Social and Relaxed Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Cider, Chocolate Tour
Congratulations! You’ve just found the most laid back,fun,social and casual tour that will be your highlight of Melbourne. We run a really flexible tour of the Yarra Valley that includes 5 venues all with tastings, and you’ll have the ability to choose at certain places what you want to do. No other company is as flexible and gives you choice. We start the day with a collabarative Spotify playlist so everyone is the DJ!
There are a lot of options to choose from! Over 100 wineries,a gin distillery,champagne place,cheese place,cider house,chocolate factory, a brewery, and much more.
We communciate the plan which includes 2 wineries, one of them that also does cider, a restaurant for lunch, a gin place and a chocolate place. We offer more options on the day!
Inclusions
Package: Standard tour (2X Wine tastings, Lunch at your expense, Gin tasting, Chocolate)
What’s included
Admission to attractions
English-speaking professional driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Visit 4-5 venues, which include all tastings
Generally, you will visit 2 wineries, a restaurant for lunch with an indigenous museum on site, 1 gin place, and 1 chocolate tasting
Ability to have input on the itinerary
Not included
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Please allow AUD 15-30 for lunch
Package: Wine tasting instead of Gin (3x Wine tastings, 1x Chocolate tasting, NO Gin)
What’s included
Admission to attractions
English-speaking professional driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Visit 5 venues, 4 of which include all tastings
Generally, you will visit 3 wineries, a restaurant for lunch with an indigenous museum on site and ability to get wine/whiskey tastings, and finally 1 chocolate tasting with a choice to go to another winery instead at your expense.
Ability to have input on the itinerary
Not included
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Please allow AUD 15-30 for lunch
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Package: Standard tour (2X Wine tastings, Lunch at your expense, Gin tasting, Chocolate)
Confirmation
- You’ll get confirmation within minutes. If you don’t see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Package: Wine tasting instead of Gin (3x Wine tastings, 1x Chocolate tasting, NO Gin)
Confirmation
- You’ll get confirmation within minutes. If you don’t see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
Check-out page reminders
- Once you book, you willr eceive and instant email explaining all details. We will explain your options on the day of the tour and there is no need to really let us know what you prefer until the day of the tour. If however you want to eat at CHANDON Lounge bar, please let us know! But just so you kno,w the food there is quite small and expensive.
7hr 50min - 8hr 10min Duration
Please select a participation date
Join in group
Eligibility
Children aged 0-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Free for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
Children aged 3+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Group size: 5-18 participant(s)
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- Enjoy scenic vineyards,rolling hills and breathtaking views in the Yarra Valley
- 5 venues, 4 with tastings (2 wineries,restaurant,gin, chocolate)
- Flexible itinerary (You can choose where to go at certain point of the day. Ex: Choice of Chocolate tasting, or a across the road is a winery)
- A Collabarative Spotify playlsit that everyone adds to
- Young and fun Autralian guides
- Visit world-class wineries who produce award-winning wines in the heart of the Yarra Valley
- Indulge in unique tasting experiences, from sparkling wines to exquisite chocolates
- This tour is relaxed and personable, the wineries visited on the day will be based on the feedback from the group.
- Incredible restaurant where you can decide via hteir QR coded menu on what to spend for lunch.
Package: Standard tour (2X Wine tastings, Lunch at your expense, Gin tasting, Chocolate)
- [Departure] 08:45, meet up at 74 Spring Street, East Melbourne. Look for a white Mitsubishi bus with plate number BS07ED, otherwise we will email you with another vehicles details. Please put in ‘HOTEL WINDSOR’ into your map app. WE DEPART AT 8:55am..Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] 10:00, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Yering Farm Wines, Try 5 wines and an amazing pink lady apple cider to taste here Also a spot where the drivers like to get the guitar out and play a bit of background music A very cute, scenic, rustic charm here!
- [Attraction/experience] 11:00, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Tokar Estate, Second wine tasting of the day with 5 wines and a stunning view! You can also purchase cheese platters (all local) or cocktails here as well.
