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Australia Bar Tours: 15 to Book

45 tours  ·  from $17 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying in on Friday: 15 australia bar tours worth the money, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to know before you book.

Melbourne's Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories - Four stops chosen from a much longer menu
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Melbourne’s Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories

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

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

Walk Melbourne’s central laneways with a local guide such as Hugo, Ian, Simon, or Laura, stopping at four changing bars. Expect a classic pub, cocktail bar, wine-focused venue, and a fourth stop matched to your group. One drink at each venue is generally included, but check the current booking terms.

“The tour with Laura was awesome. Knowledgeable of each location and the city in general. Open and friendly”

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The Rocks Pub Walking Tour - Starting at Harts Pub
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The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

2.The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · from $82

Walk The Rocks with a lively local guide, stopping at four old pubs for a craft beer, cider, wine, or soft drink at each. Hear stories of convicts, larrikin gangs, the 6 o’clock swill, plague, ghosts, and Sydney’s first European settlement. Groups are capped at 15.

“Excellent tour of the Rocks and four fabulous pubs that date back more than 100 years. The beers were all excellent and there were plenty to choose from. Our guide Tanya was very entertaining and her knowledge of the British discovery of what is today Australia was excellent. Highly recommend!”

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Melbourne: Local Laneway Bars and Their Stories - Four stops, but not always the same four
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Melbourne: Local Laneway Bars and Their Stories

3.Local Laneway Bars and Their Stories

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

Spend three hours walking Melbourne’s central laneways with guides such as Hugo, Ian, Julia, or Simon. Visit four changing bars, from heritage conversions to small cocktail rooms, with one opening drink included. Expect local history, hidden entrances, flexible recommendations, and a maximum group size of 12.

“Beau is a great guide! he has incredible knowledge of Melbourne.”

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Big Night Out Pub Crawl - 3 Wise Monkeys and the first real party hour
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Big Night Out Pub Crawl

4.Big Night Out Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · from $35

Start at The Scary Canary at 8pm, then visit 3 Wise Monkeys, Scruffy Murphy’s, and Side Bar with hosts such as Jemma, Dom, Lisa, or Kosta. You get drinks, pizza, snacks, club entry, games, photos, and a social night aimed mainly at ages 18 to 25.

“Super fun, i would recommend this for anyone wanting to meet people, if you’re single, couple, or just with friends”

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Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour - Four pubs, four drinks, and a changing view of Sydney
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Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

5.Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · from $82

Start at Harts Pub in The Rocks and walk between four historic drinking spots with guides such as Dave, Nick, Simon, Doug, or Colin. Expect local stories, Australian beer, cider or wine, four included drinks, and a small group capped at 15 people. Food is self-guided before or after the tour.

“Doug was an outstanding guide. He blended in the local history with pub stories. The tour was both enriching and refreshing. A must do item when in Sydney!”

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Sydney's Secret Bars Nightlife Tour - Tuesday in the CBD: Queen Victoria Building and central bars
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Sydney’s Secret Bars Nightlife Tour

6.Sydney’s Secret Bars Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $46

Join Local Sauce Tours at 6:30 pm for a three to four-hour small-group night out through Sydney CBD, The Rocks, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, or Newtown. Visit several bars, hear crime tales and local legends, enjoy one included beer or wine, and take home a map of bar tips.

“Traveling solo from the US. Wanted to meet some new people and have a little fun while exploring! This was the perfect tour to do this with! Would do this again in a heart beat!”

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PERTH BAR+STREET ART TOUR: Hidden Secrets, Laneways + Good Times! - Starting at Forrest Place at 4 pm
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PERTH BAR+STREET ART TOUR: Hidden Secrets, Laneways + Good Times!

7.PERTH BAR+STREET ART TOUR: Hidden Secrets, Laneways + Good Times!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · from $46

Start at Forrest Place at 4 pm for a three-hour walk through Perth’s laneways, street art, and small bars. Guides such as Jess, Robyn, and Amber share local stories, lead you to three venues, and arrange drink discounts. The tour ends in central Perth or Northbridge.

