Melbourne · GUIDED

Our 15 Favourite Guided Tours in Melbourne

43 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Melbourne weather can wreck a plan by lunchtime, so it helps to know what you are booking. Here are 15 guided tours, priced and timed, with what each one is really like on the day.

Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide - Koalas, viewpoints and a taste of Apollo Bay
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Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

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

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

Ride in a minibus with up to 24 people from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road, stopping at Torquay, Apollo Bay, Maits Rest, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Your English-speaking guide leads the day; an app offers recorded commentary in 16 languages. Guides vary by departure, with Lucy, Jono and Raquel among those who have led the tour.

“The trip was really good with fantastic views of both the ocean and the beautiful landscape. Our guide Monique was also knowledgeable and explained many interesting facts.”

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Melbourne: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Guided Tour - The MCC Long Room and club traditions
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Melbourne: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Guided Tour

2.Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,004 reviews · 1h 15m · from $26

Spend 75 minutes inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground with an English-speaking MCC member guide. Visit the Long Room, library, player changing rooms, media centre and viewing room, then step onto the arena if access allows. Guides such as Ian, David and Nigel have brought the stadium’s stories to life, but the route can change when areas are in use.

“Our tour guide was awesome and certainly knew what he was explaining Such a great experience for my $37. Highly recommend.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip - Kennett River offers a chance to spot koalas
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip

3.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 14 hours · from $98

Travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Torquay, Kennett River, Maits Rest, the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Expect a long day, an English-speaking guide, morning tea and time for walks and photos. Guides have included Bree, Aaron and Lisa, though your guide will vary.

“Despite spending lots of time in the bus, the trip is definitely worth it. Our guide, Tim, was amazing. He used every occasion to share interesting information with us. The highlight of the trip were the 12 Apostles. There‘s an opportunity to hop on a helicopter and to a 16 minute tour. It costs approx. $150 per person, but it is definitely worth it. I would heartly recommend this trip to anyone wishing to explore the Great Ocean Road and its surroundings.”

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Melbourne: MCG and Australian Sports Museum Guided Tour - On the arena floor and up to the skyline
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Melbourne: MCG and Australian Sports Museum Guided Tour

4.MCG and Australian Sports Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 638 reviews · 2h 30m · from $33

Spend 150 minutes at the MCG and Australian Sports Museum, starting at Gate 3. An English-speaking guide leads you through landmark rooms, player spaces and stadium views before you explore the exhibits and Game On! Guides such as Spencer, Colin and Mary have made the tour lively with stories and time for questions. Some stops can change with availability.

“Fantastic tour of the stadium and lots of history and hospitality.”

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Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder, & Mystery Guided Walking Tour - Chinatown’s spices and the hidden opium trade
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Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder, & Mystery Guided Walking Tour

5.Ghosts, Murder, & Mystery Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · 1h 30m · from $27

Join an English-speaking ghost host for a 90-minute, 2-kilometre walk through Melbourne’s central laneways. Hear about Chinatown’s opium dens, Jack the Ripper rumours and Frederick Federici’s death at the Princess Theatre. Guides have included Linda, Chloe and Charlotte, though the host varies. The walk is flat, runs in all weather and starts outside Young & Jackson Hotel at 8:30 pm.

“Chloe was AMAZING!! I would go on all her tours!! She was so theatrical and fun, it made everything way better! We're still feeling a little haunted a few days later!”

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade with Expert Local Guide - Moonlit Sanctuary makes Australian wildlife easier to meet
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Phillip Island Penguin Parade with Expert Local Guide

6.Phillip Island Penguin Parade with Expert Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 245 reviews · 12 hours - 1 day · from $116

Travel from Melbourne in a small group with a local guide, stopping at Brighton’s bathing boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary and Phillip Island’s coastal lookouts before the sunset Penguin Parade. Guides have included Sherif, James and Jools, but the lineup can change. General parade viewing and sanctuary entry are included; meals and the Penguins Plus upgrade cost extra.

“Fantastic day, our guide Bree was lovely and so sweet and knowledgeable, stress free day packed full of amazing experiences”

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Walk with Wildlife: Guided Tour in Great Ocean Road - Following the path through four habitats
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Walk with Wildlife: Guided Tour in Great Ocean Road

7.Walk with Wildlife: Guided Tour in Great Ocean Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $42Top rated

Walk a 1.4 km all-abilities path near Apollo Bay with a conservationist guide. You’ll pass through grassland, forest, bushland, and tree fern gullies, with binoculars and headsets provided for spotting wildlife and birds. The 75-minute tour also visits the Conservation Ecology Centre Research Hub, where you can learn about projects protecting threatened species.

“Our guide was very informative, friendly and knowledgeable. This was our best wildlife tour of this trip. You shouldn’t miss this one if you want to learn a lot and see a lot of animals in the wild.”

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From Melbourne Grampians National Park Kangaroos Guided Tour - Brambuk puts the park in context
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From Melbourne Grampians National Park Kangaroos Guided Tour

8.From Melbourne Grampians National Park Kangaroos Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 91 reviews · 12h 30m · from $95

Travel from Melbourne by coach to the Grampians for a full day of lookouts, a bush walk to the Balconies, Mackenzie Falls and a visit to Brambuk Cultural Centre. Your English-speaking guide leads the day, with translation audio available in 10 languages. Bring cash for lunch in Halls Gap and expect a long drive.

