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Hand-picked tours across Victoria

Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

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Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour
5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour

Explore Melbourne's colourful past through the lens of its bar culture with a knowledgeable local guide over three hours. This private tour threads together forgotten stories and fascinating characters that shaped the city, stopping at three distinctive venues where you'll sample drinks and soak up the atmosphere. You'll leave with insider knowledge of hidden bars beloved by Melburnians and recommendations for what else to explore during your stay.

3 hoursfrom AUD $107
Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour With Lunch
5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour With Lunch

Spend a day discovering Yarra Valley's wineries on a private tour tailored for small groups. Your dedicated driver handles transport through rolling vineyards while you sample three estates and enjoy a shared lunch with local flavours. Seven hours total, including drive time from Melbourne, takes the logistics out of wine touring so you can focus on tasting and chatting with fellow travellers.

7 hoursfrom AUD $199
Private Luxury Transfer from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport
5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Luxury Transfer from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport

Door-to-door private car service whisking you from Melbourne CBD to the airport in 30–45 minutes. A professional driver meets you on arrival, handles your bags, and delivers you straight to departures in an air-conditioned sedan. No hanging about in taxi ranks or ride-share queues—just reliable, discreet transfers backed by over a century of Australian chauffeuring.

30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $148
Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour
5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour

Spend eight to nine hours touring the Mornington Peninsula's wine, beer and spirits producers with a group that genuinely wants you to enjoy yourself. Departing from either Melbourne CBD or the peninsula itself, you'll visit four venues for tastings at each stop, with the flexibility to focus purely on wine or branch into breweries and distilleries depending on your mood. The bus ride doubles as the party—help curate a shared playlist and get to know fellow travellers before you even arrive at the first cellar door.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $175
Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne
5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne

Strike out from Melbourne early for a half-day expedition through the Yarra Valley wine region. You'll pull up at three to four working vineyards, tasting their current releases and learning how each property approaches winemaking. The valley's rolling landscape and cellar-door culture make for a genuine introduction to Victoria's most accessible wine destination. Hotel pickup included; plan to bring your own lunch or grab something en route.

6h 30mfrom AUD $179
Wilson's Promontory & Phillip Island - 'Prom & Penguins' Tour
5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Wilson's Promontory & Phillip Island - 'Prom & Penguins' Tour

A full-day private tour through Victoria's coastal gems, starting with Wilson's Promontory's granite peaks and secluded beaches, then heading to Phillip Island for the evening penguin parade. Travel in a Mercedes with a guide who handles logistics while you walk forest trails, enjoy a gourmet picnic overlooking the eastern coastline, and watch little penguins return to shore at dusk. Twelve-and-a-half hours combining two distinct landscapes in one expedition.

12h 30mfrom AUD $1197
Private Three Day Great Ocean Road Tour
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Three Day Great Ocean Road Tour

Spend three days exploring Victoria's Great Ocean Road in a private vehicle with a knowledgeable guide. Depart Melbourne at 10am and base yourself in Apollo Bay for two nights, giving you time to tackle forest walks through Great Otway National Park and visit the dramatic limestone cliffs of Port Campbell, home to the iconic 12 Apostles. Return to Melbourne by late afternoon on day three. All transport, park fees and water included; you arrange your own meals and accommodation.

3 daysfrom AUD $1300
Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour

This 7.5-hour tour combines Melbourne's urban highlights with native Australian wildlife. You'll be picked up from your location and guided through Federation Square and Flinders Street Station, with the option to explore Melbourne's renowned laneways filled with street art and independent shops. Then head to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park for close encounters with kangaroos, wallabies, and emus in natural settings. Includes park entry, air-conditioned transport, and refreshments.

7h 30mfrom AUD $513
Melbourne (St Kilda) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne (St Kilda) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Explore St Kilda's landmarks by solving riddles that guide you between key sights on this self-paced walking tour. Using the Explorial app on your phone, you'll navigate through the neighbourhood, piecing together clues as you discover both well-known spots and quieter corners. Perfect for those wanting to see the area on their own terms rather than following a group, this two-hour experience blends puzzle-solving with street-level sightseeing.

