Top Things to do in Yarra Valley
The 10 Best Wine Tours & Tastings in Yarra Valley, Victoria
Discover the best top things to do in Yarra Valley, Australia including Yarra Valley Wine and Wildlife Self-Driving Tour, Yarra Valley Wine Tour inc lunch with a glass of wine, tastings and chocolate, Perfect Day Tours, Yarra Valley wine, bubbles and gin tour!, Private Yarra Valley And Puffing Billy Tour, Small Group 6 guests: Ultimate Yarra Valley Food and Wine - Mercedes Van , Small-Group Guided Yarra Valley Winery Tour with Wine Tasting, Chauffeured Cheese and Wine Tour with 3 Course Lunch - For 2, [PRIVATE TOUR] Yarra Valley Winery | Day Tour, Private luxury Yarra Valley full-day experience.
Restaurants in Yarra Valley
1. Yarra Valley Wine and Wildlife Self-Driving Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Healesville Sanctuary, De Bortoli Wines and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery have created the perfect Yarra Valley self-drive day out. Experience this self-drive Yarra Valley wine and wildlife day tour as you explore what there is to offer in the Yarra Valley in your own time. Start your day at Healesville Sanctuary with a personal guide followed by a visit to the De Bortoli winery where you will indulge in a two-course lunch, taste climate wines and finish up with chocolate tastings at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery.
Inclusions: Entry to Healesville Sanctuary, Wine tasting, 2-course lunch, 10% discount voucher at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By tommomelbourne
During our visit to the Yarra Valley visiting wineries we dropped into this place hoping to have some lunch. Little did we know that venuse can get booked up weeks in advance so some advance planning is required. I am familiar with their wines as I do have a few in my wine rack at home. The vineyard was first planted in 1971, and has over 170 hectares of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Nebbiolo and Gamay Noir. We browsed through the store which has small goods, gifts and wines etc for sale. Next time with better planning we hope to dine here and do some wine tasting.
2. Yarra Valley Wine Tour inc lunch with a glass of wine, tastings and chocolate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
As we tour everyday, we have permanent time slots arranged with all the major wineries which ensures you have the best experience. Visit 4 of the regions best wineries in an air conditioned bus with guided local knowledge. The winning key to ensuring you have an experience that will create everlasting memories. Stop along the way for panoramic views of the beautiful Yarra Valley where you will have great photo opportunities.. Enjoy lunch with a glass of wine and tastings at all 4 wineries visited will be on offer. A visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie where you can sample yummy chocolate. See for yourself why the Yarra Valley wine region is rated as one of the best wine regions in Australia. Wineries visited may change from day to day from original itinerary. **Please advise your pick up point prior to tour**
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off-**Please advise your pick up point prior to tour**, Lunch with a glass of wine and tastings., Tastings at 4 chosen wineries., Tastings at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie., Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Free Wifi
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By jenniferpJ1588SQ
It was so great! The staff were so so lovely. Picked us up from our place and dropped us home. Couldn’t recommend more!!!
3. Perfect Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
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!
Exclusions:
4. Yarra Valley wine, bubbles and gin tour!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 149 reviews
The Yarra Valley has an abundance of hidden treasures and this full day tour is a showcase of some our favourites! This is a relaxed and informative day tour with a professional tour guide providing interesting information throughout the day about the history of the valley and regional wine varietals. Sample a variety of locally produced specialties at four venues throughout the valley as well as taking some time to explore the village of Healesville with its cafes, distilleries and wine bars. Tour includes generous wine tastings at 4 wineries plus finish the day with a glass of wine or a bottle of craft beer! Our small group tour (max 11 guests) provides pick up and drop off at Lilydale train station or any accommodation or address in the Yarra Valley. City pickups are not available. Most of our guests staying in Melbourne choose to catch the train to Lilydale station. It takes about 1 hour (quicker than driving in traffic) and from there it is only 5 minutes to Yarra Valley!
Inclusions: Wine tastings at 4 wineries, plus finish the day with a glass of wine or bottle of craft beer!
Exclusions: Lunch is not included in this tour but we will visit Healesville village with numerous cafe's, burger joints and restaurants offering a variety of lunch options to suit any budget
Reviewed By Rebecca R
Thank you Craig! We absolutely loved our tour and I must confess we are multiple riders and first time reviewers! Sorry! Each time we have taken a tour with Craig (2 x in his bus) and 1 x in his new merc van (sooo comfy!) we have been given a delightful, informative tour of the area. Craig's knowledge and approachable manner means you have a great overview of the area and insights to what it is to live in the Yarra Valley. Our tours start with bubbles at Chandon over look acres of vines and the mountains. We then head off to a variety of boutique wineries and lunch. Every time we have gone on a tour, it has been a little different because depending on what day of the week will depend on what is open! But Craig knows it all so there is no worries for figuring out the itinerary. Loved it! Completely recommend his touring company.
