Yarra Valley Food Wine and Gin Tour Departing From Melbourne
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Yarra Valley Food Wine and Gin Tour Departing From Melbourne
By Rick's Tours Australia
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Ages 18-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- All wine tastings are included in the tour price - gin tasting not included
- 1 complimentary bottle of wine to take home - +18 years only
- Bottled water
- Guided fruit tasting at Strawberry farm
What's not included- Any take home purchases made by you on the day
- Any additional alcoholic purchases made by you on the day
- Gin tasting not included. $25.00 for tasting of 4 gins - this is an "opt in" experience at Rochford
- Option to upgrade on the day to a gourmet winery lunch with a glass of wine OR order from the venue a la carte menu
- Start:
- The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square, Flinders St &, Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaOpposite The Forum Theatre - Look for the Rick's Wine Tours bus
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 155266P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 155266P2
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- Federation Square, Flinders St &, Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaOpposite The Forum Theatre - Look for the Rick's Wine Tours bus
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- eloisey3580 contributionsGreat tour!!10/10 tour Great value for money and a good tour to try wine and have a scenic view. Tour guide was great and knowledgeableWritten 18 March 2025
- 695elsief0 contributionsGreat day!Great day out in Melbourne - 3 wine tastings, fruit tasting and chocolate tasting! Rick was a great guide and very informative!Written 18 March 2025
- angelicam3290 contributionsBest day of my life!We had the most wonderful day with Rick's tours. Our tour guide Melanie was fantastic, my partner proposed and Melanie helped him choose the perfect spot at Tokar winery and kept everything under wrap so well. The tour is lovely and the chocl tasting was deliciousWritten 13 March 2025
- jcF2574OK0 contributionsAvoid them!They cancelled our tour at the last minute. As you can see in the email, they sent us an email at 840am while the gather time was at 9am. We had to rearrange our itinerary. If you want to have a good time in Australia, avoid Rick's Tour!Written 11 March 2025
- mackaylarenee0 contributionsBest Winery tour!!What an INCREDIBLE experience. Our driver Andrew was amazing!! I couldn’t recommend him more, he took photos, kept our entire hens party of 16 on track and was a total vibe!! The bus was pumping and the wineries that Rick and Mel helped me choose were so beautiful and the perfect places to enjoy our day. I could not fault anything and would suggests Ricks to anyone I know looking to do a tour.Written 1 March 2025
- FreyaR50 contributionsA very happy birthday - Yarra Valley wine tour!!I booked a private wine tour of the Yarra Valley for my special birthday to share with 8 of my friends and family. Rick was incredibly helpful and accommodating and ensured I had a wonderful birthday. Our tour guide, Melanie, was really friendly and we couldn't have asked for a better day.Written 25 February 2025
- auroraerika0 contributionsFabulous time all around!My bestie and I had the best time on this tour! Rick is so knowledgeable, funny and ensured we all had a wonderful time. The wine tasting destinations were lovely too. Overall I would definitely recommend this tour! It’s a must try!Written 19 February 2025
- E3783DVniamhm0 contributionsWine and chocolateGreat tour with friends old and new ✨😍 Rick was very friendly and knowledgeable! The booking was easy and had lots of great wine!Written 18 February 2025
- tweetyc20250 contributionsAmazing tripDavid is an amazing guide. He showed us around the mansion then we had extra hour to explore around by ourselves. Plenty of time to wonder around the Zoo and good driving to and from the city.Written 18 February 2025
- B2862PKcarolynw0 contributionsRecommended tourDavid was friendly knowledgeable and helpful The tour was perfectly paced to do both zoo and mansion Very well organised and would highly recommend this tourWritten 18 February 2025
- markgenesism20250 contributionsZoo and mansion tourIt’s been a fun experience for me and my wife. We really enjoyed the tour. We got to see different wild animals. Our tour guide David is really good, he was able to give us good history about the mansion. Rick and tours is an amazing tour guide agency highly recommended.Written 16 February 2025
- F6184NZmarvinc0 contributionsGreat experienceRick is a really nice and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended. Very nice experience you should check it out. Nice experienceWritten 16 February 2025
- jenny_liz_anya0 contributionsAmazingRick is an amazing tour guide. Super knowledgeable and friendly. Really good value for money. Loved seeing all the kangaroos. Thanks so much!Written 16 February 2025
- W4838ZOjessicab0 contributionsWineryRick was super helpful and fun! He showed us around and shared a bit of Melbourne and Yarra Valley’s history. We got to try some fresh fruits and amazing wines. The lunch spot had a great vegetarian option, and the food was delicious! Thanks RickWritten 14 February 2025
- LuizaMoutela0 contributionsTotally worthy experienceGreat experience in Yarra Valley. Diversity of wines and flavors, beautiful landscapes and very entertaining guide, gave us lots of information about the history of Melbourne. Complete and very pleasant experience.Written 14 February 2025
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robert w
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Dirk was very friendly, informative and helpful .
