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Experience 6 of the BEST private tours of Melbourne with 69 Tours

Private tours of Melbourne

Discover the vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning landscapes of Melbourne with tailored private and small-group experiences. Built around the core philosophy that “U are the centre of the toUrs,” our itineraries offer complete flexibility with no rigid schedules which start whenever suits your plans best.

Whether you are in town for a quick visit, arriving on a cruise ship, or looking for weather-proof sightseeing options, our customisable 2 to 4-hour private tours of Melbourne ensure an unforgettable, hassle-free adventure. If you want to discover regions beyond Melbourne, you need look no further than our regional tours which depart from Melbourne to premier destinations like the Mornington Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road. With 69 Tours, visitors to Melbourne are able to effortlessly discover both the city itself and its iconic surrounding regions.

All of our private tours offer complimentary pick up and drop off within 2km of the Melbourne CBD, as well as Station Pier in Port Melbourne. This makes our private tours of Melbourne, and beyond, a great shore excursion proposition.

Tailored Cruise Shore Excursions: Specially structured for cruise line passengers with complimentary direct pickup and drop-off at Station Pier, and flexible scheduling aligned with ship port times.
Weather-Proof Itineraries: Some of our tours are specifically designed to run smoothly regardless of rain or Melbourne’s famous “four seasons in one day” weather patterns.

Custom & Advisory Services: Beyond set itineraries, we also offer personalised custom tour planning and itinerary consultation packages for independent travellers looking to design their dream Australian holiday.

To identify the right tour or activity for you, use the symbols as a guide.

Shore Excursion

Shore excursions are land-based tours and activities for cruise passengers while docked at a port of call.
Cruise passengers are among our most valued guests, and we fully appreciate the strict schedules and time constraints of port visits. To ensure a seamless experience, our shore excursions are specifically tailored to cruise travellers:

Flexible Timing: Pick-up and drop-off times are fully customisable to fit your ship’s schedule.
Appropriate Duration: Shore excursions should not be too short and cannot be longer than time allocated in port.
Convenient Terminal Access: We offer direct pick-up and drop-off at Station Pier.

Considering the above tour characteristics we have short listed what we believe would make an ideal shore excursion. However, the ultimate decision as to which tour you take is entirely up to you where you are a cruise passenger or not.

Shore Excursions in Melbourne

Sky High Bush Tour;
St Kilda Super Tour;
Melbourne Drive by Day;

Peninsula Scenic Drive;
Peninsula Nature Tour;
Great Ocean Road Express Tour;
Great Ocean Road Discovery Tour.

Transfer Fees

Station Pier: FREE

Melbourne Airport: $100 one way; $150 return.

Choose Your Own Melbourne Adventure

With 69 Tours U are the centre of the toUrs, so come along, and choose your own adventure.

Melbourne is a great big city with lots to see and do. With 69 Tours you can experience Melbourne in a number of different ways. Our tours of Melbourne fall under three broad categories, and these are based on the characteristic and highlights of the tour. By choosing 69 Tours as your private tour partner, not only can you get to experience the beauty of Melbourne in a private tour, but you also get to choose your own Melbourne adventure in the process.

To help you choose your own Melbourne adventure, we have colour coded the tours to reflect their character. Red is for adventure, green is for nature and blue is for sightseeing.

At 69 Tours we audit and evaluate our Melbourne offerings annually to ensure they are fresh, interesting and unique. For this year, our menu of Melbourne tours, activities and experiences is listed in this section. However, if you have a better idea about how you want to spend your time in Melbourne and would like us to be your travel partners, we can help. We can work with you to create a custom tour of Melbourne that best matches your travel needs.

Adventure Tours

Interactive tours where guests become part of the experience. Tours that are fun, unusual and sometimes a little daring. They are best suited for guests who seek something a little different from a tour.

Nature Tours

Our nature tours are built around a nature theme, allowing guests to interact with Australian wildlife as well as experience forests, bush and other Australian natural wonders.

Sightseeing Tours

The traditional “tourist” tours which are more passive in nature. These tours are best suited for the conservative guest who wants to check out some great sights, take lots of photos, but do so in a private setting.

Melbourne Treasure Hunt 101

Find hidden treasures while exploring an iconic Melbourne beach. A truly unique way to appreciate the beauty of Melbourne’s beaches and bay views. Fun, adventure, excitement and learning is what this activity is all about. An adventure experience with a sightseeing flavour that introduces you to the hobby of metal detecting and treasure hunting.
Learn the art of treasure hunting by an experienced treasure hunter. Learn how to use metal detecting equipment and find buried treasure. Almost two hours of fun searching an iconic Melbourne beach for buried treasure.
Keep your finds!

Summary

Inclusions

* Within 3km radius of Melbourne CBD. Includes Station Pier in Port Melbourne.

Pricing

Child (6 - 17)

$50

Adult

$75

Family (2 children + 2 adults)

$200

Group (4 adults)

$275

Larger Group (5 or more)

Quote

Minimum booking: 2 adults

Itinerary

Pick-up

15 minutes

Travel

Drive to location

15 minutes

30 minutes

Workshop

Equipment use tutorial

30 minutes

60 minutes

Treasure Hunt

60 minutes

5 minutes

Round Up

5 minutes

15 minutes

Travel

Return to drop-off

15 minutes

Drop-off

You will learn how to use modern and effective equipment that has been manufactured by leading firms in their field. Our detectors are capable, yet simple and lightweight, making them great for very young users.

You may be a novice treasure hunter or are considering to become more involved in the hobby. Your experienced guide and leader will outline the pros and cons of the various tools available on the market and give you recommendations of what to buy, where to buy and how much to spend on a setup that is most effective for you and your treasure hunting needs. We use equipment from various manufacturers and are not affiliated with any in particular. You can be confident that the advice will be honest and sincere.

Melbourne Treasure Hunt

Even more fun, adventure, excitement and learning is what the Melbourne Treasure Hunt is all about. A longer and more comprehensive experience than the Melbourne Treasure Hunt 101, this activity includes workshops on equipment use and silver coin cleaning, as well as an additional location to explore.
You will be introduced to the history of Australian coins, as well as be taught how to clean a silver coin. This is in preparation for the final, more challenging, location where you may extract an old Australian coin or two. Have fun for longer, searching more locations for buried treasure.
Keep your finds!

Summary

Inclusions

* Within 3km radius of Melbourne CBD. Includes Station Pier in Port Melbourne.