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3-day itinerary · Melbourne

3 Days in Melbourne: First-Time Highlights

This plan suits first-time visitors seeking a mix of sightseeing, culture and outdoor experiences. Three days combine guided city discovery, sporting heritage, wildlife and aerial views, with food and art adding variety.

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Day 1: Laneways, sport and river views

Discover Melbourne through its laneway culture, sporting traditions and river scenery.

  1. Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

    Morning

    Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

    Explore laneways with a local guide, using history and culture to build your first impression of Melbourne.

  2. MCG Tour & Australian Sports Museum

    Afternoon

    MCG Tour & Australian Sports Museum

    Tour the Melbourne Cricket Ground and explore the Australian Sports Museum for an introduction to sporting heritage.

  3. Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

    Evening

    Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

    Enjoy a meal aboard a river cruise, pairing your first day's sightseeing with a different perspective on Melbourne.

Day 2: Balloon views, wildlife and art

Combine an aerial perspective with animal encounters and immersive creativity.

  1. Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)

    Morning

    Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)

    Take a balloon flight over Melbourne for an expansive perspective that complements exploring the city on foot.

  2. Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket

    Afternoon

    Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket

    Explore Melbourne Zoo and observe animals from around the world, adding wildlife to your city-focused introduction.

  3. Metartworld: Immersive Art Space, The Best of Melbourne

    Afternoon

    Metartworld: Immersive Art Space, The Best of Melbourne

    Explore immersive art at Metartworld for a creative contrast to the day's aerial views and wildlife.

Day 3: Beach boxes and local flavours

Round out your introduction with wildlife, beach boxes, river sightseeing and a taste of laneway food culture.

  1. Moonlit Sanctuary and Brighton Beach Boxes Half Day Tour

    Morning

    Moonlit Sanctuary and Brighton Beach Boxes Half Day Tour

    Meet kangaroos and see Brighton Beach Boxes, combining wildlife encounters with a distinctive sightseeing highlight.

  2. Melbourne: City Highlights Express Cruise

    Afternoon

    Melbourne: City Highlights Express Cruise

    Take the City Highlights Express Cruise to revisit Melbourne's scenery from the water and broaden your sightseeing perspective.

  3. Melbourne Laneways Foodie Discovery Walking Tour with 7 Tastings

    Afternoon

    Melbourne Laneways Foodie Discovery Walking Tour with 7 Tastings

    Discover laneway food through guided tastings, adding local eating culture to your first-time Melbourne experience.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.