Our 15 Favourite Melbourne Chocolate Tours

1.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,667 reviews · from $93Our pick

Leave central Melbourne at 9 am for an eight-hour Yarra Valley outing, with wine tastings at Soumah, St Huberts and Balgownie, plus ten chocolates at the Chocolaterie. Your driver-guide handles the route, and the air-conditioned group vehicle holds up to 19. Lunch costs extra. Gin or whisky stops can depend on the day, so check what is planned before booking.

“Had a nice day. Met some really nice international travellers. Wine tasting was excellent. Lunch was decent. The bus was comfortable.”

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

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

Meet at Melbourne’s Arts Centre Spire for an 8.5-hour Yarra Valley outing with a guide such as Sean, Stefan, Posi, or Danny. Visit four wineries, or three wineries plus Four Pillars gin or Watts River beer, depending on your choice. Lunch includes antipasto, a main, and wine; the final stop is the Chocolaterie.

“While I'm sure the other tour guides are just as amazing, we can only speak for Seany. It was a wonderful easy day with amazing views, great wine and great company. The smaller group size is perfect and make the tastings feel intimate. LunRead more”

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3.Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,566 reviews · from $93

Spend about 8.5 hours touring Yarra Valley producers with a group of 10 to 20. Expect hosted tastings at two wineries, seasonal fruit, chocolate samples and an optional gin flight. Lunch at St Hubert Estate is at your own expense. Guides have included Shaun, Danny, Posi and Stefan, known for keeping the ride lively and the day running smoothly.

“If you like wine, this is really the tour to go on. Lots of different samples and chocolate was yummy too. Our driver, Danny was really social and nice..”

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4.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,209 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Leave central Melbourne for Soumah, St Huberts, a shared lunch stop, the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Balgownie, with some stops varying by route. Expect wine and chocolate tastings, valley views and a friendly driver-guide. Gin or whisky tastings cost extra, and lunch is at your own expense.

“We did this wine tasting tour and it was an absolutely amazing experience, like a perfect day trip. The people who hosted us were wonderful, very professional and extremely friendly, creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere from the very beginning. The group was fantastic, we visited beautiful locations, tasted a variety of great wines, and enjoyed stunning landscapes along the way. I booked this tour as a Valentine’s Day gift for my girlfriend, and she was extremely happy — it truly made the day special. I highly recommend this experience to everyone, whether you go with friends or on your own. You’ll always meet lovely people and share unforgettable moments.…”

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5.Melbourne Lanes & Arcades Chocolate and Dessert Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $92

Walk Melbourne’s arcades and laneways with a local guide, stopping for at least seven chocolate and dessert tastings. The three-hour route starts and ends at 100 Elizabeth Street and may include surprises such as a koala-shaped dessert. Guides including Ivan, Peggy, Tonya, and Jake also point out city history along the way.

“If you want to know what makes a good tour guide, Peggy seems to give you the answer = she has a history degree and is in the process of completing her masters. In other words, she is a historian. You might not think that you need that for a chocolate tour. After all, you're there to eat chocolate, not to hear all of that boring history stuff, but she knew everything you could ever want to know about chocolate, interspersed with various Melbourne history as well, including showing us dancing clocks that we would never have noticed, and archways that were bulldozed for the sake of Melbourne's 1956 Olympics…”

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6.Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles kangaroo, koala and chocolate tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 259 reviews · from $56Best value

Spend a long day on the Great Ocean Road, with stops at the chocolate shop, Anglesea, Apollo Bay and the Twelve Apostles. Your driver-guide may look for wild kangaroos and koalas, but sightings are not guaranteed. Guides vary, with Richard, Milan, Neal and Daniel among those who have led tours. Lunch is at your own expense.

“Timely pickup from the designated place and smooth driving experience with scheduled brakes and Timely return with no hassles. The driver cum guide Mr Neil was highly matured and professional and cooperative with suitable explanations throughout the trip”

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

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

Travel from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley with a guide such as Rick, Bernie or Mel. Taste local fruit, wines at three estates and 12 artisan chocolates, with time for lunch and optional gin tasting at Rochford Wines. Each full-paying adult gets a bottle of wine to take home. Lunch and gin cost extra.

“Bernie was super it was very nice and good food at isabella”

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8.Melbourne Chocolate Wonderland Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Ivan, Tonya or Peggy, tasting boutique couverture chocolate, desserts and pairings while exploring Melbourne’s lanes and arcades. The walk visits five stops, includes at least seven chocolate tastings, and is limited to 12 people.

