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3h
Join a walking tour of Melbourne and visit some of the hidden bars that we are so famous for! Down alleys, in basements, behind closed doors – Show Me Melbourne will show you where to find them. Includes finger food.
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Meet your tour host in the city for a fun walking tour of some of Melbourne’s best hidden bars.
Each bar is carefully chosen for its atmosphere, excellent service and delicious drinks. This is not a bar crawl and we don’t cater for hen’s or buck’s nights. But it is a great night suitable for individuals or small groups.
Your tour includes finger food and you can choose to either purchase all your own drinks, or upgrade your tour to include a cocktail at every bar.
At the end of the night your tour host will give you a map of several other hidden bars in Melbourne so you can continue your night if you choose.
* Please make sure to wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing and footwear. It is also a good idea to bring an umbrella and/or sunscreen.
* Most hidden bars in Melbourne have stairs. If you are not able to navigate stairs, please email us on info@showmemelbourne.com.au or call +61 457 407 240 and we can discuss how we can make the tour accessible for you (Please note all bars have at least one step).
Each bar is carefully chosen for its atmosphere, excellent service and delicious drinks. This is not a bar crawl and we don’t cater for hen’s or buck’s nights. But it is a great night suitable for individuals or small groups.
Your tour includes finger food and you can choose to either purchase all your own drinks, or upgrade your tour to include a cocktail at every bar.
At the end of the night your tour host will give you a map of several other hidden bars in Melbourne so you can continue your night if you choose.
* Please make sure to wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing and footwear. It is also a good idea to bring an umbrella and/or sunscreen.
* Most hidden bars in Melbourne have stairs. If you are not able to navigate stairs, please email us on info@showmemelbourne.com.au or call +61 457 407 240 and we can discuss how we can make the tour accessible for you (Please note all bars have at least one step).
Please meet your tour host outside the Bank of Sydney on the corner of Spring St and Lonsdale St. Your tour host will be wearing a black t-shirt or jacket with Show Me Melbourne printed on the front and back. Please call 0457 407 240 if you have any problems.
**It can be difficult to get an Uber from one part of the city centre to another part of the city centre. We highly recommend using public transport instead.
Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time as we need to reach the bars by the booked time. The tour host will not be able to wait if you are late.
**It can be difficult to get an Uber from one part of the city centre to another part of the city centre. We highly recommend using public transport instead.
Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time as we need to reach the bars by the booked time. The tour host will not be able to wait if you are late.
Please do not join the tour if you have any symptoms of Covid. All government regulations applicable as at the date of the tour will be observed.
This tour is only for guests over the age of 18.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All guests on this tour must be at least 18 years of age. Proof of age may be requested.
Minimum numbers are required for this tour to proceed. If a tour is cancelled, you will be given the choice of a change of date or full refund.
Photos may be taken during your tour and shared on our website or social media. If you do not want your photo shared, please advise your tour host at the start of your tour.
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SMMJess, Owner at Show Me Melbourne, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thanks for your review! We love the Hidden Bar Tour, so it's great when we hear about how much our guests enjoy it too! I've passed your comments on to Ethan who was very grateful - and we'd love to see you on another tour in the future!

Sigrun
28 Dec 2024

Very comfy transport in a Mercedes van with our own personal tour guide! On arrival at the homestead we could have a look around then had a lovely Devonshire tea prior to the actual tour starting. You join the "Living Legends" tour with loads of carrots and .buggy transport if needed. Otherwise it is an easy walk from paddock to paddock engaging with the likes of Apache Cat, Brew(almost 30!),The Cleaner, Bohemeth amongst many others!
If you have a love for horses it is a hoot. All questions can be answered by either Jess or the Legends tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed it and came away with some great pics. Our bonus was meeting the delightful Kate(volunteer) and her Rottweiler who offered her assistance in calling Bohemeth to the fence. He and many of the others come for the dog experience and her liquorice!!!!
On completion of the tour Jess returned us to the city and even dropped us off in an area that we requested. We would have no hesitation in recommending Jess and her tour company for this and any of the other tours that sounded great.
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SMMJess, Owner at Show Me Melbourne, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
It's true! I never pass up a trip to Living Legends if I can help it. It's hard to know what's the bigger draw-card - the scones or the horses! We were so fortunate that Kate came along just when she did to entice Behemoth over. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves as much as I did! I'd love to hear from you again next time you're in Melbourne!

