Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Tour Small Group

Two wine tastings and lunch on the Peninsula, an hour from the city.

A small-group food and wine tour of Mornington Peninsula departing from Melbourne with hotel pickup and drop-off, two premium wine tastings, lunch with a glass of wine, and transport by air-conditioned minivan. Groups stay at 6 guests maximum, and the tour runs 8 hours. Minimum age is 18 to consume alcohol. Advance notice of dietary requirements is required at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Tour

• Wine tasting at first winery
• Visit Merricks General Store
• Wine tasting at second winery
• Stop at Arthurs Seat Lookout

The experience

The tour leaves Melbourne accommodation in the morning and heads to the Mornington Peninsula, about an hour away. A local guide leads the group through two wine tastings at family-owned and boutique wineries, then stops at Merricks General Store to explore local produce before lunch at one of the Peninsula's most awarded restaurants. A glass of wine comes with the meal. The route wraps up at Arthurs Seat Lookout before the return drive to Melbourne.

Groups max out at 6 guests, smaller than the standard Peninsula tours, which means fewer people at each winery and more time to ask the guide questions. The guides are locals with 22 years of touring experience and a working knowledge of the family stories behind the wineries and producers. Transport is by air-conditioned minivan, and pickup is included from your Melbourne accommodation or selected Peninsula locations if you're already staying there.

What’s included

• Accommodation pickup and drop-off from Melbourne and selected Mornington Peninsula locations.
• local guide with extensive knowledge of the Peninsula's wineries and producers.
• two premium wine tastings.
• lunch at an award-winning restaurant with a glass of wine included.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan between all stops.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2h before

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

GroupUp to 6

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 effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Epicurean Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a small group (6 people or fewer), so you have room to ask questions and linger at each winery without the pace of a larger tour. The capped group size is what makes the guide's local knowledge and the winery visits feel personal rather than rushed.

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Top questions

What happens at the two wine tastings on this tour?

The tour includes two premium wine tastings at family-owned and boutique wineries on the Peninsula. The guide leads the group through each tasting, and the second one is at the lunch venue, so you taste wine while you eat.

Is lunch included, and what does it cost extra?

Lunch is included at one of the most awarded restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula, and a glass of wine comes with it. No additional cost for the meal itself.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 8 hours from pickup in Melbourne to drop-off, including all tastings, the stop at Merricks General Store, and lunch.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the Peninsula?

No. Pickup and drop-off from your Melbourne accommodation is included, as well as transport between all stops on the Peninsula by air-conditioned minivan.

What's the minimum group size, and how many people will be on the tour?

Groups cap at 6 guests maximum. The tour requires a minimum of 4 guests to operate. Depending on bookings for your date, the group may be smaller or reach the 6-guest limit.