7 Food Tours in Marlborough Worth an Early Alarm

1.Marlborough Wine Tour – Afternoon of Cuisine & Wine 4hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $121Our pick

From Blenheim, you’ll begin with a winery lunch at your own cost, then visit up to four Marlborough cellar doors in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Bill, Toni, Vic, and Kevin add local stories, while tastings cover the region’s famous white wines and smaller producers. Hotel pickup is included.

“Our guide, Bill, was knowledgeable, friendly, and had a terrific sense of humor. At the end of our tour he dropped us at two different destinations and that door to door service was greatly appreciated. The lunch we had at the first vineyard was delicious. At each vineyard we visited each host provided interesting details about their vineyard's history and the make-up of each wine. Interesting stories were given how the wines got their names and in each presenter you could see their enthusiasm for the products they were serving. The wines were delectable. Highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Marlborough Winery Tour – A Day of Cuisine & Wine 6hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $152

Spend six hours touring Marlborough’s appointment-only wineries from Blenheim with guides such as Chris or Bill. Taste Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, sparkling wine, reserve bottles, and late-harvest styles while your driver handles the roads. Standard tastings and accommodation pickup are included. Lunch at your own cost, often at a winery such as St Clair.

“Bill was an amazing tour guide. Picked us up at our B&B promptly! He took us to a bubbles winery and 4 other wineries on our tour. We had lunch which was fabulous at St. Claire's. Personable and small group tour which we prefer. Loved his selection of wineries”

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3.From Blenheim/Picton: Marlborough Gourmet Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · 6 hours · from $176

Join Pamela or another local chauffeur-guide for six hours through Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. Taste Sauvignon Blanc and lesser-known varietals at several cellar doors, sample cheese, honey, seasonal fruit, and chocolates, and shape the route around your interests. Pickup is available in Blenheim, with Picton departures also offered.

“Paul, our host/driver was extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. He has an engaging personality and was fun to share the day with. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and highly recommend the company.”

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4.Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Blenheim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $183

Join Pamela, Cliff, or another local chauffeur for a six-hour Marlborough wine tour from Blenheim. Visit Makana Confections, Saint Clair, Allan Scott, Framingham, and The Vines Village. Tastings, chocolates, bottled water, hotel pickup, and transport are included. Lunch costs extra, and the small group reaches a maximum of eight people.

“Pamela is a local great guide with more than 13 years experience. She took us various kind of wineries and I enjoyed the depth of this area.I definitely recommend her tour.”

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5.Gourmet Gold Wine Tour: Indulge in Cloudy Bay’s finest wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $364

Spend about six and a half hours tasting Marlborough wine at Cloudy Bay, Allan Scott, Clos Henri, and Saint Clair. Doug or Darlene may guide your small group of up to six, with door-to-door pickup from Blenheim or Renwick, premium tastings, a two-course lunch, and a stop at Makana Confections.

“Our guide was warm & friendly! Extremely knowledgeable about the area, lifestyle and the wine industry. He was a gracious, kind and a wonderful host!! We toured & tasted at key New Zealand winery’s and had a delicious lunch at a favorite local dining spot!”

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6.Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $183

Join Pamela March of Your Local Chauffeur for a six-hour Marlborough wine and scenery tour from Picton. Visit Saint Clair, Allan Scott, and The Vines Village, with tastings, chocolates, bottled water, guided commentary, and round-trip transport included. Lunch and extra drinks cost more.

“What a great day spent with Pam on this tour of the Marlborough wine region while on a cruise stop! She accommodated last minute requests and our 11 YO daughter was accommodated as well, thank you! Great wineries and stops along the way along with helpful and informative commentary.”

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7.Progressive Wine & Gourmet Trail from Blenheim or Picton

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews

Spend six hours touring Marlborough wineries with your English-speaking chauffeur-guide, Pamela, who picks the day’s stops and handles the driving. Taste Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, bubbly, dessert wine, chocolates, cheese, and other food matches, with lunch included. Pickup is available in Blenheim or Picton for groups of up to six, with a maximum of eight stated in the booking details.

“Wonderful day, Pamela was very accommodating. Great vineyards and restaurants chosen. Chocolate stops were a highlight.”

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