Melbourne To Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Day Tour

Escape the city and dive into the flavours of Victoria’s oldest and most celebrated wine region on this top‑rated full‑day Yarra Valley tasting tour. Loved by travellers from around the world—93% of English‑speaking guests give it a perfect score —this experience blends premium wine, craft spirits, chocolate, and local produce into one seamless, social, and delicious day out.

Departing Melbourne in the morning, your journey begins with a scenic drive toward the valley, setting the tone for a relaxed and flavour‑rich adventure. Across the day, you’ll visit five hand‑picked venues to sample an impressive mix of wines, beer, spirits, and artisan chocolate. The first stop, Soumah of Yarra Valley, introduces you to cool‑climate reds and whites inspired by northern Italy and southeastern France . From there, the tour continues to St Huberts Cellar Door, where you can choose between wine, beer, cider, or even upgrade to a gin or whisky tasting—perfect for travellers who want variety beyond wine.

Lunch is enjoyed at Hubert Estate’s Quarters Restaurant, offering a fantastic menu with options for all dietary needs. Guests seeking a more premium experience can opt for a self‑booked lunch at Domaine Chandon, complete with sparkling‑wine views and a refined atmosphere.

The afternoon brings a guided chocolate tasting at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, featuring ten mouth‑watering samples, before finishing with a final wine flight at Balgownie Estate, framed by sweeping valley views .

With expert local guides, smooth transport, and a fun, social vibe, this tour delivers the perfect balance of indulgence, discovery, and scenic beauty. Whether you’re a wine lover, a foodie, or simply chasing a memorable day out from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is ready to impress.

The Yarra Valley, just an hour from Melbourne, is one of Australia’s premier wine regions and well worth a visit. It’s famous for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with dozens of cellar doors ranging from boutique family vineyards to grand estates like Domaine Chandon and Yering Station. Beyond wine, the valley offers rolling green hills, gourmet dining, artisan producers (cheese, chocolate, berries), and the Healesville Sanctuary for native wildlife encounters. Hot air ballooning at sunrise is a popular highlight, drifting over vineyards and mist-covered farmland. It’s an easy day trip or relaxing weekend escape, blending scenery, food, and wine into one of Victoria’s best short getaways.

Highlights

• Feel an explosion of flavors as a variety of wines awaken your palate
• Sample the best wine, beer, chocolate, and food in Yarra Valley
• Contribute to the itinerary by telling the guide what you would like to do
• Taste award-winning wines with sweeping views across the majestic valley
• Learn about the local creativity that goes into making these fine wines

Included

• A friendly driver for the full day

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

• Wine tastings and chocolate

• Tastings included at least 4 venues for wine, beer, and chocolate

• An eclectic Spotify playlist for the first half of the day

• Your choice of songs for the drive home

Meeting Point

THIS MAP MAY TAKE YOU TO RUSSELL STREET EXT. BUT WE ARE ON FLINDERS STREET 🙂 Meet your guide and vehicle at “The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia” FLINDERS STREET at 8.35am as we leave promptly at 9am! This is directly opposite 154 Flinders Street. All trams are FREE in the CBD! Some days we leave earlier than 9am if everyone has arrived and ready to go and we get to take a more scenic drive. We cannot wait for anyone as it is a public group tour! We will leave at 9.01am with or without everyone. Unfortunately we do regularly leave without people because they have not given themselves enough time to get into the busy CBD. Please aim to be early as taxis and public transport can be very unreliable! If you arrive late, we will have left and you will have missed the tour. You are welcome to make your way to the first winery to meet the group.

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• Start Time 9:00 am

Reviews

• 4.9 from 1386 reviews

Important Info

• A lunch stop is made at Quarters restaurant at Hubert Estate where you buy your own lunch from a fantastic selection to choose from. All dietary requirements are catered to. (There is a surcharge on your lunch bill on weekends). You can also bring your own food, but this will not be allowed to be consumed on the grounds of Hubert Estate. (No customers will be left unattended by themselves in the vehicle).

Cancellation

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.