Tours & experiences

Hand-picked tours across Victoria

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Victoria for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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Yarra Sunrise Running Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s riverside landscape at first light on this 8km loop starting from Federation Square at 7am. You'll follow the Yarra through parklands and past the Cricket Ground, climb the Tan Track's Anderson Street rise, pause at the Shrine of Remembrance for city views, then wind back along the river to finish with coffee at a local café. The pace suits anyone from beginner to experienced runners, with a guide sharing Melbourne's sporting and cultural heritage as you go.

2 hoursfrom AUD $99
Jewish Scene in Melbourne- ideal shore excursion with a local.
★ 5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Jewish Scene in Melbourne- ideal shore excursion with a local.

A private six-hour tour led by a [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) resident who knows the Jewish quarter inside out. You'll explore the city's oldest synagogue, visit kosher food suppliers and delis, and discover why the Bagel Belt is legendary amongst locals. Your guide customises the route based on what interests you, throws in surprise detours to catch what's happening around town that day, and wraps up with fresh bagels. Travel to and from your port or hotel included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $895
[PRIVATE TOUR] Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs | Winery & Sightseeing Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

[PRIVATE TOUR] Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs | Winery & Sightseeing Tour

A full-day private tour of the Mornington Peninsula, an hour south of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), blending wine tasting with coastal relaxation. Visit two acclaimed estates to sample the region's Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, enjoy a two-course lunch at a winery overlooking the bays, then unwind at Peninsula Hot Springs amongst 50-plus outdoor thermal pools set in native bushland. Eight hours total, all transport and entry included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $750
Yarra River Twilight Waterbike Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Yarra River Twilight Waterbike Tour

Pedal across the Yarra River on a waterbike as [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s lights come up. This 90-minute twilight outing puts you low to the water on a stable, pedal-powered craft—neither kayak nor traditional boat. You'll roll past the city's glass towers and parkland while staying mostly dry, all without burning fossil fuels. The ride suits any fitness level and launches from a spot with good public transport links nearby.

1h 30mfrom AUD $99
Melbourne Tours Walk the Yarra & Historic Boathouse Lunch
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Melbourne Tours Walk the Yarra & Historic Boathouse Lunch

Walk the Yarra River's parklands on [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s doorstep, just 15 minutes from the CBD. This 3–4 hour guided ramble follows riverside trails through Yarra Bend Park, past Victoria's largest flying fox roost, and to the historic Boathouse. Along the way, learn about Dights Falls' significance to the Wurundjeri people and spot the natural heritage that locals cherish but most visitors overlook. Includes taxi transfers and weather gear.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $170
The Women of the Abbotsford Convent Women's History Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
Australia

The Women of the Abbotsford Convent Women's History Walking Tour

2 hoursfrom AUD $60
Small group Great Ocean Road Reverse & Wildlife spotting
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Small group Great Ocean Road Reverse & Wildlife spotting

This 12-hour reverse-route Great Ocean Road tour departs [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) early to reach the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge ahead of peak crowds. You'll experience the Southern Ocean's morning stillness before the day heats up, then head to Anglesea in late afternoon when kangaroo mobs are most active. The small-group format (max 12 people) and air-conditioned transport keep things relaxed, with breakfast sausages and hot drinks to start.

12 hoursfrom AUD $170
12 Apostles and Otway Fly Zipline Day Trip from Melbourne
★ 5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

12 Apostles and Otway Fly Zipline Day Trip from Melbourne

This 13.5-hour day trip from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) combines two iconic Victorian experiences: the dramatic sea cliffs of the 12 Apostles in Port Campbell National Park, then an afternoon canopy adventure on the Otway Fly zipline course. You'll start with guided exploration of the limestone formations before heading inland to tackle a series of platforms and cables woven through the rainforest canopy. Hotel pickup is included, as are all activity fees and park entry.

13h 30mfrom AUD $222
[PRIVATE TOUR] Yarra Valley Winery | Day Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

[PRIVATE TOUR] Yarra Valley Winery | Day Tour

This eight-hour private tour takes you an hour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) into the Yarra Valley, a region of rolling hills and established vineyards. Your dedicated guide shapes the itinerary around what interests you—whether that's wine estates, craft breweries, a working distillery, artisanal chocolate, or a dairy farm. The valley's elevation and geography deliver striking panoramic views throughout the day. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided, and arrange lunch at a spot that suits your preferences, from casual picnics to restaurant dining.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1200
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

This 3-day road trip pairs two distinct Australian landscapes: the dramatic cliff-lined Great Ocean Road and the quieter mountain ranges of the Grampians. Travel with just 7 fellow passengers in a comfortable minivan, spending day one and a half exploring the coastal drive's winding lookouts and stories of shipwrecks, then heading inland to walk amongst towering peaks and ancient Aboriginal rock art. Stay in villas with views and eat at award-winning restaurants, with all transport, meals (except lunch) and park fees covered.

