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Melbourne
Unveiling Melbourne's Soul: Laneways, Bays & Suburban Gems Await!
240
Overview
Melbourne City Laneways, Bays and Suburbs Small Group Bus Tour explores Melbourne's authentic side, inaccessible on foot. Enjoy iconic spots like St Kilda, laneways, Fitzroy, Collingwood, gardens, and the city skyline. Visit MCG, Spring St, Queen Vic Market, and Old Melbourne Gaol. A comprehensive Melbourne experience awaits! 
Highlights
St Kilda Beach & Lunar Park: Experience the vibrant atmosphere of St Kilda Beach and the iconic Lunar Park, a quintessential Melbourne experience.
Melbourne's Coolest Suburbs: Explore Fitzroy and Collingwood, voted among the world's coolest suburbs, known for their street art, cafes, and unique culture.
Guided Laneway Exploration: Wander through Melbourne's famous laneways, discovering hidden cafes, street art, and unique boutiques with an expert guide.
Iconic Melbourne Photo Opportunities: Capture memorable photos at key Melbourne landmarks and scenic viewpoints across the city and bay.
Sentiment Analysis
Informative guide providing local insights.
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Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for relaxed travel.
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Comprehensive tour covering diverse Melbourne attractions.
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Opportunity to explore unique locations off the beaten path.
Some travelers may find the tour rushed.
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Limited time at each location might not suit everyone.
Review Summary
Customers finds this tour a highly enjoyable and well-organized way to experience Melbourne’s diverse food and drink scene. Many praise the knowledgeable guides, the variety of tastings, and the mix of mini-bus transport and walking, which makes the experience comfortable and immersive. Some reviewers mention that the walking segments can be a bit challenging for those with mobility issues, and a few wish there were more vegetarian options, but most feel the tour offers excellent value and a memorable introduction to Melbourne’s culinary culture.
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Melbourne
$800
Melbourne's Local Life: Art, Food & Backstreet Adventures
5.0
(21 reviews)
Duration: 360
minutes
Explore Melbourne like a local with 'Street Food & Street Art, Backroads & Boroughs.' This personalized tour dives into the city's culture through its vibrant food scene and street art. Meet local artisans, explore hidden laneways, and discover unique neighborhoods. Perfect for an immersive, off-the-beaten-path experience and tailored to your interests.
Mornington Peninsula
$270
Mornington Peninsula: Wine, Art, and Culinary Delights Day Trip
5.0
(1 reviews)
Duration: 420
minutes
Embark on the Mornington Peninsula Lunch, Wine & Pt Leo Estate Art Walk. Enjoy a curated day of food, wine, and art. Includes a 2-course lunch with local wine and a walk through Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park. Experience nature, coastal views, and vineyards. Perfect for a relaxing escape.
Melbourne
$130
Yarra Valley Wine, Gin & Chocolate Tour from Melbourne
5.0
(4296 reviews)
Duration: 480
minutes
The Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour invites everyone to explore the Yarra Valley's delights! Instead of just sticking to one thing, this tour lets people discover what they like best. The tour visits places like the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, Soumah of Yarra Valley, and St Huberts Cellar Door.
Participants can expect a full day of fun, tasting great wines, gin, whisky, and chocolates. The tour starts at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Meeting Point, and then enjoys a relaxing drive through the Yarra Valley. Along the way, the group might stop at places like Chandon Yarra Valley, Quarters Restaurant @ Hubert Estate, or Balgownie Estate.
This tour includes a driver, bottled water, alcoholic drinks, and air-conditioned transportation. People will also get to try chocolates and wines. What’s not included is lunch and hotel pick-up and drop-off. With thousands of five-star reviews, people can trust that this tour will be a fun, flexible, and memorable experience in the Yarra Valley.
Melbourne
$130
Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Gin, Cider & Fun!
5.0
(4232 reviews)
Duration: 510
minutes
The Laid-back, Small-Group Yarra Valley Wine Tour offers a fun and social day exploring the Yarra Valley Wine Region. This tour is perfect for people who want to taste great wines, gin, and cider while having a good laugh. Instead of sticking to a rigid plan, this tour lets the group decide what they want to do!
