Swan Valley: Wine, Beer & Chocolate Tour with Lunch

Summary

Swan valley flavors with lunch cheese chocolate and craft beer

You’ll leave Perth behind for a relaxed day in Swan Valley—sampling local wines straight from the source, sharing laughs over cheese boards, enjoying lunch at Homestead Brewery with craft beer or cider, and ending on a sweet note with chocolate tastings. With a small group and local guide handling all the details (and driving), you’ll actually get to enjoy every flavor—no rush.

What’s the experience like?

I still remember the first sip — something about that Swan Valley cabernet just hit different after an hour out of Perth. We’d left the city behind so fast, I was still half-thinking about work emails when our guide (Mark, who’s got this dry sense of humor) handed me a glass and pointed out the vines. It smelled like eucalyptus and warm grass outside. Not what I expected from a day trip Swan Valley tour, honestly. The group was small — just eight of us — so it felt more like a bunch of friends than anything official.

We tried three wineries before lunch. One had this old dog sleeping under the tasting bench; another had cheese that tasted way better than it looked (I almost skipped it, glad I didn’t). At one point Mark told us a story about his first vintage job — he said he still can’t drink chardonnay without thinking of sticky hands and sunburn. There was a lot of laughter, especially when someone tried to pronounce “verdelho” and totally butchered it. The air inside the cellars was cool but outside you could feel that dry Western Australia heat on your skin.

Lunch at Homestead Brewery was noisy in a good way — locals mixing with tour groups, big plates coming out fast. My fish and chips were crisp; someone else had a burger bigger than her face. The beer tasting came with these salty chips we all shared (honestly, perfect after all that wine). We finished up at a chocolate place where the smell hit you before you even opened the door — sweet but not fake-sweet, if that makes sense. I bought some for later but ate most of it on the bus back. So yeah, if you’re into food tours or just want to see Swan Valley without worrying about driving or planning, this is easy. It’s adults only though — which made sense once the second round of tastings started.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Swan Valley wine and food tasting tour

• Depart from Perth
• Visit wineries for wine tastings
• Taste local cheese and chocolates
• Enjoy lunch at Homestead Brewery
• Sample locally crafted ale at microbrewery
• Return to Perth

Top questions

Is lunch included in the Swan Valley wine tour?

Yes, full day tours include lunch at Homestead Brewery with your choice of beverage.

Are there chocolate tastings on this Swan Valley tour?

Yes, chocolate tasting is included as part of the tour experience.

Is this Swan Valley wine tour suitable for children?

No, only adults 18 years or older can join due to alcohol tastings.

Does the tour include beer tasting as well as wine?

Yes, both wine tastings at several wineries and beer tasting at an award-winning microbrewery are included.

What should I wear on this Swan Valley food & drink tour?

The dress code is smart casual; comfortable shoes are recommended.

How many wineries do we visit during the day trip?

You’ll visit several wineries for tastings; exact number may vary by day.

Is transportation provided from Perth?

Yes, air-conditioned vehicle transport is included from Perth.

Do I need to bring my ID for this Swan Valley tour?

Yes, photo ID may be required since alcohol is served throughout the day.

What’s included

Your day includes air-conditioned transport from Perth with a local guide handling everything along the way: wine tastings at multiple Swan Valley wineries, a shared cheeseboard at one stop, pub-style lunch with your choice of drink (on full-day tours), beer tasting paired with shared chips at Homestead Brewery, plus sweet chocolate sampling before heading back to town—all strictly for adults 18+.