“Jake was a knowledgeable, engaging guide. Had a wonderful time.”

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9.Lake Mountain Snow Day and Waterfalls & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 10 hours · from $127

Leave Melbourne by coach for three hours at Lake Mountain, where you can play in the snow, hire gear or try a toboggan run for an extra fee. The day also brings a walk to Steavenson Falls and chocolate samples at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides Cory and Joe have led recent trips, though your guide may differ.

“Our tour guide and driver was Cory. He is funny and knowledgeable. He is engaging and very thoughtful of our wellbeing. The tour day was fun and ample time to explore the mountain. We love the chocolate factory too!! They are yummy. Hot chocolate is a must!! Highly recommended.”

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10.Guided Chocolate Walking Tour in Melbourne City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $63

Meet your guide by St Paul's Cathedral at 2:15 pm for a city walk through Degraves Street, the Block Arcade, and the Royal Arcade, with chocolate tastings at Clementine's, Koko Black, and Coal River Farm, plus a final stop at Scoopy Central. Guide names vary; past guides have included Tonya, Jake, Ivan, Evan, and Meg.

“Wonderful tour tasting variety of chocolates while learning about Melbourne. Guide Evan was very knowledgeable and polite.”

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11.Guided Chocolate Walking Tour of the city

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Meet near St Paul’s Cathedral for a two-kilometre walk through Melbourne’s arcades and laneways, with four chocolate and dessert stops. Your English-speaking guide shares local stories and shows you how to taste chocolate. Expect at least six chocolate tastings plus dessert; the route and participating businesses can vary.

“Ivan was amazing!! The tour exceeded my expectations. It was great to taste various types of chocolate. I’ve never had 100% dark DR chocolate, so I was intrigued and bought some. Each stop was such a different experience. The last stop just blew my mind!!! I was curious why we stopped at New Shanghai … then I walked up to the kitchen that peered into the window …. WOW … WOW! Chocolate filled wontons then a chocolate filled Spring Roll …. Broooo!!! This was my first time in Melbourne and I’m loving it so far the 23 hour flight from Texas was well with it! I got to learn a…”

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12.Yarra Valley Wine Tour inc lunch with a glass of wine, tastings and chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $125

From selected Melbourne CBD hotels, ride with a professional driver to four Yarra Valley wineries, including Coombe, once Dame Nellie Melba’s home. The day includes wine tastings, a two-course lunch with a glass of wine, snacks, photo stops, and complimentary chocolate tastings. Tours run about six to eight hours, with groups capped at 24.

“This tour included wine tastings at 3 vineyards and lunch, with a glass of wine, at another. The lunch was generous and delicious. The last stop was at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, a sweet way to end the day. There was minimal interaction Read more”

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13.Yarra Valley Foodie Tour, Devonshire Tea, Cheese and Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $142

Join local guide Mimi for a small-group, food-first tour of the Yarra Valley. Sample 12 chocolates with an expert, share an artisan cheese board in Healesville, enjoy Devonshire tea at a historic carriage café and try an award-winning bánh mì. Scenic back roads and a valley lookout round out the roughly four-hour trip.

“Enjoyed this tour as it has a private feel to it with a small group of 4. Love the food and stories behind each place we visited. A good pace, not rushed, plenty of time to take in the scenery, learn about hte local areas and food. Each place Read more”

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14.Puffing Billy, Healesville Sanctuary & Chocolatier

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews

Travel from Melbourne by coach for a 30-minute Puffing Billy ride through the Dandenong Ranges, 2.5 hours at Healesville Sanctuary, and a guided chocolate tasting of 12 handcrafted chocolates. The English-speaking tour includes transport and a visit to watch chocolatiers at work. Staff can vary; past departures have included driver Matthew and photographer Michael.

“Great day out longer at sanctuary would have been beneficial and offering lunch as part of tour would have been beneficial as very hard to get food at sanctuary and then eat with massive amounts of flies not very pleasant”

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15.Chocolate and wine tasting tour in the Yarra Valley.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $63

Adrian leads this 7.5-hour small-group tour from central Melbourne to three Yarra Valley wineries and the Chocolaterie. Taste more than 10 wines, sample chocolates, visit the Aboriginal Art Gallery at Hubert Estate, and choose your own lunch there. Transport, winery entry, bottled water, and tastings are included.

“As someone who lives in Melbourne, I wanted to experience what Yarra valley has to offer and the Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Freedom Lunch and Chocolate with Adrian was the best way to do it! From start to finish, everything was absolutRead more”

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