Your next Private Tour with the Locals!
Bring your group together with a private experience designed around the way you want to travel. Whether it’s a winery escape through the Yarra Valley, a long lunch on the Mornington Peninsula, a sightseeing adventure, birthday celebration, hens day, or simply a memorable day out with friends, Local Way creates personalised journeys across Melbourne and Victoria.
Our private tours are perfect for social groups, families, celebrations, corporate outings, and travellers looking for a more flexible and personal way to explore. From wine tasting and food experiences to coastal scenery, wildlife encounters, breweries, distilleries, and hidden local gems, we tailor each itinerary to suit your group’s interests and style.
With comfortable vehicles, friendly local hosts, and over 12 years of experience delivering premium group experiences across Victoria, we make planning your private day out seamless, relaxed, and enjoyable from start to finish.
Our Fleet
From premium minibuses to larger group coaches, our modern fleet delivers comfortable and reliable travel for private tours, weddings, corporate groups, and charters across Victoria.
Fleet Options: 10 Seat Minibus; 14 Seat Minibus; 20 Seat Minibus; 24 Seat Midi Coach; 40 Seat Coach.
Vehicle Features: Air conditioning, heating, PA systems, Bluetooth/music connectivity, and comfortable touring seating.
Every journey includes an experienced Driver Guide who brings genuine local knowledge, hospitality, and seamless coordination to your day.
Types of Private Tours
One of the best things about a private tour is the flexibility — every experience can be completely customised around your group. Simply tell us what you’re looking for, and we can help bring it together.
We also understand that planning the perfect day out can sometimes feel overwhelming. With over 18 years of touring experience across Melbourne and Victoria, our team is here to help craft an experience that suits your group, interests, and budget.
Browse some of our suggested “off-the-shelf” private tour ideas below, use them as inspiration, make a few changes, or work with us to create a completely personalised journey from scratch.
All Tours include Private Vehicle and Guide, as well as your choice of Pickup and Return Location.
Prices based on a min x10 travellers – for under x10 travellers, we would add approx. $20pp to the price.
Mornington Peninsula – Food & Wine
Enjoy stunning views from atop Arthurs Seat, before venturing to Green Olive for a Grazing Lunch and Wine Paddle.
We will then visit an additional 2 Mornington Peninsula Wineries for guided wine tastings, before finishing with time at the famed Pt Leo Estate.
8 Hours from $205pp
Yarra Valley – Nature & Wine
Your day doesn’t need to be all about wine – start the morning with a visit to the charming mountain village of Warburton, before taking a tranquil walk through the towering Yarra Valley Redwoods.
From here, head into the Valley where we include a sumptuous winery lunch and wine tasting.
8 Hours from $195pp
Yarra Valley – Half Day Wine
With either a morning or afternoon departure option, this half day tour makes experiencing the Yarra Valley easier than ever.
We will still visit 3 quality wineries, including a tasting at all three.
Add on a lunch for $45pp
6 Hours from $135pp
Mornington Peninsula – Brewery Tour
Head to the Peninsula and enjoy the beers and brewes that make this region so fmaous. Including a breweyy lunch, 3 beer experineces and option Gin Tasting – this is for those who are looking for something different to wine
8 Hours from $210pp
South Gippsland – Food & Wine
Avoid the crowds, and meet-the-makers on this intimate food & wine journey of a hidden gem. Including 4 Wine Tastings, Winery Lunch, and Cheese Platter – this is a Wine Tour perfect for those looking for a more intimate and in-depth experience.
10 Hours from $210pp
Phillip Island – Food & Wine
Phillip Island’s growing Food and Wine scene is making it a popular option for a day-visit. With tastings at Phillip Island Winery, and Purple Hen, we also include a visit and tasting at Ocean Reach Brewery and lunch at the Phillip Island Winery
8 Hours from $210pp
Why use the Locals
At Local Way, we combine premium transport with genuine local hospitality to create seamless private tours and charter experiences across Melbourne and Victoria Whether you’re planning a corporate event, wedding transfer, private day tour, or custom group charter, our team makes organising group travel simple, flexible, and memorable.
Every journey is built around your group, with flexible pickup locations, tailored itineraries, and custom timing designed to suit your event, occasion, or travel style.
With clear communication and one dedicated point of contact, we make organising group transport simple from the first enquiry through to the final drop-off.
Our experienced local team brings genuine hospitality, destination knowledge, and professional service to every private tour, charter, and group experience.
From intimate private tours to large-scale events, we provide premium transport solutions for groups from 2 to 200+ guests. With over 12 years of experience delivering group travel across Melbourne and Victoria, we know how to make every journey comfortable, professional, and easy to organise.
Private Tours and Charter FAQ
Yes, of course! We can accommodate all common dietary requests and allergies.
Please let us know about any requirements when booking or at least one day before your tour so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Private Tours
Yes, we allow you to choose your pickup location from the list of areas below.
If you believe your location falls outside of these areas, please contact us and we can see what can be arranged
- Melbourne Metro
- Mornington Peninsula
- South East Suburbs
- West Gippsland
- Phillip Island
Booking is easy! You can book directly through our website, by phone, or by emailing us. We recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred date and ensure availability.
Please note, we do not accept walk-up bookings on the day of the tour.
Email – [email protected]
Phone – +61 0417 887 234 (whatsapp preferred)
The cost of your tour includes travel on our private mini-bus, a knowledgeable guide, entry fees to attractions, and all specific inclusions as listed in the tour description.
There are no hidden fees or charges to pay on the day, aside from any personal purchases you may choose to make during the tour.
The minimum group size will depend on the tour you have selected.
Most time our prices are based on a minimum of 10 travellers.
If your group is under this, you are still able to travel with us, however we may have to revise the costing.
Yes, our tours are designed to be mobility-friendly.
You’re welcome to bring a walking stick along, and most of our tours can accommodate a wheeled walker. However, we ask that you please confirm with us in advance to ensure the best experience.
For the large majority of our tours, there will be very little walking involved – as long as you can safely board and disembark our vehicles unassisted (max 4 steps) then you will be able to manage our tours.
Unfortunately, we are unable to cater for wheelchairs on this tour.
We welcome registered service animals on our tours. However, we ask that you notify us in advance if you plan to bring a service animal.
In some cases, we may request documentation to verify the animal’s registration. This ensures we can accommodate your needs effectively during the tour.
In true Melbourne fashion, we are accustomed to four seasons in one day here.
We ask that you please check the weather prior to your departure, and dress and pack accordingly.
Your tour will not be cancelled unless we believe that certain weather conditions pose a safety risk to you, or locations we are visiting.
Up to date weather can be found here
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml
Our private experiences are perfect for friends, families, birthdays, hens groups, corporate outings, wedding guests, social clubs, and special occasions.
Absolutely. All of our private tours and charters can be tailored to suit your group, interests, timings, and preferred destinations.
Yes. You’re welcome to request specific venues or let our local team help recommend locations that best suit your group.
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weekends, weddings, and peak periods, however we’ll always do our best to accommodate last-minute enquiries.
The great thing is, all we need is a $200 deposit to secure your booking – with final payment and confirmation of numbers being due 2 weeks prior.
That’s completely fine. We understand that group sizes, timings, pickup locations, and itinerary ideas can still be coming together in the early planning stages. Simply provide as much information as you can, and our team will help guide you through the rest.