Melbourne
1956 Chevrolet Private Classic Car Tour from Melbourne
A private 3-hour sightseeing tour in a 1956 Chevrolet, with flexible routes from Melbourne for up to four people.
1 to 4 hours
A$540.00

Tours are one of the easiest ways for backpackers to experience more of Australia without needing a car, a big budget, or weeks of planning. Whether you are joining a guided city walk, heading out on a full-day adventure, or hopping on a scenic harbour cruise, tours can help you see the highlights while learning the local stories behind them. They are also a good option when you are short on time and want a simple, organised way to make the most of a destination. This category brings together the kinds of tours backpackers actually look for in Australia: practical sightseeing, fun social outings, foodie experiences, memorable day trips, and active adventures that suit a range of travel styles. Some are relaxed and easygoing, while others are built around packed itineraries and big bucket-list moments. If you want help finding the best tours in Australia for backpackers, this is where to start.
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Discover the best tours in Australia for backpackers, from easy city sightseeing and walking tours to memorable day trips and scenic cruises.
Melbourne
A private 3-hour sightseeing tour in a 1956 Chevrolet, with flexible routes from Melbourne for up to four people.
1 to 4 hours
A$540.00
Melbourne
A 3-day Melbourne combo covering the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island Penguin Parade and a bonus city tour.
1 to 3 days
A$334.00
Melbourne
A hospo-led Melbourne food walk with coffee, market tastings, a light lunch and a brewery stop.
1 to 4 hours
A$129.00
Melbourne
A long but rewarding Grampians day trip with lookouts, MacKenzie Falls, guided bush walks, wildlife spotting and Aboriginal cultural insights.
4 hours to 1 day
A$170.00
Melbourne
Two separate day trips from Melbourne covering the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island, with hotel pickup, park fees and Penguin Parade entry included.
1 to 3 days
A$474.00
Melbourne
A long but easy day out combining Melbourne highlights, native wildlife and the Penguin Parade in a small-group tour.
4 hours to 1 day
A$366.00
Melbourne
A small-group laneway walk with four coffee tastings and a practical intro to Melbourne’s coffee culture.
1 to 4 hours
A$109.00
Melbourne
A 2-hour guided walk through Melbourne’s underworld history, from Little Lon laneways to gangsters, brothels and sly grog shops.
1 to 4 hours
A$50.00
Melbourne
A small-group walking tour through Melbourne’s hidden lanes and arcades, with local stories, a hot drink and chocolate tasting.
1 to 4 hours
A$139.00
Melbourne
A guided walk through Melbourne’s laneways with 8+ tastings, local stories, coffee, dumplings, cheese, wine and more.
1 to 4 hours
A$162.00
Melbourne
A small-group food tour through Melbourne’s historic markets, with multicultural tastings, coffee and stories behind the city’s food scene.
1 to 4 hours
A$76.48
Melbourne
A private walking food tour through central Melbourne, with tastings, laneway atmosphere and a local guide to lead the way.
1 to 4 hours
A$75.00