Day started of with some fruit and preserves at a local farm - very tasty
Followed by three wineries totalling 12 samples
Plus a free bottle of good quality wine each - you could choose from any of the 4 samples
all of the wines were good quality and tasty
We opted for all inclusive which had a very tasty lunch - choice of baramundi, chicken, beef or pasta _- all tasty
After that a healthy sampling of 4 wine cask infused gins - very palatable !!
Then on to a chocolaterie - again wonderful samples.
Heading back home one of the party asked if we could see any kangaroos - we all agreed to a detour - excellent seeing Kangaroos in the wild.
Spot on value for money and I would gully recommend
Day started of with some fruit and preserves at a local farm - very tasty
Followed by three wineries totalling 12 samples
Plus a free bottle of good quality wine each - you could choose from any of the 4 samples
all of the wines were good quality and tasty
We opted for all inclusive which had a very tasty lunch - choice of baramundi, chicken, beef or pasta _- all tasty
After that a healthy sampling of 4 wine cask infused gins - very palatable !!
Then on to a chocolaterie - again wonderful samples.
Heading back home one of the party asked if we could see any kangaroos - we all agreed to a detour - excellent seeing Kangaroos in the wild.
Spot on value for money and I would gully recommend
Written 7 February 2025
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Alex B
3 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
The day was really well paced and planned out, never hurried but never sitting around waiting. Rick does a brilliant job of driving and hosting, explaining the history of Melbourne and pointing out animals along the scenic drive out to Yarra Valley. The fruit tasting is a great start, supporting a local family business and really tasty produce, then we had wine in hand by 10:30. None of the wineries was crowded with groups, the people guiding each tasting were excellent, and all of them knew Rick - you can tell Rick's Tours has strong relationships with all the destinations. Rick's tips to get the most out of each tasting were really helpful, including viewpoints and the art gallery. Lunch was delicious, with choices of beef, fish, chicken or vegetarian. Finishing off with the chocolaterie was a lovely dessert. Would recommend!
Written 13 February 2025
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Amy B
2 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
A Perfect Day in the Yarra Valley with Rick’s Tours!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you’re looking for an unforgettable wine and food experience in the Yarra Valley, look no further than Rick’s Tours! From start to finish, our full-day tour exceeded every expectation.
Rick’s passion for the region, its wines, and its gourmet offerings shines through every moment of the tour. We visited a variety of wineries, each offering unique, high-quality wines. Rick’s knowledge of the region is impressive, and he made sure to tailor the experience to our tastes, ensuring we got the most out of each stop.
From artisanal cheeses and exceptional fruit, to a gourmet lunch and chocolate to die for, everything was fresh and delicious. Rick had personal relationships with many of the owners and winemakers, making each stop feel intimate and special.
What sets this tour apart is Rick himself. His warm personality, humor, and local insights made the day not only informative but fun and relaxed. He kept the group small, which made for a personalized and intimate experience.
I can’t recommend Rick’s Tours enough. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking to enjoy a day of indulgence, this tour is a must-do when visiting the Yarra Valley. We left with full hearts, full bellies, and a few bottles of incredible wine to remember the day!
Bravo, Rick! 👏🍷
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you’re looking for an unforgettable wine and food experience in the Yarra Valley, look no further than Rick’s Tours! From start to finish, our full-day tour exceeded every expectation.
Rick’s passion for the region, its wines, and its gourmet offerings shines through every moment of the tour. We visited a variety of wineries, each offering unique, high-quality wines. Rick’s knowledge of the region is impressive, and he made sure to tailor the experience to our tastes, ensuring we got the most out of each stop.
