Things to do in Melbourne
Great Ocean Road Tours20 optionsYarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne20 optionsMelbourne Hot Air Balloon7 optionsBoat Cruises Melbourne8 optionsDay Trips from Melbourne12 optionsMelbourne City Tourist Attractions7 optionsMelbourne Airport Taxi11 optionsHealesville Sanctuary Tours10 optionsMelbourne Walking Tour35 optionsFood Tour Melbourne39 optionsMelbourne Street Art Tour5 optionsBus Tour Melbourne7 options
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Melbourne & Great Ocean Road: Private Tour with GuideChoose your own adventure around Melbourne with a private guide who’ll tailor every stop to your interests—whether that’s native wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary or dramatic views along the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy local stories, flexible timing, and hotel pickup for an experience you’ll remember long after you’ve left Victoria’s coast behind.
Melbourne City & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day TourYou're picked up from your Melbourne hotel at 8:30am and walk through the city's laneways and Block Arcade with a local guide. Mid-morning you visit Moonlit Sanctuary to see koalas, wombats and other Australian wildlife up close. The afternoon drive takes you to Phillip Island, where you walk the Nobbies boardwalk and watch the Penguin Parade at dusk as little penguins return from the ocean. Hotel drop-off happens late evening after the return drive to the city.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Melbourne's city character and Phillip Island's wildlife in a single day without arranging separate transport, timing, and bookings — the fixed 8:30am start and small group size are what make both stops fit into one afternoon and evening.
Melbourne Airport Transfer: Luxury Car to Hotel PickupYou're met at Tullamarine's chauffeur pickup with a nameplate, helped with luggage into a luxury sedan or SUV, and driven directly to your Melbourne accommodation with wifi and water included. Pricing is fixed by zone—from the CBD to the outer suburbs and Mornington Peninsula—so you know the cost before you arrive. No taxis, no waiting, no negotiation.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip airport queues and taxis entirely, and know your transfer cost upfront—the fixed zone pricing is what makes that possible, and the driver waiting at arrivals is what makes the whole thing actually happen.
Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin ParadeYou board the Puffing Billy steam train in the morning, ride through the Dandenong Ranges with your legs hanging over the open carriage, explore Emerald Lake Park on foot, then break for lunch in Melbourne. In the afternoon, you're driven to Phillip Island, walk the Nobbies clifftop boardwalk to spot seals, and watch the little penguins waddle ashore at the Penguin Parade at dusk. Hotel pickup, coach transport, and a live guide are included; the whole day runs from early morning to evening.Is it for me?Best for travellers who want to pack two major Melbourne attractions into one day without arranging separate bookings, transport, or timing — the fixed schedule handles the logistics and the lunch break gives you breathing room between the morning heritage railway and the evening penguin viewing.
Melbourne Highlights & Queen Victoria Market with Local GuideSpend an afternoon exploring Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market, historic Chinatown, and creative Fitzroy with a local guide who tailors every stop to your interests. Taste market treats, hear real stories behind city corners, and discover hidden details you’d miss alone — all at your own pace. It’s the kind of city walk you’ll remember long after you’ve left.
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, Penguin Parade & City TourYou get picked up from your hotel and driven to three of Victoria's biggest draws: the Great Ocean Road with its limestone cliffs and rainforest walks, Phillip Island's Penguin Parade at sunset, and a guided tour of Melbourne's landmarks and markets. Breakfast, entry fees, and transport are all included; the only thing you arrange is which days work for you.Is it for me?Book this if you want the major sights around Melbourne without arranging separate transport, entry fees and timing for each one — the fixed itinerary is what fits three very different days into one package and gets you back to the city each night.
