Top Melbourne Food & Drink

Discover the flavors of Yarra Valley on this full-day gourmet food and wine tour. Enjoy private wine and cheese tastings with your small group, and learn about regional wines from your knowledgeable guide and through discussions with local vintners. Savor a gourmet 2-course meal with wine pairings followed by cellar door tastings surrounded by the natural beauty of Yarra Valley. A maximum of 10 people allows for an intimate, personalized experience.

Victoria’s Yarra Valley is known for its sparkling wine and rich pinot noirs. On this day trip from Melbourne, visit some of the wineries responsible for that reputation. This trip includes a visit to the Australian vineyard and cellar door for the world-famous French champagne producers Domaine Chandon. Go behind the scenes at Domaine Chandon and sample their best vintages – you won’t get pushed to the back of the group and end up missing things on this small-group tour.

Spend an evening on the Yarra River during this Melbourne dinner cruise. As you admire the twinkling city lights reflecting on the water, enjoy a 4-course gourmet meal inclusive of beverages. This fine dining experience includes beer, wine, and spirits, as well as coffee, tea, dessert, port, and a cheese plate. Cruise past attractions like Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens while soaking up the elegant and relaxing atmosphere of the boat.

Sample some of Australia’s best chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wine on this full-day tour of the Yarra Valley from Melbourne. Enjoy tours and tastings at celebrated wineries and enjoy a delicious lunch paired with local wines and products. After lunch, discover more of the region’s gastronomic delights with visits to a chocolaterie, a brewery, or a local farm.

Taste for yourself what makes the Yarra Valley one of Victoria’s favorite day-tripping spots on this fun, flavorful food and wine tour from Melbourne. Sip regional wines at boutique cellar doors, savor a main course lunch with a glass of wine at one of the wineries, get cheesy at an artisanal dairy, and a glass of beer or cider at a cozy brewery. Save room for something sweet at a renowned chocolate and ice cream shop—the cherry on top of this delicious day in wine country.

Spend a memorable day in the Yarra Valley, beginning with a magical hot air balloon flight at sunrise! Take in an unforgettable aerial perspective of the beloved region’s rolling hills and vineyards, and then enjoy a champagne breakfast back on solid ground. Tour four of the Yarra Valley’s premium wineries for cellar door tastings, and savor a gourmet lunch at the beautiful Balgownie Estate. Top off the day with a glass of bubblyat the esteemed Domaine Chandon winery.

Enjoy an authentic taste of the Yarra Valley on this full-day ecotour from Melbourne. Visit local farmers, family-run wineries, and artisan producers as you travel through the patchwork of vineyards and farmlands. Stop along the way to indulge in wine tasting at De Bortoli winery; sample scrumptious handmade chocolates at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie; and enjoy a delicious lunch at Rochford Winery. That’s not all: other stops include Yarra Valley Dairy and Yering Station.

Indulge in the culinary delights of the Yarra Valley on this full-day food and wine tour. Learn about regional wines at two boutique wineries and visit a local brewery to tap beer. Plus, satisfy your sweet tooth with samples of handmade chocolates and ice cream at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice-Creamery. Socialize with other passengers as you cruise through the beautiful valley aboard a mini-coach equipped with storage space for cooler boxes for any food and wine purchases along the way.

Treat your taste buds on a guided culinary tour of Australia's charming Mornington Peninsula. Sample regional wines and cider at cellar door tastings, locally made goat cheese at a boutique dairy, and scrumptious fruit-flavored chocolates and liquors at a strawberry farm. Enjoy free time to explore the town of Flinders, followed by a beach walk in warm weather. Enjoy the fun and intimate atmosphere of this small-group tour, with numbers limited to 24 people.

Treat yourself to a full-day tour of the Yarra Valley from Melbourne. Taste premium wines and food while visiting a variety of small and large wineries with your expert guide. Enjoy wine tastings, an à la carte lunch at a vineyard, and a cheese tasting with your wine at De Bortoli Winery. Hear about the history of the fertile Yarra Valley and its wineries, which have a well-deserved reputation for great chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.

Discover Australia’s wildlife and wines on a full-day tour to Healesville Sanctuary and the Yarra Valley. Depart Melbourne and head to Healesville Sanctuary where you get close views of native animals such as kangaroos, koalas, and emus. Continue your scenic drive to the Yarra Valley and arrive at a vineyard for lunch accompanied by a glass of wine. Afterward, tour the winery before moving on to De Bortoli Winery for a wine and cheese tasting.

