The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Melbourne

1.Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,552 reviews · from $93Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring the Yarra Valley with Teepee Tours. Guides such as Matt, Callum, Andrew and Peter keep the day social and flexible, with wine, cider, gin or beer tastings, chocolate, live guitar and scenic cellar doors. Lunch is separate, and the group helps shape the stops.

“I cannot recommend this tour enough. Andrew was phenomenal. I've been to a ton of wineries so it was refreshing to try the wines with some tasting notes and interesting facts about the wines we were drinking. Super laid back setting which also was very different than other wine tours I've been on. I think the most unique factor was the flexibility that the tour provides. It was able to adjust around individual's desires with ease. Bonus, was being able to see kangaroos at the last winery! Thank you, Andrew, for a great tour and some core memories.”

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2.Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,819 reviews · from $139

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring the Yarra Valley from Melbourne with Dancing Kangaroo Tours. Guides such as Sean, Stefan, Posi, and Danny lead small groups to boutique wineries, a two-course lunch, chocolate and ice cream, plus optional Four Pillars gin or Watts River beer tastings.

“Three wineries, one brewery, and ice cream stop off, and an extremely experienced and welcoming tour guide and driver. The lunch was excellent with a choice of four mains, and the choice of wineries superb. Unhurried and relaxed. When it comes to value for money, this tour wins by a country mile. Highly recommend.”

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3.Yarra Valley Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer, & Choc Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 719 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Join TeePee Tours for an eight-hour Yarra Valley road trip from Melbourne. Guides such as Matt, Callum, Aydin, Andrew, and Todd keep the mood easygoing while you choose between wine, gin, beer, cider, and chocolate stops. Add songs to the shared playlist, enjoy scenic tastings, and buy your own lunch.

“Awesome day with family and friends nice and relaxing at a pace of your choice”

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4.Yarra Valley Food Wine and Gin Tour Departing From Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $82

Spend a full day in the Yarra Valley with guides such as Bernie, Rick, Melanie, Dirk, or Victor. Taste local fruit, several Yarra wines, 12 Australian chocolates, and ice cream, with a complimentary wine bottle included. Gin costs extra, and lunch is purchased separately at Rochford Wines.

“The whole day was most enjoyable with the right amount of winery stops. Victor our driver was very pleasant and the crew were very entertaining. Standouts we’re Hubert winery and P and J winery.”

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5.Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 8h 30m · from $137

Travel from Melbourne to four Yarra Valley tasting stops, including lunch at Soumah, then finish with chocolate and ice cream. Guides such as Posi, Stefan, Sean, Karen, and Danny are known for lively commentary. You can replace the fourth winery with Four Pillars Gin or Watts River Brewery.

“Guide was very funny and friendly, kept the vibe going for everybody. The bus was super comfortable. The wineries were all different in their own ways, although I didn‘t love the food, I‘d still recommend!”

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6.Melbourne Food Tour with 8+ Food Tastings in Hidden Laneways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $116

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Australian, Asian, Italian, and Greek-influenced foods through Melbourne’s central laneways. Guides such as Troy, Louise, Jeanie, and David combine food with local stories, coffee, wine, and landmarks. The adult-only tour has a maximum of 12 people.

“Lots of variety including typical Australian and Asian food, wines, coffee and desserts. All locations were close to each other so walking was much less than expected.”

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7.Yarra Valley Food, Wine, Chocolate & Gin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 8 hours · from $91

Travel from Melbourne’s Federation Square to Yarra Farm Fresh, St Huberts, Tokar Estate, Rochford Wines and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. You’ll taste local produce, seven or more wines, 12 chocolates and optional gin, with guides such as Rick, Bernie and Mel sharing regional stories along the way.

“It was excellent, fun and informative with delicious tastings and outstanding lunch.”

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8.Yarra Valley Full Day Gourmet Food, Wine & Gin Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $82

Set out from Melbourne at 8:15 am with Rick, Bernie, Melanie, or another guide for a full day of Yarra Valley tastings. Sample fruit, 13 chocolates, wines, and possibly gin, then buy lunch at Rochford Wines. Most tastings and one bottle of wine are included.

“Super fun day with Rick touring wineries in the Yarra valley. The wineries were very nice and the lunch spectacular! We were each given a free bottle of wine to bring home. Rick has a great sense of humor and also provides knowledgeable commentary. The pace of the tour is nice with plenty of time at each stop. The drive is quite beautiful and to top off the day we did a tasting at the chocolaterie!”

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9.Yarra Valley Food & Wine Trip with 1 Wine Bottle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 8 hours · from $98

Join Rick’s Tours Australia for an eight-hour Yarra Valley outing from Melbourne. You’ll taste local fruit, three wines at three cellar doors, 12 chocolates, and take home a bottle. Guides such as Rick, Bernie, Mel, and Melanie add local stories and plenty of humor, while lunch and optional gin or whiskey tastings cost extra.

“So lovely. Great wines, tour guide (Rick) knew what he was talking about.”

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10.Guided Night-Time Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · from $131

Join guides such as Hugo, Simon, or Alex for a three-hour evening walk from Gordon Reserve. Expect four food stops, Melbourne stories, Chinatown possibilities, unusual local tastes, dessert, and one drink depending on the booking details. The small group is capped at eight people.

“What a great experience sampling off the beaten track food and drinks with a local that loves showing visitors his city! Hugo was an awesome guide with many interesting facts about Melbourne, but more importantly he knows where to find great food! Come hungry because you will get lots of delicious nibbles that will fill you up. He also gave us many recommendations that we didn't have time to visit during the tour. I wish we had time to do the bar tour with the company as well, it looks like a lot of fun! If you want to experience the variety of cuisines that make Melbourne a great food…”

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11.Multicultural Markets Food Tour – Melbourne’s Global Tastes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $54

Meet at Melbourne Multicultural Hub at 9:30 am for a 2.5-hour, easy 1 km food walk to Queen Victoria Market. Guides such as Tristan, Anna, and Tamra lead tastings of coffee, antipasto, cheeses, meats, sweets, and gelato while explaining Melbourne’s immigrant communities and market culture.

“Great walking Victoria Market tour with Tristan. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the market. We enjoyed great coffee & tastes of cheeses & meats, and finished with delicious gelato.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $0

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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13.Melbourne Flavors: Queen Victoria Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · from $49Best value

Start early at Queen Victoria Market with an English-speaking guide such as Tristan or Anna. Over 2.5 hours, walk about 1 km, taste local and multicultural treats, drink Melbourne coffee, and hear how immigration shaped the city’s food culture. Groups are limited to 12.

“Our guide, Tristan tailored the tour for us. He was engaging, respectful and extremely knowledgeable. The vendors of the stalls we visited were welcoming and delighted to deal with our guide and us. There was familiarity amongst all which added a sincerity and warmth to the tour. Whilst one aspect of the tour was not on the agenda, Tristan went out of his way to ensure I experienced the best of the tour - it was a nice surprise and sincerely appreciated! THE best oyster I have ever tasted!!! A wonderful tour and I would really recommend undertaking at the beginning of your stay in Melbourne as you will want…”

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14.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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15.Whisky Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Cheese Platter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $63

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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