Up Close and Local Tours
Highlights
- Savour exceptional local produce while connecting with passionate producers sharing their unique stories in Perth's hidden gems.
- Explore boutique wineries in small groups, ensuring intimate experiences unavailable to larger tour buses.
- Discover the scenic beauty of the Swan Valley and Bickley Valley on relaxed, personalised wine tours tailored to your interests.
- Enjoy exclusive access to premium wine tastings, making your day memorable and distinctly local in the heart of Western Australia.
On any tour with Up Close and Local you are guaranteed to taste amazing local produce – but their tours are about much more than that. It’s about getting to know the locals, hearing their stories and seeing first hand why each of these boutique producers are so unique.
Up Close and Local Tours is not a drop-off service. All tours are fully guided, ensuring that guests are personally introduced at every cellar door. They use their insider knowledge to thoughtfully craft every tour so that everyone gets the best possible experience – often this means access to experiences that are not available to the general public.
With guaranteed small group sizes they have access to producers that can’t (or won’t) accommodate the big buses. Get away from the crowds and off the beaten tourist path to enjoy a more relaxing, memorable and intimate tasting experience making it the perfect option for people looking for an alternative to large group tours.
Every tour with Up Close and Local is a relaxed experience with like minded people where you will discover Perth’s hidden gems and learn a few things along the way.
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Private Tour – Swan Valley Premium Wine Tour
If you’re looking for a personalised wine tour, with a very small group of fellow wine lovers – then this is the tour for you.
This Up Close and Local tour gives you access to wineries that won’t take big bus groups. It also gives you a more premium experience at a relaxed pace.
On this Swan Valley wine tour, visit four hand-picked local wineries that showcase the award-winning wines that the region does best. All wine-tasting fees are included in your tour.
Your day begins with an included wine and food pairing experience, featuring five bite-sized canapés expertly matched to a premium wine tasting – the ideal introduction to the fine wines of the Swan Valley.
Take advantage of some of the best local, seasonal produce with time for a relaxed winery lunch at your leisure overlooking the vineyards at one of the Swan Valley’s best winery restaurants. Take your pick from their seasonal á la carte menu, lunch is at your own expense on the day so you can choose your own food adventure.
Margaret River Private Wine Tour from Perth
This is the ultimate private tour for people who really want to discover why this region is so famous for its high-quality wine, produce and stunning landscapes.
There are over 100 cellar doors in the Margaret River Wine Region and on their wine tour from Perth, Up Close and Local Tours will take you to the best of them – from the sought-after icons to the smaller boutique wineries, they will take you on a personalised wine discovery that showcases why this region is so famous.
This is a private two day tour and the itinerary can be tailored to suit your taste.
Bickley Valley Wine Tour – Private tour
Looking for a fun, relaxing and delicious afternoon? Discover the flavours and beauty of the Bickley Valley Wine Trail on a VIP private tour with Up Close & Local Tours.
Nestled in the tranquil Perth Hills wine region, this hidden gem invites you to uncover its many charms, making it the perfect escape for an indulgent day away from the City.
This personalised tasting adventure for couples or small groups, unveils the very best of the region, with VIP treatment as you explore Perth’s own ‘slice of Europe’. Get off the beaten track to visit small, boutique wineries to sample an array of Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese wine varietals and take in the breathtaking landscapes that grace the valley year-round.
You will often find the winemaker or owner pouring your tastings and having a chat, so you really get ‘up close’ to the locals.
Complete the experience with a delicious afternoon cheeseboard before returning back to your Perth City accommodation.
*When booking you can select to extend your day with a lunch platter upgrade.
Swan Valley Wine Adventure
On the Swan Valley Wine Adventure tour you will visit wineries that are all family-owned and have been hand-picked for their quality and historic contribution to the region and of course, their amazing wine!
The wineries selected can change daily to ensure that you get the best possible experience on each day and at each winery.
Take time to discuss the wines – sometimes with the winemaker and learn about the Swan Valley’s history as Australia’s second oldest wine-growing region.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Tourism Emission Reduction Commitment
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- WA – Destination Perth