5-Day Melbourne Itinerary

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

1. Morning

   Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

   

   3h · 4.9★ · 1.6k reviews

   Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $91 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h to 3h · 4.7★ · 295 reviews

   MCG Tour & Australian Sports Museum

   • Top-rated · 4.7★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $35 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h · 4.9★ · 574 reviews

   Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour with 7 Food Tastings

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $98 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h · 4.8★ · 193 reviews

   Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $53 a personReserve on Viator

1. Morning

   Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

   

   3h 30m · 4.9★ · 375 reviews

   Melbourne Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings in Hidden Laneways

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Half-day

   From $115 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   8h · 5.0★ · 4.6k reviews

   Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $92 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   8h 30m · 5.0★ · 1.7k reviews

   Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne - Choc, Gin & Good Times

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $81 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   8h · 4.9★ · 360 reviews

   Yarra Valley Food Wine and Gin Tour Departing From Melbourne

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $81 a personReserve on Viator

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

1. Morning

   Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.

   

   4h · 5.0★ · 478 reviews

   Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $364 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   8h · 4.8★ · 759 reviews

   Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $174 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h 30m · 5.0★ · 1 reviews

   Melbourne Murder Mystery: Self-Guided Detective Walk

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $10 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h · 3.7★ · 6 reviews

   Melbourne Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $4 a personReserve on Viator

Mid-trip, when home base feels familiar enough to leave for a day.

1. Morning

   Out and back. A different town for a day; home for dinner.

   

   8h 30m · 4.9★ · 438 reviews

   Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $134 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   9h 30m · 4.8★ · 493 reviews

   Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne with Penguin Plus Viewing Platform

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $177 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   12h to 14h · 4.8★ · 944 reviews

   Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $110 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   9h 30m · 4.8★ · 876 reviews

   Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $127 a personReserve on Viator

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

1. Morning

   Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

   

   1h to 2h

   Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder, and Mystery Self-Guided Walking Tour

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $12 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h · 5.0★ · 4 reviews

   Melbourne Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $87 a personReserve on Viator