Top Melbourne Shore Excursions

Discover the flavors of Yarra Valley on this full-day gourmet food and wine tour. Enjoy private wine and cheese tastings with your small group, and learn about regional wines from your knowledgeable guide and through discussions with local vintners. Savor a gourmet 2-course meal with wine pairings followed by cellar door tastings surrounded by the natural beauty of Yarra Valley. A maximum of 6 people allows for an intimate, personalized experience.

Make the most of your time in Melbourne with a private customizable tour designed to suit your group of up to eleven people. With your guide, plan your half-day or full-day tour, choosing from options such as a city tour with St Kilda and Fitzroy; seeing native Australian animals at the Healesville Sanctuary or Phillip Island penguin parade; tasting wines in the Yarra Valley; or exploring the Great Ocean Road. Your private guide provides an informative tour for your group of family, friends or business colleagues.

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.

See the Twelve Apostles, The Otways and other highlights of the Great Ocean Road on a private full-day tour from Melbourne. Travel the renowned scenic route with your own private guide, stopping for photo ops at Bells Beach, Split Point Lighthouse and other locations. Have lunch in Apollo Bay, take a rainforest walk, and top off your day with a visit to the Twelve Apostles. You may also see koalas in the wild and hand-feed parrots.

Prepare to be enchanted by Melbourne’s vibrant cultural heritage, rich colonial history and fashion-forward art scene on this private 4-hour introductory tour. Meet your guide on arrival at Melbourne cruise port and maximise your time in port with a jam-packed itinerary tailored to your interests. Perhaps walk the seafront promenade of St Kilda, explore the lively Docklands, or visit architectural landmarks like St Paul’s Cathedral – it’s up to you! Best of all: this tour is covered by Viator’s worry-free policy, guaranteeing on-time return to your ship. 

Melbourne is one of the most liveable cities in the world. It is best described as one of most multi-cultural cities in Australia and around the world. We have everything on our doorstep from top restaurants and bars, world class sporting events, shows, exhibitions, fashion and culture, and striking architecture from our gold rush era of 1850s to today. Exploring Melbourne CBD and surrounds is an experience within itself from thriving laneways, boutique cafes/bars, historical buildings & haunts, and park & gardens. Throughout the private tour, your guide will share the history, adventures, tales & stories of Melbourne. You have the freedom to customise your journey throughout the day to create, explore and experience the Melbourne City Sights on your own private tour.

Designed for cruise travelers, this action-packed private guided tour enables anyone to make the most of Melbourne in limited time. See the city’s grand Victorian architecture, stroll under eucalyptus trees in Dandenong Park, and ride the Puffing Billy steam train through the rainforest. Finally, choose between a food and wine tour of the Yarra Valley or close encounters with native wildlife at the Healesville Sanctuary. Tour excludes entrance fees.

The famous Great Ocean Road is a must for any visitor to Melbourne. This tour is purely private and bespoke meaning we do not take other groups but yourselves up to 7 passengers. The Mercedes vehicle is spacious and air conditioned with seats custom designed for long distance driving. Unlike other tours, you get to choose which particular places and how much time you would like to spend there and we help that happen. Some places will be interesting than others and you may want to spend more time there and this is why we are flexible. The road is windy and best taken in a smaller vehicle with several stops to enjoy the views and take memorable photos Many trips are spoiled by the wrong crowd and we believe if you are going to enjoy this, make it private. This tour is great if you have children as well as we can accommodate child seats, please advise after you book.

Benefit from a half-day small-group city tour when your cruise ship docks in Melbourne. Travel through historic neighborhoods and shopping districts to see terraced Victorian-era homes, and learn about Melbourne's history. You can follow the Yarra River to the Docklands or check out the seaside town of St Kilda on a tour that includes morning tea.

Choose your own Australian wine country adventure with this 7-hour private custom wine region tour. Travel in a Mercedes luxury vehicle to a Melbourne-adjacent wine region of your choice: Macedon, Heathcote, the Bellarine Peninsula, the Mornington Peninsula, or the Yarra Valley. Lunch, tastings, and round-trip transportation from your accommodations in the Melbourne area included.

- 45 Minute flight saves you time and shortens the journey - Mercedes Benz Luxury vehicle - Avoid the crowds by travelling in a 'reverse' direction - Express 9.5hrs. Leave Melbourne later, return earlier. - *Fine dining seafood restaurant lunch with wine overlooking the ocean This is undoubtedly the best way to enjoy this epic coastal journey is to combine the flight with the luxury vehicle to shorten the journey and get the most out of your day. By air and by road you will be enthralled by the scenery and dramatic coastline and learn from our expert guides how the road was built by returning soldiers. You will hear shipwreck stories and heroic rescues as you wind your way along the magnificent road. Get up close to our wildlife as we stop for wild Koala's and view Kangaroos on a Golf Course. Stopping for photographs along the meandering road you will appreciate the rugged beauty and breathtaking scenery. Return to your hotel after a long day enthralled and relaxed.

Explore the beautiful Great Ocean Road on a private full-day tour. Take a luxury vehicle from Melbourne’s CBD and drive down one of Australia’s most beautiful roads. Stop along the way at Bells Beach, Great Otway National Park, and the Twelve Apostles rock formation. After enjoying a delicious gourmet lunch, hop inside your private helicopter for a 75-minute scenic ride along the rugged coastline back to Melbourne.

An unmissable Australian adventure that belongs at the top of every visitor’s list. The two-day option is even better. The breath-taking Twelve Apostles are a must on any Australian adventure. A day spent journeying down the Great Ocean Road is the perfect chance to get back to nature. See wild kangaroos and koalas, feed rainbow lorikeets and king parrots and stroll through charming coastal towns, national parks and native forests. This is a big, brilliant day out the whole family will love. Lets be honest, you're probably only ever going to do this once and it's best not to leave it to chance. We don't cut corners on quality and our hosts are all exceptional company so you are guranteed a truly first-class, authentic experience.

