Melbourne showcases a delightful blend of art, music, sport, food, gardens, and of course, is the coffee capital of Australia. The gold rush poured vast wealth into our city, giving rise to the name Marvellous Melbourne.

Historic Landmarks

From the Brighton Bathing Boxes in the South, the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground in the East, the Italian flavour of Lygon St in the North and the historic seaport of Williamstown in the West, there is much to see in our Melbourne City Sights Tour.

The river and the bay

On this private tour of Melbourne, you’ll explore the city’s history and culture. Plus see landmarks and stunning views along the Yarra river, as the river winds down to Port Phillip Bay with its many beaches.

Sunsets and City Skyline

Enjoy the stunning city skyline from the Shrine of Remembrance, picture perfect cameos at the Brighton Bathing Boxes or views across the Bay from the historic Williamstown seaport.

Here are some other essential Melbourne sights and attractions:

• ‘Paris end’ of Collins St

• Melbourne Town Hall, State Parliament, the Windsor Hotel and Goldrush era buildings in Spring St

• St Patrick's Cathedral

• Fitzroy Gardens and Cooks Cottage

• The 1956 Olympic sports precinct, Australian Sports Museum, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Park (Australian Open)

• Inner city neighbourhoods in Fitzroy, Carlton and South Melbourne with unique shopping strips, historic pubs and cafes

• Treasury Building and the underground Gold Vaults

• Yarra River secrets including Victorian era boathouses, gardens, boulevards and picnic spots

• Driving the Albert Park Lake F1 Grand Prix track

• St Kilda foreshore, Acland Street, Luna Park and the Palais Theatre

• Port Melbourne Beach and Station Pier

On our private Melbourne City Tours, you can personally tailor your own itinerary from any of the attractions listed with a minimum 4 hours and a maximum 8 hours, you and up to 11 friends, family or colleagues can see what you want to see in our wonderful city. For more than 12 people please contact the office.

Depart when you want, from your location of your choice

We work with your time and interests to plan your private tour which can start any time from 9am, seven days a week.

We'll pick you up from the Melbourne airport, your accommodation, or any other central city location.

Melbourne has one of the largest metropolitan areas of any city in the world. So many of the attractions you will most want to see are actually spread very far apart.

Travel in our fleet of modern, comfortable luxury cars, mini-buses, and coaches

With us, you won’t be walking all over town. We will drive you in comfort to see all the highlights of this wonderful city on our Melbourne City Tour.

But you can relax. We transport you in our fleet of modern, comfortable mini-buses and coaches. If you want something extra, we offer a luxury vehicle option for an extra fee.

City Sights Tours have a max group size of 11 people. Prices are based on a 4 hours minimum. Additional hours are $100 per hour up to total of 8 hours. Prices includes pick up and drop-off from the Melbourne airport, your accommodation, or any other central city location. If you require pick-up or drop-off from any other location please contact our office.