Half-Day Private Melbourne Tour: Highlights, laneways & beaches
Overview
Discover Melbourne your way on a private half-day, six-hour or full-day tour.
Perfect for first-time visitors, this personalised tour blends Melbourne’s iconic highlights with hidden gems at your own pace.
Enjoy pickup from your hotel or cruise ship terminal before exploring with your private guide and vehicle. Discover vibrant laneways, world-famous street art, historic landmarks, and local culture — without the rush of a group tour. Stop to enjoy Melbourne’s renowned coffee in one of the city’s top cafés.
Visit must-see locations including:
Flinders Street Station
Federation Square
Queen Victoria Market
Melbourne’s art precincts
Fitzroy Gardens & city highlights
Customise your experience:
Beach Option: Albert Park, St Kilda & Brighton Beach — including the Formula 1 circuit and iconic bathing boxes
City Walking Option: Discover hidden laneways, cafés, and local favourites
Enjoy the flexibility to set the pace, stay longer where you like, and experience Melbourne your way.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Guide/Driver
- Personal Expenses
Meeting and Pickup
We will contact you 24 hours before the tour. We will pick you up from in front of your accommodation
What To Expect
Book Online
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Fitzroy Gardens
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Patrick's Cathedral
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Parliament House of Victoria (pass by)
Collins Street (pass by)
Royal Arcade
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Block Arcade
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Degraves Street
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown Melbourne
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Queen Victoria Market
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
ACDC Lane
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Shrine of Remembrance
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Brighton Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hosier Lane
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Flinders Street Station (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half-Day Private Melbourne Tour: Highlights, laneways & beaches?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-112731P10
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