Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
3.5

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

By Wine Hop And Coastal Tours
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Step back in time to the Goldrush era at Sovereign Hill, visit the Eureka Centre, see stunning floral displays in the botanical gardens and finish the day with the best view of Melbourne from the Skydeck on the 88th floor of Eureka Tower. You will be picked up in air conditioned comfort by an English speaking guide for this small group tour. Journey west out of Melbourne to Ballarat where your first stop will be the stunning Botanical Gardens for a wander amongst the flowers and heritage trees, then visit the picturesque Lake Wendouree. Time to step back in time to the Gold Rush of 1850 at Sovereign Hill where traditional craft demonstrations and opportunities to pan for Gold await you. From here we visit the Eureka Centre, historic site of the miner’s rebellion. Your day will finish with the most spectacular view from the Melbourne Skydeck, 88 floors up in the Eureka Tower!
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation

Ages 0-101, max of 24 per group
Duration: 10h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More


  • Pick up and drop off to central Melbourne location + all entrance & admissions fees included.
  • Entry/Admission - Sovereign Hill
  • Entry/Admission - Eureka Centre
  • Entry/Admission - Melbourne Skydeck
What's not included
  • Food and drink not included, you will have opportunities to purchase your own meals and we encourage you to bring your own reuseable water bottle.


Start:Traveller pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • Exact time to be confirmed 24 hours prior to tour Please meet outside 15 minutes prior to pick up. You Guide will be wearing a Wine Hop And Coastal Tours polo top.
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • Eureka Tower, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 108928P30

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travellers can participate
      • Infants aged under 3 years old are welcome to attend free of charge providing they do not occupy a seat. If a seat is required for the infant, please purchase a child ticket for them.
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 108928P30

      From
      AU$189.00
      per adult
      Select date and travellers
      Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.