3 daysfrom AUD $2400
Melbourne Airport Transfer to CBD Private Luxury Chauffeur
★ 5.0 (2)
Australia

Melbourne Airport Transfer to CBD Private Luxury Chauffeur

45 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $120
Phillip Island Nature Parks PENGUIN Parade PRIVATE hotel pickup
★ 5.0 (2)
Australia

Phillip Island Nature Parks PENGUIN Parade PRIVATE hotel pickup

9h 30mfrom AUD $1333
Private Dandenong Ranges Tour including Puffing Billy
★ 5.0 (1)
Australia

Private Dandenong Ranges Tour including Puffing Billy

5 hoursfrom AUD $500
Melbourne City to Airport
★ 5.0 (1)
Australia

Melbourne City to Airport

45 minfrom AUD $130
Experience Ocean Road Tour in Italian Language
★ 5.0 (1)
Australia

Experience Ocean Road Tour in Italian Language

11 hoursfrom AUD $282
Otway Fly Treetop Walk Waterfalls and Redwood Tour from Melbourne
★ 5.0 (1)
Australia

Otway Fly Treetop Walk Waterfalls and Redwood Tour from Melbourne

11 hoursfrom AUD $166
Melbourne Phillip Island Private Tour with Penguin
★ 5.0 (1)
Australia

Melbourne Phillip Island Private Tour with Penguin

10 hoursfrom AUD $440
Yarra Valley Small Group with Lunch and Gin Tasting Four Pillars
★ 5.0 (1)
Australia

Yarra Valley Small Group with Lunch and Gin Tasting Four Pillars

7 hoursfrom AUD $280
Phillip Island Tour with Italian Guide
★ 5.0 (1)
Australia

Phillip Island Tour with Italian Guide

8 hoursfrom AUD $270
Private Farm Picnic for 2 at Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula
★ 5.0 (1)
Australia

Private Farm Picnic for 2 at Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula

2 hoursfrom AUD $160
Learn to Surf at Lorne on the Great Ocean Road
★ 5.0 (53)
Australia

Learn to Surf at Lorne on the Great Ocean Road

2 hoursfrom AUD $84
Dusk Discovery Tour
★ 5.0 (42)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Dusk Discovery Tour

Step into an Otways sanctuary at dusk when nocturnal creatures stir and day-active animals settle in for the night. This 90-minute walk through predator-free habitat lets you watch wildlife behave naturally, without enclosures or barriers. Groups stay small at ten people maximum, giving you space to photograph golden-hour light and spot native species going about their evening routines. Every dollar of profit funds conservation work on Australia's most vulnerable animals.

1h 30mfrom AUD $95
Puffing Billy Tour and Penguin Parade from Melbourne
★ 5.0 (42)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Puffing Billy Tour and Penguin Parade from Melbourne

Combine two iconic Victorian experiences in a single day: a morning steam-train journey through the Dandenong Ranges aboard Puffing Billy, then an afternoon trip to Phillip Island to watch little penguins return to shore at dusk. The route crosses the historic Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge with views of fern gullies and mountain ash. After the train, you'll have free time in central [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) before heading south to the Nobbies clifftop boardwalk and the Penguin Parade. Tour runs 14–17 hours with hotel pickup and small-group guides.

14 hours – 17 hoursfrom AUD $245
Guided Tour of Melbourne's Iconic State Library
★ 4.9 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Guided Tour of Melbourne's Iconic State Library

Arrive before opening time for a private tour of State Library Victoria's grand architecture and rarely seen corners. This one-hour guided experience takes you through the heritage reading rooms, reveals the subterranean spaces beneath the building, and shares stories connected to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s colonial past—including the curious link between the library's founder and the notorious bushranger Ned Kelly. You'll stand alone under the iconic Dome and discover how the library's famous disciplinarian earned their nickname.

1 hourfrom AUD $39
Melbourne City Private Walking Tour
★ 4.9 (29)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne City Private Walking Tour

This 2.5-hour private walking tour cuts through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s layers with a local who knows the backstreets and stories. You'll move from the raw history of the Old Melbourne Gaol through the ornate Victorian shopfronts of the Block Arcade and beyond, hitting the landmarks that actually matter. Private means your guide is yours alone—ask what you want, get genuine local tips, and skip the generic commentary.