From artisanal cheeses and exceptional fruit, to a gourmet lunch and chocolate to die for, everything was fresh and delicious. Rick had personal relationships with many of the owners and winemakers, making each stop feel intimate and special.
What sets this tour apart is Rick himself. His warm personality, humor, and local insights made the day not only informative but fun and relaxed. He kept the group small, which made for a personalized and intimate experience.
I can’t recommend Rick’s Tours enough. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking to enjoy a day of indulgence, this tour is a must-do when visiting the Yarra Valley. We left with full hearts, full bellies, and a few bottles of incredible wine to remember the day!
Bravo, Rick! 👏🍷
Written 15 October 2024
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Amy M
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Jan 2023 • Friends
We were very excited for this tour, but it was a disappointing day! To start with, the driver arrived late and their driving did not instil confidence (cutting people off in traffic, overshooting the driveway of the wineries, bad mouthing cyclists), plus they didn’t seem to know what was going on (took us to winery and art gallery that were both closed).
The was an incredible amount of miscommunication, everyone had a different description of the itinerary (example: half the tour group was told to arrive by 9am, the others by 9:30am. We all paid the same price for the tour yet some people on our tour had to pay for the gin tasting, others were refunded). Most things promised in booking description were not included (we had to make a fuss at the end of the tour to even get our bottle of wine).
I have been on other wine tours that cost less and were much higher quality, I would not recommend this tour!
The was an incredible amount of miscommunication, everyone had a different description of the itinerary (example: half the tour group was told to arrive by 9am, the others by 9:30am. We all paid the same price for the tour yet some people on our tour had to pay for the gin tasting, others were refunded). Most things promised in booking description were not included (we had to make a fuss at the end of the tour to even get our bottle of wine).
I have been on other wine tours that cost less and were much higher quality, I would not recommend this tour!
Written 31 January 2023
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Hi Amy,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. I can see you are frustrated by your experience. Allow me to provide some context for you and for other readers.
1 - Closed venue - St Huberts Cellar Door and Hubert's Art Gallery closed last minute due to a power outage and could not inform us in time. We had booked your tour for a 10:45am tasting. We were not told about the closure. We only found out about it when your driver showed up on the day. Your driver was not at fault.
2 - Miscommunication - some people had booked via TripAdvisor which had incorrect information on their listing. This has now been rectified. However this is a risk that you take when you do not book direct with businesses... sometimes information is not current. We try our best to ensure all our online communication is up-to-date.
3 - Refunds - no refunds were given for your tour. I am unsure what you mean by this statement. In fact, Mel (our amazing bookings expert) arranged for bottles of wine for each person at Helen & Joey so then no one missed out on taking a bottle of wine home. There was no "fuss at the end of the day" that I was aware of and it definately was not reported in the end of tour report.
4 - Pick up time - Our departure time is 9:30 am. Our buses arrive at 9:00 am. This allows guest to meet their driver between 9 and 9:30 am. The 9:30 am pick up that you refer to was also on TripAdvisor with the incorrect information. This has now been rectified.
5 - Gin tastings - are not included in the tour price. This is clearly stated on our website. We did not pay for anyones gin tasting on the day.
6 - Everything expect the art gallery was included on the tour. This is due to the art gallery being closed. We also clearly state that the itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Sometimes there is nothing we can do. I apologise for this.
7 - Driver arriving late - Melbourne has more than 5 million people living there with more than 450,000 people working in the CDB. That's a lot of people on the road at the same time. Our drivers try their best to ensure they arrive on time however sometimes things happen that cause them to be late. In this instance there was a car accident on the freeway which caused a delay in the arrival time. We understand your frustration but we do put safety above all. We instruct our drivers to be mindful of their safety just as much as the guests.
Again I would like to thank you for taking the time to write this. I can clearly see how upset you are. I hope my response provides you with some clarification to the experience - if not you can give me a call on 1300 306 805 to discuss it more as I do not ever want someone to have a bad experience - that is not our business.
