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Footscray is one of Melbourne’s most diverse neighborhoods and is teeming with good food. With a private guide, walk through the area to discover some of the city’s best street food and delicacies ranging from Vietnamese banh mi to Sicilian cannolis. Meet locals who have called the area home and the various groups that make up the community.

Explore the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas on a full-day tour from Melbourne that includes a boat cruise and gondola ride. Take in highlights including the Geelong Waterfront, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and the Bathing Boxes and have time to admire the views from Murrays Lookout and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise and round-trip transportation from Melbourne and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise and round-trip transportation from Melbourne.

Perfect for new visitors to busy Melbourne, join us for a morning or afternoon exploring Australia’s southern gem. Known for its vibrant city culture and numerous food and wine experiences, you’ll learn why over 5 million people call this city home. There are 20 stops for us to explore on our star-studded itinerary, so join us to get well acquainted with this beautiful city.

Take a break from Melbourne’s humming city-life during your next visit with a small-group tour of the Maru Koala and Animal Park and Phillip Island. This tour is perfect for animal lovers wishing to spend a day immersing themselves in remote nature and wildlife and then return to central Melbourne before bedtime.

Looking for a one-of-a-kind Melbourne outing? On this craft beer tour, you'll visit the city's hip Collingwood district, and will head to locals-loved beer bars that most visitors miss, all with just a small group for company. Led by your beer-expert guide, learn more about Melbourne’s beer scene. You'll also enjoy tutored tastings at three different venues, the opportunity to try numerous beer styles, and even snacks to go with.

Explore the beautiful forest and gardens of the Dandenong Ranges on a relaxing day tour not too far from the city. Enjoy a guided walk through an old-growth forest and learn about the flora and fauna, as well as the area's history. Break for lunch in the little village of Kallista before visiting the Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden, where you'll find tranquil Japanese-themed lake gardens at the bottom of a hill. End at the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens to see the award-winning Australian Garden.

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.

Discover Australia’s Great Ocean Road on this day trip from Melbourne. Admire the natural beauty of Victoria’s coastline, from surfing beaches to the Twelve Apostles rock formations. You’ll make stops at seaside villages, watch for wildlife like parrots and koalas, and travel through the Otway Ranges as you make your way to Cape Otway to climb the country’s oldest mainland lighthouse.

Ideal for first-time visitors and new arrivals, this private Melbourne walking tour offers a personalized way to discover the city’s sights and sounds while learning about its rich history and culture. Enjoy visits to some of Melbourne’s best highlights and hidden spots, including a stop at a local café to experience the city’s vibrant coffee culture. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your half-day exploration.

Explore Melbourne’s charming laneways and opulent arcades on a small-group walking tour. Uncover tucked-away gems like specialty boutiques and local fashion designers, and savor Melbourne’s café culture with a stop for coffee or tea, and a chocolate tasting. Tour numbers are limited to eight people to ensure a personalized experience and for the chance to ask questions.

If you’re looking to kickstart your Melbourne trip, this is the way to do it! Save hours researching the city’s top highlights, and instead have a local guide to give you advice and take you on an action-packed tour. You’ll discover hidden places that locals love, and get top tips on great places to eat and drink. The tour will also help you see many of Melbourne’s top landmarks in a day—a perfect way to get your bearings of the city.

Make the most of your visit to Melbourne with a laneways walking tour led by an informative guide. Check out the laneways with a local to find tucked-away art galleries, vibrant street art, and interesting shops and cafes. You'll also stop for coffee and learn about Melbourne’s history, architecture, and cultural hotspots. Your small-group tour is limited to 10 people, which ensures a more customized experience.

This drive-by tour is an affordable introduction to Melbourne for those short of time. Cruise around the city for approximately 2 hours in the evening, stopping at key sights for photos and a brief chance to explore. The private nature of this tour means you don’t have to deal with other travelers, and the route can be personalized based on your needs and interests.

The ideal introduction to Melbourne for first-time visitors, this private city tour is a great way to learn the lay of the land and tick off visits to some of Melbourne’s best sights. You’ll also discover some of the history and stories of the city from your guide and enjoy plenty of local insights and secret tips and tricks to help you maximize the rest of your time in the city.

