Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour | 3 hours

89 Reviews | Melbourne
From $53.56 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Duration: 3 hours
No Drinks Included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional guide
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Map of Melbourne's best bars (free upon request)
  • Photos of your tour (free upon request)
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages

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.

Meeting points

Meet us outside L Shed, corner of String Bean Alley and Queen St, inside the Queen Victoria Markets (between L Shed and the toilet block!).

End point

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Fed Square, Swanston St & Flinders St in Melbourne

Itinerary

  • 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.

    40 minutes

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

    5 minutes

  • 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.

    10 minutes

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    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.

    40 minutes

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    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.

    5 minutes

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    Home to the ghost of a young lady, brutally murdered and with her killer still unknown!

    5 minutes

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

    5 minutes

  • 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.

    40 minutes

  • 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.

    5 minutes

  • 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!

    5 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Dress code is casual!

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.7

89 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    77
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 77 reviews with 5 stars

great experience

Published on Feb, 2025

Uncover Melbourne’s dark history as you explore eerie laneways and hidden bars with spine-chilling tales. This unique walking tour blends history, mystery, and a touch of adventure.

Good

Published on Feb, 2025

This bar offers a fantastic atmosphere, making it a great spot for a night out. The ambiance is a perfect blend of lively and relaxed, with dim lighting, stylish decor, and well-chosen music that enhances the experience. The drink selection is impressive, featuring expertly crafted cocktails, a diverse range of spirits, and a solid beer and wine list. Bartenders are skilled, friendly, and happy to recommend drinks based on your preferences. Service is prompt, and the staff ensures that every guest feels welcome. Whether you’re looking for a casual drink after work or a vibrant weekend experience, this bar caters to all moods. The seating arrangements are comfortable, allowing for both intimate conversations and group gatherings. Prices are reasonable for the quality offered, and the overall vibe makes it a place worth revisiting. If you’re seeking a well-rounded bar experience, this spot won’t disappoint.

Great tour

Published on Feb, 2025

I really enjoyed this tour. Bridgette was a great guide. She was very entertaining . The bars we went to on this trip were very good. I would highly recommend this tour.

Bridget Bluestone waxes lyrical on Melbourne's seedy history.

Published on Feb, 2025

Tour was so much fun and Bridget (Bluestone) was the most enthusiastic and engaging guide I've ever come across. The stories were fascinating and the bars we visited really cute and in a great location. The final bar (Speakeasy) was brilliant. Such great value and a brilliant way to spend a Saturday afternoon and evening.

Five Star Tour

Published on Feb, 2025

What a lively tour. Great pace, Briget was extremely knowledgeable and funny giving great insight to Melbourne’s past. Highly recommended.

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