Melbourne private tours

Tailoring each tour 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

When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

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

Daniel (Matoso) did a great job of tailoring the tour to our requirements. He drove us to different parts of the city. We then parked and he led us to various sites while providing information along the way. He spent an hour more with us than what was scheduled.

February 2023

David L
A really great walking tour. Donna was fantastic. She knew a lot about Melbourne and took us to all the places we wanted to see and some extra places. It was very interesting and we learnt a lot. Thank you Donna for a lovely experience.

May 2021

Jackie B
Chris was very open to doing what we wanted. In our case coming from out of the country, he asked for our interests before we ever arrived and designed a walking tour for us!

February 2019

George W
Our tour host, Chris, conveniently and promptly met my husband and I at our hotel lobby. We did not receive an introductory email which Chris sent...no worries.....he conducted an impromptu interest survey before we "rolled." Based on our responses and my mobility limitation (I use a manual wheelchair pushed by my husband), Chris guided us around older, as well as, trendy areas of attraction around Melbourne. He provided historical, unique, and curious information about the sites. Admirably, Chris knew the location of public lifts to access different street levels by the Yarra River. We were pleased that Chris did not insist on a set route, rather, prioritized our likes and needs. Chris's varied life experiences initiated fun conversations on a number of topics. Overall, an enjoyable private tour of Melbourne with a knowledgeable, personable and friendly host.

February 2019

Rowena S