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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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

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.

[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.

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

★ 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] 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

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

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.

[Private Tour] Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife & Puffing Billy Steam Train

This eight-hour private tour combines two of Victoria's standout attractions. Start at Healesville Sanctuary, a native wildlife park nestled at the base of the Great Dividing Range, where you'll encounter koalas, kangaroos, platypuses and lesser-known species in their natural setting. Then head to the Dandenong Mountains for a ride aboard Puffing Billy, a restored steam train that threads through mountain ranges, temperate rainforest and fern gullies, staffed by costumed guides evoking the early 1900s. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $700

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

Great Ocean Road Sunset Private Experience

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Great Ocean Road Sunset Private Experience

Drive the full 240-kilometre stretch of Victoria's Great Ocean Road in a private vehicle, timing your journey to catch the sunset at the Twelve Apostles. Your guide navigates you through coastal towns like Lorne and Torquay, the Otway Ranges rainforest, and the dramatic Shipwreck Coast, sharing stories and history along the way. Stop where you want, linger as long as you like, and watch the limestone stacks glow as daylight fades. Twelve to thirteen hours total.

12 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $875

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