Top Melbourne Arts & Design

Take a break from sightseeing or daily life and enjoy an interactive and immersive art experience at Metartworld, the largest metal art gallery in Australia. Ideal for all ages, admire more than 200 metal artworks and make your way through the mirror mazes in the starry night exhibition. Paid workshops available.

Discover Melbourne’s history and highlights on this guided Yarra River cruise. Float past the city’s towering skyscrapers and lovely urban gardens while learning about the transformation of this vibrant city from 19th-century port town to a modern cultural capital. Your sightseeing cruise takes you upriver and downriver for a scenic overview of attractions on both banks.

Soak up spectacular aerial views of Melbourne with a visit to Melbourne Skydeck—the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere. Look out toward Port Phillip Bay and the rolling Dandenong Ranges in the distance. Thrill-seekers can upgrade to experience "The Edge"—a moving, glass-bottomed cube that hovers over the city streets 88 floors below, or opt for dinner and drinks packages for a special visit.

No trip to Melbourne is complete without a visit to the Shrine of Remembrance, a war memorial that honors Australian service and sacrifice in all wars. Join a guided tour to explore the monument, built after the First World War, and explore its rich history. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the design of the building and the lives of those it commemorates as you discover commemorative spaces and special exhibitions.

While many people start with the city center of Melbourne and its laneways when exploring, there’s much more to Melbourne than this one area. Experience different sides to the city in one compact tour on this shared bus tour that goes beyond the laneways and places you can easily walk to. Explore different suburbs, each with their own vibe and feel, and visit bayside beaches for a well-rounded city tour.

Access parts of the Australian Sports Museum that are usually off limits during a tour of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. You’ll enjoy an exclusive glimpse into the inner sanctum of MCG as you walk on the pitch and enter changing rooms used by cricket legends throughout the years. Plus, admission to the Australian Sports Museum is included.

Get an in-depth look at Melbourne's street art scene during this walking tour. Led by a street artist, this tour allows a peek into the underground art scene, including a visit to the famous Blender Studios for a look around, accompanied by refreshments.

Experience the vibrant and dynamic street art scene of Melbourne on an immersive 3-hour tour that will take you on a journey through the city's colorful neighborhoods and hidden corners. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the thriving urban art culture that breathes life into the city's walls. As you stroll through the bustling streets, you'll be captivated by the stunning and thought-provoking murals, graffiti, and street installations that adorn building facades, alleyways, and public spaces. Each artwork tells a story, representing the creative expression and diverse perspectives of the local artists who bring the city's walls to life.

Save time researching where to find Melbourne’s best street art by going on a personalized private tour. A guide will explain the difference between tags, paste-ups, murals, and stencils on this fun and informative tour. Visit hidden alleyways and secret places that you wouldn’t find alone. You’ll discover incredible street art, foodie haunts, bars, and more on this action-packed street art tour.

Experience the delights of Victoria’s wine country on this Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne. With an informative wine guide, you’ll visit four popular wineries, which may include Balgownie Estate, Soumah Yarra Valley, Greenstone Vineyards, and Yering Farm. Enjoy plenty of tastings as well as a winery lunch while you learn about winemaking in Australia and admire the picturesque landscapes.

Experience the Great Ocean Road’s top attractions on this guided excursion that follows the iconic road in reverse. Embark on your journey and beat the crowds while learning about the region’s scenic landscapes and pretty coastal towns from an informative guide. Visit sites including the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Apollo Bay, and Gibson Steps.

Spend a day immersed in the animal kingdom at the Melbourne Zoo. Encounter native species including koalas, wombats, and kangaroos, and local Victorian species such as indigenous penguins and seals splash. Also admire mighty Asian pachyderms at the Trail of Elephants, elegant African zebras and giraffes in open-air habitats, the energetic primates at Lemur Island, an elevated orangutan exhibit, and more.

Take in breathtaking sights of long sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs on this guided, full-day tour of Australia’s Great Ocean Road. Explore some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth, including the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks and Gibson Steps. Enjoy a rainforest walk among towering ash trees and spot koalas in one of the area's largest koala colonies. Travel in a deluxe mini-coach as part of a small group, ensuring a relaxed and personalized experience.

Art and design enthusiasts will love this 2-hour small-group walking tour of Melbourne that focuses on the city’s Art Deco delights. Learn about Melbourne’s history and culture and see fine examples of Melbourne’s Art Deco buildings, including the Manchester Unity and Majorca buildings. Understand how the 1934 Centenary of Melbourne and the interest in diverse global design influences shaped the city’s architecture, too.

