About this tour
A 10-hour small-group wine tour from Melbourne through the Yarra Valley, Victoria's most recognised wine region. You'll visit five cellar doors ranging from boutique to established producers, sampling chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wines while travelling through bushland and farmland. Includes lunch, a driver-guide, and hotel pickup from selected locations. Minimum two people required to run the tour.
Highlights
- Five cellar door tastings across small, medium and large producers
- Scenic drive through vineyards, bushland and farmland from Melbourne
- Chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wine focus — Yarra Valley specialities
- Lunch included; bottled water and air-conditioned transport provided
- Hotel pickup and drop-off available from selected Melbourne accommodations
- Small-group format — intimate experience with dedicated driver-guide
- Operates in all weather; dress smart casual
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your selected Melbourne hotel in the morning and travel roughly an hour through scenic bushland, vineyard and farmland toward the Yarra Valley. Along the way, your driver-guide will provide context about the region's reputation for quality chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wines. Once there, you'll stop at five cellar doors — a deliberate mix of small, medium and large producers — where you'll taste wines and learn what each winery does. Lunch is provided mid-tour. Between tastings, you'll travel through the valley's landscape in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour wraps up with drop-off back at your hotel by early evening.
What travellers say
- Mix of vineyard sizes gives realistic overview of region's producers
- Scenic route showcases Yarra Valley landscape and surroundings
- Lunch and water included — good value for 10-hour tour
- Knowledgeable driver-guide handles navigation and commentary
- Not suitable for people with spinal or cardiovascular conditions
- Alcoholic drinks beyond tastings available only for purchase
- Hotel pickup limited to selected Melbourne accommodations only
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 enthusiasts and casual tasters alike, offering a broad overview of Yarra Valley producers without requiring prior knowledge. The tour isn't suitable for people with spinal injuries or cardiovascular conditions; the 10 hours involves moderate travel and standing at cellar doors. Dress smart casual and bring appropriate weather gear — the tour runs regardless of conditions. The minimum group size is two people; if you're travelling solo, check availability. Wine tastings are included, but alcoholic drinks for purchase beyond the tastings aren't. Hotel pickup covers selected venues only — confirm yours is included. Children must be accompanied by an adult; infants aren't accepted. Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated if a companion assists with boarding and disembarking. Advise any dietary requirements at booking.
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.