What to do and see in Port Phillip, Victoria: The Best Tours

February 1, 2022 Frederic Celentano

Discover the best top things to do in Port Phillip, Australia including Melbourne City Tour and Phillip Island in One Day, Melbourne City Tour: Sporting Icons and the Bayside, Private Stand-Up Paddle Board Lesson at St Kilda, Mornington Peninsula and Port Phillip Coast Helicopter Tour, Private Full Day Melbourne City Tour with local guide , Private Half Day Melbourne City Tour with Local guide , Nightlife In Melbourne: St Kilda, Private 2 Hour Dolphin and Seal Swim Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne Beaches | St Kilda | Luna Park | Brighton Bathing Boxes | Cycle Tour, Street Food & Street Art, Backroads & Boroughs.
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1. Melbourne City Tour and Phillip Island in One Day

9 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia Oceania Tours & Safaris
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Make the most of your time in Melbourne and see all the city’s main attractions in the morning and explore Phillip Island in the afternoon. On this small-group tour with no more than 11 participants, you’ll discover Melbourne at a relaxed pace with your local expert guide, then travel to Phillip Island in the afternoon. Visit Moonlit Sanctuary to learn of Australia's unique wildlife. Continue your tour reaching Phillip Island and the boardwalks at Nobbies. End your exploration of Phillip Island at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade and watch the little penguins waddle up the beach , before returning to the city .

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel/port drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Moonlit Sanctuary access, Penguin Parade

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By 244calvinc

Really great tour with our guide Eli to see the penguin parade and nobbies at Phillip island. Friendly, informative and super easy. Great sights in one day and didn’t need to drive. Thanks Eli!

2. Melbourne City Tour: Sporting Icons and the Bayside

14 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Melbourne Encountour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Breathe in the glamour, beauty and the views. Appreciate the heritage. See the color and artistry. Be touched by the idyllic village atmosphere of Melbourne’s south. This tour showcases one of the world’s best sporting precincts and the attractions of Bayside Melbourne. After completing Bayside district, finish off with a visit to the South Melbourne Market where you can sample food from Oysters to Cheese, enjoy a tea/coffee and cake. You will be left with incredible memories of Melbourne. IF THE DAY DOESN'T SUIT, PLEASE EMAIL US AND WE CAN ARRANGE A CHANGE OF DAY. IF YOU PREFER A PRIVATE TOUR FOR YOUR OWN GROUP - PLEASE EMAIL WITH YOUR REQUEST

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Bottled water, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Afternoon Tea, A Gift from Melbourne Encountour, Hand Sanitizer, Hotel Pick up and Drop Off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By OORWULLIE56

We did this tour in February 2020. We originally scheduled it for the 10th but one of our party took unwell and Kel went out of his way to help rearrange our tour for the 13th, once our group were fully fit. Kel and Mel were great hosts, sharing a lot of information and making us feel very welcome. By the end of the tour, I felt I'd seen a lot, had a great afternoon out and had made two new friends. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Melbourne.

3. Private Stand-Up Paddle Board Lesson at St Kilda

Stand Up Paddle HQ- St Kilda, Pier Rd, St Kilda West VIC 3182, Australia Stand Up Paddle HQ - St Kilda
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Fast track your learning with a private stand-up paddle board lesson, comprised of 60 minutes one-on one-instruction and 30 minutes practice.

Inclusions: All necessary equipment including stand-up paddle board, paddle, leg, rope, wetsuit, personal floatation device, Sunscreen

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By bronstravels

This was a gorgeous way to see the city from a whole new perspective. As first time stand up paddle boarders they equipped up properly, taught us what to do and turned us loose to have fun. Board rental costs were excellent. We loved the city views, the very cute penguins, the big ones expensive yachts (see how the other half lives!) and the exhilarating feeling of success when we stood up. Definitely the place to go stand up paddle boarding in Melbourne! And COVID safety was definitely considered and acted upon.

4. Mornington Peninsula and Port Phillip Coast Helicopter Tour

42 Bundora Parade, Moorabbin Airport VIC 3194, Australia The Helicopter Group Australia
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Take a 1-hour helicopter tour over the Mornington Peninsula and enjoy incredible views of the Victorian coastline. Meet at Moorabbin Airport, from where your experienced pilot will fly you out over an almost endless supply of stunning architectural housing & waterside neighborhoods. Soar out toward Dromana Beach, Arthur’s Seat, over Rye, Sorrento, Point Nepean, and Bass Strait, where you enjoy spectacular views & may even be lucky enough to spot dolphins or whales. Return via the the rugged bass straight coast line.

Inclusions: 60-70 minute flight

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By kittpogi23

View was spectacular! If you want to see Melbourne in a different way, like 1500ft above, this helicopter ride is highly recommended. There was only 2 of us when we had the tour, so its like we have our own private helicopter to see Melbourne's CBD and shore line! Do not hesitate to try it! You should book now.

5. Private Full Day Melbourne City Tour with local guide

Marks Melbourne Private Tours
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

5 Stars on Trip Advisor! Tour includes: • Local Melbourne Tour Guide • 8 hour tour • Luxury vehicle • Complimentary bottled water • Custom and private tour for up to 7 passengers

Inclusions: Local tour guide with commentary on places of interest around Melbourne, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By KittyBurger

My husband and I did a five-hour tour with Mark. He is very knowledgeable about Melbourne and Australia. We wanted to see as much of the area as we could in our limited time, so Mark made suggestions that worked out great. We especially enjoyed the interactions with the koalas and kangaroos at the Moonlit Sanctuary. Also the walking tour of the downtown alleyways, and the Brighton Beach bathing boxes. Mark went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and having a good time...he was even our private photographer. We highly recommend him!

