Yarra Valley Wine Tour w Exclusive Gin, Cider & Chocolate Tasting
Overview
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8 hours 30 minutes
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Voted #1 tour in all of Melbourne and Australia (Tripadvisor 2026), this is the most social, flexible and laid-back way to spend a day in the Yarra Valley. Make new friends and spend the day sampling world-class wine, gin, cider, beer and chocolate, your way.
Your day begins with a Melbourne CBD pickup at Parliament Station before the 60-minute drive into the valley. From there, tastings are included at four venues - two wineries, a gin distillery, and a private chocolate tasting. You choose from a range of options at each stop, and your guide splits the group if needed so everyone gets exactly what they want.
Highlights of the day include wine and cider tasting at a boutique family-run vineyard, a full wine tasting at a stunning 40-acre Italian-style estate, gin paddles at Four Pillars and a private 25-minute chocolate tasting session at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Prefer beer? We'll take you to the local craft brewery instead. Prefer more wine? Payten and Jones have you covered.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting point: Bus stop directly across from Hotel Windsor, 74 Spring Street, East Melbourne - above Parliament Station. Arrive by 8:45 AM
What to wear: Comfortable clothes and a layer - mornings in the valley can be cool
BYO food and drinks welcome on the bus; esky provided for bottles purchased at venues
Every tasting option throughout the day is exactly that - an option. Your guide reads the group and adjusts
Groups usually 10–20 people; max 22 on the main bus, 13 on the smaller van
Not wheelchair accessible; no space for luggage, prams, or pushchairs
Children welcome; full adult price applies on public group tours
What To Expect
Arrive at the bus stop directly across the road from Hotel Windsor, 74 Spring Street, East Melbourne, by 8:45 AM. Your guide will check you in, introduce the group, and run through the day ahead. We depart by 8:55 AM at the latest. The easiest way to find us: search 'Hotel Windsor' in your maps app and cross the road. Parliament Station is directly below - free tram zone from anywhere in the CBD.
Yarra Valley
Approx. 60 minutes. Sit back as we head out of the city. Your guide will get the Spotify playlist started, add your songs from your own phone. The drive takes you from the Melbourne suburbs out through vineyard country into the Yarra Valley.
Options
Winery Plus Four Pillars Gin
2 Wineries & Gin Tasting: Gin tasting at Australia's famous 'Four Pillars'
Winery Tour
Wine tasting at 3 Wineries
What‘s Included
Flexible itinerary - choose between options at each stop, group can split
BYO food and drinks welcome on the bus
Water on board
Gin paddles at Four Pillars Distillery (4 gins with mixer)
Cooler/esky provided for bottles purchased along the way
Tastings at four venues (5–6 wines or offerings per venue)
Fun, charismatic and knowledgeable guide
Private chocolate tasting - 25 minutes, 10–12 chocolates, dedicated room
24-seat bus or 13-seat van
Collaborative Spotify playlist - everyone adds their own songs
Stop at a winery restaurant, order and pay individually (approx. A$25–35)
Drinks at the lunch venue and final optional stop
Hotel pickup - easy central Melbourne CBD pickup at Parliament Station (free tram zone)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5,098 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing guide and amazing drinks
litengt2020,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Matthew, and he was amazing. He introduced the places to us beforehand and let us know what to expect, and even brought us to see wild kangaroos!
Great experience from start to finish
Traveler56312400309,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this tour! Everything was well organized, and the itinerary was followed on time, which made the experience smooth and stress-free. Our tour guide, Cal, was fun, friendly, and very kind. He kept the group engaged, shared interesting information about the places we visited, and made sure everyone was comfortable throughout the trip. I also found it cool to have a shared Spotify playlist during the ride. The destinations were beautiful, and there was enough time at each stop to enjoy the scenery and take photos without feeling rushed. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a well-organized and enjoyable day out. Thanks again for making the trip so memorable!
A day well spent
S6397WBsusannee,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an awesome day with a nice group and our lovely driver Callum. We had so many different wines and and the chocolate was really yummy. Loved it and highly recommend it to anyone.
An enjoyable Yarra Valley experience.
X1445URdavida,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A most joyful Yara Valley Winery experience. Callum was an excellent guide. Made everyone comfortable and welcome. Highly recommended.
Callum
Q7392DLhannahm,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Callum was amazing, catered to everyone and listened explained everything! was truly made a great experience!
Yarra Valley Wine tasting
khennad2026,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Calum was very impressive with his skills and knowledge about the trip.
Great day trip from Melbourne CBD
vdc,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic trip to the Yarra Valley. Value for money! Callum was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Great tour! Great Driver!
davidcV2504NP,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible tour with Callum. Very fun and welcoming driver. He enabled us to jmhave fun, be comfortable and get to know each other. What a fun experience going winery to winery. Some great options for all visitors.
Fabulously fabulous
K6456ZVjacquelinek,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Calum was entertaining helpful and made the tour engaging and enjoyable Only would do with him as guide in future
Great Experience
lachlanr885,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, great range of wineries. Lunch was fantastic and the chocolate tasting was the perfect way to finish. Callum was a great tour guide
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