The 10 Best Beer Tastings & Tours in Melbourne, Victoria

August 2, 2021 Natalie Tallman

Lovely, laid-back Melbourne has something for everyone: family fare, local and international art, haute boutiques, multicultural dining, Australian and Aboriginal history, spectator sports, and pulsing, swanky nightlife. Cruise on the free City Circle Tram loop to check out unique attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville Sanctuary, which buzzes with local animal species.
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1. Beer Lovers' Guide in Melbourne: Small Group Craft Beer Drink Tour

Sir William John Clarke Memorial, Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia Melbourne Urban Adventures
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Get acquainted with bohemian beers, bespoke microbrews and salacious local eats on this Melbourne craft beer tour.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, Craft beer tastings at 3 venues, A portion of amazing local food

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, Tips/gratuities for your guide, a Myki with enough credit to catch the train or tram out to the venue for the evening

Reviewed By chrisdF6168KO

Has an awesome experience. Booked tour just for something different. Highly recommended. Not only did we discover some really cool bars we never knew existed, we also learnt some of Melbourne's history from the early 1900's. Will definitely be booking another tour

2. Afternoon in Melbourne - Private Booze and History Tour with a drink in-hand

Sir William John Clarke Memorial, Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia Melbourne Urban Adventures
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Through gold rushes and rebellions, Olympics and royal visits, Melburnians have turned to ales, whiskeys, wines, and cocktails for comfort. Experience Melbourne’s unique bar scene on a private tour with a local guide and visit its unique watering holes. By the end of this private tour, you’ll discover that history really is better with booze (as if there was ever any doubt)!

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide

Exclusions: Drinks, food, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide. Because everyone’s drinking preferences and tolerances are different, rather than include drinks, we keep our tour price low and allow you to purchase drinks as you go. Most establishments accept bank cards, but there is occasionally a minimum spend. You may wish to bring cash if you want to avoid this.

Reviewed By chrisdF6168KO

Has an awesome experience. Booked tour just for something different. Highly recommended. Not only did we discover some really cool bars we never knew existed, we also learnt some of Melbourne's history from the early 1900's. Will definitely be booking another tour

3. Private Melbourne: 3 Hour Evening Craft Beer Lovers Tour

Sir William John Clarke Memorial, Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia Melbourne Urban Adventures
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Get acquainted with bohemian beers, bespoke microbrews and salacious local eats on this private Melbourne craft beer tour.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, Beer tastings at 3 different venues, A portion of delicious local food

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, Tips/gratuities for your guide., Please ensure you have a Myki card with enough credit to catch the train or tram out to the venue for the evening., If you don't have a MYKI, your guide can help you purchase one, at your own cost, approx $6 + credit

Reviewed By chrisdF6168KO

Has an awesome experience. Booked tour just for something different. Highly recommended. Not only did we discover some really cool bars we never knew existed, we also learnt some of Melbourne's history from the early 1900's. Will definitely be booking another tour

4. Great Ocean Road 2 Day Highlights Tour and sunset 12 Apostles

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Wildlife Tours Australia
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Avoid the crowds as you explore and experience all the major attractions of the Great Ocean Road plus many more that most tours will miss in this relaxed and adventurous 2 day tour. Watch the sun set behind the 12 Apostles; stand amongst the two tallest tree species in the world; explore the inside of an extinct volcano; track down native Australian wildlife such as Koalas, Kangaroo, Emu and the elusive Echidna; walk a section of the Great Ocean Walk; stay in a brewery; experience the lifestyle of the Surf Coast and its famous beaches and we're only just scratching the surface of what this tour really offers.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, All National Park fees, All major highlights of the Great Ocean Road, Dedicated tour host will ensure you have an incredible experience, Audio Translation App available for download - 10 different languages, Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group travel experience

Exclusions: Any meals not indicated, Personal expenses

Reviewed By sarochad2021

The driver is nice and friendly. He kept telling us the story of places we visited. We enjoyed the trip :)

5. Perfect Day Tours

CBD, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Perfect Day Tours
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Perfect Day Tours are flexible and personalized to their customers needs and desires. We offer tours of the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Macedon Ranges and Geelong / Bellarine Peninsula. Flexible dining options are offered to fit all budgets. You may opt to 'Pay as you Go' which gives you the option to skip some of the tastings and activities if you wish. This option also allows you to purchase your own lunch, depending upon your desires - small groups only. 'Premium Tour' means everything can be prepaid, usually with a set lunch for groups of 6 or more.