Katmat4444
03 Nov 2024
Ethan was fantastic very friendly and offered great suggestions. The venues were absolutely fabulous. Now need to explore the rest on the list. It doesn’t matter if you’re a local or visiting you’ll have a great time and maybe learn a little of Melbourne history too
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Wendy
07 Oct 2024
Our hidden bar tour with Jess will be a memory for us to cherish. We learned so much about Melbourne history and I can’t wait to bring people back and share our new found knowledge (and even do another tour with Jess)! If you love cocktails, quirky history, exploring and secret squirrel bars then this tour is one not to miss. Whether you’re a tourist or a local.
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Jasmine
23 Sep 2024
A no brainer must do tour if you are visiting Melbourne or a Melbourne local not knowing cool places to hang out . Our guide Lucas was awesome and lots of fun Venues are super cool and places you would never find on your own . Tasty snacks and amazing cocktails that kept getting better at each hidden bar . Highly recommended and excellent value !!!
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Meredith
14 Aug 2024
This was an amazing tour. Our guide, Ethan was the best. We had some reallllly great drink and a lot of great conversation. I’d definitely do this again.
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Response from the owner - 2024-08-14
Thanks Kelly! It's great to hear how much you enjoyed your tour. Ethan is a great guide. We'd love to see you again! If you rebook, make sure to ask for Ethan, and let us know which bars we took you to so that we can take you to three completely different ones next time!
Kelly
14 Jul 2024
Awesome evening out. Great host and for someone that comes to Melbourne often - I was introduced to some new venues with amazing cocktails and food. Would definitely recommend
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Response from the owner - 2024-08-14
Thanks Kristell! That's a great review. And we love that you have some new places to hang out next time you come to Melbourne! If you want to come on the tour again to discover even more - let us know and we'll make sure we take you to all different bars next time.
Kristell
14 Jun 2024
Thankyou Ethan for providing us with such a magical experience! Your Melbourne historical stories were fascinating, your presence was warm and welcoming and the hidden gems were on point! Loved it!
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Response from the owner - 2024-05-14
Thanks for such fantastic feedback Ally! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour so much. We'd love to use your photos. Could you possibly email them to us at info@showmemelbourne.com.au?
Ally
14 May 2024
This tour was one of the best tours ive ever been on! Ethan was amazing as was his photographer Imogen. The other people on our group were amazing too! Ethan took my group of 4 people along with another 3 people to a few different bars, explained the history behind each place while we had our cocktails. Food was eaten while we enjoyed the company. Ethan was very friendly and informative. I'll definitely be doing this again (as they mix it up each time) next time i come to Melbourne. Well done guys! You absolutely rock ????
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Response from the owner - 2024-04-15
Thanks Georgia!
Georgia
15 Apr 2024
We recently did the Hidden Bar tour around Melbourne. It was fabulous. What a surprise to find so many hidden bars hidden around the streets of Melbourne! Each bar had its own story to tell & our tour guide Jess was so knowledgeable on the History of Melbourne- it was fascinating & so much fun discovering what was behind the Bar doors. Not to mention the delicious cocktails & spirits. Highly recommend this tour not just for holiday makers but it would be a fantastic experience to gift a friend.
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Dianne
17 Mar 2024
Jess and her team surpassed all expectations. We did the hidden bar tour and it was so much fun. Lots of fun bits of history while enjoying some of beautiful cocktails. We also did the walking city tour to take in the sights of the city. Our guide was kind and patient and knew a lot about the history of the city. Lastly, we enjoyed a full day experience taking in the Great Ocean Road . Wow!!! What breath taking views ! Our guide was awesome !
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Response from the owner - 2024-03-17
Thanks Nadine! It was great working with you and I'm glad you all enjoyed your time in Australia!
Nadine
17 Mar 2024
We had a great day exploring the Yarra Valley with Jess as our guide. Highly recommend!!
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Response from the owner - 2024-03-17
Thanks Jody! I loved spending the day with your group! I hope the show was fantastic and you enjoyed the rest of your time in Melbourne.
Jody
17 Mar 2024
Went on a fantastic hidden bar tour with our guide Jess. Have used other companies in the past but Show me Melbourne was definitely the best. Will recommend to all my family and friends.
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Response from the owner - 2024-02-17
What a lovely review! Thanks for joining our tour - it was a great night and I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. I'd love to see you again some time.
Jess
Rebecca
17 Feb 2024
Hidden Bar Tour was awesome. Ethan the tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The 3 bars we visited were interesting and the drinks list extensive. Would highly recommend.
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Response from the owner - 2023-11-13
Thanks Lisa, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, especially when it's such a glowing one! I'll make sure When gets your feedback too. I know he'll be thrilled. If you want to come on another tour at some stage, just let us know which bars you went to the first time and we'll take you to three new ones!
Lisa
13 Nov 2023