Each tour is unique. The group chats in the morning to decide which places to visit. There are many choices, including wineries with panoramic views and boutique family vineyards, distilleries like Four Pillars (or Payton and Jones), and even the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery. The tour guide will give options, or visitors can simply trust the guide to pick 4 or 5 unique spots. Commonly, the tour includes visits to 2 wineries, a nice restaurant like St Huberts Estate - Quarters Restaurant, a gin distillery, and either a chocolate shop or a place that sells champagne.
The tour includes tastings at 4 venues, snacks, and drinks on the air-conditioned bus. Lunch is not included, but the tour stops at a restaurant where everyone can order and pay for their own meal. The tour uses a 24-seater bus but only fills 10-18 seats, so there's plenty of room. This small group tour is an excellent quality curated experience and has earned Viator Experience Awards in 2024 and 2025!
Melbourne
$138
Great Ocean Road Tour: See 12 Apostles Without Crowds
4.9
(4011 reviews)
Duration: 720
minutes
The Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour takes travelers on an unforgettable journey along Australia's stunning coastline. Instead of following the usual route, this tour goes in reverse, making the first stop the famous Twelve Apostles. Because it is in the morning, they are much less crowded, offering a peaceful and breathtaking view. The morning light also makes the limestone cliffs glow.
This tour visits at least four awesome spots on the Shipwreck Coast, including the Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, and The Razorback. Travelers also get to explore the pretty coastal towns of Apollo Bay and Lorne. A big highlight is seeing koalas in their natural habitat. This tour also has a special audio guide in many languages and a free self-guided walking tour of Melbourne.
Expect to see amazing views while driving along the Great Ocean Road and walking through the cool, green rainforest of Great Otway National Park, where ancient trees grow. The tour stops at scenic spots like the Lorne Cliff Lookout. With a small group size, everyone gets a personal experience in an air-conditioned van. The tour includes park fees, water, and pickup/drop-off at designated points. It does not include food and drinks. This Great Ocean Road tour is perfect for anyone wanting to see Australia's natural beauty away from the crowds.
Melbourne
$310
Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Tastings & Lunch from Melbourne
5.0
(632 reviews)
Duration: 600
minutes
Yarra Valley Wine Day Tour: Just an hour from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is famous for its yummy chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines. This small group tour takes a pretty route from Melbourne through the bush, vineyards, and farms.
Expect to visit De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate, Yarra Valley Historic Cellar Door Restaurant, Boutique Yarra Valley Winery (Wine Making Team Tasting), Yarra Valley Vineyard with Valley Views, and Yarra Valley Boutique Winery (Evening Tasting). These places show off the best of what the Yarra Valley has to offer! This tour includes bottled water, tasty wine tastings, a friendly driver/guide, a delicious lunch, and a comfy air-conditioned vehicle. Plus, it picks up and drops off at select hotels.
This is a full-day experience where guests can enjoy a mix of small, medium, and large wine producers, this tour provides a great overview of what the Valley does best. Please note that alcoholic drinks besides the wine tastings and gratuities are not included. With a low supplier cancellation rate and a Viator Experience Award in 2023, this curated, top-rated, small-group tour promises excellent quality and unforgettable wine tastings.
Palais Theatre
Jan 23
9:30 PMMatt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour – St Kilda
Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour brings the chart-topping comedian to the Palais Theatre in St Kilda for an evening of sharp, quick-witted stand-up comedy. Rife, a self-produced comedy sensation who has amassed over 41.2 million social media followers and 3 billion global views, showcases his refreshingly genuine comedic style honed through performances with comedy legends like Dane Cook and Ralphie May. The Stay Golden World Tour represents the next chapter in Rife's meteoric rise from a small-town Ohio teenager to one of the biggest stand-ups in the world.
