13 Melbourne Drinks Tours to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,552 reviews · from $93Our pick

Join Teepee Tours for an 8.5-hour Yarra Valley outing from central Melbourne. Guides such as Callum, Matt, Andrew, and Peter keep the day social and flexible, with tastings at wineries, a gin distillery or brewery, and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Lunch is extra.

“Relaxed day experiencing the Yarra Valley. Very flexible and adaptable to individuals. The day was the perfect pace and not rushed at all. Great host who is knowledgeable and friendly (talented with the guitar too!) - thanks for a great day Andrew!”

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2.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,667 reviews · from $93

Join Red Carpet Wine Tours for an eight-hour Yarra Valley outing with wine tastings at Soumah, St Huberts and Balgownie, ten chocolates, countryside views, and a stop at Hubert Estate. Guides such as Tom, Gilberto, Richard and Matt are known for good music, humor and clear instructions.

“Had a nice day. Met some really nice international travellers. Wine tasting was excellent. Lunch was decent. The bus was comfortable.”

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3.Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,819 reviews · from $139

Spend about 8.5 hours touring the Yarra Valley from central Melbourne with guides such as Sean, Posi, Stefan, or Danny. Visit boutique and major wineries, enjoy a two-course lunch with wine, then finish with chocolate and ice cream. Select a gin or beer stop instead of the final winery.

“Great wineries and Sean was a great host/ tour driver. He found out that a bunch of us were there for Oasis and played their music on the trip. Really made it personal.”

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4.Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,566 reviews · from $93

Spend about 8.5 hours visiting Yarra Valley wineries, a strawberry farm, chocolate factory, and gin distillery. Guides such as Shaun, Danny, Posi, and Stefan keep the small group moving. Lunch is at your own cost, and the gin flight depends on your selected option and tour date.

“I really enjoyed the tour and had a great day out. Posi, our guide, was absolutely wonderful—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even better. I especially loved the stops at the cheese factory, chocolate factory, and Four Pillars gin distillery. The two wineries included for tastings had a lovely atmosphere, but unfortunately, the wines themselves didn’t quite meet expectations. We had lunch at a separate winery where the wine tasting came at an additional cost. My group decided to go ahead with it, and we found the wines there much more in line with what we were hoping for from a Yarra Valley experience.”

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5.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,209 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Leave Melbourne at 9am for five Yarra Valley stops with guides such as Matt, Gilberto, Tom or Richard. Taste cool-climate wines at Soumah, sample wine or spirits at St Huberts, enjoy chocolate, and finish with vineyard views at Balgownie. Lunch and gin or whisky upgrades cost extra.

“Our tour guide was lovely and the package was great. The wines at the wineries, especially Soumah, were excellent. I definitely recommend booking a tour with them.”

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6.Yarra Valley Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer, & Choc Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 719 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Join TeePee Tours for an eight-hour Yarra Valley road trip from Melbourne, guided by fun hosts such as Matt, Callum, Andrew, or Aydin. Taste wine at boutique estates, sample gin or beer, enjoy 12 chocolates, and choose between lunch at Hubert Estate or Domaine Chandon.

“Fantastic day out. Our guide Andrew was easy going and lots of fun. Gave the group plenty of options to work with everyone’s interest. Great wine, food and chocolate was a fun way to end the day. Highly recommend.”

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7.Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 8h 30m · from $137

Spend about eight and a half hours in the Yarra Valley with guides such as Posi, Sean, Danny, Karen, or Stefan. Taste wines at four wineries, enjoy lunch at Soumah, then choose Four Pillars gin or Watts River beer instead of the final winery.

“Excellent and highly recommended all round. Shaun our tour guide kept a lot of interesting information and showed his passion and interest for the Yarra Valley area and knowledge of wines and gin.”

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8.Melbourne sunrise balloon flight & champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · from $400

Meet at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins for an early hot-air balloon flight over the MCG, Yarra River, Shrine of Remembrance, and Flinders Street Station. The roughly three-hour outing includes transport options, a small-group flight, and a champagne breakfast afterward. Children aged six and up can fly.

“WOW, just WOW. What an incredible experience - the company were very professional, our pilot Dom was a super star, the views (and photos we took!) were absolutely amazing. The breakfast at Sofitel afterwards was also fantastic, a great way to finish up. I highly recommend Picture This Ballooning and the flight over Melbourne City.”

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9.Yarra Valley Wine, Choc, Farm Fresh, Gin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 258 reviews · 8h 30m · from $92

Spend 8.5 hours in the Yarra Valley with guides such as Danny, Posi, Sean and Stefan. Visit Yering Station, Yering Farm, a fruit farm, chocolate factory and a gin distillery, with tastings, scenic drives and a lunch stop at Hubert Estate.

“Such an amazing day! Our tour guide Posi was so lovely— he curated a playlist for us with all the music from the local Melbourne scene, letting us enjoy a taste of the culture that the city can provide.”

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10.Yarra Valley wine and gin tour with Champagne Lunch at Chandon!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · from $191

Spend eight hours in the Yarra Valley with a small group of up to 11 people. Taste Chandon sparkling wine, boutique wines, cider, local cheese, and farm-made gin, then look for kangaroos near Kangaroo Ground. Guides such as Craig, Kurt, Mark, and Stephen are known for friendly local insight.

“We had the most incredible day on this trip. Curt was the best host, so knowledgeable and so dedicated to making sure we had the best day. Incredible value for money, stunning scenery and amazing wines + nibbles. This tour offered such a Read more”

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11.Yarra Valley Half-Day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 167 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Travel from Melbourne to three Yarra Valley cellar doors in a small group of up to 15. Taste cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, visit Helen & Joey, Payten & Jones, and Soumah, and add an optional Four Pillars gin tasting. Guides such as Perry, Jordan, Ned, and Shelton keep the afternoon lively.

“Excellent value for money - great wineries, comfy bus, a sleep in, central meeting point, amazing day!! We squeezed plenty into our half day, and our driver Jordan was amazing & fun. Highly recommend!”

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12.Yarra Valley Food, Wine, Chocolate & Gin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 8 hours · from $91

Spend eight hours in the Yarra Valley with guides such as Rick, Bernie or Mel, visiting three wineries, a fruit farm, Rochford Wines and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Tastings are included, and each full-paying adult takes home a bottle of wine. Lunch and gin tasting cost extra.

“Good value trip with plenty of opportunity to taste wines and chocolate 😋. Bernie had a great sense of humour and added value to the day. Would recommend 👍”

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13.Hidden Bar and Cocktail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 3 hours · from $63Best value

Join a guide such as Ian, Lucy, Jess, or Josh for a three-hour walk through Melbourne’s alleys, stairways, and unmarked doors. Visit three hidden bars, buy drinks to suit your taste, enjoy finger food or pizza, and leave with a map of more places to try.

“Our guide Lucy was fabulous, engaging and full of great insight of Melbourne and its colourful history. The bars we visited were all very different and unique with so many choices of drinks to try. Food included with the tour was delicious! Lucy also shared other hidden spots that we could go onto after the tour had finished. Had lots of laughter with other people on our tour. Highly recommend!”

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