Forget the 'sites' and 'attractions', Melbourne is a city built for locals. This is your perfect, personalised deep-dive into local culture and life through food and street art - the two things we do as well as anyone. This is not a group tour done in private, we have no script and no fixed itinerary. We take the time to get to know you and make the experience personal so it's exactly what you're looking for. It's an excellent 'day one' adventure that will change the way you experience Melbourne ...and it's perfect for people who don't like tours. WHAT TO EXPECT *Get orientated & gain unique local insight through food, art & storytelling *Meet the makers - the roasters, bakers, artists & innovators *Explore the backstreets, lanes & arcades of inner Melbourne *Visit neighbourhoods & local boroughs where Melburnians like to spend time *A friendly, well-connected & informed local host *Get personalised recommendations for how to spend the rest of your time

**CovidSafe Tour - the world will never be the same again, and traveling on a private group is definitely the best option from now on. To make you feel safe and enjoy this unique experience the most, implemented a Covid Clean series of practices. More details below at the Additional Information session** HIGHLIGHTS: This Express tour is a great alternative to visit the Twelve Apostles and all major attractions of the Shipwreck Coast without having to spend the whole day. You will visit the 12 Apostles, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge and the Razorback, and still get back to Melbourne on a decent time (around 4 pm) to make something in the afternoon. It's also an excellent option if you have a flight or a ship to catch at the end of the day and don't want to miss the opportunity to see the Apostles while you're in Melbourne. Travel on a comfortable spacious luxury minivan and have an amazing and relaxed experience with your family and/or friends. The Shipwreck Coast is not to be missed!

This small-group tour provides a comprehensive overview of Melbourne. Visit highlights like St. Kilda, the CBD, Flinders Street Station, Queen Victoria Market, the Royal Botanical Gardens, Federation Square, and more. See the city from the comfort of an air-conditioned bus, and enjoy a light lunch and artisanal coffee. Your local guide can tailor the tour to suit your interests.

The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most famous road trips, affording spectacular views along the south coast. On this tour, travel in the comfort of a private vehicle and enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide. Your tour can be customized to suit your preferences, so perhaps admire highlights such as the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, soar overhead on a helicopter flight (optional), or take a bushwalk in the Great Otway National Park.

Perfect Day Tours are flexible and personalized to their customers needs and desires. We offer tours of the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Macedon Ranges and Geelong / Bellarine Peninsula. Flexible dining options are offered to fit all budgets. You may opt to 'Pay as you Go' which gives you the option to skip some of the tastings and activities if you wish. This option also allows you to purchase your own lunch, depending upon your desires - small groups only. 'Premium Tour' means everything can be prepaid, usually with a set lunch for groups of 6 or more.

Skip the overpriced bottles in Melbourne’s CBD bars and head out to the coast for this luxurious day trip around the wineries of the Mornington Peninsula. Visit a series of local wineries with your guides by your side, providing informative and entertaining commentary and recommendations as you explore the wines that the Peninsula has on offer. All tastings are covered by your tour costs, as is a complimentary lunch at one of the wineries.

See and do exactly what you want on this private, customizable day tour of Melbourne. Visit the city’s highlights, including churches, public squares, government buildings, seaside neighborhoods, and the laneways famous for their street art and fine coffee. Receive personalized attention, as this is a private tour. An ideal tour for travelers short on time, who want to make the most of a day in Melbourne.

• Private wine tours for 2 full days touring Yarra Valley’s food and wine region • 2 full nights stylish boutique villa accommodation in the vines, for up to 6 guests Friday night to Sunday • Private tutored champagne tasting - four glasses per person, 24 in total • Private wine chauffeur for the weekend 10.00 am to 5.00 pm both days • Gourmet food platter for 6 upon arrival with local wines • 2 course restaurant lunch, both days at local wineries • Tasting fees for both days at 8 to 9 visited venues • A matched cheese & wine experience on day 1 • Visiting 8 to 9 venues over the weekend • Melbourne CBD pick up and return • Chilled esky for purchases

Phillip Island is known for its spectacular scenery and native wildlife, and on this tour, you’ll get to see both. Start the day with a Melbourne pickup—you’ll travel with ease to Phillip Island and visit multiple attractions in a day. Conveniently, entrance fees are included, so you won’t waste time waiting in long admission lines. See koalas at the Koala Conservation Centre, a fur seal colony at Seal Rocks, and watch the much loved Penguin Parade. After an action-packed day, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner with local island produce.

Visit one of the most scenic spots in all of Australia with this private tour of the Great Ocean Road. See surf beaches, seaside towns, and koalas in their natural habitat. Lunch on fresh produce and seafood, admire the Twelve Apostles, and learn about shipwreck history at Loch Ard Gorge.

Let me open that door for you! d'Luxe Classic Car Tours offer personalised day tour experiences in America's favourite cars from the fifties for a unique look around Melbourne and its surrounds. Select from a set itinerary or allow us to configure a customised tour – you decide. Book this half-day option for a sight-seeing tour in any compass direction out of Melbourne (north-south-east-west, including hills or bay) with single or multiple destinations, depending on the direction taken out of Melbourne. Think: wineries and craft breweries, country cafés and pubs, art galleries and sculpture parks, botanical gardens, scenic roads, coastal areas and beaches, picnics, historic towns, hills as well as walks. Also think locations: The Dandenongs, Yarra Valley, Port Phillip Bay, goldfields, the peninsulas, Phillip Island, Surf Coast. Start times between 10am and 4pm daily.