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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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★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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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
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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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
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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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
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour
A flexible 8–9 hour winery tour across Mornington Peninsula that mixes wine, beer and spirits tastings at four venues. Pick up from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) CBD or the peninsula itself, then shape your own itinerary: stick to wine all day or branch into breweries and distilleries as you fancy. The focus is on building a crew vibe from the moment you board—control the playlist, chat with fellow travellers, and hit tastings without the stiffness of traditional wine tours. Lunch stops are self-catered from three options.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $175
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
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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
★ 5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
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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
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Happy Slam Australian Open Melbourne Sports Experience
Catch the Australian Open in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) with a guide who knows the circuit inside out. This 5-hour tour gives you an all-day ground pass to roam the courts, watch elite tennis players, and pick up the inside stories of how the tournament shaped Australian sporting culture. Small groups of no more than 15 mean you'll actually hear your guide over the crowd.
5 hoursfrom AUD $150
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Private Three Day Great Ocean Road Tour
A three-day private tour of Victoria's Great Ocean Road with your own driver and guide, departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) at 10am. You'll explore the limestone cliffs and coastal scenery from Apollo Bay as your base, including the 12 Apostles rock formations and Great Otway National Park. The extended timeframe lets you tackle forest walks and quieter stretches beyond the standard stops, returning to Melbourne around 4pm on day three.
3 daysfrom AUD $1300
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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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
★ 5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
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Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown
Trace [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s Chinatown through two centuries of underworld intrigue, from the 1850s gold rush onwards. Your guide draws directly from archival police records—15 years of research—to unpack the smuggling networks, illegal gambling dens, and protection rackets that shaped this neighbourhood. You'll walk streets where extortion and gang violence played out in plain sight, while authorities turned a blind eye. The included booklet features mugshots, confiscated artefacts, and hand-drawn crime maps that bring these stories into sharp focus.
2 hoursfrom AUD $50
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Private Wilsons Promontory Hiking Tour from Melbourne
A full-day private hiking adventure through Wilsons Promontory National Park near [Melbourne](/places/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
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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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
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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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
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Melbourne Walking Tours
Walk [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s laneways and landmarks with a local guide who knows where the city ticks. Over 3–4 hours, you'll navigate hidden corners, grade-listed buildings, and the stories behind them—stopping for coffee at an independent café along the way. The Free Tram Zone gets you between pockets of the city cheaply, so you cover ground without rushing. Best for anyone wanting to read the place properly, not just tick boxes.
3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $120
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Melbourne (St Kilda) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Work through riddle-based challenges across St Kilda's best spots on this self-guided smartphone tour, taking roughly two hours at your own rhythm. You'll navigate between landmarks by solving clues and puzzles that reveal neighbourhood history and quirky details along the way. The Explorial app handles navigation and keeps score as you tick off each location, blending the puzzle-solving rush of a treasure hunt with genuine sightseeing.
2 hoursfrom AUD $18
★ 5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
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Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise
Charter a private boat on the Yarra River with your own skipper for 90 minutes of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s riverside scenery. Depart from Docklands with a bottle of Australian wine and a curated cheese board, taking in the city's waterfront landmarks at your own pace. Perfect for couples, small groups, or anyone after an intimate waterside experience without the crowds.
1h 30mfrom AUD $440
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2
A 90-minute evening afloat on the Yarra River with your partner, featuring a three-course meal from a respected local kitchen, wine, beer and soft drinks included. The boat departs from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s central riverside precinct, offering views of the city's illuminated skyline and parklands as you dine. Designed for couples seeking an intimate dining experience without the formality of a restaurant.
1h 30mfrom AUD $589
★ 5.0 (5)
🛍 Shopping & Markets
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Resin Art Classes Melbourne: Cheeseboards & Coasters
Work with epoxy resin to craft functional pieces like cheeseboards and coasters in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). This one-hour class supplies everything you need—premium resin, pigments, and decorative elements—so you arrive and create straight away. You'll work alongside other makers in a relaxed studio space, with your finished piece ready to collect after 24 hours of curing. No prior experience necessary.
1 hourfrom AUD $129
★ 5.0 (4)
✈️ Transfers
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Melbourne Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet Service
Skip the taxi queue and ride straight from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) Airport to your accommodation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. This meet-and-greet service handles groups of up to three passengers, with your driver waiting at an agreed point to whisk you away without detours or shared stops. One-way transfer includes luggage help, onboard Wi-Fi, phone charging, and parking covered. Journey takes 30–45 minutes depending on destination.
30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $150
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
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Melbourne Sports Precinct Walk with Behind-the-Scenes MCG Tour
Trace [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s sporting heartland on foot, starting with a behind-the-scenes MCG tour that takes you into change rooms and onto the hallowed turf. This 3.5-hour walk connects the city's major stadiums—home to tennis, rugby league, football, and Australian Rules—while weaving along the Yarra River past statues and rowing clubs. You'll see where fierce rivalries are played out and understand why sport runs through Melbourne's veins.