Turn street art-spotting into a game. Using your phone, the streets of Melbourne will come alive as you follow clues that lead you to the city's very best urban artworks. There's no need for a map, GPS, or guide. Simply answer the questions, solve the challenge or guess the answer, and the secret story of each place will be unlocked.

Join us for an immersive 3-hour walk through Melbourne’s creative heart. Starting with First Nations stories at Bunjilaka, we’ll move through iconic laneways, street art, coffee hotspots, and a mix of independent and institutional art spaces. This tour blends cultural insight, architectural commentary, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into artist-run spaces, studios, architecture and local culture. Ideal for curious travelers, creatives, and culture lovers alike. You will learn about local stories, off the beaten track information and reccomendations. Come walk the city’s layered stories with us. Tour highlights include Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Craft Victoria, Hosier Lane, Anna Schwartz Gallery, Degraves and Flinders Lanes, Blindside Gallery and the Nicholson Building, Fed Square, NGV Australia, Buxton Contemporary, and ACCA. Discover art, architecture, coffee culture, and Melbourne’s creative spirit on foot. Extra options avalible for foodies and coffee lovers.

The site of over 130 executions since it opened in 1841, the Old Melbourne Gaol is one of the city’s most popular museums. Ensure entry even over busy periods, such as weekends, Easter, and the Australian summer vacation, by booking tickets in advance. Once you’re there, follow in the footsteps of notorious outlaw Ned Kelly and discover the tragic stories that brought criminals to their doom.

Guarantee your entrance to the Australian Sports Museum by purchasing this general entry pass ahead of time. Whether you’re a fan of cricket, rugby, athletics, or one of the many other sports that Australia excels at, there's a lot to keep both kids and adults interested. From December 16, 2025, to August 9, 2026, a special Warne: Treasures of a Legend exhibit is available by prior arrangement due to limited capacity.

Discover the natural delights of Phillip Island with an eco-tour from Melbourne. See the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes, visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks. Head to the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park for an up-close encounter with kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and other native Australian wildlife. Finish the day at a local beach where you can watch hundreds of some of the world's tiniest penguins waddle out of the ocean and across the sand to their burrows.

Museum of Desire in Melbourne is a one-of-a-kind experience that delves deep into the art, psychology, and culture of human desire. Visitors can enjoy a seamless experience at one of Melbourne’s most thought-provoking attractions, perfect for busy travelers or those with limited time. What sets this museum apart is its multisensory, immersive approach. Through bold installations, interactive exhibits, and curated works by both international and local artists, the museum invites guests to explore powerful themes around identity, passion, and human connection. It's not just a visit—it's an emotional and intellectual journey designed to inspire curiosity and self-reflection. This experience is ideal for culture lovers, solo travelers, couples, and adult groups looking for something different from the usual tourist spots. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply seeking meaningful experiences. Museum of Desire promises a memorable encounter you won’t find anywhere else in Melbourne.

Explore the charms of the Mornington Peninsula on this full-day tour, designed for a small-group of 2-6 guests. Enjoy a wine tasting, take in the natural beauty of the region and indulge in a delicious 2-course lunch at an award-winning local restaurant. A special highlight of the tour is a self-guided art walk at Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park.

We will guide you through Melbourne's contemporary art world from the commercial to the underground. Tours begin at the iconic Nicholas building in the CBD then continue to Fitzroy and Collingwood via tram. The rest of the tour will be on foot to visit a number of galleries while also stopping at sites of historical significance. At each gallery we will spend time looking at and talking about the work. You will be introduced to a simple method of art analysis that we will use as a group to talk about what we're looking at. There is no pressure to join the larger group discussion, your host will ensure that you gain confidence in talking about art. If you're interested in art and the cultural history of the city then this is the tour for you! Even if you've only visited a few galleries in your life you will leave the tour with the confidence of a critic. You will also receive a suite of recommendations from a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.

Escape Melbourne for a full day of world-class wine, exquisite food, and breathtaking Yarra Valley scenery on this exclusive private tour. With just you and your group — maximum six guests — every element of the day has been curated for an intimate, unhurried experience that simply can't be replicated on a large group tour. Your private guide and vehicle will collect you from Melbourne at 9:00am and whisk you to the heart of the Yarra Valley, where four handpicked estates await. Taste exceptional wines, graze on artisan platters, sit down to a two-course lunch at a stunning cellar door, and finish the afternoon with Champagne at one of Australia's most iconic sparkling wine estates. By 5:00pm you're back in Melbourne — relaxed, satisfied, and having experienced the very best the Valley has to offer.