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Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Where Melbourne sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 852
- Time zone
- Australia/Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Victoria, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 852 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Australia › Victoria › Melbourne
What to see in Melbourne
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
41 tours & tickets
Tours of Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
Sample itineraries for Melbourne
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Melbourne
Melbourne's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Melbourne's most-visited sights
- MorningLoch Ard Gorge120 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayTwelve Apostles109 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonGreat Ocean Road92 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGreat Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 GuestsTakes about 12 hours.
2 days in Melbourne
Melbourne's most-visited sights · More of Melbourne's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Melbourne's most-visited sights
- MorningLoch Ard Gorge120 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayTwelve Apostles109 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonGreat Ocean Road92 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGreat Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 GuestsTakes about 12 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Melbourne's top sights
- MorningFederation Square46 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonHosier Lane45 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadPuffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from MelbourneTakes about 6 hours.
3 days in Melbourne
Melbourne's most-visited sights · More of Melbourne's top sights · Day trip to Mornington Peninsula
- 1
Day 1
Melbourne's most-visited sights
- MorningLoch Ard Gorge120 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayTwelve Apostles109 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonGreat Ocean Road92 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGreat Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 GuestsTakes about 12 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Melbourne's top sights
- MorningFederation Square46 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonHosier Lane45 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadPuffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from MelbourneTakes about 6 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Mornington Peninsula
- Early startHead to Mornington PeninsulaAbout 54 km from Melbourne — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Melbourne
Melbourne's most-visited sights · More of Melbourne's top sights · Day trip to Mornington Peninsula · More of Melbourne's top sights · Day trip to Geelong
- 1
Day 1
Melbourne's most-visited sights
- MorningLoch Ard Gorge120 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayTwelve Apostles109 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonGreat Ocean Road92 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGreat Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 GuestsTakes about 12 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Melbourne's top sights
- MorningFederation Square46 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonHosier Lane45 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadPuffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from MelbourneTakes about 6 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Mornington Peninsula
- Early startHead to Mornington PeninsulaAbout 54 km from Melbourne — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Melbourne's top sights
- MorningYarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery41 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonFlinders Street Station40 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPuffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus TourTakes about 11 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Geelong
- Early startHead to GeelongAbout 65 km from Melbourne — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Melbourne
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests
4.9 (4,751)12h
HIGHLIGHTS: Are you the kind of person that enjoys losing your breath sometimes? Are you ready for the beauty of this storm-carved coastline? If you said yes, you're ready to join us on this multi-awarded Great Ocean…
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Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from Melbourne
4.7 (153)6h
Escape Melbourne on an unforgettable adventure with the Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour. Begin at Grants Picnic Ground, where native birdlife and serene rainforest trails await. Then, board the iconic Puffing Billy…
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Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
4.4 (421)11h
After being picked up from a convenient central Melbourne CBD location in air-conditioned comfort on this full-day tour, your first stop will be the picturesque Emerald Lake in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges where you…
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Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade
4.4 (819)11h
Every night at sunset, the truly incredible spectacle of the Penguin Parade occurs on the beaches of Phillip Island. The local colony of little penguins emerges from the water to make their way to the burrows in the…
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour
5.0 (4,986)8h
WE HAVE THOUSANDS OF FIVE STAR REVIEWS! We operate 7 days a week without fail! And it is a great thing to do if you are in Melbourne and it is raining all day! After years of providing private group tours for friends,…
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Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Tour
4.7 (651)13h
Embark on an unforgettable one-day adventure along Australia’s Great Ocean Road, where stunning ocean views, lush rainforests, and fascinating history await. Start with a scenic drive to the road's eastern end. Enjoy a…
from $72.25 / personView details
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