Private Tour
Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills
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McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills chauffeured small group wine tours designed to suit you. This is a boutique service catering for small groups of up to 4 people (known to each other). Nominate your own itinerary or let us create one for you. Hosted by local owner/operator, Shane Buckley, the itinerary is flexible and can be changed on the day as we travel. Our intimate tours are a great way to celebrate that special occasion or to simply enjoy the best these magical Regions have to offer. Price is per person and covers a full day touring.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The minimum age of the traveler that can book this product is 18 years old.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
McLaren Vale Wine Region
The venues mentioned below are just an example of venues/tour itineraries available. This tour takes in the world renowned McLaren Vale wine region, widely regarded for its shiraz, grenache & cabernet sauvignon. Spanish and Italian varieties such as Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo and Sangiovese are also very well suited due to the region's Mediterranean climate and provide wine lovers with yet another layer of discovery. You will get to experience these wines in world class cellar doors & tasting rooms.
d'Arenberg
Visit the wonder that is D'Arenberg Cube. Explore the Alternate Realities Museum and view the many art exhibitions on display. Then finish in the Tasting Room located on the top level with spectacular views over McLaren Vale, the Willunga Hills and the Gulf St. Vincent.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Private transport in a Toyota Prado GXL - pick up/drop off
Local wine knowledgeable guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tasting fees and food are payable directly to the venue. Tasting & entrance fees $10.00-$20.00/person per venue.
Lunch
For pick up from the Port Adelaide Cruise terminal, a A$40.00 surcharge will apply.
d'Arenberg
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Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills
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Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our Best TA Tour Ever
WinoRick,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am titling this tour as the best ever. We have done a bunch of tours both with TA and off cruise ships. Shane, our guide, was friendly, knowledgeable and flexible on our full day’s tour, readily adjusting to our requests. Further, his price was more than reasonable. He came to our cruise ship and we followed his winery recommendations, but requested a visit to the d’Arenberg Cube. I’d recommend the Cube, not for its wine tasting (which was fine), but for its funkiness and the additional Dr Seuss art show. Then, in addition to d’Arenberg, the wineries were medium-large and two small. One, Sew & Sew, was very small and their reserve cab and Grenache we outstanding, the wines of the trip so far. Only 62 cases of the Cabernet were made last year.
Awesome Wine Tour
Seaside556897,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding experience. Shane selected an awesome combination of McLaren Vale wineries for us to visit. Shane’s local and regional knowledge was impressive. A great day had by all !
Exceptional McLaren Vale Experience
Adventure10103185712,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely incredible day touring McLaren Vale with Shane as our guide. He curated a personalised itinerary that delivered on every level, taking us to hidden gems that truly showcased the best of the region. We were never rushed, and his knowledge of the wines, individual vineyards, and the area itself made the experience unforgettable. Brilliant service from start to finish — we’ll definitely be booking again next time we’re in Adelaide. Thank you, Shane, for such a wonderful day!
Fantastic tour!
Mobile579225,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shane hosted us for a fabulous McLaren Vale private tour. With a mix of wine, beer and gin and fantastic landscapes, it was a day to remember. Shane was incredibly friendly, gracious and calm, didnt rush us and allowed us to really enjoy each stop. Couldn't recommend this tour enough! Thanks again Shane :)
Fantastic Tour in The Adelaide Hills
963heathc,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shane contacted us when we booked to tailor the day to exactly what we wanted. He offered suggestions and we ended up with the perfect itinerary for us. He is very knowledgeable about the wines, the vineyards and the area we visited. Everything was flexible, we were not rushed once and we came home with a lot of beautiful wine (including some we would never have tried without a lot of encouragement, so something new to love). Mount Lofty was an absolute standout. Absolutely recommend to any wine lover.
Enjoyable McLaren Vale wine tour
Wayne,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Shane was a wonderful host. Extremely knowledgeable about the McLaren Vale area and what it has to offer. We would not hesitate to use Buckley Tours again and highly recommend for a wine country tour.
Amazing tailored wine tasting tour of McLaren Vale region.
simonegX9209HC,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This service is brilliant! Shane tailored a wine tasting tour just for us. His knowledge of everything from Adelaide history, different wine regions and wine making in general was brilliant. I could not fault this service at all .. was totally worth it and will definitely book again when we are back in Adelaide
The Perfect Blend: Great Wine, Wildlife & Wonderful Guide
Peter F,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the most amazing wine tour with Shane! From start to finish, he was an incredibly kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable guide who made the entire experience unforgettable. He went above and beyond to give us a close-up kangaroo encounter, which was such a special highlight of the trip. Visiting his extended alpaca family was also a delightful surprise that added so much charm to the day. Shane curated an excellent tour filled with outstanding wines, beautiful scenery, and plenty of laughs. We left with not only many bottles of amazing wine, but also lasting memories of a truly unique adventure. If you’re looking for an outstanding wine tour with a personal touch, I couldn’t recommend Shane more highly!
Best private tour service available! Would highly recommend!!
BJ M,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most fabulous day with our driver Shane! I couldn’t recommend his service enough - he was so knowledgeable, friendly and had some great recommendations for venues to visit! Thanks again Shane for the best day, we enjoyed your company and the above and beyond service you provided to make our day extra special :)
Fantastic Day Exploring McLaren Vale
221iano,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Huge thanks to Shane for a really enjoyable day in McLaren Vale. Shane was very knowledgeable about the area, the varieties grown, the growing conditions and the wineries that we were visiting. We enjoyed a personable and relaxed day which was exactly what we were looking for. I would recommend Shane to anyone looking to explore the area for the first time like we were.
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