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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Great Ocean Road Private Day Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Great Ocean Road Private Day Tour

Skip the coastal queues with a reverse route through Victoria's Great Ocean Road. Departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) early, you'll head inland first, arriving at Lorne, Apollo Bay, and Bells Beach when others are still stuck in traffic. After lunch at a local spot, push on to Port Campbell National Park to walk amongst the Twelve Apostles or upgrade to a helicopter sweep for a different perspective. Eight to twelve hours, fully flexible to your rhythm and interests. Hotel pickup included.

8 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1987
Melbourne: The Great Ocean Road Private Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne: The Great Ocean Road Private Tour

This 12-hour private tour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) traces one of Australia's most celebrated coastal routes, stopping at the Twelve Apostles, Memorial Arch, Kennett River for wildlife spotting, and Split Point Lighthouse. You'll explore Loch Ard Gorge's dramatic rock formations, spend time in the coastal village of Apollo Bay, and get countless vantage points for photography. Your guide shares local knowledge while you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a group of up to 11 people. All entrance fees and parking are covered; bring your own lunch or eat in Apollo Bay.

12 hoursfrom AUD $270
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
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
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
Private E-Bike Tour with Local Guide
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private E-Bike Tour with Local Guide

Explore [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) at your own pace on a guided e-bike tour led by someone who knows the city's corners. You'll roll through neighbourhoods, past landmarks and cultural hotspots, covering ground comfortably without the sweat. The motor handles the hills; you handle the scenery. Tours run 2–4 hours depending on your interests, and the bikes suit anyone from casual riders to fitness enthusiasts.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $200
Essential Melbourne Sightseeing Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Essential Melbourne Sightseeing Tour

Walk [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s streets with someone who actually knows the place. This three-hour tour threads through the city's landmarks—Flinders Street, Federation Square, the Yarra—but lingers in the laneways where the real character lives: street art, historic arcades, hidden cafes. You'll hear how the city ticks, why locals care about their footy, and stories that surprise even long-time residents. Coffee and snacks included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $120
Melbourne Culinary Laneway Experiences
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Melbourne Culinary Laneway Experiences

Navigate [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s hidden laneways and arcades to taste your way through the city's best-kept culinary secrets. Over three hours, you'll work with expert baristas to understand Melbourne's distinctive coffee culture, sample carefully selected European and Australian wines at a respected bar, and graze on produce from local artisan makers. This is a private group experience tailored to your pace, revealing the restaurants, roasters, and retailers tucked behind unmarked doors and narrow passages.

3 hoursfrom AUD $230
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
Private custom 4 Hour Walking Tour of Melbourne's Highlights
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private custom 4 Hour Walking Tour of Melbourne's Highlights

A four-hour private walking tour through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s inner streets, led by a local guide who navigates you past Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, and lanes layered with street art. You'll duck into heritage arcades, hear stories spanning the Gold Rush through to today's creative scene, and ride a free tram as part of the route. The guide shapes the itinerary to your pace and interests, with a complimentary hot drink included. Small groups (max 8) mean actual conversation rather than herded crowds.

4 hoursfrom AUD $250
Guided Tour of Melbourne's Iconic State Library
5.0 (3)
🛕 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 Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Melbourne Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

A three-hour guided walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s laneways with a local who knows where to eat. You'll hit Degraves Street's graffiti-splashed corners, nose around Block Arcade for proper meat pies, and track down Japanese pastries at Emporium Melbourne. The tour bends to what you actually fancy—your guide adjusts on the fly. It's just you and them, no group shuffle. Available in Spanish, English, French, or Italian.

3 hoursfrom AUD $125
Melbourne’s Divine Pathways: Cathedrals and Parklands Tour
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Melbourne’s Divine Pathways: Cathedrals and Parklands Tour

Walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s architectural and spiritual landmarks over 2.5 hours, moving between Victorian-era cathedrals and adjoining green spaces. A local guide reveals the city's religious heritage whilst you wander quiet gardens where Melbourne's urban pace gives way to contemplation. You'll hear building stories, observe intricate stonework, and experience how heritage and nature sit side by side in the CBD's quieter corners. Light local refreshments included.

2h 30mfrom AUD $531
[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
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
[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
Melbourne City to Airport
5.0 (1)
Australia

Melbourne City to Airport

45 minfrom AUD $130
Aboriginal Heritage Walk - Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens
4.8 (392)
Australia

Aboriginal Heritage Walk - Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens

1h 30mfrom AUD $45
Breathtaking Sightseeing Cruises In the Heart of Melbourne
3.8 (48)
Australia

Breathtaking Sightseeing Cruises In the Heart of Melbourne

1 hourfrom AUD $35
Old Melbourne Gaol: Ghost Tour
3.0 (1)
Australia

Old Melbourne Gaol: Ghost Tour

1 hourfrom AUD $57
Great Ocean Road Private Group Tour in Melbourne
1.0 (1)
Australia

Great Ocean Road Private Group Tour in Melbourne

12 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $1450
Melbourne Ghosts of Williamstown Self Guided Walking Tour
Australia

Melbourne Ghosts of Williamstown Self Guided Walking Tour

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $14
Discover Melbourne City and Penguin Parade Eco Tour
Australia

Discover Melbourne City and Penguin Parade Eco Tour

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $189
Scavenger Hunt Explore Melbourne University
Australia

Scavenger Hunt Explore Melbourne University

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $25
Private Transfer Melbourne Airport
Australia

Private Transfer Melbourne Airport

30 minfrom AUD $150
Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder, and Mystery Self-Guided Walking Tour
Australia

Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder, and Mystery Self-Guided Walking Tour

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $14
Melbourne Airport To CBD Transfers Sedan (Audi A8, BMW 7 & Mercedes S-Class)
Australia

Melbourne Airport To CBD Transfers Sedan (Audi A8, BMW 7 & Mercedes S-Class)

30 minfrom AUD $149
Private Transfer from Melbourne hotels to Melbourne Cruise Port
Australia

Private Transfer from Melbourne hotels to Melbourne Cruise Port

35 minfrom AUD $84
Melbourne Airport Transfer to CBD Private Luxury Chauffeur
Australia

Melbourne Airport Transfer to CBD Private Luxury Chauffeur

45 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $120
Mt Buller Snowy Escape Day Tour from Melbourne
Australia

Mt Buller Snowy Escape Day Tour from Melbourne

14 hours – 15 hoursfrom AUD $85
Melbourne Sky High - Private Bush Tour
Australia

Melbourne Sky High - Private Bush Tour

4 hoursfrom AUD $317
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Melbourne
Australia

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Melbourne

1 hourfrom AUD $246
Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour from Melbourne
Australia

Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour from Melbourne

12 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $171
AVV Airport to Melbourne City/CBD/Southbank
Australia

AVV Airport to Melbourne City/CBD/Southbank

from AUD $80
Private Transfer from Melbourne Cruise Port to Melbourne hotels
Australia

Private Transfer from Melbourne Cruise Port to Melbourne hotels

35 minfrom AUD $84
Mornington Peninsula Distillery Private Tour from Melbourne
Australia

Mornington Peninsula Distillery Private Tour from Melbourne

8 hoursfrom AUD $1940
Private Transfer from Melbourne Port to Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Australia

Private Transfer from Melbourne Port to Melbourne Airport (MEL)

35 minfrom AUD $112
Private Transfer from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Port
Australia

Private Transfer from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Port

35 minfrom AUD $112
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