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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355 tours
Private Mornington Wine Tour Small Group
★ 5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Mornington Wine Tour Small Group

Explore Mornington Peninsula's wineries with dedicated transport and a driver who knows the region. This eight-hour private tour includes door-to-door pickup, a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, and winery tasting fees—leaving you free to focus on the wines and views. Your itinerary bends to your interests, whether you're keen on cool-climate reds, want extra time at a favourite cellar door, or need to work around family schedules.

8 hoursfrom AUD $611
Private Melbourne Nightlife Experience
★ 5.0 (12)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia

Private Melbourne Nightlife Experience

Skip the tourist circuits and experience [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s after-dark culture with a local guide who knows where to go. Over three to four hours, you'll hop between neighbourhood bars and intimate venues, sampling cocktails and wine whilst grazing on progressive small plates and dessert. Your host—someone who actually lives this scene—shares the stories behind the city's colourful past: the old speakeasies, the rogues, the music venues that shaped it all. Tailored entirely to your tastes, this is nightlife on your terms.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $820
Private Cassic Walking Tour of Melbourne: start from your hotel
★ 5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Cassic Walking Tour of Melbourne: start from your hotel

A three-hour private walking tour that traces [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s layered identity—from its 1850s gold-rush bones to today's street-art scene. You'll navigate the city's distinctive grid with a knowledgeable guide, moving between grand Victorian avenues and narrow laneways where independent galleries and murals compete for attention. The Yarra River provides a natural anchor point as you piece together how heritage architecture and contemporary culture coexist on these streets. A coffee stop grounds the experience in Melbourne's café culture.

3 hoursfrom AUD $190
Paint and Sip in Torquay VIC - BYO food and drinks
★ 5.0 (11)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Paint and Sip in Torquay VIC - BYO food and drinks

Spend three hours at C&C on Torquay's Bell Street, where you'll paint whilst your mates chat and sip. The studio provides all your art supplies, chilled wine glasses and ice buckets—you bring the food and drinks (or grab snacks on-site). It's a low-key spot to create something you'll actually want to hang on your wall, no experience needed.

3 hoursfrom AUD $59
Full Day Private Melbourne Tour with enchanting Koala Encounters.
★ 5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Full Day Private Melbourne Tour with enchanting Koala Encounters.

A private eight-hour tour of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) paired with hands-on time at Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary, where you'll encounter koalas and other native animals up close. Your own guide navigates you through the city's key landmarks and neighbourhoods in a comfortable vehicle, with hotel collection and drop-off included. Groups of up to seven travel together, making it flexible for families or small groups.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2599
Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure
★ 5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure

A nine-to-eleven-hour private tour of Phillip Island centred on witnessing the nightly penguin return. Your guide—a decade-plus local—takes you beyond the parade ground to explore the island's volcanic landscape, native wildlife, and coastal character. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with refreshments included, settling into reserved seating for the main event when thousands of little penguins emerge from the ocean at dusk.

9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1610
Melbourne Private Penguins Koalas TOUR-Melbourne City Tour JEWELS
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Melbourne Private Penguins Koalas TOUR-Melbourne City Tour JEWELS

This eight-and-a-half-hour private tour combines [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s urban landmarks with close encounters at a wildlife facility, letting you spot little penguins in daylight rather than waiting for evening. You'll see free-roaming kangaroos, up to 15 koalas, tree kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, emus and dingos, then visit iconic city spots. An air-conditioned vehicle and all entry fees are included, making it a seamless full-day outing.

8h 30mfrom AUD $1399
Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience

Walk the Yarra River parklands just 15 minutes from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s CBD on this 3–4 hour guided ramble that threads together natural and cultural landmarks. You'll traverse Yarra Bend Park's uneven trails, spot the flying fox colony roosting in the trees, visit the Heritage-listed Abbotsford Convent, and learn the Dights Falls' significance to local First Nations peoples. Taxi transport, refreshments, and a poncho are included.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $180
Private Melbourne CBD Sightseeing Tour – luxury vehicle
★ 5.0 (10)
Australia

Private Melbourne CBD Sightseeing Tour – luxury vehicle

35 minfrom AUD $950
Luxury Phillip Island Tour with hotel pick up & max 10 people
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Luxury Phillip Island Tour with hotel pick up & max 10 people

A small-group tour of Phillip Island for up to 10 people, with hotel collection in a premium vehicle. You'll hand-feed kangaroos and meet koalas at Moonlit Animal Park, choose between a chocolate factory tour or Cape Woolamai beach, spot wallabies and coastal wildlife, then finish with the Penguin Parade at dusk. The 10-hour experience includes park entry and penguin tickets, driven by a local guide who navigates the island's quieter corners.

