About this tour
A 7–8 hour hop-on hop-off bus service through the Yarra Valley wine region departing from central Melbourne. You control your itinerary, hopping between up to four wineries, breweries, distilleries and produce venues from a set timetable while the bus handles transport. An audio guide app provides commentary on the region's natural landscape and producers. Tastings at venues are your own cost and booking responsibility, but staff offer recommendations to help you plan stops.
Highlights
- Self-directed itinerary — choose which of four scheduled stops suit your day
- Up to four winery, brewery, distillery or producer stops included
- Audio guide app commentary on the Yarra Valley landscape and venues
- On-board storage box for wine and produce purchases
- Bottled water and transportation throughout the region
- Staff recommendations for tastings and venues if you're unsure
- Departs central Melbourne; no driving required
What to expect
You'll depart central Melbourne in the morning and board a hop-on hop-off bus servicing the Yarra Valley. Before departure, you'll receive a timetable showing all scheduled stops and timing — use this to plan which venues you'll visit (maximum four stops are possible in the day). The bus drops you at your chosen winery, brewery, distillery or produce venue; you're free to spend as long as you like there, then catch a later bus service to your next stop. The audio guide app runs throughout, offering commentary on the region's landscape and producers. Staff are available to recommend venues and tastings if you're unsure where to hop next. You'll have on-board storage for any wine or local goods you purchase. The service concludes with a return to central Melbourne.
What travellers say
- Flexibility to design your own day rather than follow a fixed itinerary
- Removes driving stress while exploring multiple wineries and producers
- Storage on board for wine and local purchases you accumulate
- Staff and audio guide provide venue suggestions and regional context
- Tastings at venues are paid separately and not included in the tour price
- Not suitable for anyone under 18, limiting family or multigenerational groups
- Limited to four stops in 7–8 hours; poor time management can leave gaps
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits wine and food enthusiasts, brewery or gin lovers, and anyone wanting to explore the Yarra Valley at their own pace without navigating or driving. It's not suited to anyone under 18. Tastings at venues are not included and must be booked by you — note that some venues charge for tastings regardless of group size or whether you're on a tour. Plan your stops in advance using the timetable to maximise your day; only four stops are feasible in 7–8 hours. The service is suitable for all fitness levels and allows service animals. Practical inclusions: transportation, bottled water, audio guide app, and a storage box for purchases. You'll need to arrange your own tastings and any meals at venues.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.