The 10 Nightlife Experiences in Australia That Earn Their Price

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

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

Small-group Melbourne laneway bar tour with 4 stops and a first drink at each, guided through hidden lanes and local stories.

“This tour was one of the highlights of our AO weekend!! John was amazing. Gave us some great insights into old Melbourne and the new Melbourne bar scenes. The 4 bars were each unique in their own amazing way. We never would have found these bars on our own. Driver Lane bar was our favourite. Amazing little bar. But all 4 bars were great. Can't recommend this tour enough. Andrew and Julie”

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2.Local Laneway Bars and Their Stories

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

3-hour Melbourne laneway bar tour with a local guide, four story-led venues, small groups, and a first drink included for $63.

“Best tour ever! Was little nervous about booking a tour - I had previously lived in Melbourne and wasn’t sure if it would be a waste of money! From the moment Hugo introduced himself, i knew we’d made the right choice! We never would have found the places we visited - from a hidden shipping container bar, downstairs secret blues bar and an 1878 cottage distillery surrounding by high rise. And the great tour group made the evening. The cocktails were amazing too! We felt like we saw the real Melbourne. Highly highly recommended.”

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3.Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne

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

Melbourne laneway legends meet hidden bars on a 3-hour walking tour with trivia and photos, from $46.61 per person.

“Bridget knows her stuff and makes it a great time. You find bars you would never know existed. Enjoy”

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

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

A 3-hour Melbourne ghost-and-bars walk with creepy city stories, time for three drink stops, and small-group atmosphere.

“We had a great time, Meeting the others on the tour and learning more about the history of Melbourne”

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5.Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts

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

Sydney pub crawl with local party hosts. Four venues, four drinks, games and prizes, pizza, photos, and discounted extras, in 4 hours.

“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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6.Small Bars and Street Art Tour with a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

Brisbane street art and small bar tour with a drink, two route options, reserved stops, and local stories from expert guides. 3 hours.

“Tom was a brilliant guide! We learned so much about Brisbane Street art, the history of art in the city and a bit of general history too! The Thursday night route is brilliant and the small bars they bring you to are absolutely fantastic. Well worth the money!”

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7.Melbourne Beer Tour – Hidden Bars & Local Brews

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $239

Melbourne small-group craft beer tour with 3 brewery tastings, paired snacks, and a local tram ride, plus beer-history stories.

“amazing tour, bought us to good bar and restaurant. Tristan is a an amazing and very friendly tour guide. Highly recommend if you like beer and discover new food and restaurant”

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8.Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $123

An 8-hour high-speed boat ride from Brisbane to two sand islands, with included lunch, swimming in Moreton Bay, and pub-crawl bars.

“Wasted our time waiting 45 min at meeting point in the morning but no one came to pick up us when I called they said the meeting point is changed for about 1 hour far from the original meeting point. This is very disappointing to ruin my plan on second of January as i have planned for about 2 weeks earlier.”

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9.Hidden Bars & Creepy Tales Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

3-hour Melbourne laneway tour with creepy tales and three laneway bars from Queen Victoria Market. $46pp, drinks available.

“A huge thank you to the wonderful Tess for an unforgettable night in Melbourne! She was brilliantly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating and often surprising stories about the city’s history. We loved exploring the hidden side of Melbourne, wandering through its charming alleyways to discover unique and cosy bars – each with its own special character. An awesome mix of history, adventure, and nightlife – highly recommended for anyone wanting a fresh and exciting perspective of the city!”

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10.Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

3-hour Melbourne laneway walking tour with stories and 3 bar stops, led by a pro guide, from Fed Square to East Melbourne.

“Great historical knowledge of Melbourne but not quiet what I was expecting… I thought the tour would’ve taken in the older pubs.”

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