2 hoursfrom AUD $18
Daylesford Private Wine Tours
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Daylesford Private Wine Tours

Spend six hours exploring Daylesford's wine country on a bespoke private tour tailored to your interests. Visit three to five producers, ducking into cellar doors and working vineyards to taste directly from those making the wine. Lunch and all tastings are covered, so you'll move between properties without worrying about additional costs. Tell your guide what appeals—whether that's meeting winemakers, learning production methods, or simply finding your next favourite drop—and they'll chart the route accordingly.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1750
Private Express Experience - 12 Apostles
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Express Experience - 12 Apostles

This nine-hour private tour heads straight to Port Campbell National Park to explore Victoria's most striking coastal landmarks. You'll stand before the towering 12 Apostles rock stacks, venture into Loch Ard Gorge, and descend Gibson Steps for close-up views of the sculptured cliffs. A guide shares the region's history and stories while you move at your own pace, with a stop in the charming port town for lunch and local colour.

9 hoursfrom AUD $725
Melbourne Walking Tours
5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Melbourne Walking Tours

Explore Melbourne's character on foot across 3–4 hours, moving through laneways, heritage sites, and hidden corners with a guide who knows the city's layered history and culture. You'll stop for coffee at an independent roastery and travel free on Melbourne's tram network. Designed for first-time visitors and locals alike, this walk reveals why the city punches above its weight as a cultural hub.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $120
Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise

Charter your own vessel on the Yarra River for 90 minutes of private cruising from Docklands. Your skipper navigates past Melbourne's riverside landmarks whilst you work through a bottle of Australian wine paired with locally-sourced cheeses. The boat holds up to six people, making it ideal for small groups wanting to escape the city without the crowds.

1h 30mfrom AUD $440
Melbourne Private Penguins Koalas TOUR-Melbourne City Tour JEWELS
5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Melbourne Private Penguins Koalas TOUR-Melbourne City Tour JEWELS

A curated eight-and-a-half-hour private tour combining Melbourne's urban highlights with close encounters at a wildlife sanctuary. You'll spot little penguins without the midnight vigil, then move through enclosures to observe free-roaming kangaroos, up to 15 koalas, tree kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, emus and dingoes. The air-conditioned vehicle handles transport between city landmarks and the animal settings, with all entry fees covered. Suitable for families and those with mobility considerations.

8h 30mfrom AUD $1399
Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown
5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown

Explore Melbourne's Chinatown through two centuries of documented crime and conflict, from the 1850s gold rush through post-war decades. Your guide draws from over 15 years of archival research into original police records to reveal the neighbourhood's shadowy underworld: opium smuggling rings, underground gambling dens, gang violence and official corruption. You'll receive a companion booklet featuring mugshots, hand-drawn police maps, confiscated contraband and court documents that bring these historical figures and their stories to vivid life.

2 hoursfrom AUD $50
[Private Tour] “Penguin Parade” Phillip Island Tour.
5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

[Private Tour] “Penguin Parade” Phillip Island Tour.

Spend ten to eleven hours on Phillip Island watching little penguins return to shore at dusk, often in groups exceeding a thousand. This private tour includes reserved seating in the premium viewing zone, entry to Churchill Island's heritage farm, and chances to hand-feed wallabies, see echidnas and native birds, plus demonstrations of sheep mustering and shearing. Your guide adjusts the day's rhythm to match your interests—whether that's exploring historic buildings, gardens, or the working farmyard.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $990
Happy Slam Australian Open Melbourne Sports Experience
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Happy Slam Australian Open Melbourne Sports Experience

Watch tennis's elite compete at Melbourne's Australian Open with a guide who knows the sport inside out. This five-hour tour grants you all-day ground access to wander the courts and catch matches as they unfold. Small groups of up to 15 people mean you'll get genuine insider knowledge rather than generic commentary—your guide pulls from years working in professional tennis, sharing stories about the tournament's evolution and what makes this fortnight matter to the city.

