Yarra Valley Winery Tours by Taxi

Yarra Valley Taxis runs private winery tours with one driver for the whole day, visiting cellar doors across the region including Domaine Chandon, Yering Station, TarraWarra Estate, Rochford Wines, De Bortoli, Oakridge Wines and Coldstream Hills. Half day and full day tours are available, the itinerary is yours to set, and the car waits at each cellar door so no one has to watch the clock.

What Is Included in a Yarra Valley Winery Tour?

Your driver picks you up from your accommodation, hotel or home address, drives you between each winery on your list, waits while you taste and eat, and takes you home at the end of the day. There is no sharing the car with another group, no fixed departure times and no minimum group size. A couple gets the same private tour as a group of eight, just in a smaller vehicle.

Maxi Van tours accommodate groups of up to 11 passengers travelling together. For larger groups requiring multiple vehicles, contact us to discuss the arrangement. If you want the same car and driver for more than wineries, such as a function or a dinner later in the day, book it through our chauffeur service by the hour or the day.

Which Wineries Does Yarra Valley Taxis Visit?

Any cellar door in the Yarra Valley can be included in your itinerary. Popular stops include:

If you have a specific list of cellar doors in mind, share it when you book and we will plan the most efficient route between them.

What Is the Difference Between a Half Day and Full Day Tour?

A half day tour typically covers two to three cellar doors and runs for three to four hours. It suits travellers who want to visit a couple of wineries without committing to a full day, or those combining a winery tour with another activity such as lunch at a specific venue or an afternoon at Healesville Sanctuary.

A full day tour covers three to five or more wineries depending on how long you stay at each, and runs from mid morning to late afternoon. It suits groups making a dedicated day of it across the region. Both options are quoted based on your starting suburb and the wineries you want to visit.

Two Starting Points

If you are not sure where to start, these are the kind of days most groups end up booking. Both are a starting point, tell us what you would like to change and we will adjust the stops.

How Winery Tour Pricing Works

A winery tour is priced per vehicle, not per person, so everyone in the car shares one fare. The fare has two parts: the driving between your pickup, each cellar door and home again, charged at the same metered rate as a local taxi trip, and the time your driver spends waiting while you taste and eat.

Both parts depend on how you plan the day, so we do not publish a single from price. These are the things that move the quote:

• Your starting suburb and where you want to finish
• How many cellar doors you visit and how far apart they are
• How long you stay at each stop, including lunch
• The vehicle your group needs, from a sedan up to the Maxi Van for 11 passengers
• Whether it is a half day or a full day

For a quick quote, call or text 0404 506 728 with your date, pickup suburb, group size and the wineries you have in mind. We give you the price before the day, so you know the cost before you travel.

Planning Lunch on a Winery Tour

Lunch is usually the centre of a full day. Several estates on the usual route run restaurants that take bookings, including Oakridge Wines, TarraWarra Estate and De Bortoli. Book your table, tell us the time when you book the tour, and we will plan the stops around it so you arrive on time and the car is waiting when you finish. If you would rather keep the day casual, many cellar doors serve grazing plates and cheese boards alongside the tasting.

Celebrating something? Birthdays, hens days and work groups of up to 11 travel together in the Maxi Van, so the whole group arrives at each cellar door at the same time and nobody has to drive home.

Can the Itinerary Change on the Day?

Yes. Unlike a shared bus tour on a fixed schedule, your driver can stay longer at a winery your group is enjoying, skip one that is running behind, or add a spontaneous stop if you pass somewhere that looks interesting. The tour is private, so the day moves at your pace rather than the pace of a larger group. If you change your mind about a stop, just let the driver know.

When Is the Best Time to Book a Yarra Valley Winery Tour?

Weekend tours are popular year round, and summer through to harvest season between December and April is particularly busy across the region. Booking ahead is recommended to secure your preferred date and vehicle. Call 0404 506 728 or book online to lock in your itinerary. Weekday tours are generally easier to secure on shorter notice if your schedule allows.

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