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The 10 Nightlife Experiences in Australia We Would Put First

10 tours  ·  from $19 a head

The 10 nightlife experiences we would put on a shortlist, with what each costs a head, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason; start there.

Melbourne's Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories - Beneath Driver Lane and Melbourne’s basement bars
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Melbourne’s Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories

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

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

Explore Melbourne’s secret laneway bars on a small-group walk with local drinks, pub stories, cocktails, and practical nightlife tips.

“Such a great experience discovering ‘hidden’ bars and their connection to Melbourne’s history - and I’m from Melbourne. Our guide, Alex, was informative and encouraged a terrific atmosphere among our group.”

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Big Night Out Pub Crawl - 3 Wise Monkeys turns up the music
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Big Night Out Pub Crawl

3.Big Night Out Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · from $35

Sydney’s Big Night Out Pub Crawl visits four bars and clubs with drinks, pizza, entry, games, and a social crowd for $35.14.

“Super good Thanks to Lisa who kept the vibe going I was unlucky to be in a hostel where people were not social at all thanks to this tour I managed to meet some people so thanks for that”

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Sydney's Secret Bars Nightlife Tour - Saturday: Oxford Street, Surry Hills and Darlinghurst
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Sydney’s Secret Bars Nightlife Tour

4.Sydney’s Secret Bars Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $46

Review of Sydney's Secret Bars Nightlife Tour, with route details, costs, guides, bar stops, group size, and tips for booking.

“Highly recommended. We had such a great time on this tour and our guide Kieran was awesome and very knowledgeable. Our group was fun and every bar we visited had great service and atmosphere.”

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Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne - Oliver Lane and the city below street level
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Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne

5.Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne

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

Explore Melbourne’s laneways, street art, bar culture, and surprising history on a lively three-hour tour with three hidden bars.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Brigette, our guide, provided a wealth of information. The group consisted of six females, which naturally led to a considerable amount of conversation. The tour took us to three different bars, each with Read more”

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Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour - Starting among the graves at Queen Victoria Market
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Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

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

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

Explore Melbourne’s dark past, secret bars, and eerie laneways on a small-group walking tour with drinks at your own expense.

“From start to finish, this tour was outstanding. Our guide, Tess, was amazing – warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. She made everyone feel welcome and created such a fun, relaxed atmosphere throughout the day. The Read more”

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Sydney: Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts - Meeting at The Scary Canary
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Sydney: Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts

Hidden Bars of Melbourne - The first doorway is part of the experience
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Hidden Bars of Melbourne

9.Hidden Bars of Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $121

Explore Melbourne’s hidden bars on a small-group walking tour with two cocktails, local stories, and up to 15 city-center stops.

“Very enjoyable tour of many of Melbournes hidden bars and historical cocktail bars - personalized tour that was adapted to our asks and educational and fun. A good night out for all.”

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Brisbane Small Bars and Street Art Tour - Thursday’s walk along Fish Lane
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Brisbane Small Bars and Street Art Tour

10.Brisbane Small Bars and Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $46

Explore Brisbane’s small bars and street art on a three-hour tour with local guides, one drink, murals, and a useful map of city spots.

“An outstanding way to see the unseen hidden in clear sight. Amazing artwork punctuating super intersecting bars off the beaten path. I wish I’d done this on day 1 of my trip. Tom, our guide for the session was bright, articulate, an expert in his field and best of all fun!!!”

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