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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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[PRIVATE TOUR] Yarra Valley Winery | Day Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

[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

Melbourne’s Divine Pathways: Cathedrals and Parklands Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Melbourne’s Divine Pathways: Cathedrals and Parklands Tour

Walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s architectural and spiritual landmarks over 2.5 hours, moving between Victorian-era cathedrals and adjoining green spaces. A local guide reveals the city's religious heritage whilst you wander quiet gardens where Melbourne's urban pace gives way to contemplation. You'll hear building stories, observe intricate stonework, and experience how heritage and nature sit side by side in the CBD's quieter corners. Light local refreshments included.

2h 30mfrom AUD $531

Melbourne Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

🍜 Food & Cooking

Melbourne Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

A three-hour guided walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s laneways with a local who knows where to eat. You'll hit Degraves Street's graffiti-splashed corners, nose around Block Arcade for proper meat pies, and track down Japanese pastries at Emporium Melbourne. The tour bends to what you actually fancy—your guide adjusts on the fly. It's just you and them, no group shuffle. Available in Spanish, English, French, or Italian.

3 hoursfrom AUD $125

Small group Great Ocean Road Reverse & Wildlife spotting

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

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

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

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

Full-Day Private Group Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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 Shore Excursion: Private City Tour 5 Hours

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

🍜 Food & Cooking

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)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

Guided Tour of Melbourne's Iconic State Library

🛕 Culture & History

Guided Tour of Melbourne's Iconic State Library

Arrive before opening time for a private tour of State Library Victoria's grand architecture and rarely seen corners. This one-hour guided experience takes you through the heritage reading rooms, reveals the subterranean spaces beneath the building, and shares stories connected to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s colonial past—including the curious link between the library's founder and the notorious bushranger Ned Kelly. You'll stand alone under the iconic Dome and discover how the library's famous disciplinarian earned their nickname.

1 hourfrom AUD $39

Melbourne Tours Walk the Yarra & Historic Boathouse Lunch

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

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

Yarra River Twilight Waterbike Tour

🐠 Water Activities

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

Essential Melbourne Sightseeing Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Essential Melbourne Sightseeing Tour

Walk [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s streets with someone who actually knows the place. This three-hour tour threads through the city's landmarks—Flinders Street, Federation Square, the Yarra—but lingers in the laneways where the real character lives: street art, historic arcades, hidden cafes. You'll hear how the city ticks, why locals care about their footy, and stories that surprise even long-time residents. Coffee and snacks included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $120

Great Ocean Road Private Day Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

🍜 Food & Cooking

[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

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