Food, Wine & Nightlife in Melbourne

Yarra Valley Wineries Day Trip (opens in a new tab)

1 8 h

This experience is Hosted by a local who grew up in the Yarra Valley region and has built strong relationships with the venues we visit. My guests receive special VIP treatment with access to an experience they wouldn’t get if they did this themselves. Small group - up to 6 guests with transportation in a spacious and comfortable, Luxury van. The entire day is Customised to suit the group on the day. The tour is Private.

Free cancellation

Mornington Peninsula Private Car Winery Tour.1-7 People One Car Price. (opens in a new tab)

7 h

Come explore the world renowned Mornington Peninsula wine region in your private vehicle with your driver/guide. See and learn why the Mornington Peninsula is world famous for its wine,food and seaside views. As the tour is private you have the option of staying a little longer at wineries if you wish. A truly wonderful and relaxing day awaits you. From 1 to 7 passengers this price is fixed for your private group vehicle. Bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.

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Private and Tailored Mornington Peninsula Wine Tour (opens in a new tab)

5 h – 6 h

We know you are looking for something different, so we have created this tour with the flexibility to customise it for you. No one itinerary is ever the same, as we have more than 100 vineyards and experiences. This itinerary can be customised to include your favourite wineries, although we have handpicked a great selection for you to enjoy. The day will include tasting at three wineries and/or breweries, with a stop for lunch. Our guides are local to Melbourne and have been touring for many years. Depending on group size, we offer the Driver/Guide with one of our European luxury vehicles. You will also be picked up and returned to your accommodation anywhere in Melbourne or the Mornington Peninsula.

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Mornington Peninsula Winery Tours (opens in a new tab)

2 8 h

This service is managed by Ibuzz International and it network partners. Our drivers are experienced and friendly. This is a personalised winery tour. No one tour is identical to the others. It is easy going and flexible. There is no rush as to how long the group likes to stay in one location to enjoy the beauty of the valley and atmosphere of the surroundings.

Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges inc. lunch with wine,plus morning tea,chocolate (opens in a new tab)

6 h – 8 h

Visit the Yarra Valley regions best wineries and attractions including the Dandenong Ranges with guided local knowledge. The winning key to ensuring you have an experience that will create everlasting memories. Drive over the picturesque Dandenong Ranges stopping at historic Emerald for a walk of the Emerald Lake after a cup of coffee and cake. Then off to the beautiful Yarra Valley for a winery lunch with a glass of wine and tastings. From there head off to the Yarra Yalley Chocolaterie for complimentary tastings and chocolate shopping and then visit the iconic Yarra Valley dairy and cheese deli. We then finish with a leisurely drive back to pick up location. Price includes Morning Tea in Dandenong Ranges, wine tasting and lunch with a glass of wine plus chocolate tastings offered by chocolaterie. Winery lunch venue may vary. Bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.

Free cancellation

Mornington Peninsula Wine Region Tour (opens in a new tab)

29 8 h

Grape Explorations Australia specialise in private, small group wine region tours. We tailor the day to suit any group dynamic or special occasion, supporting local winemakers and artisan producers of the region. Get on board with us and let us show you a day to remember When you step into Estella, our luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Lil'Pip, Our Mercedes-Benz Valente, you'll know that you are going to be treated to an exceptional day. This is not just a wine tour: it’s a relaxed and sophisticated journey into the gloriousness of our region’s wineries: the countryside, the characters and, of course, the wine. Our hosts have a unique combination of interests and experience and we combine it all to make your day unique. Local knowledge is not all we bring to the mix: Our hosts have also worked in the retail and entertainment industry so we know how to keep clients happy. Take a Grape Explorations Australia tour and experience the region in a way you won't forget. You deserve it.

