Top Melbourne Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Explore Melbourne as you wish with a 24-hour or 48-hour City Sightseeing bus pass. Board the double-decker and enjoy panoramic views of highlights like the Eureka Tower, Federation Square, and seaside St. Kilda as you learn their history via the onboard commentary. Hop off and on to explore on foot, or stay aboard to get your bearings and decide your sightseeing plans. Ideal for first-time visitors and those short on time.

See Melbourne’s vibrant city on-board an open-top double decker bus. Melbourne is renown for it’s major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine and much more! Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds including the popular seaside suburb of St Kilda. With panoramic views and an informative audio commentary this is truly the best way to experience and enjoy this cosmopolitan city. Select the city sights tour or the St Kilda beach tour, or do both all for the same price, the choice is yours!

Get a great introduction to the history and culture of Melbourne on this guided half-day city tour by coach. See highlights of the city’s bustling Central Business District, and cruise by sporting landmarks like the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Etihad Stadium. Stretch your legs at the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens and take in the modern energy of the city’s revitalized Docklands area. Venture as far as St Kilda and Brighton, where you can snap photos of the beachy suburb’s iconic colorful bathing boxes.

Get a comprehensive orientation to Melbourne with this ticket for a hop-on hop-off bus. You'll have access to both the St. Kilda and City routes for 24 hours; hop off at any stop to explore further. Stops include St. Kilda Beach, Federation Square, the Eureka Skydeck, and other can't-miss attractions. Your ticket also includes entrance to local attractions such as the MCG National Sports Museum, Old Melbourne Gaol, the Melbourne Zoo, and others. Alternatively, opt for a 60-minute river cruise on the Yarra.

Everybody needs good neighbors! Take a walk down Ramsay Street, where the dramas unfold every day on the set of Australia's longest-running soap opera, 'Neighbours.' On this official tour, see the actual houses and the street and see the exterior of the sets at the Neighbours Studios. If you're lucky, you may even see the film crew in action!

Spend a delightful morning exploring top Melbourne sights from aboard a comfortable coach. Learn about the city’s fascinating history from your informative driver and guide as you explore highlights such as Queen Victoria Market, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Parliament House, and Cook’s Cottage. To extend your sightseeing, upgrade for an optional cruise along the scenic Yarra River.

Take a break from wine tasting and do something different in the Yarra Valley with a Segway tour of the Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort. This 1-hour tour and Segway rental gives you plenty of time to explore beautifully landscaped grounds and vineyards, covering much more distance than you would by walking. The self-balancing electric scooters are easy to ride and offer a fun and adventurous way to mix it up in Victoria’s famous wine country.

First time in Melbourne? Enjoy a vibrant introduction to Australia’s cultural capital with this 3-hour tour of the city’s star attractions. Learn about the city’s colonial roots as you admire historic landmarks like the Town Hall and St Patrick’s Cathedral; browse the lively Queen Victoria Market; and stroll around Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne’s oldest park. This small-group tour has a maximum of 11 participants, ensuring personal attention from your guide.

Raise a glass to Melbourne's history while bar-hopping among some of the best watering holes in town. Hear tales of the Gold Rush, rebellions, royals, and Olympians while a fun-loving guide shows you how locals unwind. Order your drink of choice at a typical Aussie pub, a hidden speakeasy, a cozy wine bar, and another buzz-worthy surprise bar. It's a safe and social way to partake in Melbourne's famous bar scene while meeting fellow travelers.

The Yarra Valley is considered home to some of Victoria’s finest wineries—but visiting independently restricts how much of the wine you can taste. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Melbourne hotel and let your guide take the wheel. Sample Yarra Valley wines at three wineries, with an accompanying cheese platter along the way. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to 11 people.

Join our tour guides for a walk through Australia’s culture capital and learn what makes this city great and so much more. When you arrive, you'll explore Melbourne with a local who can share the history of the city as well as point out things to do after your walking tour is done. Walks 101 tour guides want to show you the real Melbourne – the city we know and love. Your tour will stop for a coffee and conclude near the Old Melbourne Gaol, where you learn about Australia’s most infamous bush ranger. After your tour is finished, your guide will brings the group to a classic Australian pub where you can experience traditional Aussie food.

Because these are private 1:1 tours it means I can guarantee my guests a more rewarding and fulfilling experience, as a lifelong Melburnian I know this city and it’s laneways. We’ll explore some of the lesser known lanes as well as the more well known ones that lies at the vibrant heart of Melbourne, full of hidden bars, quirky cafes and world famous street art. Using the lanes as our studio and my experience as a professional photographer for over 25 years I’ll show you straight forward, simple camera techniques to improve your photos and capture many unique images, I enjoy passing on my knowledge and I care about the experience that each and every one of my clients have on these tours, from beginner to professional, you'll be able to capture many unique images and have fun doing it!

