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The 15 Best Tours in Melbourne

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Melbourne hands you two holidays at once: a compact grid of laneways, roasters and bar doors you would never find alone, and a state with surf coast, wine country and a penguin beach all within a morning of Southern Cross. These 15 bookings are the ones that make either version work, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. The full catalogue sits underneath if none of them fits your week.

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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Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc - Stop-by-stop: Yering Farm and Tokar Estate (wine and cider with real character)

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 11 Guests - The 6:50am Start, 12-Hour Day, and Small-Group Van Reality

4.Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,186 reviews · from $106

Great Ocean Road in reverse with a small group van, early Twelve Apostles views, rainforest walk, koalas, and Apollo Bay lunch.

“The pick up process is so flawed, that the company failed to pick us up. No answer at the office of the published number. WhatsApp response after pick up not accomplished slow!!!! Multiple vans stopping at pick up spot. The drivers Read more”

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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

6.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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Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide - Melbourne Pickup, Then the Coast Takes Over

7.Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $105

Great Ocean Road in a small group with a top local guide, rainforest walk, koalas, 12 Apostles, and multilingual audio on a comfort minibus.

“The guide, Mark, was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the whole day and he took us to some "bonus" places where we saw Koalas & Kangaroos. The day was extremely long (14hrs) si be prepared! I think an option to include food would be sensible, because the evening meal stop was limited both in choice & time. Indeed, it may be worth passengers voting on whether they want to stop for dinner, or get back to the CBD earlier. However, overall it was an excellent trip, made all the more better by Mark”

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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

8.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

9.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

Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option - Yering Station: A Classic Pour With Time to Look Around

Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

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

12.2-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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Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin

Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin - Yering Station and Yering Farm, what the winery stops really feel like

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

14.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

15.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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