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The 15 Best Melbourne Tours

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Everything that starts and ends in the city, from a two hour laneway walk to a coach that has you at the Twelve Apostles before lunch. These are the Melbourne tours worth the money, with prices, durations and a note on which ones suit a jet lagged first afternoon versus a spare Sunday.

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne - Price and value: what $106.87 buys you

1.Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,607 reviews · from $106Our pick

Small-group Great Ocean Road eco tour from Melbourne, with Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, wild koalas, rainforest walks, pick-up and WiFi.

“The day was well planned - stops were required for comfort breaks and eating - and of course, to see the views. Enough time was given to walk around and get photos. Our driver Jaimes gave us plenty Dad jokes but more importantly lots of valuable information.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour - Torquay surf stops, Bells viewpoints, and that Pole House moment

2.From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,020 reviews · 13h 30m · from $94

Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with koalas, rainforest forest walk, 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge, including morning tea.

“The best part of the trip was Warren, our tour guide. He was very pleasant and had a great sense of humour. Everything about the trip was perfect and all the extra stops we made along the way only added to the value of the tour. Really couldn’t recommend this tour enough!”

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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne - Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where feeding makes it real

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - Soumah of Yarra Valley: a first taste that sets the mood

4.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,667 reviews · from $93

A full day from Melbourne into the Yarra Valley for guided wine tastings, chocolate samples, and optional Quarters lunch at Hubert Estate.

“An amazing day visiting fantastic wineries & the chocolate & icecream was delicious. Our diver Gilberto was very knowledgeable, friendly & helpful. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife - London Bridge stop in Victoria, and why it changes the day

5.Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,252 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $46

Melbourne reverse Great Ocean Road tour with London Bridge photo stop, wildlife spotting, and Apollo Bay lunch break from $46.

“Such a wonderful experience! Philip was our tour guide, he was kind, & wonderful multitasker. Took good care of our group. The views were nothing short of amazing. Verry professional! 9/10”

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From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos - Pickup, bus comfort, and why timing matters on a 12-hour day

6.From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,932 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

12-hour Phillip Island day trip from Melbourne with Brighton Beach Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Nobbies Boardwalk views, and the Penguin Parade.

“Our guide, Dirk, was excellent. He knew a lot about a lot! Practical tips coupled with a great sense of humour. He ensured we had plenty of stops along the way, all with toilets and places to get food and drinks! Although this trip was 11/12 hours long, he kept it fresh and interesting from the first minute to the last. Would recommend this trip to everyone.”

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Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge - Morning fuel at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie

Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise - Southgate Meeting Point: How to Find Berth No 2

8.2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,804 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

A 2-hour Yarra River highlights cruise with GPS audio, open deck views, and tea and coffee, covering Melbourne on both sides.

“Sadly due to the high tide we could only do a one hour cruise but despite this it was very enjoyable and informative and a refund was issued for the missed hour without any hesitation, the pilot was very funny!”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse - Pickup at 6:30 am, minibus ride time, and why the schedule matters

9.From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,471 reviews · 12 hours · from $97

A small-group Great Ocean Road day trip in reverse from Melbourne, hitting the Twelve Apostles early, then rainforest walks and wildlife.

“It was excellent. I actually missed the pick up time and the driver was so kind enough to come back to get me. I was so happy with the extra effort. The journey was effortlessly beautiful and fun. The scenery was heavenly and beautiful our guide very knowledgeable with insight on good spots for pictures and spotting kangaroos and koalas. I honestly had a blast.”

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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River - The 4-Course Dinner Plan, from Soup-Stage to Cheese and Port

10.Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,470 reviews · from $139

A 3-hour Melbourne Yarra River dinner cruise with a 4-course meal, premium drinks, and skyline views from Southbank at night.

“Dinner and the dinner service were very good. I think we expected a little narration about what we were seeing along the river. Without the explanation of what we were seeing we could have had a lovely dinner at any of the restaurants along the water.”

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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture - Old Treasury Building and Collins Street, where wealth gets explained

From Melbourne: Penguin Parade and Koalas Tour

From Melbourne: Penguin Parade and Koalas Tour - Coach comfort, timing, and meeting the right bus

12.From Melbourne: Penguin Parade and Koalas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,287 reviews · from $115

See koalas, Woolamai Beach and The Nobbies, then watch little penguins waddle ashore at sunset from Phillip Island.

“We had a fabulous day out with Graham our tour guide. The highlight of the trip was seeing all the penquins on the beach then walking along the boardwalk watching them all go to their nests.”

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Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour - Puffing Billy on the Tracks: Steam, Views, and Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park

13.Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,220 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Puffing Billy steam train plus Emerald Lake stroll, Healesville Sanctuary wildlife, and Yarra Valley chocolate sampling on an 8-hour day trip.

“Our guide was excellent. The train ride was quite fun. Did not expect it to be so enjoyable. The sanctuary was an intimate experience with Australian animals. I appreciate this given how hard it has been to spot the animals in the wild. Our guide was knowledgeable and very attentive.”

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From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour

From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour - The Nobbies: Coast Views and Wildlife Chances at the Edge of the Ocean

14.From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,211 reviews · 12 hours · from $109

Full-day wildlife tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island, with Moonlit Sanctuary animals and sunset Little Penguin Parade at the end.

“Though the weather wasn’t the greatest, Terry did make up for it! He was so kind to give us history and travel tips to every stop. You won’t miss precious nature in Victoria. Highly recommended!”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - Soumah of Yarra Valley: a first taste that sets the mood

15.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,209 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Melbourne to Yarra Valley for wine, beer, gin, whisky, and guided chocolate tastings across five stops, with valley views.

“A great day out. Our guide, Gilberto, was knowledgeable and attentive, and the itinerary was well thought out. We really enjoyed the wine and chocate tasting, and spending most of the day in the scenic Yarra Valley. I highly recommend it.”

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