      Similar experiences

      Itinerary
      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • 4
      • 5
      About the operator
      Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
      • Wine Hop And Coastal Tours
        537
        Australia
        Joined in December 2018
      • Companion522219
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great day!
        Dirk our driver/guide was great and very informative. We enjoyed every part of the experiences that the tour offered. Wildlife sanctuary and the opportunity to see Koalas and hand feed Kangaroos was fun and the grand finale of seeing the penguins was truly a natural wonder.
        Written 15 February 2025
      • Marion F
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awesome tour
        Dirk, our tour guide/driver was very good; engaging, informative and a good sense of humor. We saw all the things promised on the tour and felt well taken care of.
        Written 15 February 2025
      • BonnieL1537
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Just a fun day!!
        Puffing Billy was just a fun, somewhat nostalgic ride. The Healesville sanctuary is a gem and has such a worthwhile mission. The short time we had there went by quickly…I learned a lot and really enjoyed the animals. Thanks to Marty for being a great guide! The travel and Melbourne area tips are appreciated and I loved driving through the hills…much more scenic than the freeways/motorways!!
        Written 15 February 2025
      • 430yangp
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful trip
        It is a wonderful trip. The tourist guide (Mars) was excellent in leading the trip. Her communication skills are very efficient. Puffing Billy is the only train worldwide that can put legs outside the carriage, and it is so fun. Philip Island Penguin Parade was lovely, and it is interesting to see small penguins. Just to wear more clothes!
        Written 14 February 2025
      • davesP3661SO
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Day tour in Melbourne
        Puffing Billy is a good example of a steam train ride. Viewing the Penguins was a great experience. Our tour guide Nathan was very informative
        Written 14 February 2025
      • 201caitlyng
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fun day out
        Everything was well planned and timed. The guide was clear , personable and funny but unfortunately I missed getting his name. Puffing billy was very fun and the guide took pics an videos for everyone. Don't worry about getting a spot sitting on the wall, they did well not to over crowd the box cars so everyone had a spot. I'd say try and get a spot on the left side of the train because the last half of the ride the view is the best on that side. But you'll be able to see everything from anywhere so don't panic. Once we got to Phillip Island area we first stopped at a lookout point over the ocean, it was gorgeous and we saw wallabys, 2 echidnas, and even some baby penguins. After that we got to the penguin parade point. The staff were amazing at protecting the penguins and making sure no one stood up or took photos to make sure everyone could see and also ensure the penguins weren't scared. I was a little underwhelmed by the amount of penguins. I was expecting many more and all at once but they kind of just trickle out of the water slowly and in packs or 5 to 15. Bring a jacket and some binoculars. Overall a very pleasant day
        Written 12 February 2025
      • Jo L
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great day, well worth the $$$
        Myself and my parents, who are over here visiting me from the UK went on this tour. Lorraine was our host. She was very knowledgeable and was able to pack a lot in to the day. Amongst many of the highlights were the amount of koalas we were able to see and photograph in their own habitat. Something that most aussies, including myself don’t get the chance to do. The whole day was fantastic and I’d highly recommend this tour, especially with Lorraine. She went above and beyond.
        Written 11 February 2025
      • Bamber_06
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Brill Experience
        Such a lovely day , although the weather wasn’t the best the view points and funny jokes from our tour guide Warren made up for it ! Defo recommend this trip
        Written 11 February 2025
      • laurir533
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great views, be prepared to go with the flow though
        Views were amazing and tour guide info was great. However the itinerary didn’t match what was on TripAdvisor and had pick up options that ended up not being accurate (majority of riders met at a central location, didn’t stop at all for dinner, morning tea provided was actually a juicebox).
        Written 10 February 2025
      • R7126WIingridk
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Ocean Road tour
        Today we went on a tour to the Great Ocean Road and it was amazing! Warren was our tourguide and he had a lot of knowledge, was super friendly, involved in the group and had a good sense of humor. If you have Warren as your tour guide, it promises to be a great day! We saw kangaroos and koalas (including a mom and baby koala) in the wild and all the activities where nice. The 12 Apostles where very beautifull. Thank you Warren!
        Written 10 February 2025
      • MeghanDarmody
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best tour guide ever
        Had a very enjoyable day on the Great Ocean Road tour. Warren was our tour guide and driver, he was extremely knowledgable and had a great sense of humour, his jokes had us all cracking up for the day. Tour and itinerary was exactly as stated on the website. Stunning views and attractions as well as some fab koala sightings!! Would recommend to a friend! Thanks for a great day Warren!
        Written 9 February 2025
      • 195billyn
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic tour
        We joined the group tour today. It is fantastic. Our tour guide Warren is excellent. He is passionate. We can't believe he's only worked for 2 years. Warren is very precise in tour logistics, informative in all attractions and humorous to all visitors. We enjoyed it very much. Thank you very much for making our first visit at Melbourne so memorable!
        Written 9 February 2025
      • V2634JCsuzannew
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Puffing Billy
        Nice small group with an excellent driver in Jason. Puffing Billy was a great experience - well organised & there was plenty of time to enjoy it.
        Written 8 February 2025
      • Leilah_Hillman
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Exceptional Tour company and tour!
        The day was incredible. Both K and Mehmet were amazing hosts. Loved all the commentary and suggestions. They did an awesome job managing all 48 people on the tour. The Bathing boxes were neat and Moonlit Sanctuary was fun. Phillips Island was incredible!
        Written 6 February 2025
      • merieleedvirgema
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Beautiful place
        Puffing Billy is really fun, staffs are kind and helpful. Lorraine was great. I had a really good time. .......................
        Written 4 February 2025
      See all 537 reviews
      These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

      Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

      Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.


      We perform checks on reviews.
      Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
      Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
      When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
      Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
      Learn more about our review moderation.
      3.5
      3.5 of 5 bubbles3 reviews
      Excellent
      1
      Very good
      1
      Average
      0
      Poor
      0
      Terrible
      1

      snooks5970
      Holt, UK288 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2024 • Couples
      Great day out for all the family.Loads to do and see for all ages.Love the way all the staff are in costume it really makes you feel like you have stepped back in time.
      Underground tours are well worth doing.
      Great value for money.Make sure you take water with you and a hat as it can get very hot walking around for hours.Get there early.
      Well worth a visit.
      Felt sorry for the horses pulling the stage coach along they looked so hot and tired.
      Written 26 January 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

      Anita D
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2024 • Family
      Awesome tour of Sovereign Hill and Eureka Museum today with the family! So much to see and also enjoyed stop at Ballarat Botanical Gardens and also our final destination at Eureka Skydeck. Our tour guide Matt has lived in Victoria his whole life and very knowledgeable. Matt was super relaxed and we could not of asked for a better tour guide! Definitely a must do tour if visiting Melbourne!
      Written 5 January 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

      Steve H
      1 contribution
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      The company canceled the trip due to a lack of tickets sold. I was notified less than 24 hours therefore I was unable to get a refund.
      Written 22 January 2025
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

      Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour provided by Wine Hop And Coastal Tours

      All Ballarat HotelsBallarat Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Ballarat
      All things to do in Ballarat
      Zoos & Aquariums in BallaratAmusement Parks in Ballarat
      RestaurantsFlightsHoliday RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesRental Cars