Melbourne is Australia’s culinary capital, but to discover the city’s foodie hotspots, you need a local guide. On this food walking tour, explore Melbourne’s atmospheric laneways and arcades; visit the city’s coolest bars, cafés, and street food stalls; and sample everything from Chinese dumplings to sweet pastries. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for an authentic local experience.

Sip your choice of drinks on a "hidden" bar walking tour in Melbourne. Stroll with your guide to four locations for cocktails, Australian wine and beer, stopping into a classic pub, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked into the laneway, a wine bar with options from the nearby Yarra Valley, and a fourth bar that will be selected by your guide depending on your group’s interests. You'll learn about Melbourne's bar scene and local history, and get tips for additional places to visit on your own. 

Discover the delicious wines and food of the Yarra Valley on a full-day tasting tour from Melbourne. Enjoy a guided tour of Domaine Chandon followed by a glass of wine and appetizers. Continue to De Bortoli Wines for further tastings, then enjoy a 2-course lunch while taking in the Yarra Valley's incredible views. You can also check out the grounds, shops, and art exhibits at the wineries during your tour.

Get a real taste of Melbourne on this 2-hour walking tour of the famous Queen Victoria Market, which dates back to the 19th-century. With a small group of no more than 12 people per guide, you’ll enjoy a personalised experience with your local guide, as you browse the myriad stalls and mingle with the locals. Enjoy tastings of delicious seasonal delicacies (included). Tasting will depend on what is fresh on the day, but typically include Coffin Bay Oysters, grilled peppered kangaroo, pickled octopus, local goats’ milk cheese, fresh dolmades and Victorian olives. Your tour ends with a famous hot jam doughnut from the iconic American Doughnut Kitchen.

Discover the Yarra Valley’s burgeoning craft beer culture and meet other brewing enthusiasts with a guided tour from Melbourne. Stop in at five unique breweries along the Yarra Valley Cider and Ale Trail to sample local beer and cider while learning about the craft brewing process. All tastings and a gourmet lunch are included on this relaxed and social tour.

Experience the premium wines and foods of the Yarra Valley on a full-day wine tour from Melbourne. Visit three wineries and one brewery for tastings of red, white, and sparkling wines, cider, beer, and fresh local products such as cheeses, deli meats, and chocolates. Your tour includes all tastings and a 2-course lunch, plus the ease of riding in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with your driver-guide.

Treat yourself to a delightful day on the Mornington Peninsula on this full-day tour from Melbourne. Unwind with a relaxing, mineral-rich soak in the waters of Peninsula Hot Springs, and sample regional flavor with a delicious local lunch and wine tasting. Stop at a local strawberry farm or winery, depending on the season, and ride the Arthur's Seat Eagle gondola for panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay.

Big Grape Winery Tours Offers Fun & Knowledgeable Private Wine Tours In The Yarra Valley. We Can Guide You Or Take You To Your Preferred Cellar Doors Or Venues. We Can Also Visit Gin Distilleries, Breweries For Beer And Cider, Chocolate Factory, Dairy And The Healesville Sanctuary (Some Additional Cost May Apply). We Are True Locals That Live In The Valley And Can Maximise Your Experience With Our Local Knowledge.

Discover Melbourne's multicultural heritage with your taste buds on a walking food tour that takes you out of the CBD and into the neighborhoods, where the city’s real culture thrives. Ride the tram alongside locals and visit markets to see how residents shop, sampling delectable bites along the way. Learn how Melbourne evolved into a foodie destination as you chat with vendors and cooks at a range of ethnic eateries, and cap it off with a drink at a cozy pub.

Taste your way through Melbourne's chocolate scene, one sweet treat after another, on this 2.5-hour small-group walking tour. With 12 or fewer fellow milk chocolate-lovers, visit boutique chocolate makers, meet the owners, and chat about all things cacao.

This tour is designed for those who love the thrill of the game and the refreshing taste of an ice-cold beer! Get an insider’s tour of some of Melbourne’s most iconic sporting venues including Flemington Race Course and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), to see where history is made and battles are won. Feel the rush of the Grand Prix as we drive a lap around the Formula 1 circuit, and top off the day with a tour and tastings at Stomping Ground Craft Brewery.

Spend the day indulging your love of good food, good wine and good times on this social day trip to the Yarra Valley. Customize your day in collaboration with your small tour group and make the most of a schedule tailored to your tastes. Choose from a range of wineries, breweries, cider houses, cheese factories, chocolate factories, ice cream factories and more – or if all the choice is overwhelming, simply follow your guide’s lead around a series of unique Yarra wineries.