Gangsters to Glamour Bar Tour in Fitzroy
Drinking History Tours
Fitzroy: Slumtown to Hipsterville Tour showcases the best of Melbourne’s oldest and coolest suburb in just three hours: fascinating history, cool bars and historic laneways. While now the capital of cool, Fitzroy has a dark, criminal past, and a history of prejudice and violence. This rollicking adventure is guaranteed to be more fun than a walking tour, classier than a bar crawl. Explore the hidden side of Melbourne’s coolest suburb, it’s narrow laneways and hidden corners. Learn about Fitzroy’s wealthy origins and slide into crime and extreme poverty, the rise of criminal gangs in the 1920s, indigenous history, Spanish roots and much more. Discover three of Fitzroy’s coolest bars. You'll also get access to our exclusive online maps of Melbourne's best bars and photos of your tour upon request. AND receive your mystery gift to celebrate your time with us!
Departure Point
- Meet your guide just outside the main gates of the Cathedral.
Duration
3 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: St Patrick's Cathedral
1 Cathedral Place, East Melbourne, VIC 3002
The largest and tallest church in Australia, this is where we start our tour with a background on Fitzroy's foundation
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bionic Ear Lane
Bionic Ear Lane, East Melbourne, VIC 3002
Australia may not have invented the bionic ear, but pioneering research done in Fitzroy have brought hearing to people around the world
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus
115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Fitzroy was the birth place to one of the Australia's holiest people, and our only saint. Let's find out more about this fascinating person.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Charcoal Lane
136 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Named after the famous Archie Rose song, we stop here to view some important street art and talk about Fitzroy important connection to the indigenous people of the region
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Marion Lane
Marion Lane, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Aka "Dead Man's Lane". Many a gangster's rival has ended up here...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fitzroy Town Hall
201 Napier St, Fitzroy, Victoria
In the shadow of the Fitzroy Town Hall, we talk about the man known locally as Australia's Willy Wonka, and the joy he brought building a candy empire in the slums of Fitzroy.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Johnston Street
Johnston Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Home to the area's Spanish population, we'll show a bunch of fantastic local bars.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Napier Street
Napier Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Now let's talk about one of the area's most famous gangsters, and how he built an empire of illegal booze and prostitution from his home in Fitzroy in the 1920s.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Dress code is casual!
- Photos of your tour (upon request)
- Professional guide
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Mystery Gift
- Melbourne Bar Map (upon request)
Redemption Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• Minimum age is 18 years
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Drinking History Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Fitzroy: Slumtown to Hipsterville Tour showcases the best of Melbourne’s oldest and coolest suburb in just three hours: fascinating history, cool bars and historic laneways. While now the capital of cool, Fitzroy has a dark, criminal past, and a history of prejudice and violence. This rollicking adventure is guaranteed to be more fun than a walking tour, classier than a bar crawl. Explore the hidden side of Melbourne’s coolest suburb, it’s narrow laneways and hidden corners. Learn about Fitzroy’s wealthy origins and slide into crime and extreme poverty, the rise of criminal gangs in the 1920s, indigenous history, Spanish roots and much more. Discover three of Fitzroy’s coolest bars. You'll also get access to our exclusive online maps of Melbourne's best bars and photos of your tour upon request. AND receive your mystery gift to celebrate your time with us!
Departure Point
- Meet your guide just outside the main gates of the Cathedral.
Duration
3 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: St Patrick's Cathedral
1 Cathedral Place, East Melbourne, VIC 3002
The largest and tallest church in Australia, this is where we start our tour with a background on Fitzroy's foundation
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bionic Ear Lane
Bionic Ear Lane, East Melbourne, VIC 3002
Australia may not have invented the bionic ear, but pioneering research done in Fitzroy have brought hearing to people around the world
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus
115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Fitzroy was the birth place to one of the Australia's holiest people, and our only saint. Let's find out more about this fascinating person.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Charcoal Lane
136 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Named after the famous Archie Rose song, we stop here to view some important street art and talk about Fitzroy important connection to the indigenous people of the region
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Marion Lane
Marion Lane, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Aka "Dead Man's Lane". Many a gangster's rival has ended up here...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fitzroy Town Hall
201 Napier St, Fitzroy, Victoria
In the shadow of the Fitzroy Town Hall, we talk about the man known locally as Australia's Willy Wonka, and the joy he brought building a candy empire in the slums of Fitzroy.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Johnston Street
Johnston Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Home to the area's Spanish population, we'll show a bunch of fantastic local bars.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Napier Street
Napier Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Now let's talk about one of the area's most famous gangsters, and how he built an empire of illegal booze and prostitution from his home in Fitzroy in the 1920s.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Dress code is casual!
- Photos of your tour (upon request)
- Professional guide
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Mystery Gift
- Melbourne Bar Map (upon request)
Redemption Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• Minimum age is 18 years
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Drinking History Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Need To Know Info
7-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operators terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.