Half-Day Marlborough Wine Tour & Beer Tour
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Afternoon wine tour with a lunch stop. A great option for people who desire the expert knowledge and connections that a winemaker tour guide can offer. A compact tour with time for lunch at a winery (at own cost).
On our half day tour you get up close and personal with the Marlborough wine region. You visit 3-4 wineries which can include a visit to Makana Chocolate Shop. Lunch at a vineyard restaurant is always a highlight for our half-day customers.
The half day small group winery tour has an itinerary but the tour guide will invite participants to make winery requests and vineyard suggestions.
If you have a favorite wine that you would like to taste and visit then we will do our best to take you there on this Half day Winery tour. This tour does not include a visit to Cloudy Bay, Fromm and Hans Herzog.
Contact us to upgrade to a "Full-day Winemaker's Tour" which includes an informative vineyard stop, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at a modern working winery! 0800 478 868
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen
This is one of our favourite winery restaurants that we often stop at to enjoy a relaxed gourmet lunch.
Framingham Wines
The local tour guide will establish which wines your are most interested in and take you to the appropriate wineries and vineyards.
What‘s Included
Lunch stop during the tour - however at your own cost
Air-conditioned vehicle
Free door-to-door collection and drop off from Blenheim/Renwick areas
All wine tasting fees
Lunch - at your own cost on the day
Picton, Havelock, Rarangi Transfers NOT available on the half-day tour
This tour does not include a visit to Cloudy Bay and Fromm
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Half-Day Marlborough Wine Tour & Beer Tour
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Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Birthday wines 🍷
Frank J,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day, loads of nice wines, food and company. Darlene from Hop n Grape Tours made it a beautiful experience for us. Three cheers for Darlene 😊
Great way to try the wines of Marlborough
Amy M,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Darlene was a terrific guide. She moved us along to each winery and had lots of great stories to tell. We had a fantastic time.
Wine tour with van
Bdlangen,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organized wine tour with small company of different nationalities who interact nicely. Well organized, perfectly executed with nice vineyards. Our hostess Darlene did a fantastic job. Would be until 15:30 but it was 17:00 before we were dropped back at our B&B. Nice recommendation.
Amanda for the win
Chris J,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amanda our guide was absolutely amazing and created a beautiful experience for us today, a curation of 4 different vibes—truly something for everyone. She had a way of fostering connection among the group of otherwise strangers in the group. Felt like we were all old friends. This trip also got me unstuck from Sauv Blancs—I’m kinda into Pinot Gris now. Can’t recommend Amanda enough and the Hop N Grape crew for taking a solo guest at the last minute today. So worth every penny and my 24 hour trip to Marlborough. 🙏
Beautiful afternoon with a super hostess
marijke B,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic afternoon! Amanda is a great tour guide. We had a super nice group and the wineries were all worth it.
Marlborough wine tasting!
eve605,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour as we wanted an informative and interesting day. We could not have chosen any better. Amanda was very welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable about the vineyards. There were 6 of us in total from NZ, Switzerland and the UK. It was a fantastic day, we enjoyed a lovely lunch together(own cost) and on the half day visited 4 vineyards. Very enjoyable and highly recommended
Great day
christymaryscott,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our wine tasting experience was absolutely exceptional. Our guide gave us a thorough and engaging explanation of each vineyard we visited, demonstrating impressive knowledge about the wines, the regions, and the unique characteristics of each estate. Their passion for winemaking truly enhanced the experience. With a wonderful attitude and warm personality, they made us feel relaxed and welcome throughout the day. We especially appreciated that they gave us all the time we needed at each of the four vineyards, allowing us to savor the wines, ask questions, and fully enjoy every stop. It was an unforgettable experience that we would highly recommend.
First class and relaxing
benstrattonw,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Darline was expert and organised and looked after us with great attentiveness and wisdom. We were a happy group of six and everything was taken care of leaving us to relax and enjoy the wine tasting an amazing outdoor lunch experience. First class
A highly recommended tour
VolkerS1956,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a wonderful and informative day with Cameron and the other travellers from Australia, Canada, Holland and New Zealand. A highly recommended tour.
Great trip
Nick1096,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. Darlene was an excellent guide. Visited numerous estates, enjoyed good food. Drank interesting wines and got a lot of history. Fun day
From NZ$209.00
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