10 Food and Drink Tours in the Mornington Peninsula Worth Booking

1.Mornington Peninsula Self-Guided Bike Tour | Food & Wine Region

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $0Our pick

Start at Seawinds Gardens with a quality bike, helmet, map, water bottle, and route briefing from Alison of Cycling Vine Tours. Ride mostly on cycle paths through Red Hill, stopping for wine, cider, produce, barbecue, and coastal views. The route suits independent cyclists with moderate fitness.

“We had a fantastic day out cycling as a family, it was a perfect activity and way to see some of Mornington Peninsula on a perfect weather day. We have very mixed cycling experience as a family and Allison planned out a great route for us thRead more”

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2.Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $193

Join Epicurean Tours for an eight-hour Mornington Peninsula food and wine day with guides such as Bill and Nicci. Visit Quealy Winemakers, Pt. Leo Estate, and Stonier Wines, enjoy local tastings, and sit down to a two-course lunch at Merricks General Store.

“This was one of the best wine tours we have done (and we have done a lot!). The wine selections / vineyards were terrific and the additional experiences a welcome surprise. The lunch venue (Merricks) was fantastic. Thank you Epicurean.”

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3.Whisky Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Cheese Platter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $63Best value

At Chief’s Son Distillery in Somerville, an owner-distiller leads you from malt to maturation, with four single malts, new make spirit, cask-strength whisky, local cheese, and a 100ml bottle to take home.

“Passionate host. Great tasting of thier product range and the showings of thier making processes. Extensive knowledge about products and family history which was very entertaining. Unfortunately it was very expensive particularly as Viator was paid in US$ somehow. Why??? Thx.”

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4.Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Taste Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $135

Spend about 9.5 hours touring the Mornington Peninsula in an air-conditioned vehicle, with wine at Pt. Leo Estate, Rare Hare, and Montalto, beer at St Andrews Beach Brewery, lunch, Arthur’s Seat views, and coastal bathing boxes. Hotel pickup from some Melbourne CBD hotels is included.

“We were very fortunate that we only had a small group of 5 on our tour and we all got along very well. It was a great tour, which included a few vineyards, a few sightseeing opportunities and a brewery. It was a super fun day out!”

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5.Mornington Peninsula Food & Wine Taste Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 8h 30m · from $133

Spend 510 minutes exploring the Mornington Peninsula with an English-speaking guide. Visit Point Leo Estate, Rare Hare, T’Gallant, St Andrews Beach Brewery, Arthurs Seat, and the famous beach boxes. Lunch, wine, beer, transport, and sculpture park entry are included.

“Our guide Gary was great! Friendly and knowledgeable, he set a comfortable pace and was considerate of everyone. The wineries, and brewery, and we enjoyed our lunch very much. The Pt. Leo Sculpture Garden is amazing - don’t dawdle over your tastings. The wineries were generous, providing extra tastings as we discussed different wines. It was a great day.”

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6.Montalto Vineyard: Mornington Peninsula Discovery Wine Tasting and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $96

Meet at Montalto Vineyard at 11am for a seated tasting of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, back vintages, and limited estate wines. Follow it with a shared seasonal lunch, a glass of wine, and time among the wetlands, gardens, vineyards, and sculpture collection.

“Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Discovery menu food was delicious. Wonderful experience. Even coming home with a few bottles!”

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7.Small Group: Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $193

Spend about eight hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula in a small group of up to six, with cellar door tastings, seasonal produce, sightseeing, and a long winery lunch with wine. Pickup is offered, the day begins at 10:00 am, and the tour returns to its meeting point.

“It was very flexible to the tastes and what the group wanted to do. The vineyards visited were chosen based off of one’s tastes and that was awesome. The personal experience with our guide and the other guests made it a great and memorable experience. Mornington is beautiful.”

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8.Private Tour: Mornington Peninsula Wine, Beer & Hotsprings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 9 hours

Spend nine flexible hours with an English-speaking guide such as Harrison, Pete, or Ronnie, visiting Brighton’s bathing boxes, Arthur’s Seat, breweries, wineries, coastal sights, and optional hot springs. Your private group of up to six can shape the day around wine, beer, food, scenery, or a restful soak.

“Fabulous day catered to our own personal agenda with great flexibility!”

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9.Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $125

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring the Mornington Peninsula with Teepee Tours, tasting wine, gin, rum or beer at four venues. The flexible route can include Trofeo Estate, Pt. Leo Estate, Kerri Greens, Penni Ave Distillery and more. Lunch is your choice and expense, with pickup offered.

“Highly recommend - very well organised by Teepee Tours. We went to 2 wineries which were great, 1 Gin tasting and a chocolate tasting.. Great variety”

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10.Mornington Peninsula Luxury Lunch, Wine Tasting & Pt Leo Art Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $193

Travel from Melbourne in a luxury Mercedes with guide Nikki or another local guide for wine tastings at Montalto and Quealy Winemakers, cheese at Red Hill, Pt. Leo’s sculpture walk, and a two-course lunch with wine at Merricks General Store.

“Too short. I didnt mind paying more if needed but trip was less than half a day with all the travel time”

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