Top Melbourne Dining Experiences

Spend an evening on the Yarra River during this Melbourne dinner cruise. As you admire the twinkling city lights reflecting on the water, enjoy a 4-course gourmet meal inclusive of beverages. This fine dining experience includes beer, wine, and spirits, as well as coffee, tea, dessert, port, and a cheese plate. Cruise past attractions like Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens while soaking up the elegant and relaxing atmosphere of the boat. **The Cruising Restaurant may sometimes operate on the Yarra Countess and the Yarra Empress, depending on demand, weather, major events, river closures, and tides**

Enjoy an authentic taste of the Yarra Valley on this full-day ecotour from Melbourne. Visit local farmers, family-run wineries, and artisan producers as you travel through the patchwork of vineyards and farmlands. Stop along the way to indulge in wine tasting at Balgownie Estate; sample scrumptious handmade chocolates at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie; and enjoy a delicious lunch at Rochford Winery. That’s not all: other stops include Yarra Valley Dairy and Yering Station.

Discover Australia’s wildlife and wines on a full-day tour to Healesville Sanctuary and the Yarra Valley. Depart Melbourne and head to Healesville Sanctuary where you get close views of native animals such as kangaroos, koalas, and emus. Continue your scenic drive to the Yarra Valley and arrive at a vineyard for lunch accompanied by a glass of wine. Afterward, tour the winery before moving on to De Bortoli Winery for a wine and cheese tasting.

Calling all tastebud explorers for a one-day perfect combo, of travel and taste, as we sample our way through the stunningly exquisite Yarra Valley. As we get to sip award-winning wines, be surrounded by spectacular landscapes and vineyard views. Our day starts with chocolate tastings at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-Creamery. Guests will have the pleasure of visiting three boutique wineries and cellar-door estates. In some cases, our itinerary and winery stops will need to be modified due to unforeseen circumstances, such as group sizes, special events and cellar-door closures. We’ve added free time in Healesville, for guests to grab lunch and explore the gateway town to the Yarra Valley. This tour has been designed for our guests to be able to see the Yarra Valley through local eyes rather than being shuttled from one winery to another. This unique wine tour explores all the treasures of the Yarra Valley district in a relaxed small group environment of around 20 persons.

Always wanted to experience brunch on a boat? Whether you’re an eager foodie or you want to kick back and enjoy a boozy cruise brunch, Melbourne River Cruises offers a bottomless brunch cruise that’s sure to please.

Get a real taste of Melbourne on this 2-hour walking tour of the famous Queen Victoria Market, which dates back to the 19th-century. With a small group of no more than 12 people per guide, you’ll enjoy a personalised experience with your local guide, as you browse the myriad stalls and mingle with the locals. Enjoy tastings of delicious seasonal delicacies (included). Tasting will depend on what is fresh on the day, but typically include Coffin Bay Oysters, grilled peppered kangaroo, pickled octopus, local goats’ milk cheese, fresh dolmades and Victorian olives. Your tour ends with a famous hot jam doughnut from the iconic American Doughnut Kitchen.

Discover the delicious wines and food of the Yarra Valley on a full-day tasting tour from Melbourne. Enjoy a guided tour of Domaine Chandon followed by a glass of wine and appetizers. Continue to De Bortoli Wines for further tastings, then enjoy a 2-course lunch while taking in the Yarra Valley's incredible views. You can also check out the grounds, shops, and art exhibits at the wineries during your tour.

Treat yourself to a full-day tour of the Yarra Valley from Melbourne. Taste premium wines and food while visiting a variety of small and large wineries with your expert guide. Enjoy wine tastings, an à la carte lunch at a vineyard, and a cheese tasting with your wine at De Bortoli Winery. Hear about the history of the fertile Yarra Valley and its wineries, which have a well-deserved reputation for great chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.

Melbourne is Australia’s culinary capital, but to discover the city’s foodie hotspots, you need a local guide. On this food walking tour, explore Melbourne’s atmospheric laneways and arcades; visit the city’s coolest bars, cafés, and street food stalls; and sample everything from Chinese dumplings to sweet pastries. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for an authentic local experience.

Experience the delights of Victoria’s wine country on this Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne. With an informative wine guide, you’ll visit four popular wineries: Balgownie Estate, Steels Gate Winery, Greenstone Vineyards, and Yering Farm. Enjoy plenty of tastings as well as a winery lunch while you learn about winemaking in Australian and admire the picturesque landscapes.