Best known for his Netflix specials Natural Selection* and *Lucid*, along with self-produced hits *Only Fans*, *Matthew Steven Rife*, and *Walking Red Flag*, Rife has built a reputation for turning everyday experiences into laugh-out-loud moments. His television credits span MTV's *Wild 'n Out* (where he became the youngest cast member in history), hosting MTV's *TRL* reboot, and appearances on *Brooklyn Nine-Nine*, *Fresh Off the Boat*, and Netflix's *That '90s Show*. The Palais Theatre, one of St Kilda's most iconic entertainment venues, provides the perfect setting for this rising comedy superstar to deliver an unforgettable night of stand-up.
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
Mar 08
8:00 AMBook 4-Day Tickets: F1 Australian Grand Prix 2026
The 4 Day - FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026 at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit delivers an exhilarating motorsports spectacle in Melbourne, Victoria. This premier racing event showcases the world's top Formula 1 teams competing on a challenging street circuit infused with seaside vistas and vibrant city energy. As the 2026 season unfolds, fans can expect high-speed drama, technological innovation, and fierce competition among elite drivers.
The Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit is iconic for its scenic layout around Albert Lake and its integration into Melbourne’s urban landscape, creating a unique race experience. The event draws global motorsport aficionados, highlighting Australia's pivotal role in the Formula 1 calendar and offering visitors access to world-class hospitality alongside compelling on-track action.
Festival Hall Melbourne
Dec 06
7:00 PMCrowd Lu HeartBreakFast Tour Tickets Melbourne
The Crowd Lu "HeartBreakFast" World Tour arrives at Festival Hall Melbourne, bringing an immersive live music experience that flows from melancholy to warmth. Taiwanese singer-songwriter Crowd Lu, the youngest-ever "Triple Crown King" of the Golden Awards, will perform selections from his new album and beloved indie covers, captivating audiences with his unique style.
Crowd Lu's tour narrates the emotional journey from heartbreak to breakfast through a bespoke “Midnight Cocktail” of songs, reflecting urban life's loneliness and hope. Festival Hall Melbourne, a historic venue known for its vibrant atmosphere, offers an ideal setting for this intimate yet powerful concert experience.
The Palms at Crown
Dec 17
7:00 PMThe Magic of Christmas at The Palms Southbank Tickets
The Magic of Christmas featuring Lucy Durack, Rob Mills & Bobby Fox is a joyous musical theatre event held at The Palms at Crown in Southbank, VIC. This festive spectacular showcases beloved Australian icons performing timeless Christmas hits combined with show-stopping choreography and a surprise guest, providing a vibrant holiday experience.
The event stars Lucy Durack, a celebrated musical theatre actress known for roles in hit shows like "Wicked," alongside singers and entertainers Rob Mills and Bobby Fox, each acclaimed for their contributions to stage and music. The Palms at Crown offers an intimate and elegant venue known for its premium live entertainment experiences in Melbourne's Southbank precinct.
Palais Theatre
July 10
8:00 PMSuperwog: Big Daddy Energy! Palais Theatre
SUPERWOG - BIG DADDY ENERGY TOUR is coming to the Palais Theatre, promising an evening of unapologetic, high-energy comedy. Known for their viral YouTube sketches and sold-out live shows, SUPERWOG brings their signature blend of cultural observations and over-the-top characters to the stage. Fans can expect new material, classic sketches, and the chaotic energy that has made them a global phenomenon.
SUPERWOG, created by Theodore Saidden and Nathan Saidden, has amassed a massive following for their relatable yet outrageous portrayal of modern Australian life. The Palais Theatre, a historic landmark in St Kilda, provides a stunning backdrop for this comedic explosion. Known for its art deco architecture and rich history of hosting world-class entertainment, the Palais Theatre enhances the overall experience.
Athenaeum Theatre One
July 02
8:00 PMDarcy & Jer Average At Best Tour Tickets Melbourne
Darcy & Jer bring their critically acclaimed Average At Best Tour to Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre One for an evening of sharp, authentic comedy. The duo, known for blending neurodiverse perspectives with personal storytelling, tackle themes of parenting, relationships, and everyday life in a fresh and hilarious show.
Darcy Michael and Jeremy Baer, rising stars in comedy with millions of online followers, have converted their viral fame into sold-out live tours. Athenaeum Theatre One, a historic venue renowned for hosting intimate arts and theatre events, offers the perfect setting for this unique comedic experience.
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