Melbourne private tours

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in Melbourne

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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The best Melbourne private tours & experiences with locals

If you’re looking for the best private tours in Melbourne, you’ve come to the right place. At City Unscripted, we offer a range of Melbourne private tours, from full-day experiences to food tours, and each of them is led by a passionate local guide who knows everything there is to know about their hometown. Our guides take the time to get to know your interests and personality, then craft customized itineraries that squeeze in the top sights and hidden gems you’ll absolutely adore. Whether you have a full day or just three hours to spend on private tours of Melbourne, we’ll help you uncover the true spirit and soul of Australia’s most effortlessly cool city.

Meet some of our Melbourne local hosts

Yes

Melbourne

French-born storyteller and seasoned guide uncovering Melbourne’s golden age through its 19th-century gems.

Michael

Melbourne

Seasoned 4WD adventurer and tour guide bringing Melbourne’s highlights and Australia’s wild north to life.

Moji

Melbourne

Melbourne maven with a taste for the quirky, guiding you to the city's gems one chuckle at a time!

Ondrej

Melbourne

Melbourne maven with a passion for sport, food, galleries, and theatre, offering an insider's insight into the city's vibrant neighborhoods and cultural hotspots.

Emma

Melbourne

Enthusiastic Melbourne host with a passion for enchanting gardens, stunning architecture, mouthwatering foods, dancefloor beats, and cozy bookstores.

Maeve

Melbourne

Vibrant Melbourne host, passionate about the city's historic charm, cultural delights, and Melbourne's best-kept secrets, from hidden bookshops to eclectic galleries.

Mike

Melbourne

Passionate Melbourne host and coffee lover with an insider’s knowledge of Melbourne’s best-hidden spots and iconic photo-worthy locations.

Rhonda

Melbourne

Culture enthusiast and foodie with insider knowledge of Melbourne's major attractions, hidden gems, and vibrant neighborhoods.

Annmarie

Melbourne

Passionate Melbourne host, live music enthusiast, and rooftop bar aficionado with insider tips on Melbourne’s best venues for every vibe and beat.

Cherida

Melbourne

Literature lover and foodie with a keen eye for Melbourne’s hidden bookshops, top dining spots, and unique laneway finds.

Not the visitor’s-only version

Melbourne’s iconic inner-city grid is a hub of entertainment with plenty of attractions you’d find in your guidebook – but private tours in Melbourne with City Unscripted are something special because we don’t limit you to the tourist trail. Local insiders leading the way mean your Melbourne private tours can get on the road less traveled, too. Uncover quirky galleries and hipster cafés hidden down street art-plastered alleys with a local guide who can navigate the city with their eyes closed. The laid-back lifestyle isn’t difficult to experience when you see a city with us.

A maze of must-see sights

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of things to see and do in the labyrinthine lanes of central Melbourne. But with a knowledgeable local host taking the reins on private tours in Melbourne, you can rest assured that any path you take will end up somewhere spectacular. Between vintage vinyl shops, unique art galleries, multicultural cuisine, and a speaker-shaking nightlife scene to rival anywhere in Australia, the entertainment options on Melbourne private tours is all but unlimited. Just let us know what you want to see and do and we’ll make your dream day come true.

A range of tours to choose from

It doesn’t matter if you’re a city slicker, a fanatic foodie, or a culture lover – we have private tours in Melbourne that will satisfy your curiosity. From must-see tours that tick off all the famous sights to off-the-beaten-track experiences, just pick from our range of tours and we’ll do the rest! Whether you want to see a mix of highlights and hidden gems on our full-day tour, gawk at mind-bending murals on our memorable “Melbourne’s street art” experience, or explore an alternative suburban scene in Fitzroy and Carlton, our Melbourne private tours have something to suit your style.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Rhonda did a fabulous job planning this Melbourne City tour. She emailed me a few times beforehand to get ideas about my interests for the tour, which was appreciated. She was engaging and informative. I couldn't have asked for anything more and am so glad I was able to do the tour with her. Strongly recommend Rhonda!!!!

Nov 2025

Lisa K
My guide, Ondrej, was fantastic. Not only did I learn so much about Melbourne on my tour, Ondrej and I had a running and delightful conversation throughtout the tour. If you ever need a guide in Melbourne, Ondrej is the one! This was one of the best - if not the best - Viator tours I have taken. Thanks for a memorable experience.

Oct 2025

Fred M
We had a fantastic time learning about the city of Melbourne with Rhonda as our tour guide. We have been here a couple of times but only ventured out on our own. This customized tour is the best way to go if you are a first time visitor or have been here before. We saw what we wanted to see and didn’t have to waste time seeing things we weren’t interested in. The tour was ours to decide. We even cut it early when we were satisfied and had a beer with our new friend Rhonda. She even went out of her way to book me a hair appointment before we arrived, which was so helpful. Rhonda is the best!

Oct 2025

Deedee K
I did the Melbourne: City Highlights & Hidden Gem Private Walking Tour with Ondrej, and it was absolutely fantastic! As I was travelling alone, I really appreciated how friendly, easy-going, and engaging Ondrej was — it felt like exploring the city with a knowledgeable local friend. He tailored the tour perfectly to my interests, showing me both Melbourne’s iconic landmarks and hidden corners I never would have discovered on my own. Ondrej also took wonderful photos throughout the day — of me and of the city — and sent them afterward, which was such a thoughtful touch and a great way to remember the experience. His passion for Melbourne really shines through, and his stories and insights made the city come alive. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a better day. Highly recommend this tour — especially with Ondrej!

Oct 2025

Laura W