Tours in Melbourne

Badge of Excellence 5 star trip advisor rating. 12 Hour Tour to the Great Ocean Rd. Tour includes: • Local Melbourne Tour Guide • Private luxury vehicle • Complimentary bottled water • Custom and private tour for up to 7 passenger

Gold Rush Adventure: Sovereign Hill & Ballarat Botanical Gardens Discover the charm of Ballarat with our Sovereign Hill & Ballarat Botanical Gardens Tour! Step into the 1850s Gold Rush era at Sovereign Hill, an immersive outdoor museum where history comes to life. Walk through a bustling gold mining town, watch live gold smelting, and explore traditional shops. Go Underground! Venture into an authentic underground mine and learn about the hardships of early miners. Try gold panning in the creek—keep any gold you find! Ballarat Botanical Gardens – Stroll through beautifully landscaped gardens, admire seasonal flowers, and visit the Prime Ministers Avenue. Lake Wendouree – Enjoy the serene lakeside views, perfect for a relaxing walk and stunning photos. With a guide, comfortable transport, and a well-planned itinerary, this tour offers a perfect mix of history, adventure, and nature.

One hour east of Melbourne awaits the spectacular and majestic Dandenong Ranges. From the rolling hills, lush fern glades and towering trees, to quaint village townships of local providores that will tickle your taste buds with their delights. It is also famously home to the iconic stream train “Puffing Billy” that chugs it way through lush gullies and winding scenery of the Dandenong Ranges. Young or old, a ride on Puffing Billy is a highlight that many guests to revel in.

Spend a full day exploring the wonderful Great Ocean Road. Get to see all the highlights that the road as to offer. Tours departs on Wednesday mornings, leaving early from Melbourne to stay ahead of all the crowds.

Toast to an unforgettable, bespoke wine odyssey in Yarra Valley -Australia's wine and culinary gem! Imagine rolling green landscapes, delightful vineyards, and the enticing aroma of gourmet delights wafting through the air. Our exclusive private tour is curated just for YOU. Choose from 1 to 4 handpicked boutique wineries to suit your palate. We've taken care of the selection, but you have the freedom to savour the tastings on your terms, reducing costs and heightening your personal experience. Beyond the vineyards, depending on venue availability, immerse yourself in distilleries and breweries. Fancy gin, beer, or champagne? Simply let us know, and we'll craft a journey that includes your favourite sips. Accompanied by our knowledgeable guide, you'll not only taste but learn, absorbing the rich stories of the region, its vineyards, and its prized creations. And to sweeten the day? We wrap up our exploration at the famed Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, a treat for all senses.

Time to hit the highway with our small group (max 8 guests) and make our way to the idyllic Mornington Peninsula. Our first stop is the summit of Arthur’s Seat where we’ll share panoramic ocean views and a bite of morning tea. This is just a taste of things to come. We move onto Bushrangers Bay for a 5km return hike featuring unreal coastal scenery, rocky bays, wild oceans and one picturesque lighthouse. Spot local kangaroos and listen to the songs of native birds as we wander along the undulating path. After we return from our first hike, we will head to Cape Schanck for a smaller walk in the lighthouse precinct. To refuel, we stop at one of Mornington Peninsula's award winning cafes (and we can see why) Our final stop, Peninsula Hot Springs which is an award-winning natural hot springs and outdoor day spa destination. It’s the perfect way to end a great date with nature! (Bathing time 2h)

A low cost, great introduction to Melbourne. Sit back, relax and enjoy Melbourne in a private tour, as we cruise around for 2 hours during the day with stops for photos and exploring. A new tour for 2023, inspired by the popular Melbourne Drive by Night, this all weather drive-by tour will take you to a number of key Melbourne locations. Being chauferred by an experienced guide you will experience popular Melbourne locations from the perspective of a local. The thoughtful design of this tour has incorporated many of the "must see" locations of Melbourne into a single tour of a 2 hour duration. Normally you would need to spend many hours and take at least two tours to visit the locations included in this tour. As with all tours provided by 69 Tours, this is a private tour, which offers some room for flexibility, is never rushed, conducted in a relaxed, easy going fashion, by an experienced local guide. Experience Melbourne through the eyes of a local.