Explore the flavors of the Yarra Valley on this guided winery and food day tour Starting from Melbourne, your culinary adventure includes visits to several hand-picked wineries, a seasonal 2-course lunch at a beautiful cellar door, and a trip to a local chocolaterie & ice creamery. You’ll end the day with a trip to a craft brewery, before settling in for the scenic drive back to the city.

Sip your choice of drinks on a "hidden" bar walking tour in Melbourne. Stroll with your guide to four locations for cocktails, Australian wine and beer, stopping into a classic pub, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked into the laneway, a wine bar with options from the nearby Yarra Valley, and a fourth bar that will be selected by your guide depending on your group’s interests. You'll learn about Melbourne's bar scene and local history, and get tips for additional places to visit on your own. 

Come face-to-face with Australia’s wild and wonderful creatures at the Healesville Sanctuary, a refuge specializing in native Aussie wildlife. With your general entry ticket valid all day, you can spend as much time as you want exploring the zoo and marveling over koalas, dingoes, wombats, wallabies and kangaroos. That’s not all: learn how Healesville was the first place in the world to breed a platypus in captivity; watch a spectacular display of birds of prey and parrots; and peek behind-the-scenes at the animal hospital.

We'll zig and zag through a labyrinth of art-filled laneways, while I reveal curious tales from Melbourne's fascinating history. We’ll make our way to one of Melbourne’s most iconic and beloved wine bars, where you'll enjoy a curated tasting of three old and new world wines, accompanied by Portuguese-inspired tapas.

I'm very proud to open my public wine tours for 2023, I'm your personal guide on this fantastic full-day wine-tasting tour. Visiting 4 of the very best wineries in the Yarra Valley Travelling in the company's Mercedes Benz Tourbus 14 seater from Melbourne city Center, we take the 1-hour drive to the Yarra Valley wine area. I guide you around 4 of the very best wineries, with wine tasting at each one! Leaving at 9 am and returning around 6 pm. You will be tasting the very best of Australian wine famous worldwide for its cool climate wines from Pinot Chardonnay and Shiraz. The group is escorted around the vineyards with a 2-course lunch at one of the large venues. Lunch is included with antipasti boards and wood-fired pizza options for Gluten, free Vegetarian and Vegan. I love showing visitors to Melbourne this beautiful area. You are taken care of every step of the way. This is my own business, One of which I am very proud of, and I can't wait to meet you. Adrian

Discover the wine and spirits of Victoria’s Yarra Valley on this full-day excursion. Make your own way to the South Yarra train station and meet your private guide to begin your journey. Visit several hand-selected wine estates and enjoy guided tours of each facility to learn about the wine and gin-making process. A small fee is charged for wine tastings but is reimbursed if you make a purchase.

After being picked up anywhere in Melbourne in private air-conditioned comfort your host will take you to four of the finest food establishments the Mornington Peninsula has to offer. Relax as you indulge in a tasting at all four venues including Chocolate, Strawberries, Cheese and wine with expert knowledge by experienced staff. Soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy a scrumptious lunch complete with a glass of wine and a wine tasting at a chosen winery on the Peninsula, then sit back and enjoy the seaside views on your return trip to Melbourne. One fixed car private price 1-7 passengers. The vehicle is yours no matter how many guests you bring maximum up to 7 passengers. Bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.

This is a fun day of food and wine on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Your day has been designed so you can join a very small group of like minded food and wine lovers with a maximum of 6 guests. You will enjoy 2 premium wine tasting events that are usually private, well paced and relaxed. Your lunch stop is hosted at a leading restaurant on the Mornington Peninsula and includes local and seasonal produce with a glass of wine. Pick up is at 10am from Melbourne City or a selected local destination that can be arranged on confirmation This is a wonderful tour with a local and friendly guide to enjoy the sights, food and wine of this world class wine region just an hour from Melbourne City centre. 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.

Immerse yourself in Yarra Valley's most luxurious helicopter, wine and food experience. Enjoy beautiful views on your scenic helicopter flight to Yarra Valley, taste the finest cold-climate wines inside an architectural masterpiece and experience the culinary excellence of the Hubert Estate kitchen all in one day. This all inclusive package is an experience you will never forget.