“Amber e stata bravissim a farci conoscere luoghi si perth che non avremmo mai visto murales bar e luoghi speciali rendendo la nostra esperienza indimenticabile”

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Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne - Oliver Lane and Melbourne’s small-scale city
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Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne

8.Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne

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

Walk from Fed Square through Oliver Lane, AC/DC Lane, Chinatown, and Little Bourke Street with guides such as Tess, Tom, Bridgette, and Daniel. Hear unusual Melbourne stories, visit three laneway bars, join a trivia quiz, and receive a bar map. Drinks cost extra.

“It was good fun, very informative Certainly value for money, very wide ranging covering architecture, history even a ghost story The tour guide Brigitte was excellent and the group enjoyed themselves Lots of variety in the places we visited”

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Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour - Old Melbourne Gaol and the city’s execution ground
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Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

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

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

Follow a guide such as Bridgette, Tess, Lenny, or Daniel from Queen Victoria Market to Federation Square. Hear tales of graveyards, executions, crime, murder, and ghosts while stopping at three lesser-known bars. The group is capped at 10, drinks cost extra, and uneven streets require steady walking.

“A great guide with a lot of interesting information. We went to a variety of bars that catered for different tastes.”

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Sydney Cocktail Harbour Bar Cruise with Charcuterie Board - Watching the Harbour Bridge From the Water
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Sydney Cocktail Harbour Bar Cruise with Charcuterie Board

10.Sydney Cocktail Harbour Bar Cruise with Charcuterie Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · from $56

Board at King Street Wharf 1 for a two-hour Captain Cook Cruises outing with reserved lounge seating, a welcome cocktail, a second drink, and one Australian cheese and charcuterie board per two people. Enjoy indoor comfort, outdoor photo spots, and weekend live music.

“I was being help by an Indian girl ( I did not get her name ) and she did not gave our table any foods at all, but other tables were being served. And I had asked couple of times, and the food came very late….Then I called another waiter naRead more”

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Sydney: Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts - Starting at The Scary Canary
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Sydney: Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts

11.Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 137 reviews · 4 hours · from $34

Join local hosts for a four-hour Sydney pub crawl aimed mainly at ages 18 to 25, with a strong 26 to 35 crowd too. Start at The Scary Canary, visit three more venues, receive four drinks and pizza, then finish at Side Bar. Bring valid photo ID and dress for Sydney nightlife.

“Phillipa was so sweet! The pub crawl is a great way to meet people and it’s a fun night. I recommend it!”

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Ice Bar Tour in Melbourne with Cocktails - Getting suited up at The Atrium
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Ice Bar Tour in Melbourne with Cocktails

12.Ice Bar Tour in Melbourne with Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · from $32

At IceBar Melbourne, you’ll suit up in a hooded cape, gloves, and boots before entering Australia’s only ice bar. Spend about 45 minutes among ice sculptures, icy seats, games, and a complimentary cocktail or soft drink. Staff such as Laura and Nicole are noted for helping with photos and games.

“Ice Bar Was fantastic and cocktails were delish. Staff were so much fun, was a great experience and very enjoyable”

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Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour - Why the outdoor walking matters
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Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour

13.Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · from $27

Spend 90 minutes walking from the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre to Salamanca Place with guides such as Maggie, Sebastian, or Matthew. Hear dark tales of convicts, smugglers, brothels, and old taverns, then buy a drink at selected pubs. Expect a small group of up to 12 and plenty of outdoor walking.

“Maggie had great knowledge and enthusiasm. Very interesting tour. Thought was taken into account on which pubs to visit. Lots of suggestions on good places to eat. Walk was suitable for all ages and pretty flat. Some stairs inside pub theRead more”

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Melbourne Pub Crawl - Moving through Melbourne’s CBD one bar at a time
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Melbourne Pub Crawl

14.Melbourne Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $18Best value

Meet at Wax Music Lounge at 6:30 pm for a five-hour Melbourne CBD crawl led by a local guide, possibly Patrick. Visit several bars, receive free shots and drink discounts, then finish at a club with free entry and a drink.

“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 - Meeting outside the bank and starting the hunt
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Melbourne: Hidden Bar and Cocktail Tour

15.Hidden Bar and Cocktail Tour

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

Walk Melbourne’s alleys and stairways with an English-speaking guide such as Lucy, Ian, Jess, or Josh, and visit three unmarked bars. You’ll hear odd city stories, get cocktail suggestions, share finger food or pizza, and receive a map of 10 more bars. Drinks cost extra.

“Ian was a great story teller and Melbourne historian. Great to hear back story to the different bars. Would definitely do another tour.”

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