Melbourne: Yarra River Cruise & City Landmarks in 1 HourYou board at Federation Wharf near Federation Square and spend under an hour on the water seeing Flinders Street Station, the MCG, and the Royal Botanic Gardens from the river. A captain provides live commentary throughout; coffee and tea are included. The boat returns to the same wharf, so you're back on dry land before most walking tours finish their first stop.Is it for me?Right for anyone with an hour to spare who wants to see Melbourne's main landmarks from the water without arranging transport between sites or deciding what to visit — the fixed route and timing handle all of that.
Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade Day TourYou ride a 100-year-old steam train through rural Victoria, then drive to Phillip Island to watch hundreds of little penguins return from the ocean at sunset. The tour includes train and Penguin Parade tickets, transport, and a guide; you don't arrange any of it yourself. It's a full day that works for families and anyone curious about Australian wildlife and heritage in one trip.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want two of Victoria's most famous experiences — a heritage steam train and the Penguin Parade — in a single day without arranging separate bookings, transport, or timing between stops. The fixed schedule and included tickets mean you show up and the day runs itself.
Melbourne Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupYou're met at Melbourne airport by a driver with your name, your luggage is loaded into a late-model sedan or Mercedes, and you're driven to your hotel or CBD address with tolls and parking included. No app, no negotiation, no surge pricing — just a fixed price and a car that's already waiting when you clear baggage claim.Is it for me?Right for anyone landing in Melbourne who wants to skip the taxi queue and arrive at their hotel or meeting without negotiating a fare or worrying about directions — the driver is already there, the price is locked in, and the luggage is handled.
Melbourne Airport Transfer: Private van for groups of 4–9You arrive at Melbourne Airport, your driver is waiting with your name on a board, and you're in a clean, spacious van heading to your hotel within minutes. The service tracks your flight, includes bottled water and sanitiser, and fits child seats at no extra cost. No shared pickups, no queue, no negotiation at the curb—just door-to-door transport for 4 to 9 passengers with a fixed price agreed before you land.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with a group of 4 or more and want to skip the airport transport shuffle—the driver tracking your flight means you never have to wonder if they'll be there, and the fixed price removes any haggling at the curb.
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Penguin ParadeYou get two full days exploring Victoria's most visited attractions without arranging transport, park entry, or timing yourself. Day one takes you to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge on the Great Ocean Road with koala spotting and a rainforest walk; day two covers Moonlit Sanctuary, the Nobbies, and the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. Hotel pickup and drop-off both days, plus a professional guide and national park fees, mean you show up and the logistics are handled.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both of Victoria's biggest attractions without renting a car or figuring out timing and entry fees yourself — the two-day package gives you the main stops on each route, and the small-group format means you're not rushed between them.
Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Private Tour from MelbourneStep onto the Great Ocean Road with a local guide from Melbourne—feel sea spray at Bells Beach, walk beneath towering cliffs at Gibson Steps, and spot koalas hidden in eucalyptus trees. With private transport and hotel pickup included, you’ll experience wild coastlines and quiet moments you’ll remember long after the drive home.
Yarra Valley Wine Tour: 3 Tastings & Gourmet LunchYou arrive at Richmond station, ride to three wineries across the Yarra Valley, taste wine at each one, sit down to a 2-course lunch with wine included, visit a chocolate factory, and return to Melbourne by coach. The guide handles the history and the route; you handle choosing which wine to drink with lunch and whether you want another hot chocolate at the chocolaterie.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste three different wineries without arranging transport, navigating between estates, or deciding what to order at lunch—the fixed itinerary and included wine with each course means you show up at Richmond and the day unfolds without decisions.
Melbourne Airport Transfer: Luxury Sedan & Meet-and-Greet ServiceYou book by phone or website with your flight details and destination; a chauffeur meets you at arrivals with a name sign; you ride in a luxury vehicle with water, phone charging and WiFi included; parking and tolls are already paid; and you're dropped at your door with all your luggage handled. The fixed price and 24/7 availability mean no negotiation, no waiting for a shuttle, and no arranging transport separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport transfer negotiation and arrive at your Melbourne destination without arranging a separate ride — the fixed price, meet-and-greet service, and 24/7 availability mean you land and go, with luggage handled and parking already paid.