5 hoursfrom AUD $150
Resin Art Classes Melbourne: Cheeseboards & Coasters
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Resin Art Classes Melbourne: Cheeseboards & Coasters

Spend an hour creating functional resin pieces—coasters, cheeseboards, wall art—with everything supplied at this Melbourne workshop. You'll work with premium epoxy, pigments, and embellishments in a casual studio setting alongside other makers. Your finished work needs 24 hours to cure, and you can collect it within a month or arrange delivery to your door.

1 hourfrom AUD $129
Melbourne Art, History, Wine & Food Walking Tour
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Melbourne Art, History, Wine & Food Walking Tour

Spend two hours threading Melbourne's back-street galleries and street art with a local guide, then settle into a heritage wine bar for three wine tastings paired with Portuguese-style small plates. David leads groups of no more than six through laneway stops, sharing the city's layered stories before you retreat indoors to sample old and new world bottles in dark wood comfort. A compact tour that reads the city's creative pulse and appetite in one afternoon.

2 hoursfrom AUD $129
Private Wilsons Promontory Hiking Tour from Melbourne
5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Wilsons Promontory Hiking Tour from Melbourne

A full-day private hiking adventure through Wilsons Promontory National Park near Melbourne. You'll tackle two rewarding walks totalling 12 km: a coastal ramble from Tidal River to Pillar Point with sweeping bay views, then the signature Mt Oberon ascent for Victoria's best vistas from the summit. Between walks, explore Squeaky Beach's peculiar white quartz sands, spot wombats, emus and kangaroos in their natural habitat, and grab lunch at the park's general store. The pace is yours to set with a private guide and vehicle.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1500
Great Ocean Road Medium Size Group Tour
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Great Ocean Road Medium Size Group Tour

Spend 11 hours exploring Victoria's Great Ocean Road with a group of up to 24 travellers. This day trip weaves through coastal forests and along dramatic clifftops, stopping at key viewpoints and wildlife spotting opportunities. The pace suits all fitness levels, with an air-conditioned coach handling the driving so you can focus on the scenery and natural wonders that make this stretch of coast legendary.

11 hoursfrom AUD $168
Private, Luxury and Tailored Yarra Valley Wine Tour
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private, Luxury and Tailored Yarra Valley Wine Tour

Spend 7–8 hours exploring Yarra Valley's premium wineries in a private luxury vehicle, with your group steering the day entirely. Choose three estates to visit based on your palate—lean toward cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, or pivot to boutique gin if wine doesn't appeal. A driver collects you from anywhere in Melbourne and guides you through hand-picked venues chosen for quality, not commission kickbacks. No itinerary padding, no crowded cellar doors.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $745
Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2

Sail the Yarra River on a private chartered vessel with your partner for an evening of three-course fine dining. This 90-minute cruise departs Melbourne with a menu crafted by a respected local kitchen, paired with beer, wine, and soft drinks. The boat glides past the city's illuminated skyline and riverside landmarks whilst you dine on deck.

1h 30mfrom AUD $589
Scenic Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Scenic Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Yarra Valley's winemaking landscape with a private driver who tailors stops to your tastes. Visit a mix of established producers and smaller operations, taste wines at two venues, and enjoy a meal amongst the vines. This flexible itinerary lets you discover the region at your own pace rather than following a fixed route.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2699
[PRIVATE TOUR] Express Great Ocean Road | Day Trip
5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

[PRIVATE TOUR] Express Great Ocean Road | Day Trip

Skip the scenic drive, hit the landmarks. This 7.5-hour private tour cuts straight to the Twelve Apostles and Port Campbell National Park's best vantage points via an inland route, dodging crowds and unnecessary road time. You'll see the dramatic limestone formations and coastal cliffs that make Victoria's most famous stretch worth visiting, with your own driver handling navigation and timing.

