Melbourne Highlights: City Tour and Penguin Parade

Experience the magic of Melbourne on a full-day city sightseeing tour, followed by a visit to Phillip Island for the world-famous penguin parade. Explore iconic landmarks and immerse yourself in nature for an unforgettable day of adventure.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Melbourne - Embark on a morning Melbourne City Discovery Tour, followed by a visit to Phillip Island to witness the Penguin Parade!
  • Hosier Lane - Wander through Melbourne’s renowned street art destination, famous for its ever-evolving murals and vibrant graffiti. This narrow laneway has become a cultural hotspot, highlighting Melbourne’s…
What's Included
  • Entry fees for attractions & Phillip Island Penguin Parade
  • On-board WiFi
  • All internal transfers
  • Friendly & Informative Tour Guide
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drink
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the enchantment of Melbourne and explore two destinations in one day! An expert guide will lead you through Melbourne’s most iconic buildings and cultural landmarks before heading to Phillip Island to experience the renowned penguin parade.
Melbourne, a city teeming with lush gardens, vibrant dining spots, charming alleys, and a lively art…

Location
Flinders Street & Market Street
Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum** - Pickup is at 9am if travelling during non-daylight savings, AEST. - Pickup is at 10am if travelling during daylight savings, AEDT.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Chrishl2642gd
Mar 16, 2026
Penguin Parade on Philip Island - This was a lovely experience, stopped off at a couple of beaches on the way down to Philip Island. Also stopped at a wildlife sanctuary, got to hand feed the Roos and Wallabies. Unfortunately it was raining quite heavily when we got to the Penguin Parade but seeing those little fellas waddling out of the sea and up to their burrows was very heartwarming. Big shout out to our guide Raquel, she was very informative and we could tell that she has a real passion for all the animals. It’s a 12 hour tour but her enthusiasm made it feel a Lot shorter. Would highly recommend.
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R0bertal
Feb 23, 2026
Fantastic day. Well worth time and money ! - Aleks made the trip sensational!l Beside being very knowledgeable she was able to convey so much information in an interesting and entertaining manner! Vehicle was clean and she was a great driver. Don’t hesitate - just remember to dress warm if going to penguin parade - gets cold at night by the water!! Food stops well planned and lots to choose from.
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Q1871bfjeffb
Feb 21, 2026
Awesome Tour - David N was a super guide and the trip was excellent. Well worth it
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Bnc3288
Feb 20, 2026
Fantastic - We have a very good time for the Melbourne day tour! Our tour guide Mark K. is absolutely fantastic! He is rich in history and feels like he is opening a culture book in front of us! The bus is comfortable, aircon is working very well. The sightseeing spot is awesome especially love the penguin parade, it is something must see in life! Only bit bored for the repeating beach stops , I will suggest maybe something different!
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Roam23019676313
Feb 15, 2026
Awesome penguin parade and Philip island - Awesome experience! Aleks is amazing. Her humor and sunshine personality added more fun to the trip. She gave good instructions about what to look out for and the tips for good dinner and best seat to take for a panaromic view to catch the penguins at the penguin parade. Thank you Aleks!
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545maireadc
Jan 17, 2026
Well worth it - Well worth it. Julie was superb.
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M6769smjacobg
Jan 17, 2026
Awesome penguins! - Good pacing and fun tour. Would go again! Rach was also a fun engaging driver and guide. The penguins were fun to watch especially!
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Colinc1202
Jan 15, 2026
Great trip to see the penguins! - My wife and I wanted to bring our three year old daughter to see the penguins at Philip Island. Since tickets were hard to procure and Philip Island was quite a ways away, having a tour company take you was certainly the best option. It's a full day trip so be prepared to spend some time on the bus. All in all it was a very worthwhile afternoon and evening. Special thanks to Jon C for his informative introductions along the route. I most enjoyed the humor. Would recommend to all especially families.
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H5456sckims
Jan 13, 2026
Sightseeing with Mel in Melbourne and Beyond - Such a fun and interesting tour with Mel. We learned about and experienced a good bit of Melbourne and walked on a beautiful beach and the Nobbies boardwalks, popped by the Phillip Island Grand Prix Moto Circuit on the way to the Pennguin Parade. She was accommodating to a diverse group and managed to keep us together and having a great time. Brilliant!
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Christines685
Jan 13, 2026
Worth it! - Mel was an excellent guide. The tour was well paced, informative and insightful. The penguin parade in Phillip Island was awesome!
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From $150
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).