First time in Melbourne? See the city from all angles as you combine a comprehensive tour of Australia’s cultural capital with a scenic cruise down the Yarra River. Sail past waterfront landmarks like Melbourne Aquarium, Crown Casino and Southbank, then hop on a coach tour, passing famous sites like Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne Park and the Etihad Stadium. Jump off along the way to stroll around the Royal Botanic Gardens, browse the shops in lively St Kilda or snap photos of the colorful beach huts of Brighton Beach.

Take a spin around the Melbourne Star for breathtaking views of Melbourne and surrounds. From a height of almost 400 feet (120 meters), gaze down on urban landmarks as you circle the observation wheel in a comfortable passenger pod. By day, look for Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges in the distance. Ride at night to enjoy sparkling city lights and the dazzling effect of millions of LED bulbs on the wheel itself. Upgrade to an encore package to experience both!

Get a taste of vibrant, cosmopolitan Melbourne on this 4-hour tour of the city’s historic landmarks and local districts. Browse the stalls at the legendary Queen Victoria Market, stroll around the idyllic Fitzroy Gardens and marvel over the grand Gothic façade of St Patrick’s Cathedral. Next, follow your local guide on a walking tour of the city’s charming laneways and arcades, taking in the lively Federation Square; the art hubs of Degraves Street and Centre Place; and the Victorian shopping halls of Block Arcade and Royal Arcade.

Take in breathtaking sights of long sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs on this guided, full-day tour of Australia’s Great Ocean Road. See some of the most spectacular coastal scenery on Earth, including the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks and Gibson's Steps, site of historic cliff lines. Bushwalk in Great Otway National Park and try out your koala-spotting skills. Travel in a deluxe mini-coach with a small group for a relaxing, personalized experience.

Spend a day outside of Melbourne exploring Phillip Island Nature Park. Just 90 minutes from the city, this spot is home to the beloved Penguin Parade, which occurs each evening when a stream of little penguins waddle up the beach. Before the Penguin Parade, you’ll have a chance to visit Maru Koala & Animal Park; the Koala Conservation Centre; and the Nobbies Centre, a seal colony, if time allows.

Explore vibrant, multi-cultural Melbourne with a private guide and an itinerary customised to suit your interests. Admire architectural landmarks like the Town Hall, St Paul’s Cathedral and Parliament House; learn about the city’s fascinating colonial history; or stroll around the idyllic botanical gardens. Alternatively, visit beachside St Kilda, browse the shops of the Block Arcade or Chapel Street, or discover ‘Little Italy’ in the Carlton district. This 4-hour tour includes hotel pick-up and morning tea.

Traverse the tree tops of the Dandenong Ranges in a Puffing Billy steam train on this half-day tour from Melbourne. Enjoy a Devonshire tea as you sit back and take in the lush forest scenery while the train chugs along the tracks. Stroll around a lovely craft village in the Victorian countryside on your way back to the bustling city.

Get a taste of Melbourne’s cultural diversity on this culinary walking tour through the city’s Chinatown. Explore this vibrant neighborhood with a local guide and stop in at authentic eateries to taste delectable dumplings. Learn about the history of Chinese cuisine and how it gets a distinct Melbournian twist. Compare notes on your favorite dumplings with other members of your small group, which is limited to 10 people for a more personalized experience.

Discover some of Australia’s most photographed landscapes on this full-day tour of the famous Great Ocean Road from Melbourne. Stop for morning tea in Anglesea, spot wild koalas along the way, and tuck into lunch overlooking the dramatic Apollo Bay. After lunch, enjoy a hike through Great Otway National Park, learn how the notorious Shipwreck Coast earned its name, and marvel over natural landmarks like the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Gibson Steps.

Melbourne is Australia’s culinary capital, but to discover the city’s foodie hotspots, you need a local guide. On this food walking tour, explore Melbourne’s atmospheric laneways and arcades; visit the city’s coolest bars, cafés, and street food stalls; and sample everything from Chinese dumplings to sweet pastries. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for an authentic local experience.

Get the inside scoop on the best bars in Melbourne on a walking tour that features often overlooked spots that have great drinks and atmosphere. Expect to visit between 10 to 15 bars during your tour, stopping to enjoy two complimentary cocktails along the way. Your guide can customize the bars visited to the interests of the group, and fill you in on other great spots to check out for food or entertainment. Keep track of your favorites to visit again on your own.

Take a full-day tour of the Great Ocean Road that leaves Melbourne in the late morning, thus avoiding daytime crowds and catching the sunset at the beach. Travel this spectacular stretch of Victoria’s coast, passing though seaside towns like Torquay, Anglesea, Wye River and Lorne, and stopping to see koalas at Kennett River. Walk in the rainforest of Great Otway National Park and hear the history of the Shipwreck Coast. Swim at Loch Ard Gorge and watch the sunset at the Twelve Apostles before returning to Melbourne in the evening.