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Spend an easy half-day from Perth tasting small-batch wines in the historic Swan Valley. This small-group tour visits boutique cellar doors, includes tastings and a cheese platter, and offers local insight into the region’s wines and history.
Spend an easy half-day from Perth tasting small-batch wines in the historic Swan Valley. This small-group tour visits boutique cellar doors, includes tastings and a cheese platter, and offers local insight into the region’s wines and history.
A late-afternoon light slides across low rows of vines as the Swan River threads silver through the valley — the air warmed by a dry Perth breeze that teases citrus and fermenting grapes. On a half-day tour you move slowly through this second-oldest wine region in Australia, stepping into family-run cellar doors where owners pour small-batch releases and stories in equal measure.
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Operated by Up Close and Local Tours · Perth, Western Australia
A late-afternoon light slides across low rows of vines as the Swan River threads silver through the valley — the air warmed by a dry Perth breeze that teases citrus and fermenting grapes. On a half-day tour you move slowly through this second-oldest wine region in Australia, stepping into family-run cellar doors where owners pour small-batch releases and stories in equal measure.
European vines arrived here in the 1820s, and the region’s gentle slopes on the Swan Coastal Plain sit atop alluvial soils shaped by the river. The climate is Mediterranean: warm, sunny summers and mild winters, which encourages rich Verdelho, Semillon and Shiraz expressions alongside fortified and experimental small-run wines. The land also belongs to the Noongar people, whose cultural connection to the river and plains predates the vineyards.
This small-group experience (maximum 11) is designed for relaxed tasting: four boutique wineries, guided commentary from a local accredited guide, and a cheese platter paired at one stop. You’ll taste cellar-door-only vintages, sometimes with the winemaker at the bench explaining methods that favor hand-harvest and low-intervention techniques.
Practical tips: the tour runs about five hours with air-conditioned transport and Perth pick-up/drop-off; dress for sun and stable footing for short cellar-door steps. Hydrate between tastings, pace yourself through flights, and use the included transport to enjoy responsibly. Ask about dietary needs ahead of booking and arrive with questions — this is the kind of tour that rewards curiosity and a taste for the local, rather than the mass-produced.
Yes — all listed wine tastings and the cheese platter at one stop are included in the tour price.
Pick-up and drop-off points include Perth CBD meeting locations, Crown Perth, and the Swan Valley Visitors Centre (Guildford); detailed pickup information is provided after booking.
Non-drinkers are welcome; drinking is optional. Most dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten‑free) can be accommodated if advised at booking.
This is an adults-only tour (18+). For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before departure per the standard cancellation policy.
Up Close and Local Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A late-afternoon light slides across low rows of vines as the Swan River threads silver through the valley — the air warmed by a dry Perth breeze that teases citrus and fermenting grapes. On a half-day tour you move slowly through this second-oldest wine region in Australia, stepping into family-run cellar doors where owners pour small-batch releases and stories in equal measure.
A late-afternoon light slides across low rows of vines as the Swan River threads silver through the valley — the air warmed by a dry Perth breeze that teases citrus and fermenting grapes. On a half-day tour you move slowly through this second-oldest wine region in Australia, stepping into family-run cellar doors where owners pour small-batch releases and stories in equal measure.
European vines arrived here in the 1820s, and the region’s gentle slopes on the Swan Coastal Plain sit atop alluvial soils shaped by the river. The climate is Mediterranean: warm, sunny summers and mild winters, which encourages rich Verdelho, Semillon and Shiraz expressions alongside fortified and experimental small-run wines. The land also belongs to the Noongar people, whose cultural connection to the river and plains predates the vineyards.
This small-group experience (maximum 11) is designed for relaxed tasting: four boutique wineries, guided commentary from a local accredited guide, and a cheese platter paired at one stop. You’ll taste cellar-door-only vintages, sometimes with the winemaker at the bench explaining methods that favor hand-harvest and low-intervention techniques.
Practical tips: the tour runs about five hours with air-conditioned transport and Perth pick-up/drop-off; dress for sun and stable footing for short cellar-door steps. Hydrate between tastings, pace yourself through flights, and use the included transport to enjoy responsibly. Ask about dietary needs ahead of booking and arrive with questions — this is the kind of tour that rewards curiosity and a taste for the local, rather than the mass-produced.