MELBOURNE
Melbourne’s best days out.
The 6 most popular half-day tours in Melbourne and across Victoria. What each day actually delivers, who runs it and what it costs.
Sail Victoria’s Salish Sea on a spacious catamaran whale watch, with naturalist-led spotting and free high-res photos included.
Most Popular“Safe, clean, excellent naturalists on board, on-time, searched for whales (sited 2 humpbacks) but no luck on the Orcas.”
Half-day Puffing Billy steam train from Melbourne to Emerald Lake Park in the Dandenong Ranges, with small-group comfort and 16-language audio.
Half-day Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne with 3 cellar doors, small-group comfort, and VIP transport plus a gin distillery stop.
Half-day small-group Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne with Wi‑Fi transport, coffee at departure, and tastings at three wineries.
“This tour was a perfect introduction to the Yarra Valley wineries. The half day option did not feel rushed and enabled us to attend an event in Melbourne in the evening. We loved the opportunity to visit less commercial wineries too. Thank you to our guide, Ned, for a great trip. We highly recommend the…”
Get behind-the-scenes at Melbourne’s sport icons, with a small-group bus tour, F1 Albert Park circuit drive, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Our tour took in Flemington Racecourse, the MCG and Albert Park racetrack. All 3 attractions were good with good information being provided by Tamara. The lunch provided at the conclusion was very good and appreciated”
Private guide for up to seven in Melbourne. Customize a half- or full-day: Healesville Sanctuary, Great Ocean Road, St Kilda, Point Nepean.
“We prefer private tours mainly due to a prior ankle injury that makes it difficult to keep apace with tour groups. Our guide was personable, knowledgeable and tailored our tour to accommodate our modest physical limitations and our specific interests.”
The laneways and the bay, and every road out to the coast and the ranges.
