Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour
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Tour with an experienced wine guide to the famous cellar doors of Marlborough on this approx. 5-hour shore excursion from Picton to Blenheim. Compare the aromas of Marlborough's finest wines and taste the passion that goes into every bottle. You will visit four to five wineries ranging from the internationally famous to boutique, family-run wineries. One stop will be at a vineyard restaurant for lunch (at own cost) as well as a wine tasting. Finish the day with a nibble of hand made gourmet chocolates at a chocolate factory.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 18 years
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Waitohi Picton isite Visitor Information Centre
Meet your guide at the Picton i-Site after your cruise ship docks. Then board a luxury minibus and enjoy the drive through the Koromiko mountain pass to the Marlborough wine region while your guide points out ecological and historical places of interest; this small-group tour is limited to 11 people to ensure a more intimate atmosphere. You will visit four or five cellar doors (time permitting) around the Marlborough vineyards. Taste their award winning wines and learn how Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc has reached the pinnacle of sophistication, then take a stroll through a vineyard and learn how climate, soil, and skill combine to make these incredible wines. Marlborough is not all about Sauvignon Blanc - we have stunning Rieslings, crisp and fruity Pinot Gris, oaked and unoaked Chardonnay and our renown Pinot Noir. A stop will be made for lunch (own expense), featuring delicacies such as mussels, salmon, venison or beef when available. Alternatively, a light meal of gourmet local cheeses to pair with your wine might suffice. On the way back to the port, we stop at the chocolate factory for a nibble of hand-made gourmet chocolates. You will return to the Picton wharf at least 90 minutes before your cruise ship departs.
What‘s Included
Small group tour by minivan
Local guide
Vineyard tour
Chocolate tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Wine tasting at 4-5 award-winning wineries
Lunch
Personal expenses
Pickup points
Picton
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Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
170 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good communication with...
Thomas A,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good communication with the tour operator so finding the meeting spot was easy. Great tour with a knowledgeable guide Lisa who knew a lot about wine and the area in general
Winery tour
carmine a,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent excursion! Beautiful scenery with some very good white wine. Very nice lunch at Allan Scott estate.
Must do in Picton!
Sharon P,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Scenic, informative and excellent winery picks. Would highly recommend and Bruce was an excellent guide and driver. Even snuck in an extra tasting for us.
A very interesting tour based around Marlborough wineries
Rosemary N,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the tour and wineries we visited. Bruce was a good tour guide. Also on our return journey it was torrential rain. Really difficult driving conditions. But Bruce safely navigated.
Delicious Day!
Sharon B,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our day with Bruce was terrific. Enjoyed the wineries he brought us to. Felt more local than commercial.
Good variety of wineries...
Karstin B,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good variety of wineries and one served a delicious lunch. Nice to start with sparkling wine from a french family. Guide was informative and engaging. Good way you see the geography of the area.
Fantastic Marlborough Winery Tour
Deanna R,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jade Tours provided an outstanding day! We were a small group and John was our guide. The wineries were all great and lunch was outstanding.
Picton wine tour
V4463QIcheryle,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jade wine tours were amazing. Marsley was a fantastic tour guide with heaps of knowledge. From start to finish the tour took in much of the country side with a lesson in the history of the area. The wineries we visited were a lot of fun and the staff were some of the friendliest people you’d meet with vast experience and knowledge of the region and winesthey were producing.
Marlborough wine tasting with Jade Tours - very organised and friendly
LoveTravel093,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John our guide, was friendly and helpful through the day. Well organised, clear instructions from leaving ship and returning back in good time. We enjoyed the various wines. Although the guides at each cellar door gave the history of the vineyards, would have liked to perhaps see some of the process involved in wine production. Lunch was not included in the price. Tour took 6 hours which was perfect timing for our cruise departure.
Great vineyard tour
S3279KDjonathanw,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with Jade Tours being driven to four local vineyards with lunch in between . Lisa, our guide, was lovely - friendly and knowledgable. Highly recommend
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