Whisky Bars & Gin Joints: Melbourne Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Whisky Bars & Gin Joints: Melbourne Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Melbourne
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Blending tales of shipwrecks, sly grog shops and distilling bans with some of Melbourne’s coolest whisky and gin joints, the Melbourne Whisky and Gin Tour is a rollicking adventure from Victoria’s early spirit making past to its modern craft scene.

Starting at State Parliament, you'll be transported back in time to a heady world of prohibition, sly grog shops, shipwrecks and even Sherlock Holmes while sampling gin at a heritage brick cottage that once housed bootleg grog.

From here, it's a short stroll to Melbourne's first whisky bar and a wide selection of peaty single malts, honeyed Highlands and mellow Scottish blends.

Your tour ends at one of the cities best bars - a hidden distillery!

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Little Lon Distilling Co., 17 Casselden Pl, Melbourne Vic, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

A tasting of three signature gins paired with cheese.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

Three whisky tastings from Victorian and Australian distillers paired with chocolate.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Boilermaker House, 209-211 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

A boilermaker (beer paired with whiksy) will be served.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Alcoholic Beverages - Tasting tray at each bar (3 x spirits per bar)
  • Exclusive Melbourne Bar Map (free upon request)
  • Photos of your tour (free upon request)
  • Gift
  • Entry/Admission - Boilermaker House
  • Entry/Admission - Little Lon Distilling Co.
  • Entry/Admission - Whisky & Alement

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Parliament House, Spring St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia


    Departure Time

    03:30 PM


    Return Details

    Lonsdale Street, Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    2 hours 30 minutes

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    Happycampers4v

    21 Aug, 2023

    I was on this tour with a friend for his birthday present. The tour guide was very informative and had lots of information about the history of Melbourne distilleries. We went to 3 bars and although everyone on the tour were whiskey lovers we had more Gin than Whiskey. I was a bit disappointed as we thought we were getting a whiskey tour. If you like Gin this is definatley the tour for you.

    Philwhi

    14 Jan, 2023

    We really enjoyed our Whiskey and Gin tour, great mix of people. Really enjoyed the Boilermaker Bar and the Little Lon Distillery and Alba new her stuff.

    Yza_S

    09 Aug, 2022

    What a great afternoon tour! Very informative and entertaining to hear about the history of whiskey and gin in Australia. The secret bars had lots of character and served really good gin and whiskeys. Mer was delightful and gave a very memorable tour!

    Sarah A

    29 Jan, 2022

    We went on the Gin and Whiskey Walking History Tour. Six of us did this tour for my husband's 50th birthday. Alda was our guide and was very knowledgeable on the history of the area we toured. We went to 3 bars that we (as locals) had never been to before and we loved every single one... we did a tasting flight at each bar and got to try quite a few whiskeys and gins. Our guide pointed out other bars that we want to go back and try out. I would recommend these tours whether you are a local or a visitor to Melbourne. My hubby had an unforgettable birthday.

    L2887XOadamt

    19 Dec, 2021

    Alda was entertaining , displayed charisma and knowledgeable .We visited places in the City near little Lonsdale Street . Tasted some quality beverages of Gin and Whiskey nature.

    User's Picture Gallery

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    What a great afternoon...

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    Whiskey and Gin tour with Alda Saturday December 18th, 2021

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    Decent spirits, but not as advertised

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