Inclusions: Delicious grazing platter lunch at Yarrawood - including cellar door wine tasting & glass of wine. , An extensive tasting of some of the best wines in the Yarra Valley, Guide, All wine tastings included in the price - including a glass of wine of your choice with lunch., SUBSTITUTE a wine tasting for cheese or chocalate tasting!

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6. Small-Group Guided Yarra Valley Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

St Pauls Cathedral, 198-206 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Teepee Tours
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Our trip is for the social, down to earth and young at heart travellers and locals that not only want to enjoy great wines and cheese, but have a laugh doing it.  We'll pick you up in the morning and mainly focus on everyone getting to know each other. We get everyone to add to a Spotify playlist so we have some tunes and spend the first hour just chatting! Our trip is a little democracy. Everything we do on my trip is discussed by the group in the morning. I will give you options to choose from including 50-70 different wineries, cheese factories and chocolate factories, Cider houses, restaurants and breweries.  However if you just want to come along and put your trust in us, we will visit 4 four unique wineries, all with a point of difference, with a 45 minute stop at a very scenic one for some wine, live music and snacks that I encourage you to bring along.  We'll also go for a search for Kangaroos in a secret spot we know about!

Inclusions: Beverages, 6-7 Tastings at each winery (included in price), Driver/guide, Live entertainment (Acoustic guitar), Private tour, Local guide, Wine tastings, Alcoholic Beverages, Platter of cheese, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch- Please bring your own snacks which we will enjoy at one of the scenic wineries

Reviewed By johannatrm

One of the best tours I’ve done in Australia. I’ve seen and done so many things in just two days. Driving along the Great Ocean Road, learning how to stand up on a surf board in Lorne, feeding birds and seeing wild Koalas in Kennett River, eating Australia’s best ice cream, having nice talks and guitar play around the campfire, making friends, sleeping in a teepee, visiting Loch Ard Gorge and of course the 12 Apostles. It was an amazing weekend with amazing people.

7. Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Taste Trail

Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Explore Australia Tours
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If you enjoy sampling the produce of the area, sample beer and wine as well as enjoying the picturesque scenery of the Mornington Peninsula. Then join us for a day full of excitement as we join local experts and share the experience that some of this area’s best known locations have to offer.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Wine Tasting at Pt Leo Estate, Rare Hare at Willow Creek Vineyard and T'Gallant. Beer Tasting at St Andrews Beach Brewery.

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Reviewed By ange_aloha

Memorable day! Big thanks to Matthew our bus driver, who became part of the group! Highly recommend! Loads of laughs, fun day out. Planning the next one.

8. Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Explore Australia Tours
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Spend the day with us as we journey around the bay throughout the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas where we will take a stroll along the coastline, pick fresh produce and enjoy some freshly brewed craft beer.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Beer Tasting Paddle at St Andrews Beach Brewery, All Fees and Taxes, Ride on Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola, Bay Cruise

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Reviewed By ange_aloha

Memorable day! Big thanks to Matthew our bus driver, who became part of the group! Highly recommend! Loads of laughs, fun day out. Planning the next one.

9. Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Explore Australia Tours
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See, feel and taste the produce from some of Melbourne’s best food, beer and wine locations scattered throughout the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas. Savour the experience that locals live day-in day-out and discover a truly genuine local experience full of flavour, beauty and excitement. You’ll find this tour is a day packed with exquisite wine tasting, scrumptious meals, craft beer tasting and picturesque sceneries with an abundance of photo opportunities.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine Tasting at Scotchmans Hill and Terindah Estate, Glass of wine at Jack Rabbit, Beer Tasting at St Andrews Brewery, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By ange_aloha

Memorable day! Big thanks to Matthew our bus driver, who became part of the group! Highly recommend! Loads of laughs, fun day out. Planning the next one.

10. Bellarine Food and Wine Taste Trail

Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Explore Australia Tours
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The hidden tastes of the Bellarine We travel through the Bellarine to discover some of the best food, wine, beer and cider that the locals produce as well as take in the breath-taking scenery that are enjoyed by the residents all year round. Take the day to experience the sights and tastes that this locally loved and world-renowned area has to offer.

Inclusions: Lunch, Wine tasting at Jack Rabbit & Scotchman's Hill, Beer or Cider tasting at Flying Brick Cider Co., Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Snacks

Reviewed By Sknotty12

It felt like our group was ticking the tasks on the tour at points it felt like we were having an experience similar to that you'd find in a taxi :(. Our guide didn't give blurbs about the signifigances of many of the larger stops and could've been more clear about what we were doing on the ferry/cruise. Lunch is a big grazing box probably built for two but it's given out one per person so go there hungry or BYO doggy bag. The bewry should be made optional as our group was not interested in beer tasting although the location was pretty.

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