Informed. A great time for a novice visitor and her Aussie friends.
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Odyssey701996
25 Oct 2023
We had a great night exploring Melbourne's hidden bars with Tamara and a fun group of strangers. Would definitely recommend to friends.
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Sue
20 Oct 2023
Jess was a great host and led us to some great hidden bars. Even though I’m from Melbourne I still learnt some new facts on this tour. Highly recommended!!
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Mark
20 Oct 2023
Only photo I got of the night. Was a lot of fun. Josh as our guide was very knowledgeable on history of the area and had amazing recommendations for restaurants and pubs/bars for the rest of our holiday. Highly recommend
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Victoria
03 Oct 2023
A great day out on the Sports and brewery tour with Tamara! She gave us lots of interesting facts and fun information while covering many of Australia’s well known sports venues. The highlight for us, was definitely the Tour and lunch at the MCG . So much history and memorable sports moments. Thanks for a great tour of Melbourne :)
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Toni
23 Sep 2023
Tamara was an amazing tour guide, as a local Melbournian she was super knowledgeable about all things Melbourne and gave us heaps of locals insight! The tour itself was lots of fun - especially getting to drive around and see the different AFL teams' training grounds.
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Brooke
11 Aug 2023
My husband and I had an impromptu date night and Jess was so accommodating to enable us to join a tour that evening. Josh was so knowledgeable about Melbourne's history and knew so many interesting places! He also had some fantastic stories and personal insights which he shared through the night. Lots of fun - thank you!
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Rebecca
08 Aug 2023
Great experience and a great host - really enjoyed the tour and great banter throughout the afternoon and night and had a really great time - will recommend and try their other tours around melbourne
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Robert
25 Jun 2023

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SMMJess, Owner at Show Me Melbourne, responded to this review - 2023-06-07
Thanks for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and the bars we selected. It's certainly one of our favourite tours!
I appreciate your feedback about the tour price. We put a lot of thought into our pricing and set it where we did based on the cost of wages, drinks and food. We keep our tour groups small to allow us to access the smaller bars that we couldn't get into with a larger group and our price does reflect that. However, we will take your feedback on board and use it to discuss our pricing choices.

Dontwaitdoittoday
05 Jun 2023
Had an amazing day, lots of bargains, laughs - yum lunch at a cool lunch spot. We even got some tour guide commentary between shopping spots. Thank you Jess for a fab day and some tips for great places for food while we’re here.
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Natasja
04 Jun 2023
My sister and I had a wonderful few hours being taken around 3 hidden bars of Melbourne. We would never have found these by ourselves. Ethan was a delightful knowledgeable young man who pointed out various historical facts along the way. Thanks for a great time ????
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Lynda
02 Jun 2023
Horses, Wine & Beer was a truly amazing day. Our host Jess was fantastic and very accommodating! Every part of the day was so enjoyable. I would highly recommend and will definitely be using again. :)
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Terrie
03 May 2023
This is a must do tour when in Melbourne !!!!! Jess was amazing and knowledgeable of the history of Melbourne. She fit in as part of the group and made it feel like an afternoon out with friends. Getting a map of more hidden bars at the end of the tour meant would could continue on a great adventure into the night. Thank you thank you thank you.
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Petra
01 May 2023

