14 Melbourne Bus Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $105Our pick

Spend 13 hours exploring Victoria’s coast in a Go West minibus for up to 24 people. Expect Torquay, koalas at Kennett River, Maits Rest rainforest, Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps, and Loch Ard Gorge, with guides such as Lucy, Mark, and Sherif leading the day.

“I really enjoyed the day trip, even though the weather didn’t cooperate at the beginning. Jess was absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what she does. I can highly recommend her as a guide. She made the whole experience so much more special.”

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2.Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,252 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $46

Spend 12 to 13 hours on a reverse Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne, stopping at London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles, Apollo Bay, and wildlife spots. Choose a classic coach, a group of up to 35, or a premium Mercedes van for up to 15 people. Guides may include Philip, William, Daniel, or David Hsu.

“William was an amazing tour guide! We had a great day. The views were fab. He also showed us koalas and kangaroos too!”

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3.Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-DLUX Mini Bus Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · from $89Top rated

Travel from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles first, then return along the Great Ocean Road in a premium mini coach. Expect a long but well-planned day with Loch Ard Gorge, rainforest walks, Apollo Bay, koala spotting, and guides such as Steve, Bill, or Jay.

“Bill (our driver and tour guide) was excellent. Told us history and was funny. Highly recommend!!! A must.”

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4.Day Trip to Mt Buller by Premium Tour Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 220 reviews · 1 day · from $105

Take a winter day trip from Melbourne to Mt Buller by coach, arriving directly at Village Square around 10am. You get resort entry and more than six hours of free time for snow play, skiing, tobogganing, village walks, cafes, and mountain views before returning to Melbourne.

“Thanks very much SnowBus for gaving us the great driver he drove us all very safely got very good driver we feel so safe with his driving. He is very accomodating too! 10/10 experience. I would recommend this to my friend if they asked how we get to Bhuller. TA Jona+2 others.”

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5.PREMIUM Great Ocean RD Tour REVRS-Luxry SML GRP-Hotel PickUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 203 reviews · 1 day · from $83

Travel the Great Ocean Road in reverse from Melbourne in a small group of up to 13 people. Guides such as Steve, Jay, Bill, and John lead the long day through the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Otway rainforest, Apollo Bay, and wildlife stops, with hotel pickup and bottled water included.

“Everything was well organised. Steve is a first class guide and driver who puts safety paramount at all times. The reverse itinerary worked well. Very well pleased with the total experience.”

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6.City Highlights Group Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 210 minutes - 1 day · from $63

See Melbourne’s big sights in about 3.5 hours, from Hosier Lane and the Shrine of Remembrance to Fitzroy Gardens and the MCG. An English-speaking guide such as Lucy, Tim, or Bluey leads the way, with optional audio commentary in 16 languages.

“Very nice trip around the city Center. Our guide Mike was very friendly, telled us a lot of stories and interesting facts. I recommend!”

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7.Melbourne Gardens Explorer Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · from $10Best value

Take a 30-minute open-air minibus ride through Melbourne Gardens with an English-speaking guide. See more than 8,500 plant species across 38 hectares, hear stories about the gardens, and enjoy short photo stops. During Victorian school holidays, children ride free on selected Kids Explorer tours.

“The guide was very friendly and willing to explain all kind of stuffs , good place to feel the nature and spend some time chilling”

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8.Phillip Island Tour w/ Hop-on Bus or Seal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 13 hours · from $116

Choose a seal cruise or Explorer bus route before meeting again at The Nobbies for sparkling wine and the Penguin Parade. You’ll travel with a guide such as Yurry in a 15-person vehicle with WiFi, USB charging, and guaranteed window seating.

“Great day, a lot to see. So make sure to have comfortable shoes. :)”

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9.Puffing Billy Penguin Parade Winery Chocolaterie All-in-One

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 13 hours · from $113

Spend 13 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Philip, Shin or William visiting the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, a winery, Puffing Billy and Phillip Island. Choose a coach or a Mercedes-Benz minibus, then watch little penguins return from the sea at dusk.

“It was william the Guide cum driver who was very courteous and gave detailed infoemation at every point, very helpful and kept the group amused”

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10.City Highlights, Suburbs & Laneways Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · from $56

Spend three morning hours seeing Melbourne by air-conditioned bus and on foot. Visit St Kilda, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Queen Vic Market, the laneways, five notable gardens, and the MCG. Guides such as Perry and Harry add local detail, with coffee in Fitzroy and photo stops along the way.

“Perry was an excellent driver and very informative. He was able to make each participant feel comfortable and answer specific question.”

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11.Great Ocean Road Tour Melbourne Relaxed Way In Premium coach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 12 hours · from $63

Start at 7:00 AM from Melbourne and follow the Great Ocean Road in reverse. Visit the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Otway National Park, Apollo Bay, wildlife stops, and the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie in a premium air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide.

“We had a fantastic time on our tour! Even though the weather wasn’t the best, our guide Stevo did an amazing job keeping the day fun and enjoyable. He made sure we didn’t miss a thing—we managed to see all the highlights, including the breathtaking 12 Apostles, plus kangaroos and koalas in the wild. A truly memorable experience despite the rain!”

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12.Luxe Bus Great Ocean Road Coastal Spectacular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 11h 30m · from $244

Spend 11.5 hours exploring the Great Ocean Road in a 15-seat Mercedes Sprinter with an English-speaking guide such as Mark. See the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, taste local chocolate, feed alpacas, enjoy lunch, and join a guided Wildlife Wonders walk with binoculars and audio headsets.

“I recently joined this tour, and it truly exceeded all my expectations! As a solo traveler seeking comfort without breaking the bank, this was exactly what I was looking for. Our guide Mark was very knowledgeable and passionate, sharing fascinating stories and insights about the sights along the way. We traveled in a brand new Mercedes van, which made for a smooth and relaxing ride. The scenery was absolutely beautiful—each stop was a highlight! The 12 Apostles took my breath away and I also enjoyed a lovely walk along the beach near Lorne, which was a perfect touch. Visiting Wildlife Wonders was a standout experience. The informative tour through the…”

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13.Mornington Peninsula Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $65

Travel from central Melbourne to Mornington Peninsula wineries, breweries, cider houses, distilleries, and food producers. Hop off at the places you choose, then catch the next loop, which runs about hourly. Tastings, meals, and venue bookings are your responsibility.

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14.Mornington Peninsula Scenic Bus Tour with Chairlift & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hours · from $148

Spend seven hours on an English-guided bus tour from selected Melbourne CBD hotels. Visit Mornington, a winery, Arthurs Seat by Eagle chairlift, Flinders chocolate shop, and Westernport Bay. Lunch, wine, and tastings are included, but large bags and mobility aids are not suitable.

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