10 hoursfrom AUD $230
Cammino di Hepburn (Hepburn Walking Tour) at 5pm each Friday
★ 5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Cammino di Hepburn (Hepburn Walking Tour) at 5pm each Friday

A Friday evening walk through Hepburn uncovering the Swiss and Italian foundations of this Victorian village. Your guide explores how European settlers shaped the local architecture, institutions and character, whilst acknowledging the Gunditjmara people whose Country this is. You'll access heritage buildings normally closed to the public, finishing at a local pub. The tour runs 60 minutes and supports the Swiss Italian Fiesta community festival.

1 hourfrom AUD $66
Yarra Valley luxe private tour with Champagne Brunch
★ 5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Yarra Valley luxe private tour with Champagne Brunch

Spend eight hours exploring Yarra Valley's finest producers on a private tour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). Start with artisan cheese at a local dairy, move through three wineries for tastings, then settle into a champagne brunch featuring house-made charcuterie and oysters at Chandon. Round it out with gin flights at Four Pillars Distillery, punctuated by platters of smoked meats, nuts and house-made accompaniments throughout the day. No hiking boots required—this is about savouring rather than rushing.

8 hoursfrom AUD $680
Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade

Spend nine hours on Phillip Island with a private guide steering your day around Cape Woolamai's dramatic coastline, the Nobbies' rocky outcrops, and the nightly return of little penguins to shore. Your guide tailors the itinerary to suit your interests, whether that's spotting fur seals, exploring tidal pools, or simply soaking in the landscape. The tour caps with reserved seating for the Penguin Parade—that magical dusk moment when thousands of birds emerge from the ocean and waddle back to their burrows. Fits up to six travellers in an air-conditioned vehicle with water supplied.

9 hoursfrom AUD $2349
Melbourne to 12 Apostles VIP Helicopter Tour (1 hour Flight)
★ 5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Melbourne to 12 Apostles VIP Helicopter Tour (1 hour Flight)

Fly by private helicopter from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to the 12 Apostles, landing directly at the site for two hours of exploration. This five-hour experience skips the eight-hour drive, giving you unobstructed views of the Great Ocean Road's limestone formations from the air and ground. Optional add-ons include a winery stopover with lunch or an evening detour to Phillip Island's Penguin Parade.

5 hoursfrom AUD $3299
Phillip Island Private Experience
★ 5.0 (9)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Phillip Island Private Experience

A private 8–10 hour tour of Phillip Island combines wildlife encounters, coastal walks and the nightly Penguin Parade. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with your guide to secluded beaches, the Koala Conservation Centre, and clifftop boardwalks overlooking rugged coastline. Watch little penguins return to shore at dusk, waddling past viewing platforms within arm's reach. Morning or afternoon tea included; optional dinner in Cowes township. Your guide weaves in local history and lesser-known stories throughout.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $900
Melbourne Airport Transfers
★ 5.0 (9)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Melbourne Airport Transfers

Door-to-door airport transfers in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) using a fleet of air-conditioned vehicles. Ibuzz International's drivers bring over two decades of experience and a minimum five years in the service sector. They're trained to handle everything from standard pickups to custom routing, treating passengers as valued guests rather than transaction numbers. Whether you need a one-way run to your hotel, round-trip coverage, or port connection, they've got the logistics sorted. Infant seats are available on request.

from AUD $168
E-Bike Hire Echuca Moama - Full Day
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

E-Bike Hire Echuca Moama - Full Day

Explore the Murray River region on a full-day e-bike adventure around Echuca-Moama. These electric bikes handle the gentle terrain effortlessly, letting you cover more ground without the effort. Routes suit everyone from casual pedallers to confident riders. We deliver to your accommodation within 5km of Echuca CBD, or collect from near the Visitor Information Centre. You'll get a map, helmet, safety briefing and local riding tips to make the most of your eight hours.

8 hoursfrom AUD $75
E-Mountain Bike Hire Echuca Moama - Full Day
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

E-Mountain Bike Hire Echuca Moama - Full Day

Rent an electric mountain bike for a full day exploring the Murray River region around Echuca. These e-bikes flatten the terrain, making it possible to cover ground without exhaustion across a network of well-maintained trails suited to casual riders and experienced cyclists alike. The operator delivers bikes to your accommodation within 5km of town, or you can pick up near the Visitor Information Centre. You'll receive a map, helmet, safety rundown, and route suggestions to help you navigate the area at your own pace.

8 hoursfrom AUD $89
Melbourne Landmark City Tour. Your day Your way Your private tour
★ 5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne Landmark City Tour. Your day Your way Your private tour

A seven-hour private tour tailored to your interests, mixing driving and walking through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s key sights both in and beyond the CBD. Groups of 2–6 get a dedicated vehicle and guide, perfect if you're short on time or catching a cruise. You set the pace and choose what stays, what goes, and what gets added—the itinerary bends to fit you, not the other way round.

