Where to Book Melbourne Cheese Tours: Our 9 Favourites

1.Yarra Valley Full Day Grazing Tour: Gin, Wine, Pizza, Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 455 reviews · 8 hours · from $133Our pick

Spend eight hours exploring the Yarra Valley with Go West Tours, tasting wine at Rochford, cheese at Coldstream Dairy, gin and Roman-style pizza at Stag Lane, coffee in Healesville, and eight chocolates at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides such as Rob, Jools, Laney, and Chris are known for keeping the day friendly and on track.

“The tour was excellent our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable.”

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2.Ultimate Yarra Valley Chandon, Soumah & De Bortoli Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · from $204Top rated

Spend about seven hours exploring the Yarra Valley with a guide such as Nicci or Bill, visiting De Bortoli, Chandon, Soumah, and other local cellar doors. Enjoy two premium tasting events, a cheese pairing, sparkling wine, a two-course winery lunch, hotel pickup from Melbourne, and possible kangaroo sightings along the way.

“The food was exceptional, as was our tour guide. Chandon estate was amazing as was De bortoli. Will do this one again”

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3.Yarra Valley Chandon Cheese & Kangaroos Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 7 hours · from $123

Travel from Federation Square in a comfortable minivan with an English-speaking guide to Coldstream Dairy, Chandon Australia, Yering Station, the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, and a guaranteed kangaroo sighting at sunset. The seven-hour outing suits food and wine lovers who prefer a small group, gentle pace, and plenty of scenic stops.

“I had a wonderful day, Yarra valley at its finest, the guide was very good.”

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4.Private Yarra River Cruise w/ Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 1h 30m

You’ll cruise the Yarra River for 90 minutes aboard a clean, electric-powered private boat with your own skipper. From Docklands, expect views of Crown Casino, Southbank, Flinders Street Station, and the city’s low historic bridges, plus a cheese platter and your choice of sparkling, white, or red wine. Bring a playlist and photo ID.

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5.Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Cruise the Yarra River from Docklands in a quiet electric boat reserved for your group of up to six. Your skipper, possibly Bradley, Alexis, or Matt, shares local commentary as you pass Crown, Southbank, Flinders Street Station, and low historic bridges. Wine, local cheese, and snacks are included.

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6.Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wine, Cheese, Gin & Chocolatrie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours

Travel from Melbourne in a private group of up to six, with a host such as Harrison or Ronnie guiding a nine-hour Yarra Valley day. Choose two or three wineries before lunch, then add more tastings, Chandon, gin, whiskey, the Chocolaterie, or Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary. Pick-up and drop-off are included.

“What a fabulous day! Harrison was an excellent guide, the stops were great and the food and wine were fantastic. Highly recommended.”

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7.Resin Art Classes – Cheeseboard & Coasters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour · from $98Best value

At Art Masterclass Melbourne, an English-speaking instructor guides you through a one-hour resin art class. Use premium epoxy resin, pigments, and supplied embellishments to create a personal cheeseboard and coasters. The class welcomes beginners and experienced makers, with finished pieces to take with you.

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8.Yarra Valley Premium Tour inc Lunch and Cheese and Wine Pairing at De Bortoli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $186

Spend about seven hours with Epicurean Tours in the Yarra Valley, departing Melbourne by pickup vehicle and traveling with a small group of up to six. Your guide, Bill, shares local insight while you visit wineries, enjoy lunch, and taste wine with cheese at De Bortoli.

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9.Chauffeured Cheese and Wine Tour with 3 Course Lunch – For 2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

You’ll leave Melbourne at 9am with chauffeur David in a private luxury vehicle, visiting four cheese-tasting spots in the Yarra Valley before lunch, champagne, and a private tasting at Domaine Chandon. A cooler keeps your purchases cold, and hotel pickup makes this a polished day for two.

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