AUSTRALIA
Australia's standouts.
The 15 most popular food tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
Bruny Island food and lighthouse day trip from Hobart: ferry crossing, tastings all day, guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse tour, plus lunch.
“Thank you Dave for an informative and relaxing experience, loved your history stories and quirky jokes, I had holidayed on Bruny Island as a young girl however your tour showed me the history of Bruny Island, we loved the experience”
10-hour Bruny Island day tour from Hobart with exclusive Cape Bruny Lighthouse access, oyster beach morning tea, tastings, and big views.
“An excellent day out. transport arrived on time, good cheerful guide, even at 7 in the morning! Breakfast of fresh oysters on the beach was a memorable part of my Round the World trip. Most enjoyable visit to Bruny Island lighthouse, including a tour inside. a note of caution, the walk from the car park…”
Chef-led Hunter Valley day trip from Sydney with Sydney Fish Market, Hawkesbury River oysters, and chef-made food pairings at boutique wineries.
“I did the hunter valley wine and food pairing experience with Jimmy. It was an exceptional experience! Jimmy was very personable, informative, and fun. The spots on the trip were great and I enjoyed all of them. The food was so exceptional food paired with the wine. I left full and satisfied. I would definitely…”
Taste Swan Valley wineries and local foods on a 6–7 hour Perth day trip with guided tastings, gourmet lunch, chocolates, and beer.
“Great cheese platter! Great wines and beers! Great chips - good chocolate!! What more can anyone ask for really? This is the perfect tour for YOU! I believe Wes made it even more special!”
Small-group Melbourne foodie walk through laneways and arcades with Chinese dumplings, sweet tastings, coffee, and a final drink.
“It was a wonderful experience. 3 hours of walking around for a total 1 km and half with 7 local food experiences. A lot Melbourne history thrown in. Dave was a brilliant guide.”
9-hour small-group Margaret River wine and food tour with hotel pickup, tastings, lunch, chocolate, olive oil skincare, and a final ale.
“Great trip taking in 3 x wineries, coffee, chocolate and olive oils. Guide was brilliant. Helpful and very knowledgeable. Lunch was also superb. Great all day, relaxed trip. Highly recommend.”
Scenic Melbourne to Yarra Valley day trip with fruit, chocolate, and vineyard wine tastings, plus optional gin at Rochford.
“We had a wonderful time Great mix of fruit, chocolates and don’t forget the wine from 3 wineries. Bernie was a great tour guide”
3-hour Melbourne CBD food walk with 7 tastings, coffee, sweets, and a local bar drink. Explore laneways and arcades off-tourist routes.
“Highly recommend this tour. Rita's local knowledge was incredible. Easy walking and the food was delicious. We went to places that you would have walked past and not known about without Rita's knowledge. Many thanks Rita for a great day.”
Melbourne food tour in hidden laneways with 8+ tastings, coffee and wine, plus CBD landmarks on a 3.5-hour adult walk.
“Every stop was a joyful experience. Some very interesting and new foods to try, to some familiar food paired in a different yet wonderful way. The pace was spot on, and out guide was friendly and very knowledgeable about the food scene and Melbourne history. I am skipping dinner -- no need to eat again…”
Taste Melbourne at Queen Victoria Market on a 2-hour small-group foodie tour with seasonal tastings, guide tips, and a Vic Market bag.
“This was enjoyable but I feel it could have included something additional for the price.. we did similar at Adelaide markets which included a bottle of wine for the same price! I would recommend including a drink stop at the end … Thankyou!”
10-hour Atherton Tablelands food and wine tour from Cairns with breakfast, lunch, wine and spirits tastings, and small-group stops.
“Amazing opportunity to taste all the local food, wine and spirits by small local growers/sellers. A real treat and totally worthwhile day exploring. Chris was helpful and fun and I give this trip an A+.”
Small-group Surry Hills food tour with 8 tastings, lunch, and harbour landmarks, led by a lively guide. Adult-only and great value.
“Wonderful time with Karina! Good food, great information... a must do in Sydney! Book it! Great time!”
A full-day Hunter Valley trip from Sydney with boutique winery and distillery tours, gin and vodka tastings, cheese and chocolate, and lunch.
“A fabulous trip to Hunter valley. Visited four wineries with generous samples of good quality wine. Our guide Drew was informative and entertaining A great trip, one of our highlights in Sydney”
Paddle the pristine Margaret River, spot wildlife, and eat a native wild-food lunch with local stories from Prevelly Beach.
“Fantastic tour with a fabulous lunch! Our Canadian Aussie tour guide was awesome. We were a family of 7, youngest child was 6. Everyone was enjoying the tour. Would recommend it for everyone including families with young kids.”
From Port Douglas, taste Atherton Tablelands food and wine: breakfast, platypus park lunch, distillery spirits, ice cream, creek-side wine.
“Loved this tour it was a full day and the tour guide Dale was so informative., he was a fountain of knowledge.”
