7 Private Tours in Melbourne to Build a Day Around

1.Dandenong Ranges Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $351Our pick

Escape Melbourne for a private Dandenong Ranges tour with forest walks, Alfred Nicholas Gardens, lunch in Kallista, and botanic gardens.

“I have wanted to go to the William Rickett's Sanctuary ever since I saw photos from there over two decades ago. I traveled across the world to see it and it did not disappoint. Jay was extremely knowledgeable and explained the significance of the place including both land and sculptures. He gave plenty of time to absorb this magical place. Afterwards, we had a delicious lunch followed by a walk in the woods. What a perfect day!”

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2.Melbourne Sights & Sounds Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $340

Review of Melbourne Sights & Sounds Private Tour, a flexible half-day city tour with private transport, local guides, and custom stops.

“Very personal tour of Melbourne. Alex was outstanding as our guide and driver. My husband and I felt every minute of the five hours was a treasure trove of experiences and information.”

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3.Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $681

Review of Melbourne’s private custom tour, with city sights, wildlife, wineries, Great Ocean Road options, pricing, guides, and practical tips.

“This was a great tour. Daniel did a great job taking us around to all the Melbourne sites. The price was very reasonable as it is fixed price for up to 7 people and we had 6.”

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4.4 Hour Private Tour of Melbourne’s Iconic Highlights with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $1,075

See Melbourne’s landmarks, laneways, St Kilda, and Brighton bathing boxes on a flexible four-hour private tour for up to seven.

“This was the first time we were visiting Australia. Mark gave us a lovely tour of the city of Melbourne but also told us a lot about the history of the country and of Melbourne in particular. He was speaking slowly so that everyone could understaRead more”

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5.1 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $169Best value

Review of a private Phillip Island tour from Melbourne, with koalas, penguins, flexible stops, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“DO NOT BOOK. We booked this several months in advance and thought it would be a highlight of the trip. We were never contacted by the tour guide and when we tried calling, we learned that the phone numbers were disconnected. Luckily we were able to find a last-miRead more”

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6.Dandenong Ranges Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours · from $247

Escape Melbourne for eucalyptus forests, cool-climate gardens, a cosy lunch stop, and a flexible private tour in the Dandenong Ranges.

“Wing and I were so glad we have chosen this private. We seriously lucked out. Jay's tour is really unique starting off with a fantastic forest walk, followed by a great lunch (the lunch is really really good) and two other garden tours. Throughout the tour, Jay shared with us places of interest in Melbourne, his passion for gardening and many more. Jay is very personable and genuine. We could not have wished for a better tour. Thank you Jay and we wish you and your family well!”

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7.Great Ocean Road Private Tour In Luxury Vehicle.Customised Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $1,290

Review this private Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne, with Twelve Apostles, koalas, Otway rainforest, custom stops, and practical value advice.

“My wife and I and our two friends had a great Ocean Road tour experience, made even moreso thanks to our very friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining guide, John. He gave us great history and context for everything we saw during Read more”

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