7 hoursfrom AUD $249
Phillip Island: High-Speed Sea Caves Boat Tour, Cape Woolamai
★ 5.0 (9)
Australia

Phillip Island: High-Speed Sea Caves Boat Tour, Cape Woolamai

45 minfrom AUD $89
Private Melbourne Airport Transfers To City (Sedan, SUV, or Van)
★ 5.0 (9)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Melbourne Airport Transfers To City (Sedan, SUV, or Van)

Skip the airport hassle with a private vehicle from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) Airport to your accommodation. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a namecard, then you settle into a late-model sedan, SUV, or van for the 30–45 minute drive into the city. Bottled water, phone chargers, and Wi-Fi keep you comfortable; tolls and parking are covered. Perfect whether you're rolling with luggage, a pram, or a service animal.

30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $150
Great OCEAN Road Day Tour from Melbourne PRIVATE Group HOTEL pkup
★ 5.0 (8)
Australia

Great OCEAN Road Day Tour from Melbourne PRIVATE Group HOTEL pkup

7 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1066
Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wineries with Wine Tastings
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wineries with Wine Tastings

A bespoke full-day wine tour through Victoria's Yarra Valley, where you control the itinerary alongside an experienced guide versed in Australian viticulture. Depart inner [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), visit multiple wineries at your preferred tempo, and enjoy a gourmet lunch with wine at Balgownie Estate or similar venue. Returns to your hotel by evening.

7h 30mfrom AUD $800
Small-Group Murray River Adventure - Paddle Steamer & Wildlife
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Small-Group Murray River Adventure - Paddle Steamer & Wildlife

This 11-hour regional Victoria loop departs [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) with a guided exploration of the Murray River's heritage and wildlife. You'll board the PS Canberra paddle steamer in Echuca for a cruise through Australia's largest river, spot native animals at Kyabram Fauna Park with a keeper talk, wander past Rochester's celebrated silo murals, and finish with a wine tasting at a Heathcote producer known for Cambrian soil vintages. A small group of maximum 15 travellers travels by comfortable coach with window seats guaranteed.

11 hoursfrom AUD $230
Yarra Valley Rail Trail E-Ride and Luncheon eXperience
★ 5.0 (7)
Australia

Yarra Valley Rail Trail E-Ride and Luncheon eXperience

6h 30mfrom AUD $395
Private Yarra Valley Tour
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Yarra Valley Tour

Explore Victoria's premier cool-climate wine region on a private 7–9 hour tour through the Yarra Valley. Visit three carefully selected wineries—expect Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and lesser-known producers—paired with a shared lunch and your choice of additional stops (cider houses, craft gin, whisky). Your driver knows the back routes and avoids the tourist-heavy circuit, giving you genuine tasting time rather than coach queues.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1900
Private Luxury Transfer from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport
★ 5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Luxury Transfer from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport

Skip the airport taxi rank entirely with this private transfer from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) CBD to the airport, taking 30–45 minutes door-to-door. A professional driver collects you from your starting point, handles your luggage, and delivers you to departures in a climate-controlled vehicle. You'll arrive refreshed rather than stressed, with chilled water on hand and zero faffing about.

30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $148
Experience Yarra Valley: A Tailored private Wine Journey
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Experience Yarra Valley: A Tailored private Wine Journey

Spend a day exploring Yarra Valley's wine region on a private tour tailored entirely to your interests. Over 8–9 hours, you'll visit between one and four boutique wineries of your choosing, tasting at your own pace. If you prefer, add distilleries or breweries to the itinerary—whether that means gin, beer, or champagne. A knowledgeable local guide shares the stories behind the region's producers and their craft, finishing the day at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Private transport is included throughout.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $475
Private, Luxury and Tailored Yarra Valley Wine Tour
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private, Luxury and Tailored Yarra Valley Wine Tour

Spend 7–8 hours exploring Yarra Valley's finest wineries in a private luxury vehicle reserved entirely for your group. Select three premium cellar doors that match your palate—think cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—or swap one tasting for a gin distillery visit. Your driver collects you from anywhere in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) and adjusts the route to suit your rhythm, skipping the standard tourist circuit altogether. Stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie if you fancy it.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $745
Full-Day Private Group Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Full-Day Private Group Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

A 12-hour private group drive along Victoria's Great Ocean Road, heading south from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) through dramatic coastal scenery. You'll travel past sheer clifftops, wind down to pristine beaches, cross river inlets and thread through temperate rainforest. The route follows the legendary highway as it hugs the shoreline, with stops designed to let you absorb the raw landscape at your own pace. Flexible group sizes mean you travel with people you know.

