Top Victoria Walking Tours - page 3

Get the inside scoop on Melbourne’s renowned food scene with this small-group food and wine walking tour. Meet top chefs and sommeliers as you visit three of Melbourne’s most renowned restaurants and tuck into special menu tastings, delicious seasonal delicacies, and carefully selected wines. Leave with a map and dining guide to take away with you, so you're all set for the rest of your stay.

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.

Spend a full day exploring the landmarks of the Great Ocean Road. Watch the sunset at the famous Twelve Apostles rock formation, pass the Otway Ranges and spot koalas, explore landmarks in Port Campbell National Park and more. Known as one of Australia's most beautiful drives and one of Victoria's most popular destinations, the Great Ocean Road offers great photo ops of coastal scenery, picturesque seaside towns and pristine wilderness—a must-do excursion from Melbourne.

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.

Discover the flavors of the Yarra Valley on this full-day wine tour from Melbourne. With all the logistics taken care of, it's a hassle-free way to explore beyond the city while also sampling some of the area's best produce. Enjoy guided tastings at four boutique and highly acclaimed wineries, and dine on a delicious two-course shared lunch with a glass of wine included. Round-off the day with a visit to an artisanal chocolate factory, with the option to purchase some sweet treats at the end. On select days, you also have the option to swap one winery experience for a craft gin distillery or local brewery tasting.

Trade Melbourne’s city buzz for snow-covered fun on this full-day tour to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort. There's no need to hire a car or tackle transport, as comfortable coach travel takes you there and back. Make the most of your time on the mountain and choose what activities to purchase—from tobogganing to cross-country skiing. Or, simply soak up the atmosphere. Visit the spectacular Steavenson Falls, one of Victoria’s tallest waterfalls, then finish the day at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery—and even sample some complimentary chocolate.

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.

Discover Australia’s wildlife and wines on a full-day tour to Healesville Sanctuary and the Yarra Valley. Depart Melbourne and head to Healesville Sanctuary where you get close views of native animals such as kangaroos, koalas, and emus. Continue your scenic drive to the Yarra Valley and arrive at a vineyard for lunch accompanied by a glass of wine. Afterward, tour the winery before moving on to De Bortoli Winery for a wine and cheese tasting.

Experience the Ice Bar Melbourne, a winter wonderland of a bar made from more than 50 tons of ice. Your admission ticket includes one complimentary Arctic-themed cocktail at a bar with sub-zero temperatures and interiors carved entirely from ice. Chill out in the provided Arctic gear, which ensures that you remain toasty warm as you join the cool crowd for a drink in Melbourne.

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.

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.

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.

Driving the Great Ocean Road yourself means long hours at the wheel and missing the stops you can't spot from the road. Ride it in a small group from Melbourne instead, with a guide handling the route to the Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps, and Loch Ard Gorge. Walk among the tall ash trees in Great Otway National Park, and watch for koalas at one of the area's larger colonies along the way.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Melbourne's multicultural heritage with your taste buds on a walking food tour. Visit to the city’s most famous market, the Queen Victoria Market to see how residents shop, sampling delectable bites along the way. Learn how Melbourne evolved into a foodie destination as you chat with vendors and cooks at a range of ethnic eateries, and cap it off with a drink at a cozy pub.

The Grampians sit a few hours west of Melbourne, with waterfalls, lookouts, and wildlife spread across the park—hard to link by self-driving. Ride out in a small group with the route handled, stopping at the gold-rush town of Ballarat before a bushwalk to Silverband Falls. Watch for kangaroos at Halls Gap, hike to the Grand Canyon rock formation, and take in MacKenzie Falls before the return.

Treat yourself to a full-day tour of the Yarra Valley from Melbourne. Taste premium wines and food while visiting a variety of small and large wineries with your expert guide. Enjoy wine tastings, an à la carte lunch at a vineyard, and a cheese tasting with your wine at De Bortoli Winery. Hear about the history of the fertile Yarra Valley and its wineries, which have a well-deserved reputation for great chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.

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.

You don’t need to rely on Victoria’s patchy public transport to see Phillip Island’s spectacular wildlife. This small-group tour, with a maximum of 11 passengers, collects and drops in a convenient central Melbourne location. See the kangaroos and koalas at Phillip Island Wildlife Park, visit Cowes village for refreshments (own expense), spot seals at The Nobbies Centre, and watch penguins returning to their nests at the Penguin Parade.

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.

Tick off the highlights of Australia’s world-famous Great Ocean Road and learn to surf on this action-packed 2-day road trip from Melbourne. Hit the beach for a 2-hour surf class, spot wild koalas and kangaroos, and soak up the scenery of Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Best of all: spend a night in a Native American-style teepee by the beach, where you’ll tuck into a hearty Aussie BBQ around the campfire. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people and includes accommodation, meals and round-trip transport.

Learn all about Melbourne CBD’s whiskey culture and the history behind it on this small group tour, taking you to several bars where you can sample all sorts of whiskey. Hear stories of prohibition days, shipwrecks, sly grog shops, and bootleg booze. You’ll visit some of Melbourne’s coolest whiskey venues, and even finish the tour at a secret, hidden distillery.