Yarra Valley Wine Tour w Exclusive Gin, Cider & Chocolate Tasting
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
First stop: a small, family-run boutique vineyard with a rustic cellar door. Try 5-6 wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz, plus their famous Pink Lady Apple Cider. Great views and a perfect warm-up for the day.
A stunning 40-acre Italian-style winery with some of the best wines in the valley, including an exceptional Tempranillo. Tastings are often held outdoors on the terrace - arguably the best photo spot of the day.
Option 1 - Choose 1 of 2: Your first group choice of the day - St Huberts 'Quarters' or Domaine Chandon. St Huberts: Full bistro menu (approx. A$25–35), an indigenous art gallery, and optional wine and whisky tastings. Domaine Chandon: Lighter lounge menu with world-class sparkling wine and spectacular views. We split the group if the group is divided.
Option 2 - Choose 1 of 2: Your first group choice of the day - St Huberts 'Quarters' or Domaine Chandon. Instead of Huberts for lunch, we can take you Chandons 'lounge bar' where you will have 80 minutes to enjoy lunch/drinks at your own expense. Enjoy stunning views and incredible sparkling wines. Note that the food here is a lot smaller and a bit more expensive than the other lunch spot, Huberts Estate. It's a great option if you have dinner plans later. Think: Oysters and cheeseboards. Nothing like steaks or burgers. Domaine Chandon only serves sparkling wines. No beers. No wine. Nothing else. Inform us before the tour if you want lunch here so we can make a booking for you. Note: The menu in their lounge bar is different from their proper restaurant. The restaurant is a 3 hour set menu which we don't have time for. It's possible to stop here for a 5-min photo opp. Most people come here for a glass to enjoy the scenery anyway, so 70 minutes Is plenty of time!
(Option 1 - Choose 1 of 3) Four Pillars: Gin paddles (4 gins with mixer, included). Payten & Jones: Intimate wine tasting of 5 wines, often poured by the owners. Watts River: 4 craft beers on a paddle at this local favourite. Group can split across all three venues.
(Option 2 - Choose 1 of 3) Four Pillars: Gin paddles (4 gins with mixer, included). Payten & Jones: Intimate wine tasting of 5 wines, often poured by the owners. Watts River: 4 craft beers on a paddle at this local favourite. Group can split across all three venues.
(Option 3 - Choose 1 of 3) Four Pillars: Gin paddles (4 gins with mixer, included). Payten & Jones: Intimate wine tasting of 5 wines, often poured by the owners. Watts River: 4 craft beers on a paddle at this local favourite. Group can split across all three venues.
(Option 1 - Choose 1 of 2) Chocolaterie: Private 25-minute tasting of 10–12 chocolates in a dedicated room, followed by free time to browse and buy.
(Option 2 - Choose 1 of 2) Yarrawood: A glass of wine with panoramic vineyard views - for those who'd rather keep drinking. Drinks are at your own expense.
Back at Parliament Station / Hotel Windsor between 4:50 PM and 5:15 PM depending on traffic.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(5,098)
Great guide and flexibility to have a great day in a very pretty location. Thanks Andy!!
Great tour guide made the trip very enjoyable and comfortable.
Man what a legend - Andrew gave us such a great day, super relaxed and impeccable vibes. If you’re looking for a great time up in the Yarra with some great wine, great company, look no further. 11/10, great value and would do again in a heartbeat.
Great variety of places visited. Our guide was fantastic - really down to earth and relaxed.
Tour was fantastic! Had a wonderful day! Andrew was an AMAZING guide. Highly recommended!
Andrew did a great job of setting the tone, getting a very diverse group of visitors comfortable with each other, and creating a lovely and laid-back day. Highly recommend
Day was well organized and flexible with Andrew who made the whole tour joyful and interesting. This was our second tour of the week and so much more fun. From making a group playlist to introducing everyone, we got to know our fellow travelers which made the day amazing.
Great day out. Andrew was a super guide. A unique tour with no snobbery. Did not feel rushed. Four wineries and the chocoteria. All tastings inclusive. Reasonably priced for a day tour to Yarra Valley from the city.
Best of the Yarra tour operators!
Best Yarra Valley wine tour I’ve done so far, and I’ve been on at least five! Andrew was incredibly friendly, flexible, and made the whole day relaxed and enjoyable. Great selection of wineries, a fun atmosphere, and excellent value for money. Highly recommend TeePee Tours if you’re looking for a memorable day in the Yarra Valley.
