Top Victoria Half-day Tours

Experience the best of the City in three hours: our famous laneways, our coolest bars and our fascinating history. Why do three different tours, when you can get the best of Melbourne in just one! Explore Melbourne’s famous laneways, home to some of our most interesting places. This is the side of Melbourne most tourists (and even some locals!) never see. Learn about Melbourne’s love affair with drinking, the persecution of barmaids, our booziest Police Commissioner, secret men’s clubs and much more. Discover three amazing laneway bars, plus a cheeky trivia quiz at our second bar for your chance to win! Photos of your tour can also be provided at no extra charge.

Taste some of the best treats in Melbourne on a 3-hour food tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Start your walking tour with a gelato and coffee tasting, then find a variety of delectable bites as you meander through the laneways. Learn about some of the best restaurants in Melbourne, see how fresh noodles are made and sample various foods. Top off your tour with a delicious lunch in the company of your small group. Numbers are limited to eight people on this tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.

Reaching the Puffing Billy railway in the Dandenong Ranges takes some sorting from central Melbourne, especially without a car. Ride out with transport arranged, then board the heritage steam train through the ranges, with the open-sided carriages that the line is known for. At the Lakeside Visitor Centre, walk around Emerald Lake Park and stop for food (own expense) before returning.

Skip the trial and error of exploring Melbourne’s food scene and visit eateries you wouldn’t find on your own on this shared evening food tour. Follow your guide 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.

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.

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.

Embark on an unforgettable gastronomic journey through the vibrant streets of Melbourne, immersing yourself in the city's rich culinary tapestry. Your adventure begins with a leisurely stroll down the iconic Degraves Street, where captivating graffiti art adorns the walls, reflecting Melbourne's cultural vibrancy. As you venture into the historic Block Arcade, steeped in tradition and bustling with shoppers, prepare to indulge in Melbourne's signature homemade meat pies, each savory bite a celebration of the city's culinary heritage. Continue your culinary exploration at Emporium Melbourne, where the air is filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked Japanese puff pastry, a perfect fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern Melbourne flair.

For one of the best dates in Australia, book this ticket to the Q-Train and enjoy a degustation menu with paired wines, enjoyed in a romantic dining car for two. You won’t have to share with others you don’t know, making for a very personal experience with your dining companion. You stop next to Swan Bay for your meal, making for a beautiful view and an incredible experience.

Experience the Great Ocean Road in a relaxed small group, with an expert local guide bringing the journey to life through stories, local knowledge and insights along the way. Travel from Melbourne in comfort and discover some of Victoria’s most spectacular coastal scenery, from the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge to the rainforest of Great Otway National Park, with opportunities to spot wild koalas along the route.

If you’ve always wanted to experience the calm thrill of soaring above land in a hot air balloon, Geelong is a great place to do it. After taking off from the launch field you’ll float over the city, the coastline, and the Bellarine Peninsula for around one hour. Watch the sun rise and look out for landmarks of interest below.

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.

Taste your way around Melbourne on the ultimate foodie tour. Discover a variety of cuisines including Spanish, Asian fusion, and contemporary Australian, as you traverse the city. Learn about Melbourne’s vibrant history and how it became one of the world’s food capitals from your informative guide. Sample several dishes during this tour with a group of eight guests or less, to ensure an intimate and personalized experience.

Get to the heart of Victoria’s cosmopolitan capital on a private sightseeing tour tailored to your interests. Spend the afternoon strolling the Royal Botanic Gardens, checking out famous sporting arenas like the MCG, or joining the beach scene in St. Kilda. Whether it's food, shopping, street art, or history you’re after, a dedicated guide will give you the inside scoop on the city, all with the comfort of private transportation.

Melbourne's renowned for its food scene, but concise guides of where to go during a mini-break or short city visit are hard to come by. Take in as many local flavors as possible during your visit to Melbourne with this multi-cultural foodie tour. Starting at the popular Immigration Museum and then progressing to the city's well-known laneways, this tour goes beyond tastings and tips - it puts the city's cuisine in context.

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.

This tour shows participants the stunning nature and cultural history of the World Heritage listed site, demonstrating the traditional techniques used across the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape to harvest eels and fish, as well as a visit to the Budj Bim National Park where the Gunditjmara creation story began.

This walking tour is our premium experience for food lovers and sweet tooths alike. A delicious opportunity to uncover some of the finest couverture chocolate in Melbourne, meet some of the chocolate makers and to enjoy incredible patisserie through some specially crafted exclusive experiences. Chocoholics on our Chocolate & Dessert walking tour are treated to specially crafted exclusive experiences with our partner venues and we guarantee you will finish the tour with incredible knowledge and appreciation for the passion and craftmanship that leads to the exquisite flavours you will enjoy on the tour. Join your local tour guide for a delightful stroll through Melbourne’s famous arcades and secret laneways as you discover the beautiful chocolatiers and pâtissiers tucked away down the back streets of Melbourne sampling chocolates and sweet treats along the way!

With the Yarra River winding through the city, Melbourne looks spectacular from the air. Savor stunning 360-degree views with live commentary amid the gentle roar of the burners on this early morning hot-air balloon flight. After you land, celebrate your flight with a 5-star Champagne buffet at Grand Hyatt Melbourne on Collins Street. The small group size means better views and a more premium feel than balloons with larger baskets.

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.

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.

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 the Melbourne coast without stressing out about beating the traffic or finding parking. On this small-group tour, ride along the coastal boardwalks and bike paths through bustling and picturesque neighborhoods such as St. Kilda, Elwood, and Brighton. Pedal past Luna Park, cycle through the St. Kilda Botanical Gardens, and snap some photos of the colorful Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes.

Discover Melbourne's bar scene, including "hidden" bars you won't find in any guidebooks, on this small-group bar-hopping tour. Visit several venues for cocktails, Australian wine, and beer, stopping into a classic pub, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked into the laneway, a wine bar with options from the nearby Yarra Valley, and another bar selected by your guide depending on your group’s interests. Your first drink is included, plus get tips for additional places to visit on your own.

On this easy walking tour, you get great value - learning about Melbourne's history AND getting a professional photo shoot of yourself in one experience. This tour is for visitors and locals alike; and is a great opportunity if you have guests visiting and want to buy them a unique experience. Your guide is a professional photographer and local guide with intimate knowledge of Melbourne. On this tour, I will show you stunning architecture, narrate little-known stories of the colorful, brave, and notorious characters that made Melbourne the richest city in the world in the 1880s, and show you old photos and drawings to illustrate what Melbourne was like in the 1800s. Finally, I will shoot professional photographs of you in front of Melbourne's most iconic buildings and views. Within 48 hours of the end of the tour, you will receive high-resolution edited images to download. Additionally, young people below 15 years old can come along for FREE when accompanied by adults.