- [Attraction/experience] 12:00, Guided tour, Quarters, Lunch time! This restaurant has much more substantial food (Pastas, Pizzas, burgers etc). There is also an art museum, a cellar door to try wine and even whisky! 90 mins here. This is at your expense
- [Attraction/experience] 12:00, Domaine Chandon, If you would prefer to have lunch at Chandon, we will drop you here for roughly 80 minutes at your own expense. Expect lighter food (oysters, cheeseboards). Note:You would be on their LOUNGE BAR menu
- [Attraction/experience] 13:45, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Four Pillars Gin Distillery, With this option you will go to Four Pillars Gin and receive a tasting flight of 4 gins with a mixer to go with it. You can get any drink of choice if you don't want that. Winery across the road too!
- [Attraction/experience] 14:50, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, A chocolate tasting of 12 chocolates and ice cream is available. For those not interested in chocolate, the operator can try to split the group and take you to another winery around the corner.
- [Return] 17:00, at 74 spring street, East Melbourne, We aim to arrive back at 5pm, but sometimes can be as late as 5:20pm.
- Day {num}
- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
Additional information
- We expect that if you are running late on the day to text us on WhatsApp. We leave no matter what at 9am with or without you. We find some customers get confusedabout the pick up address. Easiest way to not get lost is to put in ‘HOTEL WINDSOR’ into your maps app and then walk across the road.
- The operator doesn’t mind if you bring your own drinks or snacks along, however you cannot have these at the restaurant or any venues. Prohibitions & Limitations
- The activity is not recommended: infants
- The legal drinking age in Australia is age 18. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age
- The activity is able to accommodate the following dietary requirements: vegan diets Accessibility
- This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Fee Related
- Same price applies to all ages
Package: Wine tasting instead of Gin (3x Wine tastings, 1x Chocolate tasting, NO Gin)
- [Departure] 08:45, meet up at 74 Spring Street, East Melbourne. Look for a white Mitsubishi bus with plate number BS07ED, otherwise we will email you with another vehicles details. Please put in ‘HOTEL WINDSOR’ into your map app. WE DEPART AT 8:55am..Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] 10:00, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Yering Farm Wines, Try 5 wines and an amazing pink lady apple cider to taste here Also a spot where the drivers like to get the guitar out and play a bit of background music A very cute, scenic, rustic charm here!
- [Attraction/experience] 11:00, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Tokar Estate, Second wine tasting of the day with 5 wines and a stunning view! You can also purchase cheese platters (all local) or cocktails here as well.
- [Attraction/experience] 12:00, Guided tour, Quarters, Lunch time! This restaurant has much more substantial food (Pastas, Pizzas, burgers etc). There is also an art museum, a cellar door to try wine and even whisky! 90 mins here. This is at your expense
- [Dining] 13:00, Lunch, Domaine Chandon, If you would prefer to have lunch at Chandon, we will drop you here for roughly 80 minutes at your own expense. Expect lighter food (oysters, cheeseboards). Note:You would be on their LOUNGE BAR menu
- [Attraction/experience] 13:45, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Payten & Jones, Instead of the gin tasting available, you will go to a winery across the road. This is arguably the best wine of the day. 30 mins tasting here, meaning you have time to go to Four Pillars Gin after.
- [Attraction/experience] 14:50, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, A chocolate tasting of 12 chocolates and ice cream is available. For those not interested in chocolate, the operator can try to split the group and take you to another winery around the corner.
- [Return] 17:00, at 74 spring street, East Melbourne, We aim to arrive back at 5pm, but sometimes can be as late as 5:20pm.
- Day {num}
- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
Additional information
- We expect that if you are running late on the day to text us on WhatsApp. We leave no matter what at 9am with or without you. We find some customers get confusedabout the pick up address. Easiest way to not get lost is to put in ‘HOTEL WINDSOR’ into your maps app and then walk across the road.
- The operator doesn’t mind if you bring your own drinks or snacks along, however you cannot have these at the restaurant or any venues. Prohibitions & Limitations
- The activity is not recommended: infants
- The legal drinking age in Australia is age 18. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age
- The activity is able to accommodate the following dietary requirements: vegan diets Accessibility
- This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Meet at location
Package: Standard tour (2X Wine tastings, Lunch at your expense, Gin tasting, Chocolate)
Meet-up information
Make sure to arrive on time
Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time
Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded
Look for a white Mitsubishi bus with registration BS07ED
Address: 74 Spring Street East Melbourne