Private Tour Guides In Melbourne

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

City Unscripted Original

Melbourne Melbourne's street art

Vibrant art culture, edgy street art, a standing espresso joint and a Tokyo-esque alleyway.

$98.69 per person

3 hours

(34)

Personalized Melbourne Half-Day Experience with Local Host

City Unscripted Original

Melbourne Melbourne Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

A four-hour private walk tailored to your pace and interests, blending creative laneways, historic arcades, and everyday Melbourne life.

$125.67 per person

4 hours

(53)

City Unscripted Original

Melbourne Ultimate Melbourne food experience

South Melbourne Market, global flavours and a food crazy neighbourhood.

$151.94 per person

3 hours

(30)

City Unscripted Original

Melbourne A night in Melbourne with a local

Live music at legendary hotels, sunset over the Yarra and good times at a microbrewery!

$152.3 per person

4 hours

(30)

Melbourne's craft beer and breweries experience

City Unscripted Original

Melbourne Melbourne's craft beer and breweries experience

Microbreweries, retro food trucks out front and a surprising raspberry ice-cream pale ale.

$168.63 per person

3 hours

(61)

City Unscripted Original

Melbourne Discover cool and quirky Melbourne

Skinny laneways, colourful street art, ethical stores and Degraves Espresso.

$98.69 per person

3 hours

(35)

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The best private guides and local insiders in Melbourne

Planning a trip to Australia’s creative “European enclave” but not quite sure where to begin? Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours to get lost in the maze-like inner grid of this dynamic metropolis, trust our handpicked team of the best private tour guides in Melbourne to plan the perfect itinerary for your tour of the city. There’s nobody better to show you the best of Melbourne than a local host who’s intimately familiar with every inch of it, from steel skyscrapers to sprawling green spaces. Book a personalized tour with one of our private tour guides in Melbourne and experience this exciting city’s hidden gems as well as its highlights.

Meet some of our Melbourne private guides

Michael

Melbourne

Authentic Melbourne, brought to life by a guide born in Melbourne with extensive experience across all of Australia.

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.

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.

Rhonda

Melbourne

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

Cherida

Melbourne

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

Joey

Melbourne

Culture-savvy Melbourne local with a knack for uncovering hidden gems, street art, and the city’s trendiest neighborhoods.

Bruno

Melbourne

Event enthusiast and nightlife navigator with a backstage pass to Melbourne’s best venues, bars, and hidden gems.

Alison or Ali

Melbourne

Food-loving Melbourne local and market-hopping connoisseur with an insider’s eye for the city’s best places to shop, snack, and dine.

Karla`

Melbourne

Melbourne insider and festival-hopping foodie with a knack for uncovering the city’s cutting-edge cafes, events, and hidden gems.

Louis

Melbourne

Melbourne art enthusiast and foodie with insider knowledge of the city’s street art, galleries, and must-visit neighborhoods

Pick your ideal experience

On a City Unscripted experience in Australia’s coolest city, our private tour guides in Melbourne will help you make the most of every minute. From mouthwatering food tours to off-the-beaten-track experiences, simply pick from our range of exciting tours, and we’ll do the rest! Whether you want to squeeze in the city’s most iconic attractions on a must-see tour, seek our mind-bending murals on our fascinating “Melbourne’s street art” experience, or explore the edgy, alternative suburbs of Fitzroy and Carlton, our Melbourne private tour guides will make your day unforgettable.

Private and personalized tours

We know every traveler’s bucket list looks different – that’s why our private tour guides in Melbourne structure a personalized itinerary to help you tick off the sights on yours! Tell your local host a little about your personality and passions, then sit back while they create a Melbourne tour tailored to you. There’s no better way to experience the city than with the best private guides in Melbourne taking the reins. From music stores and museums to nightlife and nature, our private guides in Melbourne will help you discover the spirit of the city in a way no guidebook ever could.

Local hosts selected for you

No two travelers in Melbourne are the same, and our Melbourne private tour guides aren’t, either! Our diverse local hosts come from all ages and backgrounds, and between them, we’ll find one of our private guides in Melbourne who understands your travel style and shares your interests. Whether you’re interested in food, music, art, or architecture, on a personalized tour with City Unscripted, you’ll experience the best of the city with someone who knows Melbourne inside and out. Let our private tour guides in Melbourne show you the sides of their city that will fascinate you the most.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Great way to see the Melbourne CBD sites! Got off the plane from US and jumped right into the tour! As first time visitors, we found Ondrej informative, interesting and truly knowledgeable of the area and its points of interest. Great way to quickly learn about Melbourne. Highly recommend,

12 October 2026

Craig R
Karla is a lovely, enthusiastic young girl. She introduced Australia’s history to me and showed me plenty of fascinating, beautiful locations. Each place comes with its own unique stories and historical background. I’m so happy to have Karla as my local host in Melbourne. It was the highlight of my Melbourne trip. highly recommended.

6 October 2026

Yat Shing Y
Outstanding! Michael was a fun and informative guide who tailored the walk to our slow pace. It was a great day!

17 March 2026

James F
Karla was super. Local and national knowledge was excellent. Very friendly and chatty. Asked me about what I was interested in and on the hoof adjusted the tour to my interests. Thank you.

9 March 2026

Brian H

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Dan

20 October 2026

Noah did a great job of showing us the highlights of the city and how to use the public transportation system. He checked in with us regularly on the tour to ensure we were happy with the planned itinerary and if we would like to make modifications.

Kristi

19 October 2026

Ozzie took us to all of the places we really wanted to see, as well as the best baklava we've ever had, and to the place to get real Turkish coffee. She was also able to help us barter for the items we wanted in the Grand Bazaar. She is very knowledgeable and easy to work with!

Dawn

Jay was terrific. He was very knowledgeable, flexible and it was easy to enjoy a 3 hr tour with him. We learned and saw so many things including how to use the transit metro and buses. I would recommend city unscripted and JayHa Lee.