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.
“This is a well coordinated tour of many wonderful tasting stops along with the light house tour. If you have the time for a Bruny Island tour, I recommend this one.”
10-hour Bruny Island day tour from Hobart with exclusive Cape Bruny Lighthouse access, oyster beach morning tea, tastings, and big views.
“We were picked up exactly on time by our wonderful, knowledgeable and extremely amusing driver and guide for the day, Nigel An outstanding full day trip from the commentary throughout the day, to the wide variety and selection of activities and stops throughout the day. One of the most memorable activities being the mid morning…”
Chef-led Hunter Valley day trip from Sydney with Sydney Fish Market, Hawkesbury River oysters, and chef-made food pairings at boutique wineries.
“Jimmy is a wonderful chef and tour leader. He made sure we were well looked after and had an impressive talent for matching flavours perfectly. Highly recommend this tour!”
Taste Swan Valley wineries and local foods on a 6–7 hour Perth day trip with guided tastings, gourmet lunch, chocolates, and beer.
“It was well planned and timed. The transport was cooled and comfortable and brought us to a selection of very nice wineries. The lunch was delicious. Was a lovely day.”
Small-group Melbourne foodie walk through laneways and arcades with Chinese dumplings, sweet tastings, coffee, and a final drink.
“I’ve done a lot of foodie tours around the world, but this one really stood out. Super informative and such a good way to get to know a new city. Andrew was amazing.. confident, fun, and brought us to some awesome stops with cool bits of history mixed in. I’m definitely a history nerd, but…”
9-hour small-group Margaret River wine and food tour with hotel pickup, tastings, lunch, chocolate, olive oil skincare, and a final ale.
“Our tour guide Steve was incredibly knowledgeable and very pleasant. The tour is a small group in a (super clean) mini van, which we preferred. It included a visit to a coffee producer for tastings and education, 3 x different wine tastings, which was enough. 2 course lunch, main and dessert and a glass of…”
Scenic Melbourne to Yarra Valley day trip with fruit, chocolate, and vineyard wine tastings, plus optional gin at Rochford.
“Bernie was an excellent guide! He was considerate, super humorous, and made the tour so much fun. The experience was packed with delicious fruits, chocolate, and of course amazing wines. We had a great time and would highly recommend it!”
3-hour Melbourne CBD food walk with 7 tastings, coffee, sweets, and a local bar drink. Explore laneways and arcades off-tourist routes.
“Dave was an awesome guide. Had a lot of historical knowledge which was great. The food was amazing and things I would not have thought to try. Loved the tour and would highly recommend!!!”
Melbourne food tour in hidden laneways with 8+ tastings, coffee and wine, plus CBD landmarks on a 3.5-hour adult walk.
“Troy was very informative and easy to talk to. His knowledge of the area was excellent. My only recommendation is to have coffee as the first stop Not kangaroo and crocodile.”
Taste Melbourne at Queen Victoria Market on a 2-hour small-group foodie tour with seasonal tastings, guide tips, and a Vic Market bag.
“The tour guide was very engaging and the history of the markets was fascinating. We had plenty of samples and it was a good amount of time.”
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.
“Fun and learned about the city and culture with great food and the guide was fantastic. Would recommend”
A full-day Hunter Valley trip from Sydney with boutique winery and distillery tours, gin and vodka tastings, cheese and chocolate, and lunch.
“Awesome day trip led by Drew! Each winery we visited was great, knowledgable, helpful and friendly staff with delicious wines and great pairings! Fab day”
Paddle the pristine Margaret River, spot wildlife, and eat a native wild-food lunch with local stories from Prevelly Beach.
“We had a sensational time at Bushtucker Tours. The organisation was fantastic, from email correspondence to rescheduling our tour date, very organised, helpful and clear instructions to ensure a great time. The day itself was cold and windy, but despite the weather, Gregg was a fabulous tour guide who spoke a lot about the history…”
From Port Douglas, taste Atherton Tablelands food and wine: breakfast, platypus park lunch, distillery spirits, ice cream, creek-side wine.
“Wine tasting at d,bruin. Very friendly and knowledgeable. The guide was funny and made the trip interestingness”
