Full-day Melbourne City Sightseeing with Penguin Parade

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Melbourne, Australia

14 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Check out two destinations in one tour with this group excursion that explores the best of Melbourne, then heads over to Phillip Island to watch the penguins waddle around at sunset. Your guide takes care of logistics, driving you to Melbourne landmarks like the MCG, Fitzroy Gardens, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Hosier Lane. Then, relax in your air-conditioned vehicle on your way to Phillip Island, where you’ll take in the stunning views at the Nobbies and witness adorable penguins returning to their burrows.

Enjoy round-trip transfers from an easy meeting point in Melbourne
Make a few new friends on this group sightseeing tour
Check out the variety of plants at Fitzroy Gardens
Enjoy comparing two distinct parts of Victoria on this full-day tour

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
All Fees and Taxes
Entry fees for attractions & Phillip island Penguin Parade
Friendly & Informative Tour Guide
All internal transfers
100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Food & Drink
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Flinders Street & Market Street
Flinders St & Market St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum** - Pickup is at 9am if travelling during non-daylight savings, AEST. - Pickup is at 10am if travelling during daylight savings, AEDT.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Melbourne

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hosier Lane

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Flinders Street Station (Pass By)

St Paul's Cathedral (Pass By)

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia (Pass By)

Shrine of Remembrance

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old Treasury Building (Pass By)

Parliament House of Victoria (Pass By)

St. Patrick's Cathedral

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fitzroy Gardens

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Little Lon Distilling Co.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lygon Street (Pass By)

Royal Exhibition Building (Pass By)

Queen Victoria Market (Pass By)

Phillip Island

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cape Woolamai Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cowes

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Nobbies

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate

Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
The total duration of the tour is between 12-14 hours depending on the season
The itinerary includes vehicle based sightseeing across Melbourne, photo opportunities at key locations, all internal transfers & a visit to Phillip Island
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 265 reviews

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A great way to get to know Melbourne City

Patti_M, Nov 2025

Very friendly tour guide (Tim) He was extremely knowledgeable and there was a lovely atmosphere on the bus and with the group. Visited many Melbourne City highlights Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend this tour.

Great tour great driver

William_S, Nov 2025

Wonderful tour to see penguins. Expect a long day but worth it try and get Chris as driver. Excellent

Chris is very friendly...

Jessica_S, May 2025

Chris is very friendly and knowledgeable. He told stories about the places along the way. He even offered to take photos for us! Thank you Chris for a memorable trip!

In a few hours you can...

Abraham_J, Jan 2025

In a few hours you can see the city and then decide which parts they would like to explore and experience further. Our guide Israel was a remarkable and accommodating young man

Make sure you dress very...

Alla_L, Jan 2025

Make sure you dress very warm. It’s very cold there. We had a great experience Definitely recommended!!!

Absolutely book this tour!

Taylyn_W, Jan 2025

Wow! This trip was amazing. We had Red as our tour guide for the full day and he really made it a memorable experience. I was nervous about how long the trip was, but it was definitely worth it. Red made even the bus ride fun and entertaining!

Wow! What a tour!

Robert_B, Mar 2024

The day tour was very long - 13 1/2 hours! But the sights were great, and tour guide Hilda kept everyone's spirits up with relevant trivia, good humor, kindness, and insights!