2h 30mfrom AUD $400
Resin Art Classes Melbourne: Cheeseboards & Coasters
★ 4.9 (9)
🛍 Shopping & Markets
Australia

Resin Art Classes Melbourne: Cheeseboards & Coasters

Work with epoxy resin to craft functional pieces like cheeseboards and coasters in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). This one-hour class supplies everything you need—premium resin, pigments, and decorative elements—so you arrive and create straight away. You'll work alongside other makers in a relaxed studio space, with your finished piece ready to collect after 24 hours of curing. No prior experience necessary.

1 hourfrom AUD $129
Daylesford Private Wine Tours
★ 4.9 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Daylesford Private Wine Tours

Spend six hours exploring Daylesford's vineyard landscape with a private guide who tailors the itinerary to your interests. Visit three to five producers, working your way through cellar doors and tastings at your own pace. Lunch and all wine samples are included, letting you focus on conversation and discovery rather than logistics. Whether you're after boutique operations, established names, or farm-gate experiences, the guide works with your preferences to build the day.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1750
Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2
★ 4.9 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2

A 90-minute evening afloat on the Yarra River with your partner, featuring a three-course meal from a respected local kitchen, wine, beer and soft drinks included. The boat departs from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s central riverside precinct, offering views of the city's illuminated skyline and parklands as you dine. Designed for couples seeking an intimate dining experience without the formality of a restaurant.

1h 30mfrom AUD $589
Aboriginal Heritage Walk - Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens
★ 4.8 (422)
Australia

Aboriginal Heritage Walk - Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens

1h 30mfrom AUD $45
Self-Guided Gourmet Culinary Cycling Day Tour From Beechworth
★ 4.8 (56)
Australia

Self-Guided Gourmet Culinary Cycling Day Tour From Beechworth

7 hoursfrom AUD $179
Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour 12 Apostles and More
★ 4.7 (14)
Australia

Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour 12 Apostles and More

8 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $149
Melbourne Sports Experience + Free Australian Sports Museum entry
★ 4.7 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Melbourne Sports Experience + Free Australian Sports Museum entry

Explore [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s sporting legacy and present-day facilities on a guided 3.5-hour tour led by locals who know the game. You'll visit iconic venues across the city, take a break for coffee and a bite at a stadium café, then spend time in the Australian Sports Museum—a one-of-a-kind collection that reopened in 2020. It's a chance to understand how deeply sport runs through this city's veins.

3h 30mfrom AUD $120
Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour
★ 4.7 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour

A flexible 8–9 hour winery tour across Mornington Peninsula that mixes wine, beer and spirits tastings at four venues. Pick up from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) CBD or the peninsula itself, then shape your own itinerary: stick to wine all day or branch into breweries and distilleries as you fancy. The focus is on building a crew vibe from the moment you board—control the playlist, chat with fellow travellers, and hit tastings without the stiffness of traditional wine tours. Lunch stops are self-catered from three options.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $175
Badass Women of Melbourne Walking Tour
★ 4.7 (18)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Badass Women of Melbourne Walking Tour

This two-hour walking tour threads through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s CBD to uncover the lives of women who built the city's institutions, sparked movements, and shaped its cultural landscape. Starting from Parliament House and weaving through Chinatown and Little Lon, you'll encounter the stories of artists, activists, and entrepreneurs whose contributions have often gone unrecognised. A local guide leads the way, revealing how these women—from hospital founders to cultural innovators—left their mark on the streets you walk today.

2 hoursfrom AUD $60
Giraffe Experience at Melbourne Zoo - excl. entry
★ 4.5 (2)
Australia

Giraffe Experience at Melbourne Zoo - excl. entry

25 minfrom AUD $91
Melbourne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
★ 4.4 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

A two-hour guided walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) that moves beyond the postcard sights to reveal what locals actually know about the city. Your guide reads the group and balances well-known landmarks with the quieter laneways and corners where Melbourne's character genuinely lives. You'll leave with a real sense of how the city works, not just a checklist of things you've seen.

2 hoursfrom AUD $41
Garden Entry Ticket
★ 4.3 (51)
Australia

Garden Entry Ticket

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $25
Breathtaking Sightseeing Cruises In the Heart of Melbourne
★ 3.9 (62)
Australia

Breathtaking Sightseeing Cruises In the Heart of Melbourne

1 hourfrom AUD $35
Melbourne Puffing Steam Train and Yarra Valley Winery Tour
★ 3.0 (2)
Australia

Melbourne Puffing Steam Train and Yarra Valley Winery Tour

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $189
Old Melbourne Gaol: Ghost Tour
★ 3.0 (1)
Australia

Old Melbourne Gaol: Ghost Tour

1 hourfrom AUD $57
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