Step back in time to the Goldrush era at Sovereign Hill, visit the Eureka Centre, see stunning floral displays in the botanical gardens and finish the day with the best view of Melbourne from the Skydeck on the 88th floor of Eureka Tower. You will be picked up in air conditioned comfort by an English speaking guide for this small group tour. Journey west out of Melbourne to Ballarat where your first stop will be the stunning Botanical Gardens for a wander amongst the flowers and heritage trees, then visit the picturesque Lake Wendouree. Time to step back in time to the Gold Rush of 1850 at Sovereign Hill where traditional craft demonstrations and opportunities to pan for Gold await you. From here we visit the Eureka Centre, historic site of the miner’s rebellion. Your day will finish with the most spectacular view from the Melbourne Skydeck, 88 floors up in the Eureka Tower!

Off the ship, into the wild, back on board on time — Melbourne's best in one easy shore day. This tour is exclusive for Cruise ship passengers. that means we pick up passengers from Station Pier, where cruise ship arrives and we can adjust starting time id there are delays. The tour includes visit to Brighton Beach to see the famous bathing boxes. a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary will give passengers the opportunity to get close to some of Australia's unique wildlife. The tour will include a visit of the city of Melbourne itself to make the most of the time in town.

Let one simple booking sort out a whole day’s worth of Melbourne sightseeing and get a unique first-hand experience with not just Aussie nature, but a piece of its history too on this Puffing Billy, forest, and Yarra Valley combo tour. Start by hopping aboard the over-100-year-old railway, before walking around huge Californian Redwoods, then make the trip your own with either a wine tasting or a sweet treat.

Skip the trial and error of exploring Melbourne’s food scene and experience eateries you wouldn’t find on your own on this shared evening food tour of the city. Follow your guide as they take you to hole-in-the-wall eateries around Melbourne, including in Chinatown and by the Yarra River. As you walk, explore the city’s laneways including Hosier Lane with its popular street art.

Tour the best of the Mornington Peninsula with a guide and your private group on this private excursion from Melbourne. Enjoy walks on the coastline, explore historic fishing villages, take in views from the highest peaks, explore vineyard country, and spend time enjoying the beautiful scenery and taking photos. This tour is yours to customize and can include additional sights or more time allotted at particular sights.

Come on an amazing trip back in time to Melbourne's Chinatown from c.1850s to the 1950s. Receive a free tour booklet with images of the characters discussed, original police-drawn crime maps, confiscated gambling paraphernalia and other evidence from 100+ years ago. Hear the stories of police raids for opium, illegal gambling, and other lawbreaking activities. Hear stories of blackmail, gang war, and police corruption. Your tour guide has been researching Melbourne's Chinatown via the original police files for over 15 years and delivers the old stories from original source material. Opium, gambling, speakeasies, blackmail, riots, police corruption.

Spend a haunting evening immersed in Melbourne’s supernatural history. Hear some of the tragic tales and ghostly legends that pepper the city’s past while your entertaining local guide leads you on a walking tour. Choose from one of three different itineraries — Old Melbourne, Williamstown or Pentridge Prison (see Itinerary below for details). With the Old Melbourne and Williamstown tours, you can opt to include dinner at a haunted historic pub.

Solve a murder mystery, hear about Jack the Ripper’s fate, and learn all about Melbourne’s dark history on this guided group tour, where you’ll hear more of the city’s secrets than any guide book could ever tell you. Try to crack some Victorian-era detective cases with your fellow group members, and have fun at the same time.

Melbourne has a sporting history of more than 150 years, and one of the best ways to learn all about it is by joining this small, intimate group (max 8) walking tour. Your guide talks about Australian football, tennis, cricket, horse racing and more. Ask your guide any sporting questions you can come up with as you explore Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne & Olympic Parks, AAMI Park, and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Experience the excitement of Australia's Gold Rush at Sovereign Hill, a recreated 1850s mining camp and town brought to life by costumed characters and 18 historically inspired activities. Try your luck with gold panning, catch a coach ride, explore an underground mine, and watch town residents like blacksmiths and candlemakers ply their trades. The whole family will love time traveling back to the era of fortune seekers and wild frontiers.