M
Good way to spend a day
We had a great time! Pickup and drop off were very easy and we enjoyed all the stops on the tour. Peter was a great driver and guide!
From Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Cider & Chocolate tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $85 / person
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 5,671 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 23
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Teepee Tours
- Meeting point
- Easiest way to not get lost is put in 'HOTEL WINDSOR' into your maps app.Meet at the bus stop directly across from Hotel Windsor, 74 Spring Street, East Melbourne - above Parliament Station. Arrive by 8:45 AM.You'll be looking for a large White Mitsubishi Rosa Bus with License plate BS07ED.
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 24
- Adult (ages 16–59)
- $85
- Senior (ages 60+)
- $85
- Youth (ages 8–15)
- $85
- Child (ages 4–7)
- $85
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- $85
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 23.
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.
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.
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.
St Huberts Cellar Door
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.
Domaine Chandon
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!
Four Pillars Distillery
(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.
Payten & Jones Wines
(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.
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
(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.
Yarrawood Estate
(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.
What's included
Included
Flexible itinerary - choose between options at each stop, group can split
Gin paddles at Four Pillars Distillery (4 gins with mixer)
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
Not included
Stop at a winery restaurant, order and pay individually (approx. A$25–35)
Drinks at the lunch venue
Hotel pickup - easy central Melbourne CBD pickup at Parliament Station (free tram zone)
If you choose to skip the chocolate place and go to the winery (Yarrawood Estate) instead, drinks will be at your expense there.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
5,671 reviews
How it compares in Melbourne
- Rated higher than 80% of 297 reviewed tours in Melbourne
- No. 2 by number of reviews among 845 tours in Melbourne
- Starting price $85 is 54% below the typical $185 for tours of similar length in Melbourne
- Price over the last 21 days: $81–$92
Excurgo comparison of 845 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
From Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Cider & Chocolate tour lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 12 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $85 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–7 pay from $85, adults from $85.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Easiest way to not get lost is put in 'HOTEL WINDSOR' into your maps app. Meet at the bus stop directly across from Hotel Windsor, 74 Spring Street, East Melbourne - above Parliament Station. Arrive by 8:45 AM. You'll be looking for a large White Mitsubishi Rosa Bus with License plate BS07ED. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 23 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children welcome; full adult price applies on public group tours
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Not wheelchair accessible; no space for luggage, prams, or pushchairs
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(5,671)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Great day out with a sweet ending
Great experience, knowledgeable and fun tour guide/driver
J
Peter <3
Peter was the greatest - recommend
F
Great Value
Great value and great tour guide! We visited multiple wineries and a chocolatier. We found the tour on viator! Chill and relaxing experience!
J
Great day in the Yarra Valley
Great day, Callum was an excellent guide and driver. All visits were exactly as he explained. The bus needed odd audio updated. Advertised with music but vehicle let out down
M
Super cool time
Super fun trip! Many thanks to our driver/mentor Todd! Especially for his jokes and one of the greatest Spotify playlist on the road ever! Best of all to the team!
8
Highly recommend!
Andrew and his harmonica were amazing. Made such a great atmosphere for all of us and super knowledgable on the wine itself. We had a great day and would recommend the tour to anyone.
W
Fabulous
Andrew was amazing and was very knowledgeable. It was a great tour and highly recommended
Q
Fabulous
Andrew was amazing, had fab reconditioned about what to drink and where to eat. Andrew had some fun knowledge about the wine.
K
andrew is the best guide
andrew was great !! such a good tour guide learnt so much and visited so many amazing wineries!
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