Yarra River Tours and Tickets

Get the inside scoop on Melbourne's history and highlights with this entertaining, 3-hour walking tour. Learn about Melbourne's early settlers and how the city transitioned from a 19th-century port town to Victoria's modern capital. Your local guide will lead you through central Melbourne's iconic laneways and arcades and fill you in on landmarks like Flinders Street Station, Federation Square and the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Get an enchanting new perspective on Melbourne with a hot air balloon flight over the city at sunrise! Soar over modern skyscrapers, urban parks, famous sporting arenas and the Yarra River as early morning light bathes the skyline in a rosy glow. After your unforgettable 1-hour flight, toast the new day with an optional champagne breakfast.

Spend a delightful morning exploring top Melbourne sights from aboard a comfortable coach. Learn about the city's fascinating history from your informative driver and guide as you explore highlights such as the Queen Victoria Market, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Parliament House and Cook's Cottage. To extend your sightseeing, upgrade to an optional 1-hour cruise along the scenic Yarra River.

Take in a bounty of Melbourne's highlights along the scenic Yarra River on this narrated sightseeing cruise. Spend a delightful hour aboard a riverboat as you glide under the Princes Bridge and past beautiful river gardens, Herring Island, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and other top cultural attractions.

Celebrate Australia Day with a 2.5-hour cruise aboard an atmospheric Melbourne Showboat. Travel through the harbor from the Yarra River to Port Phillip Bay, passing the Docklands, Williamstown, Port Melbourne and St Kilda Beach. Choose from either the daytime or sunset tour according to your preference.

Spend an evening on the Yarra River during this Melbourne dinner cruise. As you admire the twinkling city lights reflecting on the water, enjoy a 4-course gourmet meal of dishes like smoked lamb and pork loin. This fine dining experience includes beer, wine and spirits, as well as coffee, tea, dessert, port and a cheese plate. Cruise past attractions like Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens while soaking up the elegant and relaxing atmosphere of the boat.

Enjoy a new perspective of Melbourne's port and Docklands area as you cruise down the Yarra River toward Hobson's Bay. Learn about Melbourne's history as a 19th-century port town while watching the sights go by on this 1-hour, narrated tour.

Discover Melbourne's history and highlights on this guided Yarra River cruise. Float past the city's towering skyscrapers and lovely urban gardens while learning about the transformation of this vibrant city from 19th-century port town to a modern cultural capital. Your sightseeing cruise will take you upriver and downriver for a scenic overview of attractions on both banks.

Get a great introduction to Melbourne with this full-day tour that combines three unique types of city transport. Cruise down the Yarra River for a glimpse of Melbourne's aquatic attractions, then hop aboard a coach for a sightseeing tour of the city's athletic and cultural highlights. End the day with a delicious three-course dinner aboard a historic tramcar while the "˜restaurant on wheels' rolls through Melbourne's charming suburbs.