Overview
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30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The Explorer at Melbourne Gardens
Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of an open-air minibus. Admire rolling lawns and the stunning living collections at Melbourne Gardens.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants (0-4 years) are free when sat on a lap.
What To Expect
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis in the comfort of the open-air minibus and admire rolling lawns and the stunning living collections at Melbourne Gardens.
Options
The Explorer Melbourne Gardens
Duration: 30 minutes
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
256 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoying Melbourne
Sue W,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great! The guide was very knowledgeable about plants and birds and the gardens themselves. She was friendly and humorous. She was able to answer all our questions. I have been coming here for years on my own and I will enjoy my visits more with my new knowledge
Good tour
TravelAbove,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Marie was friendly, and gave an interesting perspective on the garden.
Great tours
Glenn M,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fantastic tours. On the explorer bus. And walking tour with Geraldine very informative
Nature nurture
waterloverswim,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rosemary was informed and quietly venting her knot of botany and the parklands.
Lindsey was amazing
Sineadmccambridge,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lindsey was amazing, so knowledgeable and it was so awesome to have someone of her experience walk us around the gardens. Definitely worth doing. You will learn so much :)
Decent ride of botanical park
Gaurav M,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A good ride in the park. The guide lady was very nice. Good tour of the large botanical park. Try salted maple syrup cold brew at the cafe.
A guided tour for the ages!
Q886OHtrinam,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides were extremely knowledgeable not just about the birds themselves but also about the plants and trees and the history of the gardens! Couldn't think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning - in nature with warm people.
Book a bird tour!
ms hannahmay,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time on The Secret Life of Birds tour! We were able to borrow an extra set of binoculars and were given a booklet of birds we might see. Even though I have walked through the gardens many times it was amazing to stop and spot the birds and learn more about their habits and habitats. Highly recommended!
Free garden tour
Happiness30333998982,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The gardens re beautiful and our guide Marg was excellent. Warm, approachable and knowledgeable
Fantastic tour !!
RobbsWoodfordGreen,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife currently has mobility issues with her knee but we really wanted to explore the Botanic Gardens. Found this tour online and what a fantastic tour it was. We saw all the main features of the gardens from the comfort of the electric buggy. The guide (sadly I’ve forgotten her name), was brilliant - so knowledgeable and really clear voice - so important for tours. Thoroughly recommend to others - it was also extremely cheap !!! The gift shop in the gardens is also really good with unusual items/souvenirs.
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