11 Melbourne Craft Beer Tours Worth Fitting In

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

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

Leave central Melbourne at 9 am for an 8.5-hour small-group day in the Yarra Valley. Expect boutique wine and cider at Yering Farm, wine at Tokar Estate, lunch at St Huberts or Domaine Chandon, then a choice of gin, beer, or more wine, plus a private chocolate tasting. Guides such as Callum, Matt, Andrew, and Peter lead the tour.

“Well organised and Matt was very informative.the other people on trip all were friendly.we stopped off for food which was gorgeous and very quick at serving us.this tour is well recommended”

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

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

This eight-hour Yarra Valley day trip leaves Melbourne at 9am with an English-speaking guide and a shared Spotify playlist. Expect two winery tastings, lunch at Hubert Estate or Domaine Chandon, then a choice of gin, wine or beer, followed by chocolate or another drink stop. Guides such as Matt, Callum and Aydin have led recent tours.

“Great day out with Matt as our guide. Well organised winery venues, a few good either / or options to choose from. Enough time at each venue to not feel rushed.”

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

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

Travel from Melbourne in a small group with a local guide for tastings at four wineries, a two-course lunch and a stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice-Cream Factory. You can swap the fourth winery for Four Pillars gin or Watts River beer. Guides such as Posi, Sean, Karen, Danny and Stefan lead the day.

“A great experience and a wonderful way to spend a day. Our guide, Posi, was excellent. Very informative and friendly, and a pleasure to spend the day with.”

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5.Melbourne Craft Beer Tour: Hidden Breweries with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $79Best value

Meet at 6:30 pm near the Sir William John Clarke Memorial, then take public transport to Collingwood with a local beer guide. Visit three craft beer venues, taste different styles, hear about Melbourne’s brewing culture and finish with beer-friendly food. Guides named Tristan and Joseph have led tours; the group is limited to 12.

“We had a great time. Enjoyed being in Collingwood and visiting the different sites. Tristan the guide was helpful and engaging”

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6.Full-Day Sports and Beer Tour of Melbourne with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $222

Spend about seven hours touring Melbourne’s sporting landmarks, including a behind-the-scenes visit to the MCG and a drive around the Albert Park Grand Prix circuit. The day also includes lunch with a drink, a local brewery tour and tastings, and hotel transfers. Guides who have led the tour include Simon, Anthony and Tamara.

“I had a great guide - all round fantastic tour, can't say enough good stuff.”

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7.Melbourne Beer Tour – Hidden Bars & Local Brews

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $239

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Sir William Clarke Memorial, then take the tram to Collingwood for tastings at three local beer venues, paired snacks and stories about Melbourne brewing. Small groups are capped at 12, with a private option. Expect about 1.5 km of walking, and bring a Myki card for the tram.

“Tristan was really cool. A true local. I would say this tour was disability friendly, I supported a man with Down syndrome on the tour and he really enjoyed it. It was just me, my client and Tristan. It felt like three mates who were all beer enthusiasts, going out to drink and chat mainly about beer, but Tristan had that local knowledge which added a lot to the experience.”

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8.Champion Racehorse Tour with Beer and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $208

Spend a day beyond Melbourne meeting retired champions at Living Legends, then visit a regional winery and Holgate Brewery. The tour includes transport, tastings, food and morning tea. Guides have included Tamara, whose lively commentary has helped make the horses and the day’s stops memorable.

“Well organised trip , excellent value for money and good knowledge of all we did . Food and drink fine .”

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9.Private Tour: Mornington Peninsula Wine, Beer & Hotsprings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 9 hours

Spend nine hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula with a private guide and transport from Melbourne. Stop at Brighton’s bathing boxes, Arthurs Seat, coastal sights, wineries and breweries, with time for lunch and an optional hot springs visit. You can tailor the day to your group. Tastings, food and hot springs entry cost extra.

“Fabulous day catered to our own personal agenda with great flexibility!”

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10.Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $125

Teepee Tours runs an 8 to 9 hour Mornington Peninsula outing with pickup in Melbourne CBD and the Mornington region. Expect four tastings across a flexible mix of wineries, breweries or distilleries, a lunch stop you choose and a photo break at Arthurs Seat. The small-group bus holds up to 20 people, and the playlist is open to everyone.

“Highly recommend - very well organised by Teepee Tours. We went to 2 wineries which were great, 1 Gin tasting and a chocolate tasting.. Great variety”

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11.Evening in Melbourne: 3 Hour Private Craft Beer Lovers Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $123

Start at the Sir William John Clarke Memorial at 6:30 pm, then ride public transport with a private local guide to beer venues around Collingwood. Over three hours, sample craft styles such as pilsners, bocks, and witbier, with snacks along the way. Venues can vary; past hosts have included Tristan, Flo, and Mick.

“Excellent three hours with great beer at the Mill Brewery and fun vibe. The jaffles at Bad Frankie’s are great and host is knowledgeable about all things alcoholic especially Aussie spirits. Finished the night at Foresters beer hall with a Fixation IPA , great beer. Flo was our enthusiastic guide, thanks for the great night.”

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