“A fantastic day, with a fantastic THANK YOU to our guide David W. (fantastic clarification, great sense of humor, good driving => All was perfect) Lovely views and unforgettable thoughts about amazing nature view.”

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Melbourne: Lake Mountain Snow & Waterfalls Guided Tour - Healesville: a short pause in the day
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Melbourne: Lake Mountain Snow & Waterfalls Guided Tour

9.Lake Mountain Snow & Waterfalls Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 9h 30m · from $111

Leave central Melbourne at 8 AM for Lake Mountain, where you have three hours for snow play, tobogganing or an optional cross-country ski lesson. The day also includes a short Healesville stop, a walk to Steavenson Falls and free chocolate samples at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides have included Joe and Lauren, though your guide may differ.

“This tour was the perfect taster tour when short on time in Melbourne. 3 hours was more than enough time for the kids to enjoy snow, we loved seeing a bit of the countryside and the chocolaterie was an absolute hit! It was a treat to sit back and enjoy the ride, and Laurens curated playlist made us smile. Highly recommend!”

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Shrine of Remembrance Cultural Guided Tour in Melbourne - From the bronze doors to the Ray of Light
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Shrine of Remembrance Cultural Guided Tour in Melbourne

10.Shrine of Remembrance Cultural Guided Tour in Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $14

A Shrine guide takes you through the Sanctuary, Crypt, galleries and architectural details, then up to the balcony for views over Melbourne and the memorial gardens. In 45 minutes, you’ll hear stories of service and sacrifice, including personal histories. The tour costs $14.72 per person, includes a 10% gift shop discount, and involves stairs.

“Excellent tour really enjoyed and very educational Guide was excellent Excellent value for money Time very efficient used”

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Living Legends Champion Racehorse Guided Tour - Wild kangaroos and open woodland
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Living Legends Champion Racehorse Guided Tour

11.Living Legends Champion Racehorse Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $47

At Living Legends, a professional guide brings retired champion racehorses to the paddock fence and shares their names, records, and personalities. The roughly two-hour visit also gives you time to explore Woodlands Historic Park, with kangaroos, walking tracks, and an 1840s homestead nearby. Food and drinks are extra.

“Sharing an enjoyable tour with my friend and seeing famous race horses. The tour guide was a friendly young lady whom happily answered questions and enjoyed joining in our horsey conversations :)”

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Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne - Choose a city day or head beyond Melbourne
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Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne

12.Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews

Set your own pace on a private Melbourne tour for up to seven people, with a choice of four or eight hours. Your guide can focus on city sights, St Kilda, Healesville Sanctuary, the Great Ocean Road, or another agreed plan. Guides such as David, Hugo, and Andy have led past tours, but your assigned guide may differ.

“What a FUN tour of Melbourne! Andy showed us everything possible for a half day tour....South Melbourne Market (a must!) as we could have spent a day there! Fitzroy Gardens, Catholic Archdiocese, Hotel Windsor, Parliament of Victoria, Read more”

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Melbourne: Ghosts of Williamstown Guided Ghost Walking Tour - Start at the Visitor Information Centre
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Melbourne: Ghosts of Williamstown Guided Ghost Walking Tour

13.Ghosts of Williamstown Guided Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 47 reviews · 1h 30m · from $27

Join Lantern Ghost Tours in Williamstown for an English-language evening walk through old lanes, burial grounds, Victoria’s oldest morgue and the Timeball Tower. The route covers about 2 km on mostly flat paths, with some stairs, and takes 90 minutes to about two hours. Guides have included Linda and Timea, though the guide on your date may differ.

“Brilliant tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable regarding the history and stories of the town. Good fun and very spooky!”

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Mornington Peninsula Self-Guided Bike Tour | Food & Wine Region - Orchard cider and a proper lunch stop
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Mornington Peninsula Self-Guided Bike Tour | Food & Wine Region

14.Mornington Peninsula Self-Guided Bike Tour | Food & Wine Region

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $0

Meet Alison from Cycling Vine Tours at Seawinds, near Arthurs Seat, for a self-guided ride through Red Hill’s food and wine country. Your bike, helmet, water bottle, rack bag, route briefing and support are included. Look for wallabies, sample local produce and wine, and follow the Merricks Red Hill Rail Trail toward the coast.

“We booked a mountain bike tour with Cycling Vine Tours for our end-of-year work Christmas party and it was absolutely brilliant. The bikes were excellent and the ride was fun without being difficult, making it perfect for everyone.”

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Melbourne Craft Beer Tour: Hidden Breweries with a Local Guide - Collingwood’s breweries are part of the story
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Melbourne Craft Beer Tour: Hidden Breweries with a Local Guide

15.Melbourne Craft Beer Tour: Hidden Breweries with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $79

Meet at 6:30 pm near the Sir William John Clarke Memorial, then take public transport to Collingwood with a local beer guide. Visit three craft beer venues, taste different styles, hear about Melbourne’s brewing culture and finish with beer-friendly food. Guides named Tristan and Joseph have led tours; the group is limited to 12.

“We had a great time. Enjoyed being in Collingwood and visiting the different sites. Tristan the guide was helpful and engaging”

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