6. Private Half Day Melbourne City Tour with Local guide

Marks Melbourne Private Tours
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4 Hour Tour Tour includes: • Local Melbourne Tour Guide • Private luxury vehicle • Complimentary bottled water • Custom and private tour for up to 7 passenger

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By kennethbB9020NQ

We had a group of 9 in port on a cruise ship and Mark tailored a private tour for us based on specific sights and activities we were interested in. He was very informative and knowledgeable and his pre-tour coordination and communication via email and text was superb. I would highly recommend Mark for a private tour when you visit Melbourne.

7. Nightlife In Melbourne: St Kilda

City Unscripted Melbourne
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By day the ocean side suburb of St Kilda is known to be a bustling seaside playground, where locals and tourists come in droves to grab a piece of the beach lifestyle; but by night, the other side of St Kilda’s personality comes out to play. Hip, but without the hipsters, this neighbourhood comes alive at dusk when its historic pubs, live music venues and trendy wine ocean view wine and cocktail bars open their doors. Once the tourists have headed back into the city centre, St Kilda’s local vibe can really start to be felt as locals from all over the city heard into the neighbourhood to revel in its (in)famous pubs, listen to live music by up and coming as well as established artists and party long into the night!

Inclusions: Private and personalised itenary, 4-hours in the city with a host, 2 drinks chosen by yours truly, Authentic local knowledge and insights, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Your food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs (additional to the ones included in the experience), Gratuities

Reviewed By O7288ZOjackieb

A really great walking tour. Donna was fantastic. She knew a lot about Melbourne and took us to all the places we wanted to see and some extra places. It was very interesting and we learnt a lot. Thank you Donna for a lovely experience.

8. Private 2 Hour Dolphin and Seal Swim Mornington Peninsula

Sorrento Pier, Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia Moonraker Dolphin Swims
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A 2 hour swim with the Seals and Dolphin in luxury, have the boat exclusively to yourself and 19 friends.

Inclusions: Luxury private tour, Dolphin and Seal snorkelling activities, Wetsuit & snorkel gear, Tea, coffee & hot chocolate, Hot showers and change facilities, Morning or afternoon tea

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Reviewed By T8357VZmichaelr

There is no better experience than this! We have done the experience three - times and rest assured we will be back again next season. The staff are absolutely incredible, knowledgeable and so very friendly. Karl is one of the best operators we have every had! He looked after each one of us like we were family. I highly recommend this company, this tour and this group! Simply AMAZING!

9. Melbourne Beaches | St Kilda | Luna Park | Brighton Bathing Boxes | Cycle Tour

Melbourne VIC, Australia Cycling Vine Tours
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Enjoy a leisurely cycle tour around Melbourne Bayside Beaches. Visit urban villages of Elwood, St Kilda & Brighton. Pedal through St Kilda Botanical Gardens, experience Acland Street, iconic Luna Park, St Kilda Beach, Brighton Bathing Boxes as well as some amazing beachside homes and more. Relax, enjoy the cycle and an expert guide will take you on a fantastic and informative tour of St Kilda and Bayside Melbourne. The cycle is easy and fun riding along the foreshore and local bike paths of beachside Melbourne. The tour can be tailored to your ability and preferences. Travel time - only 15 minutes from the centre of Melbourne by suburban train. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toe footwear for cycling up to 20kms.

Inclusions: Stop for a well earned coffee or ice cream, Enjoy a refreshing drink at the end of your tour

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Reviewed By AlexandraSinclair01

It was a lovely weekend activity to do with friends, would highly recommend! Allison had the route all mapped out, we simply rode around the beautiful Mornington Peninsula to some great wineries and a had lunch at a lovely little bakery.

10. Street Food & Street Art, Backroads & Boroughs

Localing Private Tours Melbourne
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Forget the 'sites' and 'attractions', Melbourne is a city built for locals. This is your perfect, personalised deep-dive into local culture and life through food and street art - the two things we do as well as anyone. This is not a group tour done in private, we have no script and no fixed itinerary. We take the time to get to know you and make the experience personal so it's exactly what you're looking for. It's an excellent 'day one' adventure that will change the way you experience Melbourne ...and it's perfect for people who don't like tours. WHAT TO EXPECT *Get orientated & gain unique local insight through food, art & storytelling *Meet the makers - the roasters, bakers, artists & innovators *Explore the backstreets, lanes & arcades of inner Melbourne *Visit neighbourhoods & local boroughs where Melburnians like to spend time *A friendly, well-connected & informed local host *Get personalised recommendations for how to spend the rest of your time

Inclusions: A progressive grazing meal of local treats... coffee, pastries, cheese, chocolate, gelato, market fresh produce and anything else you love - this is a private tour after all., Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By CeeWintz

I recently visited Melbourne, Australia earlier this month for holiday from the US. I was there two days when the coronavirus pandemic escalated and borders were closing and needed to return home. My husband and I spent out last day there with Bianca. She was an amazing host as to make the day an amazing experience!! I would totally recommend Bianca and her company!!

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