Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/tour/wine-tours/ Publisher: Peninsula Insider Published: unknown Modified: 2026-04-29 Format: public main text, generated from the canonical page; imagery and interactive controls omitted. Dates and caveats below retain their page meaning; this format is not a new fact check. Tours Wine & Cellar Door # Peninsula Wine Tours A guided wine tour removes the logistics of driving between cellar doors. You cover more ground, everyone in the group can drink, and a good guide adds the regional context that makes the difference between a pleasant day and a properly illuminating one. The Peninsula's wine tours split roughly into two types: small-group days from Melbourne that cover three to four cellar doors with transport included, and private charters that customise the itinerary to your group. Each suits a different kind of guest. ## Small-group versus private Small-group tours from Melbourne are the practical choice for couples or small parties who want a structured day without spending on a private charter. You share the bus with other guests, the cellar door sequence is set, and the lunch stop is included. Good value, efficient, and well-suited to first-time Peninsula visitors. Private charters suit groups of four or more who want to control the itinerary: longer time at specific estates, a lunch you've chosen in advance, and a vehicle that leaves and arrives when you want. The per-person cost is higher but the experience is proportionally better if you fill the vehicle. ## Full day versus half day A full-day wine tour from Melbourne covers three to four cellar doors and typically includes a winery lunch. Departure is around 8:30 am, return to Melbourne is between 5:30 and 7:00 pm. This is the standard format for guided Peninsula wine tours. Half-day formats exist but are rarer. They suit guests staying on the Peninsula who want a guided tasting session without a full vehicle tour. Worth checking operator options directly if a half-day format suits your plans. Wine tours ## 7 Peninsula wine tours Sorted by publication date. Each entry includes a guide to who the tour suits. Full day Adults ### [Boutique Wine Tour - Mornington Peninsula]() by [Amour of the Grape Tours]() Amour of the Grape is an owner-operated boutique wine tour run by Paul and Liz Gough, who live on the Peninsula and l... [Read notes →]() Full day Couples ### [Luxury Peninsula Day - Private Wine and Food Tour]() by [Australian Journeys]() Australian Journeys operates exclusively private tours for groups of 2 to 11, with a fleet that scales the vehicle to... [Read notes →]() Full day All guests ### [Mornington Peninsula Day Tour]() by [Autopia Tours]() Autopia Tours has been running small-group day tours from Melbourne since 1987 and holds one of the largest verified ... [Read notes →]() Full day All guests ### [Mornington Peninsula Wine Tour]() by [Bunyip Tours]() Bunyip Tours has been running small-group day tours from Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula since 1998. The wine t... [Read notes →]() Full day All guests ### [Mornington Peninsula Wine and Cheese Tour]() by [Local Way Tours]() Local Way Tours combines cellar door visits with a structured artisan cheese pairing at a Peninsula producer, making ... [Read notes →]() Full day Couples ### [Private Driver-Guide Wine Day - Mornington Peninsula]() by [Localing Private Tours Melbourne]() Localing is a premium-private operator that builds each Peninsula day around the specific group: their wine knowledge... [Read notes →]() Full day All guests ### [Mornington Peninsula Wine Tour]() by [Rick's Wine Tours]() Rick's Wine Tours occupies a specific niche in the Peninsula wine tour market: a fully private, customisable day at a... [Read notes →]() Related ## More wine on the Peninsula ### [Peninsula wine guide]() The cellar door guide - every estate we've assessed, with honest tasting notes and visit advice. [Browse cellars →]() ### [Winery guide]() 200+ vineyards, 9 sub-regions, and where to go for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and dog-friendly cellar doors. The editorial overview before you book. [Read the guide →]() ### [All tours]() Beyond wine: hot springs, private charters, coastal walks, and multi-day Peninsula experiences. [Browse all tours →]() ## The Insider Note The Peninsula worth knowing. An occasional email. What's on, where we'd go and what's worth knowing next. Independent editorial. Sent when there is something worth knowing. Unsubscribe any time [Privacy]()