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Melbourne is the capital of Victoria on the Yarra River, known for laneway cafés, street art, grand Victorian buildings and a calendar full of sport.

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Melbourne grew rich on the gold rush of the 1850s, and the grand buildings from that time still stand in the grid of the city centre, among them Flinders Street Station with its yellow facade and the domed Royal Exhibition Building. Federation Square and the National Gallery of Victoria stand close to the Yarra, and trams rattle along the main streets. Narrow lanes such as Hosier Lane are covered in ever-changing street art.

Queen Victoria Market has been trading since the 1870s, the Royal Botanic Gardens curve along the river south of the centre, and the Melbourne Cricket Ground hosts cricket and Australian rules football. On the bay, St Kilda has its pier and beach and Brighton its row of painted bathing boxes. Day trips run to the Great Ocean Road, the little penguins of Phillip Island, the Yarra Valley vineyards and the Dandenong Ranges.

Melbourne takes its coffee seriously, and its Greek, Italian and Vietnamese communities have shaped the food, from souvlaki and espresso bars to bowls of pho in Richmond. Brunch is a local habit. The weather can swing from sun to cold wind within an afternoon, so layers are wise. Autumn and spring are mildest, the Australian Open brings crowds in January, and the Melbourne Cup stops the country on a Tuesday in November.

  • 1 hop-on hop-off route
  • Free cancellation on 86% of experiences
  • 4.8 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Melbourne

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  1. Number 1

    Loch Ard Gorge

    4.824k reviewsfrom $17
  2. Number 2

    Twelve Apostles

    4.822k reviewsfrom $35
  3. Number 3

    Great Ocean Road

    4.921k reviewsfrom $42
  4. Number 4

    Federation Square

    4.97k reviewsfrom $1
  5. Number 5

    Moonlit Sanctuary

    4.87k reviewsfrom $82
  6. Number 6

    Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

    4.76k reviewsfrom $27
  7. Number 7

    Yarra River

    4.65k reviewsfrom $18
  8. Number 8

    Hosier Lane

    4.95k reviewsfrom $1
  9. Number 9

    Flinders Street Station

    4.94k reviewsfrom $1
  10. Number 10

    Shrine of Remembrance

    4.92k reviewsfrom $10

Special offers in Melbourne

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Hop-on hop-off in Melbourne

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Day trips from Melbourne

285

Museums and galleries in Melbourne

16

Cruises and boat trips in Melbourne

11

Guided tours in Melbourne

341

Walking and bike tours in Melbourne

72

Food and drink experiences in Melbourne

108

Shows and nightlife in Melbourne

7

Outdoor and adventure activities in Melbourne

26

Nature and wildlife tours in Melbourne

25

Family days and theme parks in Melbourne

26

Shore excursions from Melbourne

15

For kids in Melbourne

5

For couples in Melbourne

6

Signature experiences in Melbourne

Go beyond Melbourne

  1. Yarra Valley · 46 km

    Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

    8 hr, 15 min4.917k reviewsfrom $25
  2. Yarra Valley · 46 km

    Rochford Wines

    6–8 hr4.91k reviewsfrom $25
  3. Mornington Peninsula · 54 km

    Point Nepean National Park

    3 hr4.876 reviewsfrom $28
  4. Mornington Peninsula · 54 km

    Arthurs Seat Eagle

    10 hr4.240 reviewsfrom $134
  5. Geelong · 65 km

    Geelong Botanic Gardens

    1–2.5 hr4.9198 reviewsfrom $277
  6. Phillip Island · 78 km

    Penguin Parade

    11 hr4.811k reviewsfrom $85
  7. Phillip Island · 78 km

    Nobbies Centre

    10 hr4.74k reviewsfrom $97
  8. Ballarat · 102 km

    Sovereign Hill

    8–9 hr4.3225 reviewsfrom $48
  9. Ballarat · 102 km

    Ballarat Wildlife Park

    9 hr, 30 min3.73 reviewsfrom $453
  10. Great Ocean Road · 168 km

    Great Otway National Park

    12 hr4.99k reviewsfrom $43

Questions about Melbourne

What is there to do in Melbourne?
We list 857 experiences in Melbourne. The largest groups are day trips (294), food tours (126), city tours (81), attraction tickets (23).
What are the top attractions in Melbourne?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Melbourne are Loch Ard Gorge, Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Federation Square.
What is the most popular experience in Melbourne?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7,059 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Melbourne?
Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Melbourne; the most reviewed is "From Melbourne: Hop On Hop Off Yarra Valley - RED Route" with 273 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Melbourne take?
The typical experience in Melbourne lasts about 7 hours; the middle half run between 2.5 hours and 10.5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Melbourne?
The operator lists free cancellation on 86% of the 857 experiences we hold for Melbourne. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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