During February, most departure's will be a small personized group of no more than 10 travelers. Lorne - Time to explore this seaside village, shop enjoy a coffee or simply enjoy the views. Apollo Bay - 1.5 hours to enjoy lunch where you desire, maybe stroll along the beach. 12 Apostles - Maybe descend to the Southern Ocean via Gibson Steps or enjoy the panorama from the elevated platform. London Bridge & Port Campbell. Rather than cancel the activity, if less than 10 guests are booked a modern mini van may be used instead of a touring coach. All November departures are guaranteed small group - Max 10 guests.

Our first stop is a surfer’s dream beach, Cape Woolamai. From here we will lace up the boots and start our hike that will guide you through rugged rock formations, known as the Pinnacles. After our easy/moderate 6.8km hike we will head into Cowes for a delicious lunch before we Phillip Island Koala Reserve. Stroll through this eucalypt woodland and come ‘face-to-face’ with koalas in their natural habitat. The Koala Reserve’s unique tree top boardwalks and close viewing areas allow visitors to see how truly amazing koalas are. Our next stop is The Nobbies for an easy stroll along the boardwalk to discover breathtaking coastline views and the impressive thundering blowhole. This area is home to Australia’s largest seal colony, little penguins, and silver gulls. And to finish the day we will take a waddle on the wild side and see hundreds (sometimes thousands) of penguins emerge from the surf at sunset at the world-famous Penguin Parade. This experience is a wildlife lover’s dream!

Grape Explorations Australia specialise in private, small group wine region tours. We tailor the day to suit any group dynamic or special occasion, supporting local winemakers and artisan producers of the region. Get on board with us and let us show you a day to remember When you step into Estella, our luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Lil'Pip, Our Mercedes-Benz Valente, you'll know that you are going to be treated to an exceptional day. This is not just a wine tour: it’s a relaxed and sophisticated journey into the gloriousness of our region’s wineries: the countryside, the characters and, of course, the wine. Our hosts have a unique combination of interests and experience and we combine it all to make your day unique. Local knowledge is not all we bring to the mix: Our hosts have also worked in the retail and entertainment industry so we know how to keep clients happy. Take a Grape Explorations Australia tour and experience the region in a way you won't forget. You deserve it.

This experience is Hosted by a local who grew up in the Yarra Valley region and has built strong relationships with the venues we visit. My guests receive special VIP treatment with access to an experience they wouldn’t get if they did this themselves. Small group - up to 6 guests with transportation in a spacious and comfortable, Luxury van. The entire day is Customised to suit the group on the day. The tour is Private.

This Private Tour of the Great Ocean Road departs early (7am) with a direct pick-up from you Melbourne CBD hotel, so you arrive before other tour groups and avoid the crowds at most lookouts. We are real locals and true specialists of The Great Ocean Road. Our tours offer premium service that includes lunch and snacks. Spend a full day of sightseeing including the Shipwreck Coast, with more stops than usual plus extra time to linger at two of the most popular sites - The Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. - Early Departure 7am (6:45 for some locations) - Direct hotel pick up in the morning - We are Ahead of the Crowds and have lookouts to ourselves - This is a Private Tour - Only your group will travel - Our local Experience - We specialise in ONLY The Great Ocean Road - Snack Pack - More Photo Stops - See Kangaroos, Koalas and Native Birds in the Bush - Choose to upgrade your tour by adding an extra hour (can be added later) (Over 12 years old only)

Discover Melbourne’s fascinating Art Deco architecture on this small-group, 2-hour walking tour. Learn about the history and culture of Melbourne while admiring fine examples of the city’s most famous Art Deco buildings, including the Manchester Unity Building and Majorca Building. Learn fascinating details about the tiles, patterns, and designs that were popular in the 1930s, and discover how the 1934 Centenary of Melbourne, as well as Mayan, Spanish, and Egyptian art, influenced the city’s architecture.

Take and experience the oldest Puffing Billy Steam Train in Australia. Indulge in a tour of the cherry orchard and taste delicious cherries while picking. Travel to the dazzling world of chocolate and savour the delicious chocolates. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Yarra Valley at your leisure.

Meet outside iconic Hill of Content Bookshop at 32 Bourke Street in the Melbourne CBD. Look out for our guide with the yellow golf umbrella. On this Cafe Culture tour, your guide will lead you to explore the maze of Melbourne’s laneways, learning how the coffee culture evolved from the coffee palaces of the ‘50s to the trendy cafes of today. This tour gives you the chance to escape the most crowded spots in favor of smaller, less-frequented lanes, hiding away some of the most unique and interesting cafes. Soak up the aroma of roasting coffee beans, while tasting the delights that Melbourne cafes have on offer. This tour isn’t just for coffee enthusiasts; tea, chocolate and sweet treats also feature on this tour. After indulging in some of the best cafes and delights Melbourne has on offer, your tour concludes with a great cafe-style lunch in yet another unique, hidden Melbourne location.