7h 30mfrom AUD $1350
Experience Yarra Valley: A Tailored private Wine Journey
5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Experience Yarra Valley: A Tailored private Wine Journey

Spend eight to nine hours exploring Victoria's Yarra Valley on a private, customisable wine tour tailored entirely to your preferences. Select between one and four boutique wineries at your own pace, then branch out into distilleries and breweries if gin, craft beer, or champagne appeals to you. Your knowledgeable driver-guide shares the region's viticultural heritage whilst you taste and learn, concluding with chocolate and dessert wine at the celebrated Yarra Valley Chocolaterie.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $475
Half Day Living Legends tour with Devonshire Tea
5.0 (4)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Half Day Living Legends tour with Devonshire Tea

Spend four-and-a-half hours at Living Legends sanctuary in Victoria, a facility dedicated to the welfare of retired racehorses. You'll meet a roster of former champions—including Brew, Almandin and Twilight Payment—get hands-on with feeding and grooming, and learn about equine care from knowledgeable staff. The tour wraps with Devonshire tea: freshly baked scones topped with jam and cream, paired with tea or coffee.

4h 30mfrom AUD $215
Depart Peninsula: Mornington Wine & Hot Springs Tour with Lunch
5.0 (4)
🧖 Wellness & Spa
Australia

Depart Peninsula: Mornington Wine & Hot Springs Tour with Lunch

Spend eight hours on the Mornington Peninsula sampling cool-climate wines, exploring coastal vistas, and soaking in natural thermal pools. The day kicks off with a guided walk to Arthur's Seat for Port Phillip Bay views, moves through a Red Hill winery for wine tasting and locally-sourced lunch, then settles into three hours at the Peninsula Hot Springs amongst native bush and 75+ mineral pools. Small-group tour with a local guide, starting from your Peninsula accommodation.

8 hoursfrom AUD $245
'56 Chevrolet 6-hr Yarra Valley Classic Car Private Tour (4 ppl)
5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

'56 Chevrolet 6-hr Yarra Valley Classic Car Private Tour (4 ppl)

Cruise the Yarra Valley in a restored 1956 Chevrolet with up to three companions, stopping where your interests lead. This six-hour private tour departs Melbourne at 10am, threading through farmland and native bushland on a route you help shape—whether that means pulling up at cellar doors, browsing village galleries, grabbing lunch at a favourite spot, or simply soaking in the back roads. The car does the talking; you choose the stops.

6 hoursfrom AUD $972
Melbourne Sports Precinct Walk with Behind-the-Scenes MCG Tour
5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Melbourne Sports Precinct Walk with Behind-the-Scenes MCG Tour

Walk through Melbourne's sporting heartland on a 3.5-hour guided route that traces the 2006 Commonwealth Games welcome path to the MCG, then loops past the city's major sports venues and clubs. You'll step behind the scenes at the MCG itself—into change rooms, media areas, and onto the pitch—before discovering Australian Open, Storm, Victory, Rebels, Olympic Park, and the fierce Richmond versus Collingwood rivalry grounds, finishing along the Yarra River.

3h 30mfrom AUD $150
Private Snow Tour From Melbourne - Up to 14 Travellers
5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Snow Tour From Melbourne - Up to 14 Travellers

Escape Melbourne's suburbs for a tailor-made winter expedition to Victoria's alpine peaks. This private tour whisks groups of up to 14 through the high country—Mt Buller's gentle slopes, Mt Hotham's serious terrain, or Lake Mountain paired with Yarra Valley wineries. Your own driver navigates the mountain roads while you handle the itinerary: stop where you want, stay as long as you like. Ten to fifteen hours door-to-door means genuine altitude time, not a rushed tick-box.

10 hours – 15 hoursfrom AUD $1486
Fruit Picking & Nature Private Tour Yarra Valley & Warburton
5.0 (4)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Fruit Picking & Nature Private Tour Yarra Valley & Warburton

A seven-hour private tour through Victoria's Yarra Valley and Warburton for up to seven people. Pick seasonal fruit directly from orchard trees via tractor ride, explore the mountain village of Warburton with its riverside setting, and walk amongst towering Redwoods and native Eucalyptus forest. Your guide handles transport and logistics while you experience the region's natural beauty at a relaxed pace.