12 hoursfrom AUD $600
Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour

This 7.5-hour tour combines [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s urban core with native wildlife encounters. You'll be collected from your accommodation, guided through the city's architectural landmarks and laneway culture, then spend time at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park observing kangaroos, wallabies, emus and other Australian fauna in their natural settings. Coffee and tea included throughout.

7h 30mfrom AUD $513
Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne

This six-and-a-half-hour excursion whisks you from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) into the Yarra Valley's renowned wine region. You'll sample wines across three to four established vineyards, moving between cellar doors to taste what the valley's winemakers are producing. Hotel pickup is included, making the logistics straightforward. Bring an appetite—lunch isn't provided, so plan accordingly or eat before departing.

6h 30mfrom AUD $179
Private Yarra Valley Tour
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Yarra Valley Tour

This eight-hour private tour whisks you from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to the Yarra Valley, one of Australia's premier wine regions nestled beneath the Yarra Ranges. Your guide takes you behind the scenes at Dominique Portet winery for barrel room tastings paired with local produce, followed by a two-course lunch with your choice of wine, beer or soft drink. The region's celebrated restaurants and vineyard views make this an ideal escape for wine and food enthusiasts seeking more than standard tastings.

8 hoursfrom AUD $930
Great Ocean Road Grampians 2 Day Tour from Melbourne to Adelaide
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Great Ocean Road Grampians 2 Day Tour from Melbourne to Adelaide

This two-day overland traverse connects [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park. You'll drive the famous clifftop route spotting wild koalas and coastal townships, stand before the Twelve Apostles, explore Loch Ard Gorge's shipwreck stories, then overnight in Halls Gap surrounded by mountain ranges and native wildlife. The next morning brings guided walks through the Grampians before heading west into South Australia. An expert local driver narrates throughout, with all meals and park entry included.

2 daysfrom AUD $518
Yarra Valley Wineries Private Day Tour
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Yarra Valley Wineries Private Day Tour

Spend a day exploring Victoria's premier wine region, an hour north of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). This private tour visits three to four distinguished vineyards across the Yarra Valley's rolling landscape, with tastings of cool-climate wines that have built Australia's reputation. A two-course lunch at a vineyard restaurant and afternoon stop at the local chocolaterie round out eight to nine hours of unhurried discovery. Your own driver navigates the back roads, leaving you free to focus on the wines and views.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1050
Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Tour
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Tour

Traverse one of Australia's most striking coastal routes in a private vehicle, covering 243 kilometres of limestone cliffs, secluded coves, and temperate rainforest over a full day. This 12-hour tour runs reverse—starting near Port Campbell and heading toward Torquay—which strategically sidesteps peak crowds at famous sites like the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. You'll navigate winding clifftop roads with your own driver, stopping to explore dramatic rock formations and hidden beaches at your own pace, with hot drinks provided throughout.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1050
Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour

A three-hour private walking tour of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) that pairs the city's layered past with its thriving bar culture. Your local guide will steer you through the stories of the characters and events that shaped the city, taking you to three distinctive establishments along the way. You'll navigate Naarm's neighbourhood laneways and discover watering holes favoured by locals, piecing together how Melbourne's bar scene became what it is today. Drinks are yours to purchase as you go, keeping the tour price accessible.

3 hoursfrom AUD $107
Customized private winery day tour in Yarra Valley at your own choices
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Customized private winery day tour in Yarra Valley at your own choices

Build your own winery itinerary across Yarra Valley's finest estates, with a private driver and local guide adapting to your pace and preferences. This eight-hour tour puts you in control of which vineyards to visit, how long to linger, and what to taste, all without the markup of a set package. You'll travel in a cool minivan between cellar doors, sampling some of Australia's most respected cool-climate wines whilst discovering the region at your rhythm.

8 hoursfrom AUD $875
Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour With Lunch
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour With Lunch

A private seven-hour tour through Victoria's Yarra Valley wine region with dedicated driver, three winery tastings, and a shared lunch included. You'll travel in a small group (6–13 people) through rolling vineyard country in a comfortable vehicle, stopping at selected cellar doors to sample local wines and eat well without worrying about logistics or navigating unfamiliar roads.

7 hoursfrom AUD $199
Melbourne Art, History, Wine & Food Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Melbourne Art, History, Wine & Food Walking Tour

This two-hour walking tour threads through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s laneway network, stopping at six street-art installations whilst hearing historical anecdotes from your guide. You'll then settle into a heritage wine bar with dark timber and worn leather, where you'll taste three wines from both established and emerging regions, paired with Portuguese-style small plates. Small groups of up to six keep the pace intimate and the conversation flowing.

2 hoursfrom AUD $129
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