The Best Things to Do in Melbourne, Ranked
Melbourne's top-rated experiences in one list — from the Great Ocean Road and the Skydeck to laneway food tours and the Yarra Valley, ordered by real traveller review scores.
Available
15 options
Avg. rating
4.9 - 17,905 reviews
From
$17 AUD
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
Best Things to Do: what to know before booking
Melbourne's top-rated experiences in one list — from the Great Ocean Road and the Skydeck to laneway food tours and the Yarra Valley, ordered by real traveller review scores.
- Availability
- 15 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $17 AUD before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.9 stars across 17,905 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Across central Melbourne and the surrounding Victorian countryside — city attractions cluster around the CBD and Southbank
- Best time
- Spring and autumn for mild weather; book day trips and timed-entry tickets well ahead in summer
- Ticket note
- Most are date- or time-stamped; check each booking
Best Things to Do in Melbourne
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Everything you should know before you book
Melbourne mixes a world-class food and coffee scene, an art-covered laneway maze, and some of Australia's best day trips on its doorstep. This ranking pulls the city's highest-rated bookable experiences so you can build a shortlist fast, whether it's your first visit or your fifth.
Book the big-ticket trips ahead. The Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley and Phillip Island tours sell out in summer and on weekends, and the Skydeck and Zoo move fastest with timed entry. Everything below is bookable with instant confirmation and, on most options, free cancellation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the number one thing to do in Melbourne?
The Great Ocean Road day trip to the Twelve Apostles is the marquee experience, but the Skydeck, a laneway food tour, and the Yarra Valley round out the classic Melbourne shortlist. This list ranks them all by traveller reviews.
How many days do you need in Melbourne?
Two days covers the city highlights and one big day trip; three lets you add a second, like the Yarra Valley or Phillip Island. See our 2- and 3-day Melbourne itineraries.
Is Melbourne expensive for tourists?
Mid-range for a major city. The laneways, street art and free tram zone cost nothing, while day trips and attractions are the main spend — booking ahead usually locks in the best price.