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The 15 Best Tours in Melbourne

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Every tour on this site, one page, best first. Below are the 15 bookings that beat everything else in and around Melbourne right now, what each costs, how long it takes, and why it earned its spot, with the full catalogue underneath if none of them fits your trip.

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne - Torquay tea stop and the start-of-route photo at the Memorial Arch

1.Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,607 reviews · from $106Our pick

Small-group Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with koalas, rainforest at Otways, Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

“This is advertised as a small group but 25 people in a mini bus is not a small group. Our tour was canceled due to wild fires. And go west did a good job at refunding the money. They were good about communicating the cancellation in time. The shuttles are too crammed for a 10 hour trip.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour - Melbourne pickup and the comfort setup for a long day

2.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,020 reviews · 13h 30m · from $94

Full-day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles wildlife tour from Melbourne with koalas, rainforest walk, Loch Ard Gorge views, and guided photo stops.

“It was a bit long and tedious but worth it to see the twelve apostles Theo is probably the best part of the trip, lucky if you get him”

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Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc - Price and what you’re really getting for $93.24

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 11 Guests - The 12 Apostles early: limestone scale without the crush

4.Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,186 reviews · from $106

Reverse Great Ocean Road small-group tour from Melbourne with 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Apollo Bay, koalas at Kennett River, and more.

“Our trip leader was so kind, knowledgeable and enthusiastic despite being a tour guide for years. I am impressed. I appreciate the backwards route and the small group experience. This is a taste of the Ocean Road. If you really want to pause and go to the beach or shop in the small towns you will not get this on this tour. If that is what you want I would advise renting a car for a couple days and driving yourself.”

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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne - Moonlit Sanctuary: feeding kangaroos and seeing koalas on a guided schedule

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - Soumah of Yarra Valley: a cool-climate start that sets your palate

Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide - Small-group minibus comfort, real breaks, and the guide factor

7.Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $105

Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with a small group, rainforest walk, koala spotting, Twelve Apostles, and 16-language audio.

“Jon is a excellent tour guide,professional, knowledgeable, funny,safe driver!Every spots have enough time to stay over not too rush,lunch at Apollo Bay the fish&chips is yummy,also can see the wild kangaroos is really a bonus!Highly recommend”

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Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife - London Bridge: the quick stop that changes the whole day

From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos - From Melbourne Pick-Up to Brighton Beach Boxes

9.Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,932 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

Phillip Island day trip from Melbourne with Brighton Beach Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Nobbies Boardwalk, and the Penguin Parade.

“Amazing day out, saw so may animals and petted a kangaroo. Saw all the sites and the main show of the penguin parade. We were in the middle and most of them decided to come up the far left side so didn’t see loads come up the beach, however we went to the boardwalks and saw them all going to their burrows and reuniting with their family and friends. Would highly recommend the amazing experience!”

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Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge - Leaving Melbourne early and getting back at night

10.Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,920 reviews · 12 hours · from $42Best value

Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road extended route: 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, koalas, and London Bridge arch with Apollo Bay lunch.

“What a fabulous day on the Great Ocean Road trip! Tony our guide was really friendly and gave us good commentary all the way. Long day but plenty of stops to get wonderful photographs and to stretch your legs. Lunch was an hours stop at Apollo bay where there was ample places to find food. Such excellent value for money, and a highlight was seeing koalas in the wild. If you do a trip you must do this one!!”

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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option - Yarra Valley tastings at Yering Station, Helen & Joey, and more

11.Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,819 reviews · from $139

A small-group Yarra Valley wine day from Melbourne with four guided tastings, lunch with wine, and an optional gin/beer stop plus chocolate.

“This was a great day out ! We had a lovely group of 17 people and everyone was so friendly Danny our driver was great, very informative and telling us about Melbourne as we were driving along Lunch was included with the Tour and the place we stopped at was lovely Thanks for a great day out Danny Definitely recommend this Tour !”

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Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise - Timing and Routes: Downriver, Upriver, and Possible Boat Swaps

12.2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,804 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

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!!!”

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Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin

Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin - Yarra Farm Fresh: a strawberry-and-jam start that keeps things light

13.Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,566 reviews · from $93

Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne with strawberry farm fruit, guided chocolate tasting, winery stops, and optional gin flight. Small group.

“Great day exploring some of the wineries. Our first stop was a strawberry farm which I thought we could have bi passed as not that interesting. Strawberries were delicious though. Danny our tour guide was quite funny and very informative about the wineries and the history.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse - Pickup from Melbourne: early start, easy meeting points

14.Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,471 reviews · 12 hours · from $97

Experience Great Ocean Road in reverse from Melbourne with a small group, early Twelve Apostles views, rainforest walk, and wildlife spotting.

“Awesome day trip. Kev was super laid back but informative and friendly with good suggestions. He delivered the information about the history of the GOR with simplicity and clarity. I wouldn’t hesitate to do this trip again if I’m in the area. We also saw my first koala, crossing the road!”

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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River - Boarding at Southbank Promenade and timing that works