7 hoursfrom AUD $490
Clay Target Shooting experience, Private Group, Werribee, Victoria
5.0 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Clay Target Shooting experience, Private Group, Werribee, Victoria

Pull clay targets under instruction from Australia's top competitive shooters at this private group session in Werribee. Two hours of live firing with all gear supplied—no licence, experience, or prior training needed. Whether you're after a corporate challenge or just fancy trying your hand at clay shooting, the instructors keep things engaging and safe from go to whoa.

2 hoursfrom AUD $555
Private 12 Apostles Express Tour - Shorter
5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private 12 Apostles Express Tour - Shorter

This eight-hour private tour takes you straight to Victoria's most dramatic coastal formations—the 12 Apostles and Lord Ard Gorge—via inland routes. Perfect for cruise passengers or anyone short on time, you'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes minivan from Station Pier. The pace is designed around these two standout geological features, with a lunch break where you can grab food to your taste. Start times are flexible to suit your schedule.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1320
Melbourne City Tour in Spanish
5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne City Tour in Spanish

This three-hour Melbourne tour guides you through the city's highlights in Spanish, keeping numbers small at 11 people maximum. You'll visit Albert Park Lake (home to Formula 1), Federation Square, the botanical gardens, and Brighton Beach whilst your Spanish-speaking guide shares stories about Melbourne's evolution. An air-conditioned minivan collects you from selected city-centre hotels, making it straightforward to explore without navigating the sprawl yourself.

3 hoursfrom AUD $130
Foodie’s Guide to Footscray: Private Food Tour in Melbourne
5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Foodie’s Guide to Footscray: Private Food Tour in Melbourne

Spend two and a half hours exploring Footscray's multicultural food scene with a local guide who knows where the best eating happens. You'll move between Vietnamese banh mì vendors, an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, a family-run Sicilian bakery, and the Footscray Community Arts Centre, picking up neighbourhood stories and insider tips as you go. This private tour reveals how diverse communities have shaped the suburb's culinary identity.

2h 30mfrom AUD $95
Melbourne Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet Service
5.0 (4)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Melbourne Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet Service

Skip the taxi queue and ride straight from Melbourne Airport to your accommodation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your driver waiting at the gate. This one-way transfer suits up to three passengers, eliminating shared stops and detours. Your driver handles luggage, and you get complimentary Wi-Fi and phone charging en route. Takes 30–45 minutes depending on your destination in Victoria.

30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $150
Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history
5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history

Walk through Carlton with a leading Italian food historian to uncover how Italian migrants shaped Australia's culinary landscape. Over three hours, you'll trace the origins of Melbourne's coffee culture and pasta obsession, debunk myths about Italian food acceptance, and meet the visionaries who transformed it into mainstream dining. The journey starts at the Royal Exhibition Building and winds through Carlton's historic streets, revealing stories largely absent from conventional histories.

3 hoursfrom AUD $125
Dumpling Making Party
5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Dumpling Making Party

Roll up your sleeves for two hours of hands-on dumpling crafting in Melbourne. You'll master the fundamentals—from kneading dough to perfecting pleats—then prepare your own batch using pork, chicken, beef or vegetarian fillings drawn from Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese traditions. Work in a small group, taste what you've made, and leave knowing exactly how to recreate the experience at home.

2 hoursfrom AUD $139
Port Phillip Bay Snorkeling with Sea Dragons
5.0 (4)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Port Phillip Bay Snorkeling with Sea Dragons

Slip beneath Port Phillip Bay's surface around Portsea to spot leafy sea dragons and other marine life in their natural habitat. This two-hour snorkel suits everyone from first-timers to seasoned water explorers. Your guide handles the navigation while you observe fish, seaweed gardens, and if you're lucky, those peculiar local dragons gliding through the shallows. Support equipment like life jackets and buoyancy aids keeps nervous swimmers comfortable.

2 hoursfrom AUD $120
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