About this tour
An 8.5-hour social wine tour through the Yarra Valley with a relaxed, participatory vibe. You'll visit 2–4 venues across wineries, cider, gin, beer and chocolate, building your own itinerary as you go. A 24-seater bus (typically 15–22 people) picks you up, everyone curates a shared Spotify playlist, and the pace bends to suit the group's mood. Lunch at a restaurant of the operator's choice is at your own cost; tastings at other stops are included.
Highlights
- 5–6 tastings per venue (wine, cider, gin, beer); chocolate tasting includes 10–12 pieces
- You choose your final two stops from gin distillery, brewery, winery or chocolate tasting
- Collaborative Spotify playlist—everyone adds songs throughout the day
- Flexible timing and route; operator adapts to group energy and interests
- Small-group feel despite 24-seater bus; typically 15–22 passengers
- Air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver/guide included
- Lunch venue is operator's choice (Quarters or Domain Chandon); you order and pay separately
What to expect
You'll be picked up in the morning and the first hour is spent chatting and getting to know other travellers while the playlist builds. From there, the tour moves through two wineries (one also offering cider), with 5–6 tastings at each. Mid-morning or early afternoon, the group heads to lunch at a restaurant where you order and pay for your own food and drink. After lunch, you select from a gin distillery, brewery, or winery for more tastings. The final stop is your choice: chocolate tasting in a private room, or another winery. Throughout, the guide keeps the pace relaxed and flexible—if the group is having a good time at one venue, they'll linger.
What travellers say
- Genuine flexibility—you choose 3 of your 4 stops, itinerary adapts to group mood
- Social and laid-back atmosphere; not a lecturing, formal wine tour
- Close-grouped venues give real autonomy over the day's direction
- Collaborative Spotify playlist makes the journey feel interactive and fun
- Generous tastings included at each venue; good value for variety
- Lunch not included; you'll pay separately at operator-chosen restaurant
- Larger group size (up to 22 people) may feel less intimate than smaller tours
- No hotel pickups unless a Yarra Valley meet-point works for you
- No luggage storage; not suitable if you're carrying bags
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 anyone after a social, unpretentious tasting day without a rigid schedule. It's particularly good if you enjoy meeting other travellers and having input on where you go. Venues are clustered close together to maximise your choice. Note: lunch costs extra and isn't included in the price. The bus holds 24 but rarely fills beyond 22; if group size matters to you, flag it when booking so they can assign you to the smaller 13-seater van if preferred. No hotel pickups unless you can meet them en route in the valley itself. No luggage space, so travel light. Infants sit on an adult's lap; prams/strollers are allowed. Suitable for all fitness levels.
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.