About this tour
A full-day regional wine and food tour departing Hobart that visits four Tasmanian cellar doors for guided tastings, plus a winery lunch and stops at a boutique cheese maker and historic village. Maximum 13 guests keeps the group intimate, and an expert guide provides commentary throughout the 7.5-hour experience. You'll taste wines across different producers rather than spending extended time at a single vineyard.
Highlights
- Four separate boutique cellar doors with guided tastings of Tasmanian wines
- Lunch included at Puddleduck Vineyard with wine pairings
- Award-winning cheese tasting at Wicked Cheese Co.
- Free time to explore Richmond Village's historic shops and streets
- Optional spirit tastings at Richmond Tasting House during village stop
- Small group maximum of 13 passengers in air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert guide commentary on local history and produce throughout
What to expect
You'll meet at the Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre in Hobart at 9:30 AM and depart by air-conditioned coach. The first part of the day alternates between cellar door visits—each offering guided wine tastings—and food stops at the cheese maker and Richmond Village. Midday you'll sit down for lunch at Puddleduck Vineyard with wine pairings included.
The afternoon includes unstructured time in Richmond Village where you can wander local shops, grab a coffee, or opt into spirit tastings at the Richmond Tasting House if you choose. Your guide provides live commentary throughout the drive and visits, sharing local stories and context. The tour concludes back in Hobart after approximately 7.5 hours, having visited four wineries, the cheese producer, and the village precinct.
What travellers say
- Multiple cellar doors in one day rather than single-vineyard focus
- Small group size allows for personalised guide attention
- Lunch with wine pairings included in the price
- Flexible free time in Richmond to explore independently
- Expert commentary bridges wine, food, and local history
- Alcohol-heavy itinerary with limited non-drinker alternatives
- Early 9:30 AM start may not suit late risers
- Limited time at each venue may disappoint serious wine collectors
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This tour suits wine enthusiasts and food lovers who want breadth across Tasmanian producers rather than depth at one location, and those keen on regional history and village exploration. The pace is leisurely with significant time spent tasting and eating rather than driving. Note that the itinerary is alcohol-focused: you'll taste wine at multiple stops and lunch includes pairings, so plan accordingly if you're a non-drinker (though you can decline tastings). The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and operates year-round. Prams and strollers are accommodated for infants. Service animals are welcome. Lunch, tastings, and transport are included; any additional purchases at shops or extra tastings are at your own cost. Peak season may affect availability and crowd levels at cellar doors.
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