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Melbourne's bookable inventory mixes city experiences with long regional days. Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges are outside Melbourne, while laneway walks, river cruises and museums are in the city. Matching offers are ranked by verified review count and simple airport transfers are excluded.

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Compare Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island day trips, Yarra Valley tastings and Melbourne laneway tours — with honest travel times and departure points.

20 tours available · Sorted by verified review count. Prices and availability come from GetYourGuide.

Melbourne: Private Cheese & Wine Cruise on the Yarra River

Melbourne: Private Cheese & Wine Cruise on the Yarra River

⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.9 (19)

Experience Melbourne in style and enjoy a day or evening cruise on the Yarra River taking in the beautiful views of Melbourne.

from €278 per group up to 6

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Luxury Private Great Ocean Road Tour – Up to 14 Guests

Luxury Private Great Ocean Road Tour – Up to 14 Guests

⏱ 10 hours · 4.0 (12)

Experience a luxury Great Ocean Road tour with private access for up to 14 guests. Explore stunning coastlines, iconic rock formations, lush rainforests, and native wildlife in…

from €852 per group up to 3

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Melbourne: Private Custom Tour with a Local – Icons & Gems

Melbourne: Private Custom Tour with a Local – Icons & Gems

⏱ 2 - 8 hours · 5.0 (10)

Explore Melbourne on a private walking tour with a local guide, taking in iconic laneways, street art, historic arcades, lively markets, and character-filled neighborhoods.

from €56 per person

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Peninsula Hot Springs: Private Sanctuary and Bathing

Peninsula Hot Springs: Private Sanctuary and Bathing

· 3.4 (9)

Relax in the hot springs for an entire day, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. Enjoy access to the tranquil Spa Dreaming Center bathing area, the Bath House bathing area and a 45-m…

from €98 per person

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Full-Day Private Australian Wildlife Tour of Phillip Island

Full-Day Private Australian Wildlife Tour of Phillip Island

⏱ 9 - 9.5 hours · 5.0 (9)

Phillip Island on the south coast is a place for having a unique experience of Australian wildlife where you can get really close to them in their rich natural habitant.

from €631 per group up to 1

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Melbourne: One-Way Private City Transfer from MEL Airport

Melbourne: One-Way Private City Transfer from MEL Airport

⏱ 30 minutes · 4.4 (8)

Travel from Melbourne Airport to the city with a seamless private transfer. Choose the Classic Tour or Deluxe Tour for comfort and convenience and start your journey stress-free.

from €76 per group up to 4

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Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Wildlife Zoo Private Tour

Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Wildlife Zoo Private Tour

⏱ 8 hours · 4.6 (5)

Visit Puffing Billy Steam Train and Moonlit Sanctuary on a private tour of Melbourne's heritage railway and wildlife. Buy both attraction tickets separately in advance; the…

from €467 per group up to 3

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Dandenong Ranges: Private Tour & Puffing Billy Steam Train

Dandenong Ranges: Private Tour & Puffing Billy Steam Train

· 4.4 (4)

Journey to the Dandenong Ranges with a private local tour guide. Explore the best of this stunning region including a ride on Victoria's oldest train, The Puffing Billy.

from €410 per person

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Melbourne: Phillip Island Private Tour, Penguin and Koala

Melbourne: Phillip Island Private Tour, Penguin and Koala

⏱ 10 hours · 2.4 (3)

Embark on a day tour to Phillip Island from Melbourne. Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve, see the Penguin Parade at sunset, and explore the charming seaside village of Cowes.

from €473 per group up to 2

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Private Guided Tour by Car

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Private Guided Tour by Car

⏱ 13 hours · 5.0 (2)

Tour the Great Ocean Road in a private vehicle just for your group. See koalas and parrots on guided nature walks. Take photos of the 12 Apostles, Gibson Steps, and Loch Ard Gorge.

from €1,357 per group up to 7

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Melbourne: Phillip Island Private Tour with Penguin Parade

Melbourne: Phillip Island Private Tour with Penguin Parade

⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (1)

Discover Phillip Island on a private tour from Melbourne. Visit and enjoy luxury tour & viewing at the Penguin Parade.

from €789 per group up to 5

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Private Street Art Tour in Melbourne

