Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin and Chocolate Tour

Join our Yarra Valley Wine and Food Tour for a full-day of delicious tastings. We offer a flexible itinerary to cater to your preferences. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia - “The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia” - Flinders Street, 3000 (Located next to “Beer DeLuxe Fed Square”)
  • Just a 2-minute walk from Melbourne’s main train station - Flinders Street Railway Station.

You will be welcomed by one of our tour guides in either a 14-seater white Mercedes-Benz bus or a 20-seater bus at 8:35 am, where check-in and seat selection will take place. The bus departs promptly at 9 am or earlier if everyone has arrived. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated. If everyone arrives early and we depart ahead of schedule, we can stop halfway for a coffee and a chance to spot kangaroos (weather permitting).

  • Yarra Valley - Just a 60-minute drive to reach your first winery. (30 minutes on the freeway and 30 minutes through the countryside and vineyards, passing through the charming town of Warrandyte).
  • Soumah - We visit Soumah daily. Enjoy a guided tasting of five different wines, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, and Brachetto. You’ll surely find something delightful while overlooking the rolling hills of the vineyard and the majestic Warramate Hills.
  • Four Pillars Distillery - We visit Four Pillars daily. Here, you will enjoy three of their gins. (Alternatively, we can walk you over to the incredible Payten & Jones for a wine & Spanish vermouth tasting or one of their dozens of international beers on offer).
  • Innocent Bystander - If gin isn’t your preference, let us take you to the Innocent Bystander Winery for a wine tasting. The great thing about this winery is that if you love the wines in the tasting that we cover, you’re in luck. The wine they sell here is among the most affordable in The Yarra Valley.
  • Payten & Jones Wines - If gin isn’t your preference, Payten & Jones offers a Wine & Spanish Vermouth tasting featuring Sangiovese and Tempranillo. This is a 10-second walk from Four Pillars, so we can easily split the group based on preference. If you prefer not to have a wine tasting, we will happily buy you a beer from their selection of international beers!
  • Domaine Chandon - If you are quick with lunch, we will gladly take you to Chandon for a photo opportunity of the beautiful view. Availability of a table for a quick drink depends on their busyness. This stop is not always possible on public or school holidays or Saturdays & Sundays
  • Hubert Estate - We visit ‘Quarters’ restaurant at Hubert Estate daily for lunch and a tour of their indigenous art gallery located below their cellar door. If you brought your own food, you can eat it away from their grounds. We will dine together in the restaurant. Food and drink are not included in the tour price here, allowing you the freedom to choose your lunch. They offer a wide variety of fantastic food and cater to all dietary requirements. “With a menu full of Modern Australian and European inspired dishes, Quarters is perfect for foodies, families, and everyone in between. Think succulent steaks, vibrant local vegetables, and delicate, flaky fish. Feeling extra hungry? Try some pasta, handmade on site, and our incredible (yes, incredible) woodfired pizza, unlike any others in the region. Save room for dessert, because our dedicated team of pastry chefs will tempt anyone with a sweet tooth.”
  • Yarra Valley Dairy - If anyone in the group wants to stop here for 5 or 10 minutes to buy some takeaway cheese, that will not be a problem. This is a bonus stop, so there is no time for a cheese tasting. Any cheese purchased here is not included in the tour price
  • Yering Station - If The Chocolaterie isn’t your preference, let your driver know at lunch, and they will happily take you to Yering Station Winery where you can buy a glass of wine at Victoria’s first planted vineyard (1838).
  • Yering Farm Wines - We visit Yering Farm Wines daily. Enjoy a guided tasting of five different wines and a bonus taste of cider while taking in the panoramic views! Yering Farm features a rustic tasting room, a resurrected hay shed beside the lambing nursery and orchard on the farm. The original ‘Yeringa’ sign was recovered and adorns the entrance. Pull up a stool or lean on the worn wooden bar as you are treated to a presentation of boutique wines, all grown and made on site.
  • Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery - We visit the Chocolaterie daily for a fantastic guided tasting of 10 of their 500 different chocolates. The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery is a popular attraction in the Yarra Valley, known for its wide variety of handmade chocolates and delicious ice cream. Visitors can watch the chocolatiers at work, sample their products, and purchase gelato and gifts to take home.
What's Included
  • Driver with a good taste in music that takes requests
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • A guided chocolate tasting
  • Wine and gin tastings
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

WE HAVE 1000’S OF FIVE STAR REVIEWS!

After years of providing private group tours for friends, family and businesses, we realised how much we love to please people and try and go the extra mile to see a bigger smile at the end of the day.

So we built out our new Yarra Valley Public Tour that has the necessary itinerary but also has flexibility to split up the group depending on their preferences on wine, gin, food and chocolate.

Most days you will find yourself being driven by the owner. If he is having a rare day off, you will be in the capable hands of one of his few trusted tour guides that also share his ethos of ‘Going the extra mile to see a smile’

Location
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Russell Street
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is located in Melbourne CBD on Flinders Street, 3000. It is on the opposite side of the road to Hosier Lane (A famous graffiti laneway that is worth taking a walk through if you are running five minutes early). (This is next to "Beer DeLuxe Fed Square")
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Charlottehc978rq
Aug 29, 2024
Recommended!! - I would definitely recommend. Amazing selection of wines and gins with beautiful scenery. Tom was a great tour guide :)
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57willm
Aug 29, 2024
Would recommend - Had a great time doing this tour. Went to vineyards, gin distillery, cheese shop, and chocolate factory. Had plenty of time at each place to enjoy what they had to offer. Even saw kangaroos jumping through the vines. Our guide, Tom, was amazing from start to finish. Full of energy and very informative.
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339alvinw
Aug 29, 2024
Great experience for Couples - It was a delightful day filled with tasting a variety of wines, gins, and delicious chocolates. Each stop offered something unique, and it was a great way to explore the region’s diverse flavors. The highlight of the tour for me was the Angus beef burger we had for lunch. The beef patty was cooked perfectly through the coals, giving it a smoky, rich flavor that was simply unforgettable. It was one of the best burgers I’ve ever had! A huge shoutout to our guide, Tom, who was absolutely the best! He was super friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable, which made the tour even more enjoyable. He made sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great time.
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166thivyaj
Aug 29, 2024
Yarra Valley Wineries - Fun, informative, accommodating to add additional stop overs since had extra time. Was great for first time wine tasting experience!!
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T1422ollucies
Aug 29, 2024
Winederful ! - Great driver and guide Tom! Visited some very nice wineries. Have to give a shout out to Payton and Jones for their 2024 Chardonnay! My absolute favourite.
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Ellissa12345
Aug 29, 2024
Fantastic value wine tour with great communication - A terrific day in the Yarra Valley. Stress free travel, unrushed stops and overall a very chilled day out, with plenty of options for flexibility from a very friendly tour leader.
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Y5549zc_
Aug 29, 2024
Great experience - We had a beautiful day in Yara velly,drinking various of wine and tasting 10 different types of chocolate. The tour guide was really nice. It’s a really chill day!
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Emilian838
Aug 29, 2024
Highly recommend! - Great tour guide, great wine, great weather, great food and great vibes! I would highly recommend to anyone!!!!!!! :))
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Liannet391
Aug 29, 2024
Wine not - Great day with great company. Delicious wine and chocolate guided by none other than Tom himself. Would recommend!!!!
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Rrryouu
Aug 29, 2024
Amazing vineyard tour - Our guide, Tom, was knowledgeable and friendly. I enjoyed all the stops we visited, the lunch place was amazing, and the wines we sampled were great.
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