Yarra River Boat Hire: Self-Drive Past Melbourne LandmarksYou self-drive an electric boat for two hours on Melbourne's Yarra River without needing a license. The Harvey A holds up to ten people and comes equipped with champagne buckets, a stereo, and an enclosed cabin. You choose your departure time—morning, lunch, or afternoon—and navigate past the Botanical Gardens, MCG, Federation Square, and Docklands at your own pace.Is it for me?Right for small groups or couples who want to explore Melbourne's river landmarks without joining a crowded tour boat. The 2-hour window is enough to drift past the main attractions and back, and self-driving means you set the pace instead of following a guide's schedule.
Yarra Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & BreakfastYou meet at Rochford Wines before dawn, ride a hot air balloon for an hour over Yarra Valley vineyards at sunrise, then return for a continental breakfast while the morning is still young. The pilot chooses the launch and landing sites based on wind conditions that day, so no two flights are quite the same. If you're traveling from Melbourne CBD, arrange shuttle pickup when you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Yarra Valley from the air without arranging your own transport to the launch site or worrying about timing — the crew handles the wind reading and landing, so you just arrive and float.
Melbourne Running Tour: Laneways, Street Art & CoffeeYou run 8km through Melbourne's most storied laneways starting before 9 am, stopping at Hosier Lane's street art, the Old Melbourne Gaol, and Chinatown, with your guide handling the camera and the stories. The pace suits all fitness levels, and coffee is included at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Melbourne's character — its street art, history, and hidden corners — without spending the day arranging a separate walking tour, transport, and a café stop. The early start and guided pace mean you cover real ground and hear real stories before the city gets crowded.
Shark Dive Melbourne: Scuba with Blacktip Reef SharksShark Dive Xtreme at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is a scuba dive where you descend into the Oceanarium with sharks, rays and sea turtles, guided by a live instructor in a group of four divers maximum. You arrive early afternoon, complete a one-hour mandatory briefing covering safety and the animals you'll meet, receive all scuba training on the day (no prior experience required), then spend 30 minutes underwater. The experience runs 2.5 hours total and includes general admission to the aquarium, full scuba gear and a certificate. Minimum age is 14; you must complete a medical declaration before booking and cannot dive if you're pregnant, have certain cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, or have had recent surgery.Is it for me?You operate the scuba equipment yourself with a guide keeping you safe, so this suits anyone who wants to actually dive rather than watch. The group stays at four divers maximum, which means your guide focuses on you throughout — worth it if you want personal attention and a less crowded tank. Book this if you're at least 14, can swim reasonably well, have no contraindications to diving, and haven't flown in within 12 hours or drunk alcohol the night before.
Melbourne: Street Food & Street Art with Local GuideYou spend the day with a local host exploring Melbourne's inner-city lanes, street art, and neighbourhood food culture through Fitzroy, Collingwood, and South Melbourne. You taste a progressive grazing meal of local coffee, pastries, cheese, and market produce as you walk. Private transport is included, and the itinerary adapts to what interests you, so you leave with personalized recommendations for the rest of your stay.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Melbourne through the eyes of someone who lives here rather than someone reading from a script—the lack of a fixed itinerary is what makes it feel like a local showing you around instead of a tour.
Sovereign Hill Ballarat: Gold Rush Tour & Underground MineYou'll meet costumed characters, watch the Gold Pour and Redcoat Parade with live musket fire, pan for gold in the creek, and descend into an underground mine tour that shows what 1850s miners faced. The whole experience is included with entry and a guide; travel time from Melbourne takes up part of your afternoon, so plan for a half-day commitment.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how the 1850s gold rush actually worked—the demonstrations are real, the mine is underground, and you'll pan for gold yourself—without spending a full day arranging transport or timing the main events.
