Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Tour: Small Group Day

Taste through two wineries and sit down to lunch paired with local wine

A small group food and wine tour of the Mornington Peninsula includes two premium wine tastings, a two-course lunch with wine pairing at a local winery restaurant, and sightseeing throughout the region. Groups run between 4 and 8 guests with a fully qualified English-speaking guide. The tour departs with hotel pickup included and runs 8 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Food and wine tour in Mornington Peninsula

• Enjoy premium wine tasting events
• Dine at local winery restaurant
• Experience sightseeing in the region

The experience

The Mornington Peninsula sits just over an hour from Melbourne, and this tour moves through the region's wineries and dining spots without the need to drive yourself. You'll visit two premium tasting venues where the guide walks you through the wines, then settle into a two-course lunch at either Rare Hare or Merrick's General Wine Store: whichever works best for the day's bookings. Every wine pairing and tasting is included, so you're not adding costs as you go.

The guide is fully qualified and leads the whole day in English, handling the route and the timing so the group moves through tastings and sightseeing without feeling rushed. You'll have time to take in the region itself between stops, and the air-conditioned vehicle keeps everyone comfortable across the 8 hours. Hotel pickup is included, which means you don't arrange transport to the first stop.

Groups stay small (between 4 and 8 guests depending on the booking date), so the experience stays personal and the guide can adjust the pace if a winery conversation runs long or someone wants to linger over a particular wine. The itinerary shifts based on availability and what works best for the group on the day you book, so the exact stops may vary.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• two premium wine tastings.
• two-course lunch with wine pairing at a winery restaurant.
• all wine and food pairings throughout the day.
• fully qualified English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Epicurean Tours

Is this one for you?The 8-hour commitment means you leave the morning free and return by early evening, which suits a day when you want to explore the wine region without committing your whole day. If you need to fit other activities around the tour, the timing is tight enough that you're either starting early or finishing late.

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Top questions

What wineries do you visit on the Mornington Peninsula food and wine tour?

The tour includes two premium wine tastings at venues in the region. The specific wineries depend on availability for your booking date, and the guide confirms them when you book.

Is lunch included in the Mornington Peninsula wine tour?

Yes, a two-course lunch with wine pairing is included at either Rare Hare or Merrick's General Wine Store, chosen based on availability for your date.

How many people are in the small group?

Groups run between 4 and 8 guests, depending on how many people book for your departure date.

Does the tour price include wine tastings and drinks?

All wine tastings, food pairings, and the wine served with lunch are included in the price. No additional costs for those during the day.

What time does the tour start and how do I get to the first stop?

Hotel pickup is included, so the guide collects you from your accommodation and brings you to the first winery. The exact pickup time is confirmed when you book.