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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357 tours
[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
Full-Day Private Group Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 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
Private Great Ocean Road Day Extended Tour With Early Departure (13 Hours)
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Great Ocean Road Day Extended Tour With Early Departure (13 Hours)

Beat the tour buses on this private 13-hour sweep of the Great Ocean Road, departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) at 6:30am and returning by 7:30pm. Your dedicated local guide takes only your group along the Shipwreck Coast, stopping longer at each rock formation and limestone stack than standard itineraries allow. You'll spot kangaroos, koalas and native birds in their habitat, with extra photo opportunities built into a route that covers over 500 kilometres.

13 hoursfrom AUD $550
Melbourne Shore Excursion: Private City Tour 5 Hours
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne Shore Excursion: Private City Tour 5 Hours

This five-hour private tour covers [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s cultural and architectural highlights by air-conditioned minivan, departing from your cruise terminal or hotel. Navigate the city's famous laneways with their street art, explore the ornate Block Arcade and Royal Arcade, and visit significant landmarks including the Shrine of Remembrance, Parliament House, and the Old Treasury Building. You'll also see the iconic Brighton Beach Boxes and wander through Toorak's leafy streets lined with grand period homes. Your driver-guide handles all navigation, and bottled water is provided throughout.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1250
South Melbourne Market Foodie Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

South Melbourne Market Foodie Tour

Spend 90 minutes navigating South [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) Market with a knowledgeable local guide who connects you directly with the traders behind the stalls. Founded in 1867, this inner-city hub stocks some of Melbourne's finest seafood, produce and artisan goods. You'll taste your way through a patisserie, chocolatier, cheese shop, oyster bar and Spanish bodega, picking up shopping wisdom and kitchen techniques along the way.

1h 30mfrom AUD $119
Private Great Ocean Road Express Tour (9 Hour Tour)
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Great Ocean Road Express Tour (9 Hour Tour)

This 9-hour private tour covers the western stretch of Victoria's Great Ocean Road, departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to explore the dramatic coastline between Aireys Inlet and Apollo Bay before cutting back inland through the forested townships of Forrest and Beech Forest. Your dedicated driver and guide navigate the winding coastal roads with expert local knowledge, stopping at viewpoints and hidden gems along the way. Note: this express route skips the 12 Apostles rock formations—opt for a full-day tour if those are essential to your itinerary.

9 hoursfrom AUD $500
Private Melbourne City Sights - Morning Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Melbourne City Sights - Morning Tour

Discover [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s character across four hours with a private guide navigating the city's Victorian streetscapes, hidden laneways and thriving creative quarters. You'll move through neighbourhoods that reveal how this Australian city balances heritage architecture with contemporary art, design and hospitality scenes. Hotel pickups and drop-offs bracket the experience, with your guide offering insider context on what animates the streets and shapes the local culture.

4 hoursfrom AUD $419
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
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
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
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
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
[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
Australia’s Great Ocean Road Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Australia’s Great Ocean Road Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Navigate Australia's Great Ocean Road at your own tempo with this downloadable audio guide. Over 6–7 hours, you'll encounter the striking 12 Apostles rock formations, explore Loch Ard Gorge's maritime history, and visit Cape Otway Lighthouse through rainforest. The app-based tour delivers pre-recorded commentary tied to your GPS location, working offline after download. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle; lifetime access means you can revisit the route whenever you return.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $24
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 (1)
Australia

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

2 hoursfrom AUD $60
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
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
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
Garden Entry Ticket
★ 4.3 (49)
Australia

Garden Entry Ticket

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $25
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
Whale Watching Cruise from Tidal River
Australia

Whale Watching Cruise from Tidal River

2h 30mfrom AUD $175
Private Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles Day Tour
Australia

Private Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles Day Tour

11h 30mfrom AUD $1199
Yarra Valley Redwood Forest Mountain Bike Adventure
Australia

Yarra Valley Redwood Forest Mountain Bike Adventure

3 hoursfrom AUD $129
Private Puffing Billy Steam Train and Healesville Sanctuary Tours
Australia

Private Puffing Billy Steam Train and Healesville Sanctuary Tours

8 hoursfrom AUD $669
Limo Hire Melbourne Airport To CBD
Australia

Limo Hire Melbourne Airport To CBD

30 minfrom AUD $129
Yarra Valley Wine Gin Whisky Chocolate Scenic Day Tour Melbourne
Australia

Yarra Valley Wine Gin Whisky Chocolate Scenic Day Tour Melbourne

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $157
Melbourne Puffing Steam Train and Yarra Valley Winery Tour
Australia

Melbourne Puffing Steam Train and Yarra Valley Winery Tour

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $189
2 Day Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles Private Tour
Australia

2 Day Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles Private Tour

2 daysfrom AUD $1850
Discover Melbourne
Australia

Discover Melbourne

2h 30mfrom AUD $55
Stunning Great Ocean Road Day Tour | Pick Up From Melbourne
Australia

Stunning Great Ocean Road Day Tour | Pick Up From Melbourne

12 hoursfrom AUD $99
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Private Tour
Australia

Phillip Island Penguin Parade Private Tour

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1300
Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges inc. lunch with wine,plus morning tea,chocolate
Australia

Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges inc. lunch with wine,plus morning tea,chocolate

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $225
Melbourne Private Tour: Food Artisans Trail and 12 Apostles
Australia

Melbourne Private Tour: Food Artisans Trail and 12 Apostles

11h 30mfrom AUD $730
Private Yarra Valley Winery & Healesville Sanctuary Tours.
Australia

Private Yarra Valley Winery & Healesville Sanctuary Tours.

9 hoursfrom AUD $663
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