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Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

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On average, this is booked 16 (6) days in advance.
3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

From haunted graveyards to Jack The Ripper, Melbourne's scary past comes to light on this ghost and murder tour of the CBD.

Join us as we explore Melbourne's scary side while visiting three of her best kept bar secrets.

Discover three amazing laneway bars, and take part in a pub quiz at bar 2 for your chance to win a prize!

Photos of your tour can also be provided at no extra charge.

What's Included

  • Expert Tips - contact our expert team for any food, entertainment or other Melbourne recommendations
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Map of Melbourne's best bars (free upon request)
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Queen Victoria Market
513 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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End point

Swanston St & Flinders St
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Fed Square, Swanston St & Flinders St in Melbourne

What To Expect

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Queen Victoria Market

Our tour host will meet you at these world famous and old markets to begin your journey into Melbourne's dark past, starting with her first cemetery.Later, we stop at our first bar for a drink, but before that we learn more about Melbourne's obsession with ghosts and the macabre.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

The Oxford Scholar

Stopping outside one of Melbourne's original gold rush pubs, we find out more about the history of morgues in Melbourne
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Melbourne Gaol

Learn about this Gaol gruesome role in executing more than 135 men and women, the most haunted part of the Gaol, and its most famous resident! We also talk about the first men hanged in Melbourne.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown Melbourne

Enter the world's oldest continuous Chinatown and discovery the scourge of crime, prostitution and opium that once plagued this area.Later we'll stop for a drink at one of the area's hidden laneway bars.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Southern Cross Lane

Step back in time to Melbourne's first marketplace - part farmers market, part freak show carnival - as we learn about the famous murder that took place here.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pink Alley

Home to the ghost of a young lady, brutally murdered and with her killer still unknown!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Capitol

Once home to the hottest bar during WW2, we also learn about the serial killer who terrorised Melbourne during the wartime period.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

277-279 Flinders Lane.

Home to some of Melbourne's best bars and restaurants, you might also find a scary tale or two here. We finish our tour with a drink at one of the area's best cocktail bars.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hosier Lane

Melbourne's most famous graffiti laneway also has a dark past, and a ghost many believe may have been the most famous slasher of them all.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fed Square

Once home to our first morgue, Federation Square has its fair share of dark secrets, including prostitute ghosts, dead fisherman and bodies in boxes!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 214 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
  • This tour 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Expert Tips - contact our expert team for any food, entertainment or other Melbourne recommendations.
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax).
  • Map of Melbourne's best bars (free upon request).
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Expert Tips - contact our expert team for any food, entertainment or other Melbourne recommendations
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Map of Melbourne's best bars (free upon request)
  • Professional guide
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
  • Dress code is casual!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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