Melbourne · MELBOURNE CITY SIGHTSEEING
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The quickest way to get your bearings in a new city. This list ranks the best Melbourne sightseeing tours, hop-on-hop-off bikes, river cruises, ferries and half-day city runs, with prices, durations, and which ones cover the most ground before lunch.
2-hour Yarra River city highlights cruise with GPS audio, open back-deck photos, and major landmarks plus tea and coffee.
“I loved the wonderful lady at the ticket booth Fay. She was super nice, helpful even on a sweltering hot day!!!”
One hour on the Yarra River with live English commentary, tea and coffee, and classic Melbourne views like Eureka Tower and Southbank.
“Fabulous 👌 Great trip, Gilbert (our Driver/Guide) was brilliant 👏 Highly recommend !”
Small-group Melbourne bike tour through laneways, street art, Yarra River sights, and major landmarks, with bike gear included.
“A great way to get a overview of Melbourne The our takes around the outskirts of the city center and into some great neighborhoods”
See Melbourne’s top sights by bike with a local guide, learn Aboriginal and city stories, and stop for lunch in Fitzroy.
“This tour had its moments, but for the price, I expected more. Riding e-bikes through a busy city was certainly an adventure—think ‘sightseeing meets obstacle course’—but it sometimes felt like we were too focused on dodging pedeRead more”
Dawn hot air balloon flight over Melbourne city icons, small group, return transfers, and in-flight commentary. Optional breakfast and photo add-ons.
“We were celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary. What an awesome way to do so. Thank you to our pilot Nick.”
Scenic Melbourne to Williamstown ferry cruise on the Yarra River with onboard commentary, coffee, and time to explore a historic seaport.
“Great trip Nice view and commentary all the way Beautiful complementary dreams coffee Love chilled beers and col drinks”
Cruise the Yarra to Williamstown from Southgate with live English commentary, tea and coffee, and skyline views over Port Phillip Bay.
“Departure point was easy to find and not far from public transport.”
Full-day Melbourne sights plus Phillip Island Penguin Parade, with guided landmarks, Nobbies views, and included entry for penguins at sunset.
“Very friendly tour guide (Tim) He was extremely knowledgeable and there was a lovely atmosphere on the bus and with the group. Visited many Melbourne City highlights Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend this tour.”
Take a one-hour Yarra River cruise from Southbank to see Princes Bridge, sport venues, and gardens with onboard commentary and tea/coffee.
“Nice relaxing cruise, very informative about sights and history. It was raining so it was great that it was all enclosed. Complimentary tea, coffee & water.”
1-hour Melbourne River cruise with live commentary, tea and coffee, and route options for gardens, sport, ports, and Docklands from $29.
“Advertised as a tour with afternoon tea, a brief of "there is tea and coffee at the back, make it yourself" is not what i had in mind. Ticket seller getting impatient with customers ( not me) is not a good look for the company”
Kayak Melbourne’s Yarra for 1h45, passing Princes Bridge, Flinders Street Station, Crown Casino and Docklands with coaching and equipment included.
“A very safe and fun kayak journey along the river. You do not have to be skilled and experienced to enjoy. The guides are very careful to watch everyone for safety”
Small-group Melbourne highlights by air-conditioned bus with expert local guiding, top sights like the Shrine, and 16-language audio.
“Fabulous, entertaining and informative. Start/end location is well positioned being near the station. Suitable ablutions along the route, if needed”
Small-group Melbourne morning tour with pickup, city highlights, Carlton Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, and Brighton Beach beach boxes photos.
“Fred, our tour driver, was informative and full of local facts and tales. Our small group was cordial and we enjoyed our tour, especially when we could get out and stretch our legs a bit. A half day was really too short to see much, but it was a good start. We would highly recommend Fred for any future tours!”
Melbourne City Highlights small-group tour: guided stops at Hosier Lane, Shrine of Remembrance, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens and more.
“The guide was very nice, but the itinerary was limited in scope. We visited AC/DC lane for the graffiti, but I would have preferred Hosier Lane. We visited the WW1 Memorial , a Catholic church and a garden. I would have preferred a more engaging itinerary.”
Private Melbourne tour with hotel pickup, tailored neighborhoods, top coffee stops, lunch and tea, and a guide who can answer your questions.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, patient, and excellent person in general. He was on time and a Great access to this company.”
