Top Melbourne Private Sightseeing Tours

Discover Melbourne your way on a private half-day, six-hour or full-day tour. Perfect for first-time visitors, this personalised tour blends Melbourne’s iconic highlights with hidden gems at your own pace. Enjoy pickup from your hotel or cruise ship terminal before exploring with your private guide and vehicle. Discover vibrant laneways, world-famous street art, historic landmarks, and local culture — without the rush of a group tour. Stop to enjoy Melbourne’s renowned coffee in one of the city’s top cafés. Visit must-see locations including: Flinders Street Station Federation Square Queen Victoria Market Melbourne’s art precincts Fitzroy Gardens & city highlights Customise your experience: Beach Option: Albert Park, St Kilda & Brighton Beach — including the Formula 1 circuit and iconic bathing boxes City Walking Option: Discover hidden laneways, cafés, and local favourites Enjoy the flexibility to set the pace, stay longer where you like, and experience Melbourne your way.

Take a break from the city and discover the diverse wildlife of Australia on this full-day excursion to Phillip Island. Alongside a private guide, depart Melbourne and head south to begin your wildlife tour. Stop at the Maru Animal Park to see koalas and kangaroos, see wallabies at the Nobbies, and watch hundreds of penguins parade back to their burrows at sunset.

What sets the Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles tour apart is the intimate and personalized experience of a small-group private journey. Forget the crowds and rigid schedules of large coaches. We prioritize your comfort and preferences, allowing for: Flexible Itinerary: Spend more time at the sights that captivate you most. Direct Pick-up: Convenient door-to-door service from your Melbourne accommodation. Exclusive Moments: Enjoy iconic locations with fewer people, maximizing photo opportunities and tranquil moments. Book with us for a truly bespoke and memorable exploration of Australia's most stunning coastline.

Kickstart your time in Melbourne with a personalized sightseeing experience that allows you to customize your itinerary according to your interests. Rather than following a set schedule, you’ll work alongside your local host to create an itinerary that features only the sights that interest you. Plus, your guide provides tailored recommendations to last your entire trip.

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.

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.

See the best of Phillip Island on this group tour from Melbourne, where all the details are taken care of so you just need to relax and take in the sites. Keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos, koalas, and the adorable tiny penguins who populate the island. Make sure your cameras are charged for photos at beautiful viewpoints, like at Cowes, and more.

Visiting the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road is one of the most popular day trips from Melbourne, but not only is it hard to organize on your own, but attractions get busy with most tours following the same schedule. This private tour with a reverse itinerary avoids those issues, handling everything for you and letting you visit highlights before the crowds.

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.

Experience the scenic Yarra Valley on the Puffing Billy train. This full-day trip takes you through the Dandenong Ranges to Emerald Lake, the Healesville Sanctuary Zoo, and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery. At the last stop you can enjoy free samples and chocolate shopping. This trip starts and ends at The Hotel Windsor in Melbourne.

Choose your own adventure with this completely customizable private tour from Melbourne. Stay in town to explore the CBD, with impressive architecture, food, coffee, shopping, and laneway art. Or leave the city behind to check out local wildlife, discover stunning spots like the 12 Apostles, and enjoy a wine tasting at nearby vineyards.

Australia’s capital of culture (and coffee), Melbourne is a city that means many things to many people. Discover it your way, your style on this private tour with a local driver/guide. You might want to visit local landmarks such as Flinders Street Station and Luna Park, immerse in alternative culture in St. Kilda, explore laneways and street art, or delve into 19th-century splendor: It’s up to you.

Discover the hidden gems of Melbourne on a private city tour. Follow your guide through the city’s diverse neighborhoods, such as the CBD and St. Kilda, and uncover the best coffee spots, cafes, clothing shops, and much more. Sample local treats along the way and learn about the history and culture behind one of Australia’s coolest cities.

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 cultural hub and features a number of exciting landmarks. Take this private tour and discover the best that this city has to offer. See the colorful street art of Hosier Lane, walk through Australia’s oldest arcade, try authentic dumplings in Chinatown, and much more in just a few hours. This tour is entirely customizable to your group’s interests.

Beat the crowds! Experience the best sights along the Great Ocean Road on our 'Express 12 Apostles Great Ocean Road Tour'. This tour includes all of the highlights of our full-day tour, including a visit to The Twelve Apostles and favorite spots within the Port Campbel National Park. This tour is designed to shorten the drive and wait times, traveling to The 12 Apostles, therefore it does not include a scenic drive along The Great Ocean Road. Our guides will take a shortcut to The 12 Apostles via an inland reverse route.  Australian Private Tours have established and experienced drivers, catering to international and local clientele. Please Note: This tour is customizable. If you would like to customize your experience, please contact the company prior to the tour date. Prices may vary depending on changes to the itinerary.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover several sides to the Mornington Peninsula without worrying about navigating and the logistics on this private tour from Melbourne. Admire the bayside scenery at Brighton Beach and Dendy Street Beach, before heading to the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park to see its collection of Australian wildlife. Finiish with a picnic lunch at the top of Arthurs Seat. This private tour has a limit of four travelers.

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.