Whisky Bars & Gin Joints
Duration:
Operated By:
The Essentials
- Length: ~2.5 hours
- Start: 3:30pm Saturday || State Parliament of Victoria
- Guests: Less than 10 people
- Distance: ~1.2km
- Amazing tour host: Your expert bar and history guide will lead you on an unforgettable adventure!
- Bars: You’ll stop for a drink at three of Melbourne’s coolest whisky and gin bars, including Melbourne’s oldest dedicated whisky bar and the only distillery in the CBD.
- History: You’ll learn about the Ned Kelly of Victorian whisky, how Victoria led whisky & gin production in the 19th and early 20th century, and fun facts about the rich global history of whisky and gin.
- Sites: Stroll through the east end of the CBD, through the old red light district, past China Town and the Greek Quarter
- Tastings: Each bar stop will include tastings of some of Australia and world’s finest spirits. Each tasting comprises a paddle of 3 x spirits (20ml each)
- Tour Host: Our brilliant tour host will take care of every detail – from making the bookings to ordering the drinks!
- Photos: Our guide will be on hand to take happy snaps which will be shared with you after the tour!
- Contact The Boss: Looking for advice on restaurants or other Melbourne ideas? I’ll send you some personalised ideas!
- Bar maps: Receive your exclusive Bar Map of Melbourne and Fitzroy after the tour so you can keep exploring our unique and diverse bar scene
- DHT App: Gain exclusive access to the DHT App to unlock additional content and tour features!
Bonuses (more than $140 worth!)
- $100 off your first purchase at Naked Wines! T&Cs apply
- 10% off tickets to the best experience in town: Alcotraz!
- $20 off your first purchase at BoozeBud! T&Cs apply
- $10 off Grip6 Wallets
- 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
Fine Print
- Tour bookings close 24 hours prior to start time to secure bar space.
- For same day bookings, contact Ben the Boss on +61(0)402 242 982 or bentheboss@drinkinghistorytours.com to see if he can squeeze you in!*
What happens after I book?
- Instant: Email confirmation
- Two days prior: Email reminder of tour details
- 12 hours prior: Last minute email with details on weather, location, etc
- Day of tour: Text message with Google map location, guide’s name and phone number
Meet your guide at the edge of Princes Bridge, opposite Flinders Street Station, behind Transport Bar.
Look out for person waving the DHT Flag AND/OR wearing a black shirt/hoody/jacket (depending on the weather) and our distinctive black, white and pink logo on the left breast.
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!
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Guests can only cancel 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.