Picture the snowy white hills as you arrive at the Mt Buller National Park. Be greeted by the winter wonderland and enjoy up to 6 hours of free time on the mountain to explore the winter village or attempt snowboarding or skiiing! (own expense). We arrive early so you can avoid the queue and enjoy more time on the mountain! Our Tour offers -Full day tour to Mt Buller -Early arrival on mountain (generally at 10AM) -Personalised experience as a small tour group -Great option for those who wants to try out snowsports -Travel by 12 Seater minibus

A perfect, personalised introduction to Melbourne with plenty of highlights and hidden treasures in Melbourne’s urban heart and vibrant community neighbourhoods. Australia’s undisputed capital of culture and ‘cool’ is a stunning blend of 19th century grandeur, innovation, colour and creativity. Art, sport, architecture, design, food, music… if you love cities and maybe even if you don’t, you will love Melbourne. From bohemian Fitzroy to lovely seaside St. Kilda - from Little Italy to Little Saigon, travel between worlds and get acquainted with the many faces of Melbourne.

For things to do in Melbourne, you can't get more immersed in food culture than the Dumplings Party. Learning to make dumplings is a true culinary escapade with beginning with making the perfect dough then learn how to shape your best dumplings, get inspiration for composing your gourmet Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese menus. You will be making pork, chicken, beef or vegetarian dumplings. You will learn to shape different types of dumplings. 

This is an island you must see! Nature Lovers paradise of a private tour. Come touring with a passionate local guide with over 10 years of experience to show you, not only the famous little Penguins parading, but everything else that this beautiful volcanic island offers.

Set sail on the Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise for an exquisite blend of flavors and views! Indulge in locally sourced dishes crafted by our skilled chefs as you glide along the Yarra River. With panoramic views of Melbourne's landmarks, every bite comes with a side of breathtaking scenery. Join us for an elegant dining experience that combines the freshest ingredients with the city's iconic sights.

Watching the sunset over The 12 Apostles is a breath taking experience as the sky changes colours against the towering rock formations, and stunning coastal vistas. Travelling the Great Ocean Road to see the Sunset, you will still marvel in the 240 kilometres of stunning scenery and ocean views, incredible wildlife including koalas, kangaroos and native birdlife. As the day progresses, we pass through the quaint seaside townships of Torquay, Airey’s Inlet, Lorne, & Apollo Day, the lush green rain forests of the Otway Ranges, the wild Shipwreck Coast and finally the breathtaking rock formations of the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, & Gibson Steps. Throughout the day, your guide will share the history, adventures, tales & stories of the Great Ocean Road. You have the freedom to customise your journey throughout the day to create, explore and experience the Great Ocean Road Sunset on your own private tour.

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the excitement of Ballarat’s gold rush days at Sovereign Hill on this 8-hour private tour. Follow your guide through the former gold mining site, which now is an award winning outdoor museum that recreates in fascinating detail the hustle and bustle of life in the 1850s. Have a stress free day as hotel pick up and lunch are included.

Embark on an extraordinary journey along the Great Ocean Road, a stretch of coastal paradise that promises breathtaking vistas, natural wonders, and unforgettable experiences. Our specially curated Minibus and Large Van tours ensure that you not only witness the iconic attractions but also immerse yourself in the rich history and diverse landscapes that define this Australian gem.

The Melbourne Sky High Bush tour is an all-inclusive tour that takes you deep into Melbourne's Mt Dandenong, which is not only beautiful and mysterious, but has a diverse range of wildlife. You will be driven through a canopy of ferns and huge forest trees as you progress from one location to the next. Enjoy an Australian style picnic lunch/dinner. Be prepared to share some with the local parrots and cockatoos! A bush walk will help to burn some of those calories and if you're lucky you may encounter a Lyrebird. After the bush walk you will visit an incredibly beautiful garden, after which, you will discover what one of our French tourists referred to as "Melbourne's Eiffel Tower". You will see Melbourne from up very, very high - Sky High. As with all tours provided by 69 Tours, this is a private tour, which offers some room for flexibility, is never rushed, conducted in a relaxed, easy going fashion, by an experienced local guide. Experience Melbourne through the eyes of a local.