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Private Melbourne Nightlife Experience

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On average, this is booked 16 (0) days in advance.

1 to 4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

A great night out with an interesting local, plenty of good food and drink in the city’s hottest secret night spots.

Experience another side of Melbourne on a night out with a charming local host. Enjoy a progressive degustation and cocktails at exclusive night spots and local institutions. Meet locals and learn about the city’s history of excess and prohibition, scoundrels and scandals. Wine, cocktails… whatever your tastes, this experience can be tailored to match.

What's Included

  • A cocktail, wine or beer in each of three venues
  • Meet local bartenders and nightlife personalities
  • A progressive dinner and dessert
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick-up from any central locations around Melbourne. For an airport pick-up, a $120 AUD surcharge applies and is payable locally.

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165 Sackville Street
Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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Localing Private Tours Melbourne

Head to one of the city’s slickest hidden cocktail bars for a chance to break bread and ice with your personable Localing host.  Share a few tastes and interests to help make the experience personal.With tireless hours of research, and reading, drinking and story swapping, you are in tried and capable hands. Begin with a gin or a classic cocktail in the intimate ‘Bar Americano,’ or with wine and tapas at our favourite laneway wine bar.Learn about the city’s dark side and the many curious characters from both sides of the law, who have helped to shape Melbourne.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Included

Localing Private Tours Melbourne

Continue to one of the city’s ‘rooftop bars’ and enjoy a different view of Melbourne, a local craft beer and a few more tasty share plates. Meet the people at the creative heart of this vibrant industry for some unique insight.Down a cobble-stoned lane, take a left, a right and another left past the colourful street art, heaving dumpling joints and tantalising sounds of karaoke - leave it all behind in a hidden speakeasy from another time and place. Visit late night Tokyo, or a ‘gold rush’ opium den, a dive bar on the wrong side of a fridge door …expect the unexpected from the Melbourne night.Bring your appetite, as you will have the chance to sample an array of delicious cuisines.Melbourne's best bar food, from charcuterie boards delicately adorned with local produce, to scrumptious dim sum or discover the joys of the humble Aussie jaffle.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This is not a group tour done in private, it is a completely custom experience with your interests and preferences front and centre... the perfect tour for people who don't like tours.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Melbourne Nightlife Experience?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-13922P2

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What's Included

Activity name

  • A cocktail, wine or beer in each of three venues
  • Meet local bartenders and nightlife personalities
  • A progressive dinner and dessert
  • Visit iconic local nightlife and music venues
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This is not a group tour done in private, it is a completely custom experience with your interests and preferences front and centre... the perfect tour for people who don't like tours.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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