Melbourne · MELBOURNE BIKE TOURS
Short on days and long on options? These 11 melbourne bike tours are the ones that justify a slot, with the price, the length and the pickup detail that usually decides it.
Ride from Docklands with a local guide on a four-and-a-half-hour tour of Melbourne’s riverfront, gardens, landmarks and laneways. Bikes, helmets and safety vests are included, and the group is limited to eight. You can ask your guide to adapt the route to the group’s interests or pay A$40 extra per person for an eBike.
“What a great way to see the city. You need to be a decent bike rider to navigate the streets. Lots of fun.”
This 4.5-hour guided ride starts at 10 am near the Yarra River and covers Southbank, the Shrine of Remembrance, the MCG, Fitzroy Gardens, Chinatown, Hosier Lane and more. Your guide shares Melbourne’s Aboriginal and settler history, with an hour for lunch in Fitzroy. A bicycle and helmet are included; check that you select the regular or e-bike option you want.
“Great day, lovely and knowledgeable tour guides. Excellent way to get to know more about Melbourne and it's history”
Ride a guided e-bike loop through central Melbourne, parks and nearby neighbourhoods, with stops at the Shrine of Remembrance, the MCG, Fitzroy Gardens, Chinatown and Hosier Lane. Guides such as Al, Marcus, Freddie and Avalon have led the tour. Expect local history, mostly off-road cycling and a lunch break at a Fitzroy café, where you pay for your own food.
“Terrific tour with great information and plenty of iconic Melbourne sights. Sometimes a bit too much detail at stops, especially for tourists with limited English. Easy ride with mostly bike paths.”
Join Blue Tongue Bikes for a four-hour English-language e-bike tour from Batman Park. Ride by the Yarra River, the sports precinct, Parliament House, the Shrine of Remembrance and Chinatown, with a lunch break in Fitzroy. Guides have included Finn, Leo, Avalon and Freddy, and the route combines city sights with stories about Melbourne’s past and present.
“Freddy was awesome, greatest guide i ever met. Great tour with hidden corners in a relaxed atmosphere with really good bikes! Thank you so much.”
Ride around Melbourne and nearby suburbs with a local guide, using a bike and helmet supplied by Blue Tongue Bikes. The four-hour route is mostly on bike paths and through parks, with views of the Yarra River and Royal Botanic Gardens and a lunch stop in Fitzroy. Guides such as Finn, Matt and Freddie share local history and practical tips.
“Was an amazing experience i enjoyed learning about the history of Australia, the weather was nice, and the place our guide took us for the brunch was super!”
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.”
Ride Melbourne’s coast on a three-hour guided bike tour, starting at Station Walk in Dendy at 9:30 am. Follow bay paths and local streets through Brighton, Elwood and St Kilda, with stops at the Botanical Gardens, Luna Park and Brighton’s famous bathing boxes. Groups are capped at 10, and the tour includes a café stop and a complimentary beer or wine.
“A wonderful guide and lovely scenery. A a fun way to see parts of Melbourne. We would definitely recommend this to our family and friends.”
Spend 4.5 hours cycling Melbourne with a local English-speaking guide, from the Yarra River and arts precinct to the MCG, street art and Queen Victoria Market. Guides Dave and John have led memorable rides, though your guide may differ. Bikes, helmets and water are included; choose a light 21-speed bike or ask about an e-bike upgrade.
“Dave our guide was great and made the tour a really memorable experience”
Start at Queenscliff Station at 10 am with a bike, helmet, water bottle, route map and briefing. Ride up to 25 km on the Bellarine Rail Trail, with suggested stops for wine or coffee at Banks Road Vineyard, local produce and a wander around Queenscliff. Hosts including Libbie and Allison can help tailor the day to your pace.
“Fantastic day out on the bike. Very well looked after with great bikes, awesome safe trails and wineries to visit along the way. Allison was a fantastic host and very accommodating with transfers to ensure the best possible experience. The day was tailored to suit our riding experience and fitness. Thank you very much for a great day out!!!”
Set out from Point Nepean with a rental bike, helmet, lock and park map, then ride coastal trails to the Quarantine Station, Observatory Point and Fort Nepean. You choose your pace and stops. Staff provide a bike briefing and route directions; Toby has been praised for his friendly help, though staff may vary.
“Pt Napean is a beautiful part of the world and definitely worth seeing. For those who like to be active a self-guided bike tour is the perfect way to see it!”
Join a small-group, three-hour ride with Cycling Vine Tours, starting at Brighton Beach Railway Station. You’ll see the Brighton Bathing Boxes, Brighton Baths, St Kilda Botanical Gardens and Luna Park, with time for a snack and drink at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club. Guides including Alison have been praised for their local knowledge and personal touch.
“Our informative & pleasant guide, Allison met us at the station & we enjoyed a wonderful leisurely bike ride along the Brighton Beach area. Scenery was beautiful. Highly recommend this tour.”
Pick a lane, a vineyard or a stretch of coast.
