Top Melbourne Private Sightseeing Tours

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when planning the ideal itinerary for exploring the Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles Marine National Park. Don’t run the risk of missing an essential stop on the Australian National Heritage-listed stretch of road—instead, let an expert sort it all out for you, from the route to the handy Melbourne hotel transfers, on this private tour.

Experience one of Australia’s most famous road trips, the Great Ocean Road, on this fully customizable private tour from Melbourne. Customize your itinerary with a private guide, focusing on the spots that interest your group most. Visit Split Point Lighthouse, spot koalas in Great Otway National Park, and see the Twelve Apostles rock formations with an optional helicopter ride (extra cost).

Ideal for first-time visitors to Melbourne, let a private guide help you get your bearings in the city on this sightseeing tour. From must-see attractions, such as Federation Square and Queen Victoria Market, to hidden gems that are all too easy to miss, your guide has the itinerary all planned out so all you have to do is enjoy the tour.

Experience the beautiful coastal scenery of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road and skip the crowds on this private tour from Melbourne. Visit the famous Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, and capture photos from nearby clifftop viewpoints. Explore the rainforest at Mait’s Rest and look for wildlife on the Kennett River Koala Walk.

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.

Explore Melbourne on this half-day private tour with transportation included. Choose your preferred sights from vibrant laneways, St Patrick Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens, street art, and St Kilda beach. Meet your guide at your hotel or arranged point and enjoy a customizable experience in this multicultural city.

Make the most of your time in Melbourne with a private customizable tour designed to suit your group of up to seven people. With your guide, plan your half- or full-day tour, choosing from options such as a city tour with St. Kilda; seeing native Australian animals at the Healesville Sanctuary; or exploring the Great Ocean Road. Your private guide provides an informative tour for your group of family, friends, or business colleagues.

The Mornington Peninsula’s beaches, villages, and wineries are spread out, making it hard to see much in a single day. Travel from Melbourne with a guide and your own group, walking stretches of coastline, visiting historic fishing villages, exploring vineyard country, and taking in views from the peninsula’s high points.

Enjoy a more relaxed experience of Melbourne than you’d get in a traditional tour vehicle on a walking tour that provides the ultimate introduction if you're visiting for the first time. You’ll stop to hear tales and trivia that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebook about top Melbourne attractions such as Federation Square, Hosier Lane, Old Melbourne Gaol, and much more.

Driving in a new country can be stressful. Enjoy a more relaxing encounter with Melbourne and set the pace that suits you when you book these personalized, customizable private tour packages, direct from your central Melbourne address. Choose between downtown Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, and the Yarra Valley, and pick the vehicle size that suits your group. Any entry and activity fees are at your own expense.

You won’t have to worry about other travelers or unnecessary stops on this focused private tour to the Twelve Apostles from Melbourne. This family-friendly tour takes you on the quicker inland route to see the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge on Victoria’s coast, making it a good option for those pressed for time or on shore excursions.

Explore the Great Ocean Road on a full-day tour from Melbourne that will make sure you see the popular Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge at a quieter time of day. Start on the inland road so you can beat the crowds, then continue on the Great Ocean Road to enjoy beautiful views. You’ll make stops for lunch (own expense) and photo ops of koalas, kangaroos, and spectacular scenery.

A hot air balloon ride offers visitors to Melbourne a new perspective over one of the most beautiful cities in the country. This balloon flight experience is made extra special by departing at dawn, giving travelers stunning views of Melbourne’s cityscape as the sun rises, the perfect addition to an Australian holiday for those seeking something memorable.

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.

Designed for private groups of 2-6 guests. Ideal for travellers with limited time who are wanting to see the highlights of Melbourne. The tour is a combination of walking and driving guests to Melbourne landmark attractions, some outside the CBD. The tour can be customized, allowing guests to extend the tour, or add a requested location! Times are flexible for cruise ship travellers.

Spend an evening on the Yarra River during this Melbourne dinner cruise. As you admire the twinkling city lights reflecting on the water, enjoy a 4-course gourmet meal inclusive of beverages. This fine dining experience includes beer, wine, and spirits, as well as coffee, tea, dessert, port, and a cheese plate. Cruise past attractions like Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens while soaking up the elegant and relaxing atmosphere of the boat.

Let your imagination run wild with over an hour of non-stop entertainment. Get glammed up for an intimate magic show at Melbourne’s 5-star Marriott Hotel and prepare to be dazzled. Unbelievable magic tricks, mind-blowing illusions, mind-reading, and audience participation all add to a truly mesmerizing show and you’re sure to leave a believer!

Explore the gorgeous Great Ocean Road with this private luxury tour just for you and your family. This is an entirely bespoke experience, so you can decide which places you’d like to stop and spend more time at. You can visit the Twelve Apostles, Great Otway National Park, and so much more. You’ll also stop for breakfast and lunch, but they are additional expenses.

Take in a bounty of Melbourne’s highlights along the scenic Yarra River on this narrated sightseeing cruise. Spend a delightful hour aboard a riverboat as you glide under the Princes Bridge and past beautiful river gardens, Herring Island, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and other top cultural attractions.

Tasting your way around the Yarra Valley means driving between wineries and producers spread across the region, the designated driver missing out. Ride out from Melbourne with the route and transport handled, stopping at family-run wineries, a dairy, a distillery, and a chocolate maker along the way. Sample wine, cheese, gin, and chocolate as you go, with a wood-fired pizza lunch built into the day.

Take in Melbourne’s hidden gems and iconic sights on a leisurely bike tour. Travel with an expert local guide who shares the details of the city’s beginnings and Aboriginal history. Gain insight into modern Melbourne’s culture and stop to purchase lunch in Fitzroy. Your guide ensures the group’s safety while providing an entertaining and informative spin through Melbourne on two wheels.

Spend a day learning about Victoria’s wildlife as you embark on a tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island. Alongside a private guide, visit several locations where you can encounter Australian wildlife such as wallabies, echidnas, reptiles, and penguins. Visit a historic farm to learn about sheepherding and end your day watching the famous Penguin Parade, where hundreds of Little penguins make their way back to their burrows at sunset.

Get up close to Australia’s native wildlife on this memorable full-day tour of Phillip Island from Melbourne, including a handy hotel pick-up. See adorable koalas and wallabies at the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula, spot Australia’s largest colony of fur seals at the Nobbies, and watch the sunset penguin parade along Phillip Island's coast. This small-group tour limits numbers to ensure a personalized experience.