Top 10 Day Tours In Melbourne, Australia - Updated 2024

Richard Dean
Richard Dean 
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Melbourne, Australia, is a combination of everything. With the aroma of roasting coffee beans wafts through the air of the city, you’ll discover that this place has one of the best culinary and coffee scenes. Indeed, this lovely city is serious about coffee and food, and if you’re game, you can base your Melbourne tour by joining culinary tours. Melbourne is not limited to the food scene, it boasts panoramic views that will capture anyone’s heart. For more action, the modern Federation Square development at the heart of the city is the home to plenty of bars, plazas, and awesome restaurants by the Yarra River. Meanwhile, the Southbank area is also worth a visit, thanks to the Melbourne Arts Precinct, where Arts Centre Melbourne and the National Gallery of Victoria, with Australian and indigenous art, nestled. Check out this article to discover the best day tours in Melbourne, Australia.

1. Know the past at Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Museum (from USD 502.0)

It’s now time to go back to 1850s at this full-day tour to Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Museum. In this tour, you’ll have the chance to take a glimpse on what life is during the 1850s, where people came from around the world to hunt for gold in Victoria. By taking a stroll in Sovereign Hill, you’ll get to learn about the working and living conditions of miners, and how the Gold Rush influenced Australia and the local. You’ll have the chance also to discover wares from traditional craftsmen and old-style shops.

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Private Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Tour from Melbourne

Duration: 8 hours

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2. Discover trendy places for shopping (from USD 112.0)

Shopaholics should never miss this full-day shopping tour to Melbournes’s outlet shops. Joining this tour will let you discover the unique and best shops at Swan Street and Bridge Road. Your friendly tour guide will take you to all the best sites where you can enjoy shopping with big savings on everything, from shoes to handbags to housewares and more. What’s more, a cafe-style lunch and a glass of sparkling wine or drink are also included in the package.

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Melbourne Bargain Shopping Tour

Duration: 8 hours

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3. Indulge in your passion for sports (from USD 161.33)

day tours in melbourne | indulge in your passion for sports

With this full-day tour, sports enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore Melbourne’s world-class and legendary sports venues like the Flemington Racecourse, where the Melbourne Cup horse race had taken place. You’ll be able to get a chance also to experience driving on Melbourne F1 Grand Prix circuit in Albert Park. Lastly, your knowledgeable beer drinker guide, will take you to the Stomping Ground Brewery and Beer Hall, where you’ll discover how craft beers are made, of course, you’ll be also allowed to taste them.

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Melbourne: Sports and Beer Lovers Tour

Duration: 8.0 hour

4. Learn about Australia's famous sporting venues (from USD 146.75)

day tours in melbourne | learn about australia's famous sporting venues

This Melbourne sports lovers morning tour will bring out your passion for sports. During this five-hour tour, you’ll have the chance to discover how vast the Melbourne cricket ground and Rod Laver Arena is, while your professional tour guide will lecture you about the history of Melbourne through its sporting achievements. Discover venues and events that had stopped the nation like the Flemington Race Course - the home of the Melbourne Cup. Lastly, a drive on Melbourne F1 Grand Prix Circuit at Albert Park and Etihad Stadium are included in the package.

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Melbourne Sports Lovers Morning Tour

Duration: 5.0 hour

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5. Meet the champion race horses (from USD 168.92)

meet the champion race horses

No Australia escapade is complete without having a taste of their culinary scene. Luckily, this full-day culinary tour is here to give you a gastronomic experience like no other. First stop the Woodlands Historic Park, where the Living Legends racehorse retirement village nestled. In here, you’ll be able to meet plenty of retired champion racehorses. Afterward, a superb wine tasting with a gourmet wood-fired pizza for lunch is about to take place at Gisborne Peak Estate. Finally, be ready for more beer tasting at Holgate Brewery - home of the 2008 Best Beer Brewed in Victoria Trophy.

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Melbourne: Full-Day Horses, Wine, and Beer Tour

Duration: 8.0 hour

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6. Indulge in some delicious fare (from USD 87.0)

If seeing beautiful places is much important as food to you, then, it’s now time to join this five-hour food tour and discover why Melbourne City considered as Australia’s cultural spot. The first part is a guided walking tour, which gives you the opportunity to explore the beauty of Lygon Street, Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne Cricket Ground and more. For the most awaited part, a trip to Queen Victoria Market will satisfy your cravings. In here, you’ll get to learn the history of the market including its vendors and you will have the chance to taste samples all throughout.

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Melbourne: City & Market Food Tour

Duration: Wheelchair accessible

7. Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Yarra River (from USD 70.0)

Joining this five-and-a-half hour cruise along the Yarra River guarantees a relaxing day. First, a cruise along the Yarra River towards the Dockland area gives you amazing skyline views of the city as you sail pass the Melbourne Aquarium and Crown Casino and Southbank. Afterward, you’ll be able to enjoy a walk through the beautiful old and large trees and flowers at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Then, a trip towards the coast to the suburbs of St Kilda and Brighton gives you a breathtaking scene - these spots are actually perfect for photography.

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Melbourne Highlights with Yarra River Cruise and Lunch

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8. Explore the beauty of Melbourne like a localite (from USD 45.0)

explore the beauty of melbourne like a localite

This tour is completely customized, which means you can choose on the meeting place, start time and duration that you prefer (minimum of two hours). You will be given a local based on your interests, which can consider as your tour buddy. Though these locals (Lokafyers) are not professional tour guides, they are passionate about their city and love to meet travelers. They are willing to show you around their home city and will accompany you to some famous spots and the best places to eat.

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Melbourne Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Duration: 2 hour

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9. Unravel Melbourne's beauty by joining a hop-on-hop-off bus tour (from USD 36.0)

If you aim for just a relaxing tour, less action but more fun, then this Melbourne hop-on-hop-off bus tour is what you are looking for. With a 24-hour or 48-hour city sightseeing bus pass, you can now enjoy 360-degree scenic views of Melbourne, from Federation Square to Eureka Tower, and seaside St. Kilda as you cruise along on a double-decker.

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City Sightseeing Melbourne Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Duration: 60 to 120 minutes

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10. Explore Melbourne's highlights to your heart's content (from USD 65.0)

Ah, Melbourne has plenty of amazing things to see and do, as proof by this full-day coach tour of the city’s most lively and trendy neighborhoods. Joining this tour, to get a chance to explore Melbourne’s highlights, from visiting St Patricks Cathedral to shopping at Queen Victoria Market and a stroll around Fitzroy Gardens. The tour continues to the city’s laneways and arcades, a tour to Acland Street in St. Kilda, Brighton Beach, Docklands, and Chinatown.

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Melbourne City Full-Day Tour Including Lanes and Arcades Walk

Duration: 9 hours

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Melbourne is a tourist's paradise

Nature, beaches, kangaroos, coffee, food, panoramic views - almost everything beyond good is here in Melbourne, Australia. Yes, Melbourne is a great destination for foodies and adventure enthusiasts as this is the home to all kind of attractions.

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