We could not fault the tour Jess's efforts and knowledge that she passed on to two older Australians already well versed on our history. We learnt a lot.
Jess was a safe driver and always prompt
Jess also gave us space for our own appropriate amount of time without prompting.
Well done Jess
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S6757AHbillk
17 Apr 2023
Just loved this tour, would never have found these places by myself. Jess was wonderful and full of information for us and our lunch destination was also a highlight of the tour. Thank you so much. Cathrine
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Cathy
11 Apr 2023
My mother suprised me with the shopping tour for my birthday. It was an amazing day and a great way to see Melbourne. Jess knew her stuff when it came to Melbourne and we learned so much! Would highly recommend this experience!
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Caitlin
14 Mar 2023
We had a wonderful time on this tour! Jess was a wealth of knowledge about Melbourne in general and shared lots of great stories. She took us to all the best places to shop and we bought items that we would never have found without Jess’ expertise. Lunch was flexible to cater for food allergies which was a huge help to make our whole day easy and heaps of fun. Book this tour, you won’t be disappointed!!!
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Alison
12 Mar 2023
Show Me Melbourne is a must do!!! We did the Hidden Cocktail tour which was super fun and informative with Jess. Thanks for an awesome evening!!
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Kris
07 Mar 2023
We had an awesome day out with Jess on the bargains and bubbles shopping tour. Jess is a great host, knows where to find the bargains. Next time I am in Melbourne, I am going to do the history tour. Thank you for the day out Jess. Look forward to doing another tour with Show me Melbourne
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michelle
02 Mar 2023
Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide in Tamara. Even though we are locals we still learnt a lot about Melbourne. Slighty disappointed with not getting into Flemington race course. We hope you can get this sorted out with the VRC
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Tony
04 Feb 2023
Enjoyable experience with an excellent bus driver both in knowledge and sharing stories keeping the trip entertaining as well. MCG tour & was an eye-opening experience thoroughly informative and fascinating history helped by the informed knowledge of the tour guide. Would recommend to anyone else even if a local like myself.
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MB
04 Feb 2023
N & I had a wonderful day. The tour group was small and allowed for good interaction with the others. Jess is fun, thoughtful, not rushed. She is knowledgeable and flexible in her approach. We went to Living Legends in the morning, then to a brewery for beer tasting and an amazing lunch at Woodends, followed by a wine tasting at Hanging Rock winery. Highly recommended we will do it again. Thanks Jess
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T
18 Jan 2023
Great experience and Ethan was a great host will definitely recommend this tour.
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Anita
20 Dec 2022
We enjoyed a fabulous evening with Ethan on the Hidden Bars Tour. We really liked all three bars we visited, and we would never have located them on our own. The drinks menu at each location was good, and the “bar snacks” were more than ample and enough that we didn’t need dinner afterwards. We highly recommend Show Me Melbourne.
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Jodie
16 Dec 2022
We booked Show Me Melbourne for our work Christmas Party and had a FAB time! Jess our tour co-ordinator/guide/driver was excellent! and so on top of things. She responded quickly to any emails, was flexible with our days schedule and knowledgeable on facts related to our tour. Would definitely book with Show Me Melbourne again. Thanks Jess!
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lily
16 Dec 2022
Absolute blast. Jess and Ethan were excellent hosts. Our shopping experience was awesome… checking in at some out-of-the way unique outlets and grabbing excellent bargains thanks to Jess’s connections and ‘local’ knowledge . Would highly recommend SMM. We’ll be back!!
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Tracey
23 Nov 2022