Written 31 January 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Isaac B
2 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
We had a great day on the Yarra Valley Wine Tour! Rick was the tour guide on our excursion and shared loads of interesting stories about the history of Melbourne and wineries in the area. The Cellar doors we visited were really nice and we had a lovely lunch included in the price. We’d say this was really good value for money given the fruit tasting in the morning, 12x different wines to taste through the day, a nice lunch, a chocolate tasting experience, and a bus tour around the Yarra Valley! The tour is kept interactive and fun throughout including Photo Bingo including a prize and optional gin tasting. Would defo recommend!
Written 5 January 2025
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Lee
Ashtead, UK1 contribution
Anyone staying in Melbourne should aim to spend a day out of the city at least once - this is the perfect way to do it.
Rick was a perfect host - entertaining, interesting and informative - as he took us out to the beautiful Yarra Valley for a trip that included extensive tastings at two wineries (including a free bottle of wine at the first and an excellent lunch at the second) and a further tasting of 12 chocolates at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. For cheese fans, there was also a stop at a dairy farm shop.
Rick provided the right level of commentary on a journey that also gives you a chance to do a bit of local wildlife spotting. It was an excellent way to spend a day.
Rick was a perfect host - entertaining, interesting and informative - as he took us out to the beautiful Yarra Valley for a trip that included extensive tastings at two wineries (including a free bottle of wine at the first and an excellent lunch at the second) and a further tasting of 12 chocolates at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. For cheese fans, there was also a stop at a dairy farm shop.
Rick provided the right level of commentary on a journey that also gives you a chance to do a bit of local wildlife spotting. It was an excellent way to spend a day.
Written 1 November 2024
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Laurence
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
What a day!!
Rick was a fabulous tour guide and his knowledge of the local area and wildlife was incredible.
We tasted fabulous wines, cheeses and chocolates alongside a marvellous lunch and bottle of wine to take home.
Before heading back to the city we went kangaroo hunting and found a whole load out in the wild.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a great day out 🌟
Rick was a fabulous tour guide and his knowledge of the local area and wildlife was incredible.
We tasted fabulous wines, cheeses and chocolates alongside a marvellous lunch and bottle of wine to take home.
Before heading back to the city we went kangaroo hunting and found a whole load out in the wild.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a great day out 🌟
Written 15 October 2024
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Ingrid M
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • Couples
We had an amazing time exploring the Yarra Valley with Rick! His knowledge of the area was impressive; he not only took us to the best vineyards but also shared fascinating stories about Melbourne’s origins and wine-making history. He’s a friendly and laid back guide, and we had lots of laughs with him. Highly recommend this trip for anyone looking to explore Yarra Valley and try some of the best wineries in the region.
Written 14 February 2025
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Michael R
15 contributions
I went on the Werribee tour and had a great time. I then decided to go on the Yarra Valley tour and had a ball! I was lucky and had Rick as my guide for a second time. We explored the Yarra Valley in its entirety, including a fruit tasting at a strawberry farm, followed by three wine tastings at two different wineries. We had lunch included with a glass of wine and chips which were shared. After lunch, I did the gin tasting, and I got to try four different types of chins for an extra fee. Finish the day at the chocolate Factory with a guided chocolate tasting. We stopped on the way home to see some kangaroos. The group was really friendly and welcoming as I was a solo traveler. I would highly recommend Rick to Australia to anybody who is visiting Melbourne. I’m looking forward to new tours that they are implementing in the not distant future. I will definitely be back 10 out of 10.
Written 25 November 2024
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Chui Chui C
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Family
Rick and Bernie were the most knowledgeable and friendly guides we have met.
It wasn’t the best of weather and one of the wineries actually got flooded. Thanks to Rick’s swift connection, we were able to visit another reputable winery at a short notice.
We really had a great time and would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in knowing about the Yarra Valley wines and having a delicious lunch.
Fresh fruit and produces at the Yarra Fresh Farm and chocolate tasting at the chocolatier were also enjoyable.
It wasn’t the best of weather and one of the wineries actually got flooded. Thanks to Rick’s swift connection, we were able to visit another reputable winery at a short notice.
We really had a great time and would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in knowing about the Yarra Valley wines and having a delicious lunch.
Fresh fruit and produces at the Yarra Fresh Farm and chocolate tasting at the chocolatier were also enjoyable.
Written 9 January 2024
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