it’s nice to see so much of the city that’s otherwise hidden
Definitely recommend






















