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Private Melbourne: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Culture, Coffee, History (opens in a new tab)

10 3 h

This tour explores two of (Naarm) Melbourne’s most characteristic and colourful inner-city neighbourhoods. You’ll weave through historic streets filled with colourful murals and backstreet graffiti before enjoying a delicious Melbourne coffee at an amazing, local social enterprise cafe. Learn about the up’s and down’s of these twin neighbourhoods and some of their most fascinating characters from an infamous criminal turned children's author, passionate football fans, the “Willy Wonka” of Australia, First Nations elders and recent migrants who have helped shape modern Australia. After exploring the evolving arts and live music culture of the area we’ll end with some refreshment and give you plenty of recommendations for places to eat, drink and shop when the tour concludes.

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Melbourne Private Multicultural Markets Food Tour (opens in a new tab)

16 2 h 30 min

The markets of Melbourne are buzzing, colourful reflections of the city’s soul. Half of Aussies are first- or second-generation immigrants, and this diverse cultural tapestry is on full display in its markets. Go behind the scenes, taste the food, meet the vendors and discover the local culture of this amazing city.

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Mornington Peninsula Lunch, Wine & Pt Leo Estate Art Walk (opens in a new tab)

1 7 h

Your day in the world class wine region of the Mornington Peninsula has been designed to embrace the love of food and wine, nature, sights and stories. We incorporate a wonderful 2 course lunch at a popular local restaurant. Here you can sit down to enjoy a wonderfully thought out menu of local and seasonal produce paired with a glass of local wine. Your day on the Mornington Peninsula includes a walk through the spectacular Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park, exhibiting 60 ever evolving sculptures, mainly large scale. This art walk is considered to be one of the best outdoor global art displays in the world. Whatever path chosen you will marvel at the nature and fauna, coastal backdrop and the wrap of vines at this beautiful estate. We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests with a 4 minimum to proceed with tour

Dumpling Making Party (opens in a new tab)

4 2 h

For things to do in Melbourne, you can't get more immersed in food culture than the Dumplings Party. Learning to make dumplings is a true culinary escapade with beginning with making the perfect dough then learn how to shape your best dumplings, get inspiration for composing your gourmet Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese menus. You will be making pork, chicken, beef or vegetarian dumplings. You will learn to shape different types of dumplings.

Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2 (opens in a new tab)

7 1 h 30 min

Indulge and enjoy a private dinner cruise on Melbourne's spectacular Yarra River for you and your partner.

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Private Customized Yarra Valley Wine Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 7 h – 8 h

At Happy Sips Wine Tours, we specialise in fully private Yarra Valley wine experiences for guests who value comfort, quality, and personalised service. Enjoy a relaxed tour from Melbourne with hotel pickup, visiting four carefully selected wineries with guided tastings of the region’s wines. Your fully flexible itinerary lets you tailor the day — swap a winery if you prefer. Choose your lunch: a 3-course meal at Rochford Wines or a 2-course meal at Soumah, both with scenic vineyard views. Travel in a luxury Mercedes with a professional local driver-guide for a personalised, unhurried, and memorable wine tour. ⸻ Highlights • Fully private tour – your group only • Four wineries with guided tastings included • Choice of 3-course or 2-course lunch • Hotel pickup from Melbourne included • Luxury Mercedes vehicle • Customised, fully flexible itinerary — swap wineries if you wish

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Mornington Peninsula Small Group Lunch and Wine Tasting Quealy (opens in a new tab)

2 7 h

This is a fabulous small group tour of only 4-8 guests that includes a self guided art walk to view large scale sculptures at the beautiful Pt Leo Estate with Western Port Bay as the stunning back drop. You will be introduced to unique and premium wine tasting events and a lunch with a glass of wine for your lunch at Merrick's General Wine Store that is the local favourite dining destination on the Mornington Peninsula. The return to your City hotel takes in views of Port Phillip Bay at Arthur's Seat for a wonderful photo opp! The food and wine experience is hosted by a friendly and qualified local guide. Please advise any dietary requirements and particular food and wine preferences when booking and we will do our best to accommodate. Minimum 4 guests for tour to operate We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests

Red Therapy | Wine Tour in Mornington Peninsula (Private Tour) (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

A perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or simply to treat yourself to a relaxing day with friends, our “Red Therapy” Wine Tour across Mornington Peninsular and Red Hill leisurely explores the region’s beautiful landscapes and world-class wineries. Renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as pioneering Pinot Gris/Grigio in Australia, the Mornington Peninsula produces a vast range of quality wines. Set between two bays – Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay – this cool climate region is dominated by strong winds that sweep across the land. With red volcanic soils and hills rising 300 meters above sea level, the area produces grapes with outstanding fruit flavors, high natural acidity, and fine tannins, resulting in excellent vintages. This summer calls for the perfect opportunity to spoil yourself with some of the Peninsulas’ beautiful Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and of course, the region’s jewel, Pinot Noir.