3h 30mfrom AUD $150
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
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Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history
Walk through Carlton with a leading Italian food historian who unpicks [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s love affair with coffee and pasta. Over three hours, you'll trace how Italian migration reshaped Australian food culture, visiting the Museo Italiano and stopping at a historic cafe for wine and antipasto. Along the way, discover the mavericks and visionaries who turned Italian ingredients from outsider curiosities into everyday staples, busting myths about how ideas of Italy gained acceptance in post-war Australia.
3 hoursfrom AUD $125
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Cruise Ship Shore Excursion - Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour (12 Hour)
A 12-hour private exploration of Victoria's Great Ocean Road, departing directly from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) Cruise Ship Terminal. You'll travel over 500 kilometres through Great Otway National Park and Port Campbell National Park in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver-guide, stopping at iconic landmarks including the 12 Apostles and Apollo Bay township. This tour suits cruise passengers with tight turnaround schedules, though expect 8–9 hours of driving time.
12 hoursfrom AUD $580
★ 5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Dumpling Making Party
Roll up your sleeves for a two-hour dumpling workshop in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) where you'll master the craft from scratch. Start with dough-making fundamentals, then move through shaping techniques across Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese styles. You'll work with pork, chicken, beef or vegetarian fillings, picking up practical tips on ingredient ratios and texture along the way. The session wraps with tasting your creations alongside other batches in a relaxed small-group setting.
2 hoursfrom AUD $139
★ 5.0 (4)
🧖 Wellness & Spa
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Depart Peninsula: Mornington Wine & Hot Springs Tour with Lunch
Spend eight hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula's best bits: climb Arthur's Seat for sweeping views across Port Phillip Bay, taste cool-climate wines and local produce at Red Hill, then soak for three hours in over 75 thermal pools surrounded by native bush. Small-group tour with a knowledgeable local guide, pick-up from Peninsula accommodation included, plus a quality [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) coffee to start.
8 hoursfrom AUD $245
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Private Snow Tour From Melbourne - Up to 14 Travellers
Escape [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s urban sprawl for a private alpine adventure into Victoria's snow country. Your own driver navigates you to Mt Buller, Mt Hotham, or Lake Mountain—whichever suits your group's appetite for winter play or serious slopes. Ten to fifteen hours of mountain time, from your doorstep to the peaks and back, tailored to your pace. Up to fourteen of you fit comfortably in the van; families, mates, whoever wants the day.
10 hours – 15 hoursfrom AUD $1486
★ 5.0 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Clay Target Shooting experience, Private Group, Werribee, Victoria
Pull the trigger on clay pigeons at this hands-on shooting range near [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), run by Olympic champions Russell and Lauryn Mark since 1999. Two hours of instruction and live firing, no licence or prior experience needed. You'll handle real shotguns under expert guidance, break clays against a rural backdrop, and walk away with a tangible skill. Ideal for groups after something different from the usual team-building fare.
2 hoursfrom AUD $555
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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'56 Chevrolet 6-hr Yarra Valley Classic Car Private Tour (4 ppl)
Travel the Yarra Valley in a restored 1956 Chevrolet with up to three companions on this six-hour private tour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). Your driver curates stops based on your preferences—whether that's winery visits, craft breweries, local galleries, or village shops. The route combines freeway stretches with quiet country backroads lined with farmland and bushland, giving you both pace and scenery in equal measure.
6 hoursfrom AUD $972
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Private 12 Apostles Express Tour - Shorter
This eight-hour private tour takes you straight to Victoria's most iconic coastal formations—the 12 Apostles and Lord Ard Gorge—via inland routes. Ideal for cruise passengers or those with limited time, you'll travel in a luxury Mercedes minivan with an experienced driver. The itinerary can be adjusted to include [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) highlights like St Kilda Pier, the Brighton Beach bathing boxes, or the MCG, depending on your interests.
8 hoursfrom AUD $1320
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Melbourne City Tour in Spanish
A three-hour Spanish-language guided tour through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s key landmarks and neighbourhoods. Departing at 8:30 from the city centre in a small air-conditioned minivan (maximum 11 passengers), you'll explore Albert Park Lake, Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and Brighton Beach whilst learning about the city's development from a local guide. Hotel pickups available in selected areas.
3 hoursfrom AUD $130
★ 5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Foodie’s Guide to Footscray: Private Food Tour in Melbourne
Explore Footscray's multicultural food landscape on a 2.5-hour private tour with a local guide who knows where the best bites happen. You'll navigate Vietnamese banh mi stalls, an Ethiopian café pouring traditionally brewed coffee, and a family-run Sicilian bakery famous for its cannoli, while picking up insider knowledge about what makes this [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) neighbourhood tick. A hands-on introduction to how food weaves communities together.
2h 30mfrom AUD $95
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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
★ 5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
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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
★ 5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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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
★ 5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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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
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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
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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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
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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
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