What to do and see in Victoria, Australia: The Best Night Tours

Is there a more seductive city than Melbourne After Dark? Join us as the sun goes down and the lights come on.  Melbourne is breathtaking under lights. See the city come alive at night.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Bottled water, 2-course dinner, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Utilising the latest in handheld laser projection technology, writer and historian Michael Shelford, beams images of notorious characters from the 1890's to the 1930's onto the buildings and streets they once inhabited. Take a walk through downtown Melbourne and learn of an era in which there was much more on offer at the local candy store than just sweets and soft drinks. Explore Melbourne’s underworld c.1870’s to 1930’s, an era in which Melbourne’s downtown slum district, ‘Little Lon’, was mostly run by women. Learn about the battle for supremacy, madams who stood their ground against well-known gangsters such as Squizzy Taylor, and an all-female crime syndicate known as ‘The Combine’. Stop outside buildings which were once brothels and sly grog shops (speak easies), and hear the stories of what occurred within their walls and on the streets and laneways around them. Shootings, bombings, bashings, brothels, robberies, opium, cocaine and sly grog (speak easies).

Inclusions: Toilet facilities are available at the Coopers Inn Hotel where the tour group meets. A tumbler of water and drinking glasses are also there for the use of customers., The tour experience is enhanced with the latest in hand-held laser projection technology.

Exclusions: Food and beverage, (apart from water which is free), at the starting location can be purchased at your own expense.

Blending tales of shipwrecks, sly grog shops and distilling bans with some of Melbourne’s coolest whisky and gin joints, the Melbourne Whisky and Gin Tour is a rollicking adventure from Victoria’s early spirit making past to its modern craft scene. Starting at State Parliament, you'll be transported back in time to a heady world of prohibition, sly grog shops, shipwrecks and even Sherlock Holmes while sampling gin at a heritage brick cottage that once housed bootleg grog. From here, it's a short stroll to Melbourne's first whisky bar and a wide selection of peaty single malts, honeyed Highlands and mellow Scottish blends. Your tour ends at one of the cities best cocktail bars for either a gin or whisky cocktail.

Inclusions: Top shelf gin and/or whisky tastings at three bars, Snacks, Exclusive Melbourne Bar Map (free upon request), Photos of your tour (free upon request), Gift

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What could be a more memorable way to enjoy a meal in Melbourne than a gourmet dinner cruise along the Yarra River? Watch the city light up during this 3-hour cruise and enjoy Melbourne's noted fine dining in the comfort of a floating restaurant. Sip wine, beer and spirits while you admire the changing vistas of the city skyline and pass by waterfront parks and attractions.

Inclusions: 4-course dinner (Main choice at check out), Beer, wine, soft drinks, premium spirits and liqueurs

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Our Sunday Winter Evening Cruise is an all inclusive 2 hour cruise with dinner and drinks. Watch the city lights and sights as you cruise past this beautiful city of Melbourne. A perfect way to wrap up your weekend enjoying this unique dining experience. The drinks will keep flowing while you enjoy the amazing views of the city skyline and pass by parks and gardens under historical bridges and attractions like the Royal Botanic Gardens Federation Square and the Sporting precincts of Melbourne.

Inclusions: 3-course dinner, Beer, wine, sparkling & soft drinks

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

By day the ocean side suburb of St Kilda is known to be a bustling seaside playground but by night the other side of St Kilda’s personality comes out to play. Hip, but without the hipsters, this neighbourhood comes alive at dusk when its historic pubs, live music venues and trendy wine ocean view wine and cocktail bars open their doors. Join a like-minded Host to discover the best of Melbourne’s nightlife, getting out of the city centre and exploring St Kilda after dark. Hop from bar to bar and get a taste of what the nights here are really like! Within 24 hours of your booking, we will contact you to find out about your interests so we can assign a like-minded Host who will create a bespoke experience for you. Your Host will suggest an itinerary and agree a meeting time and place, but you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised itinerary, 4 hours in the city with a Host, 2 drinks specially selected for you by your Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Uber included, Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks other than the ones included above, Transportation costs , Entrance fees to any attractions, Gratuities (optional)

Exciting function train tours around Melbourne for your end of year Christmas party needs. We depart from Southern Cross Station and proceed to travel to the West of Melbourne, while enjoying fine food and beverages. At our half way mark, you may disembark for 10 minutes before heading back to Melbourne while enjoying more dancing and dessert. Our function train has four different carriages you can move around in, a dance floor with a DJ, a cocktail room with a band, a seated area with a bar or a quiet compartment area to take in the views. We can create any atmosphere suited to your requirements. We have a range of entertainment available such as DJ’s, Bands, Karaoke, Mime artist, Mock Casinos, Comedian’s, Fire Performers, Hollywood Impersonators and more. Choose to make your event all glamour with gourmet foods, wines and a jazz band, or a casual fun party with drinks, scrumptious finger food and a funky DJ.

Inclusions: Extensive formal stand up menu, Beer, wine, sparkling, soft-drink, Basic spirits available for purchase, Two large dance floors; Two carriages of music (DJ and Live band), Plenty of lounge seating available, One double pass to the Comics lounge for every person, can be used any time, Event Manager on location, After party at Docklands

Exclusions: No BYO drinks or food

Melbourne is a beautiful city and is made more beautiful at night with so many lit up buildings. This tour is designed for the business person/s who are busy during the day and time poor. This unique tour will give a visitor a seldom seen night overview of Melbourne and a subject of discussion for many years. I am flexible to take in your interests and will digress from my suggested route to take in additional items of interest. This tour however is available during the day at times to suit , you the tourist.

Inclusions: Transport in my SUV with its panoramic sunroof, Bottled water

Exclusions: Dinner

An all weather, drive-by tour in a very eye catching, quirky car that has huge windows and lots of room. We have multiple tour itineraries so that you get to see Melbourne at its best at that particular time of day, evening or night. Book a day tours, evening tour, or night tour. There will be multiple stops and breaks to provide plenty of opportunity to walk around and take photos.

Inclusions: Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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