MELBOURNE
Melbourne’s best days out.
The 8 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.
“It is a flexible tour, so you choose the main venues that you want to see. The tour includes lunch and is limited to a small number of people on each tour.”
Private guide for up to seven in Melbourne. Customize a half- or full-day: Healesville Sanctuary, Great Ocean Road, St Kilda, Point Nepean.
“Very accommodating tour guide who found a way to meet our peculiar needs and still impart a deep appreciation for this beautiful city and country.”
Half-day Yarra River rafting from Melbourne with Level 2 rapids, wildlife spotting, and lunch included. Gear and shuttle provided.
“Do ittttt.”
A private 4-hour Melbourne intro with gardens, cathedrals, arcades, laneways, markets, and a beach stop, guided in an air-con van.
“It was a wonderful half day. We saw a great deal at Melbourne and our guide was knowledgeable. Thorough and fun would definitely recommend.”
The laneways and the bay, and every road out to the coast and the ranges.
