Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Gin, Cider & Chocolate
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
Replace Gin with winery
Don't like Gin?Want more wine?: We'll take you across the road to 'Payten and Jones' for maybe the best wine tasting of the day instead of Four Pillars Gin.
Standard Tour (includes gin)
Tour includes tasting 4 venues: 1) Wine and cider tasting, 2)Wine tasting, 3)Lunch at your expense, 4)Gin paddles @ Four Pillars, 5) Chocolate tasting.
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
5,005 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome day with Callum in the Yarra Valley 💙
S9203QTkates,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Callum Murray you were awesome 🤩 what a fun trip to the Yarra Valley, so well organised, knowledgeable and lovely - you rock Cal thank you ! Shrimpy party of 4 💚
Great day out
daniellebB3095CH,Jun 6, 2026
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4.00Callum was great maybe a little longer at lunch and four pillars skip the last winery
Fun day tasting wines of the Yarra
Mobile826424,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day out either way a brilliant guide. Callan was fun, friendly and ensured all guests were happy. His easy going nature made for a great day.
Wonderful Day
charmainew459,Jun 6, 2026
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5.00Callum our druver/guide was awesome. Great day. Met so many lovely people. Would recommend 100%
Yarra Valley Vineyard Tour
Traveler25631644226,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very fun winee trip. We experienced from vineyard to vineyards and ended by the chocolateria. We also met Todd, he’s lovely guide and driver; very helpful and fun guy. Recommended!!
Perfect Fay
635brendanp,Jun 6, 2026
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5.00Todd was an amazing host. Very funny and offered a lot of great information about the area. The wineries and chocolate factory were all great. We all had a fabulous day. Had plenty to drink and food was also fantastic. A well worth trip
Best day trip
cristianedU6963IN,Jun 6, 2026
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5.00Todd was amazing! Thank you for the best guide your Todd!
Great trip
ckthomasnz,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great relaxed host & trip, well paced, fab co-travellers, thoroughly enjoyed.
Really enjoyed the day!!!
Alexjz98,Jun 5, 2026
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5.00Thanks a lot for the amazing day🤩
Stunning day out for any occasion!!
935priyat,Jun 4, 2026
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5.00Absolutely amazing!! Had the most stunning day with Matt! Booked for when my parents came to visit. It was such a lovely way to see some of regonal Australia all the while tasting some gorgeous wines. Matt went above and beyond for us and made sure we had everything we needed every step of the way. Most definitely recommend to anyone looking to get out of the city for the day rain or shine 👍🏼
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