Tours and cruises

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Take a tour of one of Melbourne's most iconic buildings.

Melbourne Greeter Service

Discover what locals love about Melbourne with a free walking tour of the city.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Booking a visit to Cooks' Cottage

Come and explore Cooks' Cottage, where history comes alive.

Art and Heritage Collection Tour

Take a free guided tour of the art and heritage collection at Melbourne Town Hall.

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

The Royal Exhibition Building opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.

The ultimate guide to walking tours in Melbourne

Guided tours that weave through Melbourne's hidden gems, foodie spots and street art.

Free tours of iconic Melbourne places

See glorious city sights without spending a cent.

The ultimate neon tour of Melbourne

Explore the city’s most iconic light displays

Hidden Secrets Tours

Indulge and discover the city's hidden charm with Melbourne's original laneway walking tours.

Until 28 Dec

Old Melbourne Ghost Tour

Take a spine-chilling journey back in time and explore the rich paranormal realm of Old Melbourne.

On a Boat

Experience the Yarra River by boat - skipper yourself or choose a skippered cruise.

GoBoat Melbourne

Be your own captain by renting a picnic boat, with no boat licence required.

12 Apr – 17 May

Autumn Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street

Open the door to Robin Boyd’s iconic Walsh Street residence after-hours for autumn sunset cocktails.

Until 9 May

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

Culture and ideas walk

Take a walk through the city's northern quarter, where history, innovation and culture connect.

Melbourne's most haunted spots

These ghost stories, eerie encounters and spooky spots will send shivers down your spine.

Up the Creek

Up the Creek run canoe tours along the Yarra River.

Until 27 Aug

Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

Chocoholic Tours

This chocolate walking tour visits some of the city's best chocolatiers with exclusive experiences.

Shrine Tours

Experience more at the Shrine with a guided tour.

Fitzroy Gardens walk

If you’re looking for an iconic Melbourne garden walk, this is an excellent place to start

Waterbikes Australia

Experience the latest in outdoor adventure: eco-friendly inclusive waterbikes.

Until 30 Jun

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

19 Apr – 12 May

The Female Ward Tour

Walk in the footsteps of past female prisoners incarcerated in Old Melbourne Gaol.

Melbourne Water Taxis

Limousine-style service with pick-up and drop-off points along the Yarra River.

Until 5 May

Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

Until 27 Oct

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Explore Melbourne’s parks, gardens, fountains and sporting precincts.

Sightseeing Tours Australia

Discover the highlights of Melbourne with Sightseeing Tours Australia.

Street art walk

See Melbourne’s world-renowned street art on this walk through the city's laneways.

Kayak Melbourne

Guided paddling tours through Melbourne along the Yarra River and Victoria Harbour.

3 May

Classic Silent Disco City Walking Tour: Taylor Swift

Join other Swiftes on a sing-along walking tour in celebration of Tay-Tay's upcoming new album.

Until 2 May

Domain Discovery: Shrine and Gardens Tour

Explore Melbourne’s beautiful Domain Precinct on a walking and bus tour.

Melbourne music walk

Discover Melbourne’s music highlights, from music venues to busking hot spots and historic sites.

Port Phillip Ferries

Ferry to Geelong and Portarlington, or enjoy short Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay cruises.

Workers Museum at Trades Hall

Workers museum showcasing the history of workers' rights.

Until 31 Jul

Melbourne's Earliest Buildings Walking Tour

Visit the only buildings in Melbourne that pre-date the Gold Rush on a guided historic walk.

Until 16 Aug

Tiny Tours

A Melbourne Museum tour for young visitors aged 3–5 years.

4 May – 2 Jun

Polly Woodside Open Day

Climb aboard and roam the decks of the historic Polly Woodside.

Classic icons and architecture walk

Take a walk through Melbourne's classic icons and architecture.

Aboriginal Melbourne walk

Discover Melbourne's Aboriginal heritage and culture on this walking tour of significant sites.

17 – 24 May

Paranormal Investigation of Trades Hall

Unveil the fascinating history of one of Melbourne’s most historic and iconic buildings.

Until 2 Dec

Government House Tour

Discover Melbourne’s rich heritage in the grand State Rooms of Government House.

Melbourne Sights Walking Tour

Uncover the stories behind Melbourne's landmarks, gardens and events on this walking tour.

Until 26 May

Tour the Old Treasury Building Museum

Discover early Melbourne, through architecture, art and artefacts, in an iconic gold rush building.

Until 27 Jul

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

Free things to do in Melbourne every day

Have a grand day out on a budget at Melbourne's best free experiences, attractions and exhibits.

Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat

Cruise Melbourne on the Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat, offering a range of cruising events.

Sporting Capital Tours

Explore the most amazing sports precinct in the world, plus a guided tour inside the mighty MCG.