5. Private Yarra Valley And Puffing Billy Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
It must be seen to be believed. The real life Thomas the Tank Engine, taking you on a natural scenic journey through the lush green mountain side. We finish with a walk through the rainforest whilst observing for wildlife. After an Aussie lunch, we make our way for some wine tastings and dessert in another famous region, the Yarra Valley; a wonderful winery region in Victoria, and one of the best in Australia.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Lunch, Puffing Billy rail tickets. These will be added upon deciding duration.
Reviewed By AmmarahTahir
Andrew was our private tour guide to great ocean road ... he was punctual and very courteous .... we were group of seven with variable interest and age range. He was very considerate of variable needs ...... he gave us a detailed tour of great ocean drive and stopped at the all the nice attractions on our way ... gave us enough time to explore ... took awesome photographs for our group .... the vehicle was super comfortable and water bottles were much appreciated ...
6. Small Group 6 guests: Ultimate Yarra Valley Food and Wine - Mercedes Van
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
This is the smallest small group tour in the Yarra Valley offering a unique and intimate food and wine experience. Epicurean Food and Wine Tours include food and wine pairing and cellar door experiences that are fun and educational. From the start of the day you will be sharing your love of food and wine with guests that share the love of sightseeing and great food and wine. Enjoy the world class wines of the regions that include chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, sparkling at family owned and operated wineries both big and boutique in this beautiful region
Inclusions: 2 course lunch with a glass of wine, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fully Qualified and Friendly Guide, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, WiFi on board
Exclusions:
Reviewed By shannonrG8077TC
Nicci was super professional and happy to attend to our every request. She had great ideas for our big day out and was extremely flexible with all of the changes we inevitably had to make! Thanks Nicci!
7. Small-Group Guided Yarra Valley Winery Tour with Wine Tasting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
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.
8. Chauffeured Cheese and Wine Tour with 3 Course Lunch - For 2
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
⋆ Full day tour with a private chauffeur ⋆ Artisan cheese tastings at 3 to 4 venues ⋆ Three course lunch with a glass of champagne at Domaine Chandon Winery ⋆ Behind-the-scenes tour of Domaine Chandon Winery ⋆ Private tutored champagne tasting - four glasses per person ⋆ Chilled esky for purchases ⋆ Round-trip transportation from the Melbourne CBD
Inclusions: Three course lunch with 4 glasses of Champagne per person, Cheese tasting at 3 to 4 separate venues, 4 Glasses of Champagne per person with lunch, Private Chauffeured vehicle all day
Exclusions:
Reviewed By F4932IOcameronh
Great itinerary. Very informative driver/tour guide. Prompt, organised and professional service. Thanks!
9. [PRIVATE TOUR] Yarra Valley Winery | Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Only an hour out of Melbourne, capture some of the best views in a valley surrounded by mountains and taste the regions fresh produce. There are wineries, breweries, distillery's, a dairy farm and a chocolate factory. All the recipes needed to create a fun day out! Our Yarra Valley private tours are completely flexible and tailored to suit your interests. Your host/ guide will ensure you get the best from your day in the Yarra Valley.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation
Exclusions: Wine tasting fees. Refundable upon a purchase and vary depending on your choices. , Flexible: from picnics at private view spots to fine dining. We will arrange with you a suitable lunch spot upon booking.
Reviewed By Pathfinder657682
We booked 2 tours with Australian Private Tours, Dandenong mountains and the great ocean road. Cameron was quite attentive and called me to explain in detail our travel itinerary even when he is overseas. He was very efficient and would reply to my email very promptly. Our tour guide, Francois was fantastic! He is really amazing and also easy going. His positivity is contagious, which made us all happy during the tour. He is considerate and attentive to each of our needs. It was very relaxing on tour with him as he didn’t rush us during the day. Australian Private Tours is truly worth it. With such fantastic service and the price is really affordable too. It is one of our best trips and I will definitely choose this company again in the future.
10. Private luxury Yarra Valley full-day experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Guests will book this tour because their host, Chris, is a Yarra Valley local with many years of experience in the wine industry. Close relationships with boutique producers mean guests enjoy an intimate and personalised experience. Commentary on local sights and the history of the region is given throughout the tour. A good dose of wine knowledge is also offered to deepen guests understanding during their tastings. The tour is luxurious and private, meaning guests ride in pampered comfort and have full control of their day if they would like to make any changes. A stretched Mercedes Benz R500 vehicle provides full sized leather seating for all guests as well as retractable panoramic glass roof, premium sound, tinted windows and individual climate control. Chilled water and refreshments are provided for each guest.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Tasting fees, 2 glasses of wine per guest. One with cheese platter, one with lunch.
Exclusions:
