About this tour
A bespoke full-day wine tour through Victoria's Yarra Valley, where you control the itinerary alongside an experienced guide versed in Australian viticulture. Depart inner Melbourne, visit multiple wineries at your preferred tempo, and enjoy a gourmet lunch with wine at Balgownie Estate or similar venue. Returns to your hotel by evening.
Highlights
- Visit multiple Yarra Valley wineries on your schedule
- Private guide with deep Australian wine industry knowledge
- Gourmet one-course lunch at premium winery estate
- One included wine glass during lunch service
- Luxury vehicle transport from Melbourne city hotels
What to expect
Your guide collects you from your Melbourne accommodation and you'll spend the day discovering Yarra Valley's vineyard landscape. You set the number of cellar doors to visit—whether that's three wineries or six depends on your appetite for tasting and lingering. Each stop includes commentary on production methods, regional character, and varietal differences specific to the valley's cool climate. Around midday, lunch arrives at an established estate like Balgownie, with one wine pairing included; additional bottles are your shout. The pace is unhurried; you're not herded through group tastings or fighting crowds.
Good to know
Alcohol service requires ID proving age 18+. Vegetarian meals must be requested during booking. The vehicle lacks child safety seats, so guardians of under-12s must sign a liability waiver. Pickup from cruise ports available on request. Additional wine purchases at lunch aren't included.
Frequently asked
- How long does Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wineries with Wine Tastings take?
- Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wineries with Wine Tastings runs for approximately 7h 30m.
- How much does Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wineries with Wine Tastings cost?
- Prices start from AUD $800 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wineries with Wine Tastings run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wineries with Wine Tastings?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. VIC Travel earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original VIC Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.