Private Street Art Tour in Melbourne

⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (1)

Embark on a captivating 3-hour street art tour in Melbourne, where vibrant colors, bold murals, and captivating graffiti come to life.

from €80 per person

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From Melbourne Airport: Private Door-to-Door City Transfer

From Melbourne Airport: Private Door-to-Door City Transfer

⏱ 45 minutes · 5.0 (1)

Enjoy a comfortable and efficient door-to-door transfer between Melbourne Airport and the city. Relax in a spacious luxury vehicle with ample room for you and your luggage.

from €114 per group up to 2

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Melbourne: Private Cruise Shore Excursion from Station Pier

Melbourne: Private Cruise Shore Excursion from Station Pier

⏱ 7 hours 0

Make the most of your Melbourne port day with a private shore excursion built around your ship's schedule. Your driver-guide meets you at Station Pier; you set the pace, no…

from €1,042 per group up to 11

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Melbourne: Private CBD Street Art Tour Experience

Melbourne: Private CBD Street Art Tour Experience

⏱ 2.5 hours 0

Melbourne Street Art Tours are the first and only street art tours in Australia run by street artists.

from €249 per group up to 4

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Melbourne: Private Shipwreck Coast Day Tour

Melbourne: Private Shipwreck Coast Day Tour

⏱ 11 hours 0

Skip the long coastal crawl — fly straight to the drama. This private day tour focuses on the Shipwreck Coast: Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, the Grotto and Bay…

from €1,105 per group up to 11

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Melbourne: Private Puffing Billy & Dandenong Tour

Melbourne: Private Puffing Billy & Dandenong Tour

⏱ 8 hours 0

Ride the Puffing Billy steam train through fern forests on a private day tour from Melbourne. Visit SkyHigh Mt Dandenong and hand-feed cockatoos at Grants Picnic Ground.

from €915 per group up to 11

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From Melbourne: Private Tour with Puffing Billy Train Ride

From Melbourne: Private Tour with Puffing Billy Train Ride

⏱ 1 day 0

Enjoy a private Dandenong Ranges tour with a Puffing Billy steam train ride, SkyHigh lookout views, charming villages, & with options to add Tulip Festival, winery visits and He…

from €769 per person

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From Melbourne: Private Day Tour to Grampians National Park

From Melbourne: Private Day Tour to Grampians National Park

⏱ 1 day 0

Explore the Grampians National Park on a day Tour. Discover Australian bush landscapes, ancient Aboriginal rock art, and encounter native animals in this natural wonderland.

from €1,237 per person

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Melbourne: Wilsons Promontory Private Day Tour & Cruise

Melbourne: Wilsons Promontory Private Day Tour & Cruise

⏱ 10 hours 0

Discover Wilsons Promontory on a private day tour from Melbourne. Cruise past Skull Rock, spot native wildlife, and walk across the stunning Big Drift sand dunes.

from €436 per group up to 4

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Good to know: Read the itinerary, pickup and finish time rather than the destination name alone. The Great Ocean Road starts about 90 minutes from central Melbourne and the Twelve Apostles are roughly four hours away. Phillip Island is around 90 minutes to two hours by road. City beaches sit on Port Phillip Bay; they are not the surf beaches shown on Great Ocean Road tours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Great Ocean Road in Melbourne?

No. Its eastern start near Torquay is about 90 minutes from central Melbourne, while the Twelve Apostles are roughly four hours away. A full tour is a long day.

How far is Phillip Island from Melbourne?

Allow about 90 minutes to two hours by road, depending on traffic and destination. The Penguin Parade is at sunset, so tours return late.

Can I visit Yarra Valley without driving?

Yes. Wine and food tours leave Melbourne, which also avoids driving after tastings. Self-driving gives more freedom but needs a designated driver.

Does Melbourne have beaches?

Yes, including bay beaches around St Kilda and Brighton. They face Port Phillip Bay and are not the open-ocean surf beaches of the Great Ocean Road.

Are the penguins in Melbourne city?

No. The famous Penguin Parade is on Phillip Island. Melbourne is the departure city for many tours, not the location of the attraction.

What does Melbourne not have?

It has no Twelve Apostles, ocean-road cliffs or Phillip Island penguin beach within the city. Those are bookable regional trips with substantial road time.

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