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Half Day Tour in Melbourne City Highlights (opens in a new tab)

2 4 h 30 min

Let me show you my marvelous Melbourne in all her beauty, charm & character. Taste the coffee, admire the local art works, absorb the history, ride the famous trams, have fun in and around the CBD with me and get a fine introduction to one of the greatest places on the planet!

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Whisky Bars & Gin Joints: Melbourne Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

21 2 h 30 min

Blending tales of shipwrecks, sly grog shops and distilling bans with some of Melbourne’s coolest whisky and gin joints, the Melbourne Whisky and Gin Tour is a rollicking adventure from Victoria’s early spirit making past to its modern craft scene. Starting at State Parliament, you'll be transported back in time to a heady world of prohibition, sly grog shops, shipwrecks and even Sherlock Holmes while sampling gin at a heritage brick cottage that once housed bootleg grog. From here, it's a short stroll to Melbourne's first whisky bar and a wide selection of peaty single malts, honeyed Highlands and mellow Scottish blends. Your tour ends at one of the cities best bars - a hidden distillery!

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Melbourne Flavours Queen Victoria Market Food Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 2 h

Immerse yourself in Melbourne's vibrant culinary scene on this guided food tour of the historic Queen Victoria Market. Operating since 1878, this iconic open-air market not only showcases a diverse array of international delicacies but also tells the story of Melbourne's multicultural heritage. Over two hours, explore bustling food halls, meet enthusiastic traders, and indulge in a curated selection of tastings ranging from artisan cheeses to authentic Turkish delicacies. This tour offers a unique insight into the flavors and cultures that define Melbourne's reputation as a global food capital. - Guided 2-hour walking food tour of Queen Victoria Market - Sample diverse international flavors from passionate traders - Enjoy generous tastings of artisan cheeses, pastries, and more - Optional wine tasting from the renowned Macedon Ranges region

Melbourne Art, History, Wine & Food Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

6 2 h

Weave through a labyrinth of art-filled laneways in Melbourne's heart, and hear curious tales from the city's fascinating history. You'll then settle into one of Melbourne’s most iconic and beloved wine bars. Picture dark wood interiors and cherry leather seats under a towering blackboard of handwritten wines. Savour a curated tasting of three old and new world wines, accompanied by some fancy Portuguese-inspired tapas. Hello, I’m your guide, David from Curious Wanderers. I’ve spent years exploring these laneways, collecting stories and sipping wine in quiet corners. This tour is a love letter to the city I call home.

Melbourne River Laneways and Coffee Culture Boat Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 h

Experience Melbourne from the river and its vibrant streets on this unique 4-hour tour. Cruise aboard the historic Elizabeth Anne, using the Yarra to reach different parts of the city and stepping ashore to explore with your guide. Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Hosier Lane and Melbourne’s famous laneways. Along the way, hear the stories behind Melbourne’s landmarks, hidden corners and historic waterfront while enjoying spectacular views of the ever-changing city skyline. Enjoy coffee and cake in Degraves Street before cruising towards Docklands and finishing with a guided walk at historic South Wharf. 4-hour tour departing daily at 10:00 AM Cruise the Yarra aboard the historic Elizabeth Anne Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens with a local guide Visit Federation Square, Flinders Street Station and Hosier Lane Discover Melbourne’s famous laneways and street art Enjoy coffee and cake in Degraves Street Experience Melbourne by river and on foot

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Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne (opens in a new tab)

6 6 h 30 min

We depart early from Melbourne. We head straight to the Yarra Valley. We visit 3 to 4 vineyards for some wine tasting.