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Clare
18 Nov 2022
Fantastic day. Neil and Tony were great host/driver. An enjoyable day meeting the retired greats. Beer, lunch and wine were also amazing
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Raelene
10 Nov 2022
We had a wonderful day and our guides showed us ever so much. The enormity of the sports places we saw was amazing and everything was so well explained. We highly recommend this company and due to some unforeseen circumstances our tour had to be changed twice (once due to covid) so it took two years to get to do it, but it wasn't a problem. They made sure we were comfortable and accommodated at all times, as we are older people, made sure we did the tours at our pace. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Thank you ever so much
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Dianne
23 Oct 2022
We did the hidden bar tour for a hens party and it was fabulous. Very well organized, great stops along the way and beautiful food and drink. Jess and Ethan did a terrfic job!
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Brittney
23 Oct 2022
The experience as a whole was great. Very dissapointed we did not go into Flemington due to the Royal Show. Also extremely dissapointed that MCG tour did not include players change rooms. Tour guide Tamara was very good. Not her fault.
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Neil
23 Oct 2022
Absolutely fantastic. Easy stroll around Melbourne, into doors that I have passed many times. So much history to learn. Jess has passion for Melbournes history and this came across. I will certainly be looking more closely at those doors I normally walk past. Could not fault one moment of the tour. Oh! And I forgot the joy we had at finding you can email Melbourne City trees.
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Family
23 Aug 2022
We loved our private tour with Jess , we were definitely surprised where these bars were hidden! It was an enjoyable way to see a different part of Melbourne.Highly recommend
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Sue
23 Aug 2022
Excellent tour. We had a fabulous evening ... it was great to finally be able to explore parts of Melbourne and find hidden bars that we would have never found. Jess was a fantastic tour guide, thank you. We look forward to doing more tours with Show Me Melbourne.
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Corinne
23 Aug 2022
I cannot speak highly enough of Jess and Tamara (our host for the night). Leading up to our booked event Jess did everything he could to make the process as positive and smooth as possible. Nothing was too much trouble. What an experience we had. Tamara met us at our accommodation and took us on a magical tour through three fantastic little bars on the Melbourne CBD. There are so many wonderful bars in the city and we had just a small taste but it was a brilliant night. Very entertaining and a lot of fun. Tamara even walked us to the place we had booked for dinner. She was brilliant and knowledgeable. Thank you Jess and Tamara, for a brilliant night and a great way to learn a little bit more about our spectacular city ????
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Mary-lou
05 Jun 2022

A relaxing day with a beautiful lunch provided.
Our guide was friendly and it was a lovely way to spend time reconnecting with friends after so long. Lots of laughs and drinks. We honestly didn’t want to come home.
I couldn’t recommend this tour more highly.
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Ladygaga1910
28 Jan 2022

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wendys191
27 Jan 2022
I recently did the Lunch with Living Legends Tour with Show Me Melbourne tours. It was fantastic and we had such a beautiful day patting, feeding and learning about all the different racehorses on site. Jess and Tamara were great hosts. The tour ran very smoothly and you could tell that they were passionate about what they do. Given it was a smaller group, I felt that we got a more personalised experience exploring the Homestead and surrounds which was really cool. If you're considering doing the Living Legends Tour with Show Me Melbourne, I can highly recommend it. Thanks again Jess & Tamara!
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Ashleigh
23 Dec 2021

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SMMJess, Owner at Show Me Melbourne, responded to this review - 2021-11-10
Thanks for such a lovely review! I'm so pleased you enjoyed yourself and learnt something new about our wonderful city as well. We are very passionate about Melbourne and it's always extra special to have guests on our tours who love the city as much as we do.

Darren
06 Nov 2021

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SMMJess, Owner at Show Me Melbourne, responded to this review - 2021-11-10
I'm so sorry that we somehow missed responding to this review! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your thoughts. I remember this tour very well - you were such a fun group of people to have on a tour. We like to treat all our guests as if they were our friends and you made that very easy! Tamara certainly has an encyclopedic knowledge of sport and I'm amazed every time I join her just how much she knows. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your tour and hope that now lockdowns look like they might be behind us that you can join us again! We have a new Hidden Bar tour that I think you'd love!
Jess

K5343AGscottf
26 Mar 2021

We found our host/driver to be Fun, Informative and Friendly.
The tour is very relaxed and casual with little time pressures to keep moving on.
We were disappointed that we couldn’t get into the band rooms at the Corner Hotel, Richmond and the Gershwin Room at the Espy, St Kilda for a behind the scenes look.
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bpkrawczyk
30 Jan 2020

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Jess L, Owner at Show Me Melbourne, responded to this review - 2019-11-08
Hi Christine. Thanks for leaving a lovely review for us! I'm so glad you enjoyed the outlets and lunch. Unfortunately traffic can be a problem at times in Melbourne and we just do the best we can. A small amount of backtracking is inevitable as well sometimes as we try to include the best outlets for you and not all of them can be reached on one loop - we need to drive out to one and return via the same road.

Christine
25 Oct 2019