Marlborough Classic Wine Tasting Tour.
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Travel in a comfortable van, watch the beautiful countryside go by as we drive from location to location. Sample 4 different local wines at either 3 or 4 different cellar doors. Everything is all arranged and booked for you.
Do you have a sweet tooth? We can also call into the Chocolate Factory as a free extra if you like.
ARRIVING ON A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE NOTE:
-Shuttle buses will bring you from the cruise ship to the Picton Information Centre, and this is where I will be waiting for you. Start times/meeting time may change, so please do keep in contact. This is due to evey cruise ships arrival time is different.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Marlborough Region
Explore the Marlborough region in a comfortable 10-seater Toyota Hiace van. As we go from winery to winery you will see all the beautiful scenery Blenheim has to offer, including vineyards, and stunning Mountain ranges. We will visit 3 possibly 4 different wineries, sampling 4 wines at each location.
Makana Confections
Your driver will ask if you would like to visit the Boutique Makana Chocolate Factory as a free added bonus. Be greeted by staff as you walk in the door, they will offer you a sample of their amazing chocolate to try. Take a sneak peek through the glass screen, to watch how it is all made and packaged.
What‘s Included
All wine tasting costs are included in your ticket price.
Guide
Lunch
Pickup points
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Marlborough Classic Wine Tasting Tour.
Pickup included
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sherri is the owner...
Joan B,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sherri is the owner operator of this tour. Friendly, punctual on pickup, knowledgeable about the area and very responsive. Lovely family owned wineries were visited.
Wine Tasting in Picton
Andrew R,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour definitely recommend, Sherri looked after us so well, very knowledgeable and took us to some great wineries and locations.
The winery’s were...
Charles C,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The winery’s were beautiful and the wine was wonderful. Everyone on the tour had a great time! Highly recommend this tour.
Great Local Guide with Small Van
Lindy S,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Tour to 3 wineries with a wonderful local tour guide in a small group of 5 people. Our guide Jane was a well informed and delightful local who knew her area and local history well. This gave us a great insight into the local vineyards and terroir. She owns her own business and her small van is clean and comfortable. We had a great day.
This was a small group...
Leslye B,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a small group wine tour and just a delightful day! The owner is the operator. She met us right where she said she would right on time. She was a delight and took us to 3 wonderful wineries. It's a beautiful area - so hard to get it wrong. We were back to the ship with plenty of time.
Excellent tour & guide
Evelyn O,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was knowledgeable about the area we traveled through & excellent with sharing information. The experience & quality of wines at the 3 stops was good & the drive was very scenic & included a stop at a gourmet chocolate shop.
Tour leader (Sherri) was...
CatherineM W,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Tour leader (Sherri) was very knowledgable and engaging with our group. We didn’t feel rushed at each of the wineries and had a good cross-section of winery sizes and commercial production. The stop at the chocolate shop was a great bonus!
A fantastic day wine tasting
Amanda H,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a fantastic day wine tasting with Sherri. We went to 4 vineyards and the chocolate factory. We had a lovely small group too which I was looking for over the bigger more commercial tours. We had the best day and highly recommend.
A perfectly curated experience
Departure01329930305,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks so much Sherri for a fabulous day. Your customised winery tour was absolutely perfect for our group of 6 and your commentary was both entertaining and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Sherri and will definitely use her services on our next visit.
Informative, extremely...
Nicholas F,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative, extremely friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Good choice of vineyards. Unhurried visits
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