The 15 Best Private Tours in Melbourne

1.Private Great Ocean Road Tour (overnight option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews Our pick

Join Andrew and Adam for a two-day Great Ocean Road trip with a two-hour surf lesson, koalas, kangaroos, rainforest, the Twelve Apostles, and a beachside teepee camp. Transport, guide, BBQ dinner, and campfire time are included. Bring money for lunch, drinks, and personal purchases.

“Amazing road tripping with full of fun and music😊🤙🌊is not just tour, doesn't even feel tour. We made our own tripping together. The best road tripping ever!!”

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2.Boroughs of Melbourne – Signature Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $573

Take a private vehicle through Melbourne with a local guide such as Daniel, Elliot, or Cyril. You can focus on coffee, food, shopping, art, sport, St. Kilda, markets, or the city center. The half-day option ends around 2 pm, while the full-day tour runs until roughly 4 or 5 pm.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, patient, and excellent person in general. He was on time and a Great access to this company.”

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3.Private Great Ocean Road – The Ultimate Aussie Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $767

Spend 11 to 12 hours with a private guide on Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road. Meet guides such as Matthias, Bianca, Nick, or Rafi, depending on availability, and tailor the day around wildlife, coastal views, food, wine, and the Twelve Apostles.

“The Great Ocean Road and all of its little adventures was a highlight amongst a very strong month in Australia. It was a day full of splendor and variety, Matthias absolutely exceeded expectations. He was thoughtful and considerate to our pRead more”

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4.Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews

Travel from Melbourne in a private vehicle for a flexible Great Ocean Road day with guides such as Ange, Melvin, Peter, and Ross. See Split Point Lighthouse, rainforest, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles, with hotel pickup, child seats, and an optional helicopter flight.

“While scenery was certainly very beautiful, our guide/driver Ange was fantastic. My family and I had good conversations with him throughout the tour. Drive was long but time went by fast.”

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5.12 Apostles and Shipwreck Coast Express Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $471

You’ll leave Melbourne at 7:00 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Orlando or Rio, heading inland to reach the 12 Apostles before the crowds. Expect coastal viewpoints, koala and kangaroo spotting, Wi-Fi, a Port Campbell lunch stop, and a return in the mid-afternoon.

“Orlando is an exceptional guide. He not only takes you to the tour spot but also tells you about points along the way. We had advised that a traveler had a gluten allergy and he was prepared with a restaurant that had gluten free options. The bRead more”

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6.Dandenong Ranges Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews

Leave Melbourne CBD with guide Jay or Joe for a private half-day trip into the Dandenong Ranges. Walk among Mountain Ash and tree ferns, stop for lunch in Kallista, visit Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens, and finish at the award-winning Australian Garden.

“Traveling with Jay was great! Really cool to have a personalized tour and learn more about the areas history. Would definitely recommend for a half day trip.”

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7.Melbourne Sights & Sounds Private Tour

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

Build a four to five-hour Melbourne tour around your interests with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Choose laneways, Queen Victoria Market, Fitzroy Gardens, Brighton Beach, St Kilda, or optional paid stops such as the MCG and Eureka Skydeck.

“Wonderful day spent with Peter, saw the highlights of Melbourne which was our goal, enjoyed the company of our guide Peter, he was very knowledgeable, very friendly, made the day very enjoyable.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews

Build a four- or eight-hour Melbourne day with a private guide for up to seven people. Choose city sights, St. Kilda, Healesville Sanctuary, Yarra Valley, Point Nepean, or part of the Great Ocean Road. Guides such as David, Hugo, Andy, and Jasmine tailor the pace and stops to your group.

“We enjoyed a full day tour with Daniel. He was extremely knowledgeable and made wonderful suggestions for the day. We enjoyed wine tastings at several Yarra Valley wineries and a wonderful lunch that Daniel arranged at Somah. A perfect day all around. We highly recommend Daniel as a guide.”

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9.Melbourne Private Bites and Sights with Skydeck Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $101

Start at Federation Square with a local guide such as Anna, Tristan, or Kellie, then walk through street-art lanes and arcades, taste local food and coffee, and finish at Melbourne Skydeck. This private three-hour route suits first-time visitors, families, and anyone wanting personal food tips.

“The most memorable activity during my holiday trip to Melbourne was the Sites and Bites tour. It was my first time there, and I needed this kind of tour. My guide, Tristan, served as my guide, photographer, and storyteller. Thanks Tristan”

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10.Private Arrival Transfer: Melbourne Airports to Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 45 reviews · from $93

Book a private car from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to selected Melbourne hotels and residences. A driver meets you after baggage claim, helps with luggage, and drives up to three adults directly to your door. Service runs 24/7, though overnight arrivals may cost extra.

“Would not recommend these transfers in Melbourne. Easier to get a cab or the Airport Shuttle. Have tried them twice and always a problem.”

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11.Private Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $448

Travel the Great Ocean Road in a private vehicle with a guide such as Richard, Michael, Milan, or Max. Stop at Bells Beach, Kennett River, Apollo Bay, the Otways, and the Twelve Apostles, with hotel pickup and drop-off in Melbourne.

“We are lucky to have Micheal as our guide, he is a very good driver, know the Great Ocean Road in and out, stop at all the spectacular view points all throughout our 12 hrs trip. He is a Russian Immigrant who spoke perfect English , highly educated, like to write poem and compose song , he had his own CD in Russian, and share with us all along the trip. Overall its a wonderful trip highly recommended. Will post a photo of him with my wife Grace underneath.”

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12.Private Melbourne Tour with a Local: Custom Highlights & Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $66

Build a private Melbourne walking tour around your interests, then explore with a local host such as Rhonda, Maeve, Mike, or Ondrej. Choose 2 to 8 hours and focus on history, food, street art, museums, markets, shopping arcades, or everyday city life.

“The phenomenal knowledge of our tour guide made our experience exceptional. His expertise & narrative skills made us truly appreciate the history, culture and beauty of Melbourne”

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13.Luxury Private Airport Transfer Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews

Travel between Melbourne Airport and a CBD hotel in a private sedan for up to three people. Your chauffeur meets you, helps with luggage, and may provide a Mercedes S Class, mobile chargers, and WiFi on request. Allow 30 to 45 minutes.

“Faysal is friendly and professional. The transport is great, seat is comfortable and spacious too. Pick up and arrival is on time too. Greatly recommend their service.”

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14.Melbourne Airport to City/CBD Private transfers 4 or more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $33Best value

Book a private Kojii Transport transfer from Melbourne Airport to your CBD accommodation. Your driver monitors the flight, meets you after baggage claim, and drives 35 to 50 minutes in a clean Mercedes van or Sprinter minibus with luggage space, Wi-Fi, and local tips.

“Kojii was in touch with us right from the time we landed. He gave us directions to the meeting point. On the way to hotel he educated us about some of the interesting places to see in and around Melbourne. We had a pleasant experience.”

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15.Dandenong Ranges Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours with guide Jay exploring eucalyptus and fern forest, enjoying lunch at a cosy local restaurant, and visiting Alfred Nicholas Gardens and the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. Pickup is available in central Melbourne, and the private format lets you adjust the pace and order of the day.

“It was a great day and had the possibility to learn about Billy and the Aboriginies. Also forrest was nice. Lunch was in a small and cute tea-room with nice good food.”

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