About this tour
Skip the crowded flagships and taste your way through Yarra Valley's best-kept secrets on this eight-hour private tour. You'll visit three lesser-known family-run wineries with a licensed guide who knows the region inside out, learning how each producer crafts their drops from vine to glass. A gourmet lunch at one of the cellar doors rounds out the day, showcasing what makes this Victorian region worth the drive.
Highlights
- Three hand-picked wineries beyond the usual tourist circuit
- Family-owned producers with generational winemaking stories
- Gourmet lunch included at a winery restaurant
- Private car with air conditioning and water provided
- Licensed guide explains production methods and terroir
What to expect
Your guide will collect you and drive through the valley's rolling vineyards, stopping at three wineries chosen for quality over profile. At each cellar door, you'll taste current releases while the winemaker or owner walks you through their approach—soil, vintage variations, blending decisions. Expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour at each spot, with time to ask questions and chat with the people actually making the wine. Lunch arrives mid-tour at one of the wineries, a proper sit-down meal pairing with local wines. Bring an appetite and comfortable shoes; you'll be on your feet tasting, walking vineyard rows, and exploring cellars.
Good to know
Wine purchases are separate from the tour cost. The pace suits all fitness levels but involves some standing and walking. Bring sunscreen and a hat. Prams and service animals are welcome. Bottled water is supplied; ask your guide about water stations.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.