Experience the Best of Melbourne's Food and Wine Scene
In Melbourne's CBD, bustling laneways emerge in between the busiest streets in the city. Many are decorated with street art and are home to tiny cafes and charming shops. Within these alleyways, you will find some of the best drinking and dining in the city of Melbourne. Take a look at some of the specialty tours you can take through them.
If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, you will want to hop on Melbourne's Chocolate Wonderland Tour. This two-and-a-half-hour walking tour will take you through some of the city's best laneways and arcades, where you will treat your taste buds to delectable sweets.
Come prepared with your walking shoes and your appetite, as you will make your way to 10 different chocolate tastings throughout the afternoon. As you travel the city, your guide will share interesting facts and history about Melbourne, the capital of Victoria and Australia's second-largest city.
You will sample chocolate from countries all over the world, including Belgium, Switzerland, France, Italy and, of course, Australia. Your tour also includes a chocolate and wine pairing, as well as afternoon tea, served with a beverage and a cake.
As you make your way around the chocolate shops, don't forget to pick up some tasty treats for your loved ones back home. As part of the tour offers, you will receive exclusive offers in the stores, as well as a tasting bag to take with you.
If you prefer savoury over sweet, you will love the Melbourne Progressive Degustation Walk. The three-hour tour will take you to some of the finest restaurants around the Melbourne CBD and allow you to sample some highlights from their menus.
Your guide will take you to three of the city's top venues, and you will be treated to a flight of food and a flight of wine at each restaurant. During your exclusive wine tasting Melbourne, sommeliers will share more about the wines you're drinking.
Melbourne is a city full of arts and culture, and the restaurants you visit will be no exception. You'll enjoy your food in some of the trendiest and most stylish spots in Melbourne, as the atmosphere of the restaurants enhances the overall feeling on your tour.
The Melbourne Progressive Degustation Walk departs at 5pm from Federation Square, operating Monday - Thursday all year. Because alcohol is served, guests must be at least 18 years old to join the tour.
Head to the Country for Even More Options
When you're ready to get away from the big city, you have no shortage of options. The state of Victoria has stunning beaches, awe-inspiring mountains and rolling hills lined with vineyards. The only problem is choosing where you want to go!
If you like the sea, hop aboard the Mornington Peninsula Ultimate Tour. On this full-day voyage, you will head south to explore gorgeous this gorgeous coastal region about an hour south of Melbourne city. You'll love walking along the shores of Port Phillip Bay and checking out world-famous beach bathing boxes.
Mornington Peninsula has many farms and wineries, both of which you will be able to explore on your trip. Lunch will be hosted at a farm in the area, and you'll be treated to a wine tasting along with your meal.
Following lunch, your guide will take you to Sunny Ridge strawberry farms, where you will be able to pick your own berries if you visit between the harvesting season (November - April). Otherwise, you will visit another local winery to enjoy vineyard tours.
You can also add an optional visit to the Peninsula Hot Springs to your tour. If you choose to do so, you will spend a few hours at the hot springs in the morning, relaxing and enjoying the luxurious facilities, including a mineral pool and Turkish steam bath.
Before you head back to Melbourne, you'll end the tour by taking a ride on the Arthurs Seat Eagle. From your gondola, you will admire the panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay and the Mornington Peninsula around you.
On the other hand, if you would prefer a tour that is completely focused on wine, you'll want to head to the Yarra Valley for the best winery tour Melbourne. On the full-day Yarra Valley Wine Experience trip, you will visit four premium wineries and try a range of local wines, including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Your wine journey will start in central Melbourne, where you will meet up with your wine expert tour guide. From there, you will head to the picturesque Yarra Valley, where you will admire the rolling hills and endless rows of vineyards.
During the tour, you will stop at some of the area's most popular wineries, including Steels Gate Wines, Yering Farm and Balgownie Estate (where you will also eat lunch). End the day with a private tour of Domaine Chandon, accompanied by a glass of their sparkling wine.
