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15 Wine Tours in Marlborough That Repay the Detour

46 tours  ·  from $41

The good ones go weeks ahead and the rest fill in behind them. Below: 15 wine tours in Marlborough, what each includes and where they genuinely differ.

Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour - Five wineries give you a real taste of the region
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Beyond the Vines – Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

1.Beyond the Vines – Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · from $136Our pick

From Picton or Blenheim, spend about six hours visiting several Marlborough wineries in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect tastings of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and local specialties, plus a lunch stop at Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen, usually. Guides may include Gavin, Hamish, Lynley, James, Keith, or Phil.

“Gavin made a brilliant day even better! Worth the fee alone, his knowledge, humour and interpersonal skills were second d to none. The wine was awesome too, 5 different locations all really engaging and pleased to have us there. A superb day with new friends made and memories for ever.”

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Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg - Getting started in Renwick
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Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

2.Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $43

Spend six hours cycling between Renwick cellar doors with comfortable bikes, helmets, baskets, wine panniers, maps, and practical advice from Lorelle, Greg, and their team. Choose your own wineries, stop for tastings and cheese platters, and use the shuttle from Blenheim or Renwick if you are staying within 15 kilometres.

“Very well organized and friendly staff. The day was amazing from the beginning until the end. I would definitely recommend booking this activity with them!”

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Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour - Starting at the Vines Village
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Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

3.Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 221 reviews · 1 day · from $41Best value

You’ll collect a bike, helmet, lock, and local wine map, then set your own route among 12 wineries within 3 kilometers of the base. Staff such as Rory or Roo can help with planning, while Blenheim and Renwick hotel pickup removes the need to drive. Tastings, lunch, and electric bikes cost extra.

“Great wine tour! We got a map and some information about the wineries and some recommendations before getting on the bikes which was really helpful.”

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Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region. - Choosing between a standard bike and an e-bike
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Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

4.Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $43

Start with pickup from Blenheim or Renwick, then get fitted with a step-through bike, e-bike, tandem, or kids’ bike at The Vines Village. You’ll receive a helmet, hi-viz vest, lock, basket, and winery map before setting your own route among more than a dozen cellar doors. Tastings and lunch cost extra, and bottle collection is free.

“Really great thing to do, vineyards are in close proximity and all offer a unique experience doing it on bikes makes it even more fun”

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Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour - What you learn about Marlborough wine
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Discover Marlborough Wine – Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

5.Discover Marlborough Wine – Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $117

Spend four to five hours visiting four Marlborough wineries in a small group of no more than 11. Taste sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, pinot gris, riesling, and other local wines while guides such as Gavin, Glenn, Keith, and Phil explain the region’s vineyards and wine story. Pickup and drop-off are included from Picton or Blenheim.

“Tour excellent, 4 wineries and 20 tastings Tour guide Nic enthusiastic, informative and very helpful with local knowledge. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour - A closer look at possible winery stops
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Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

6.Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $155

Leave Picton by minibus for Marlborough’s vineyards and visit up to five cellar doors in about five hours. Your guide may be Bruce, Lucinda, Lisa, John, Marsley, or another Jade Tours host. Expect tastings, a vineyard stop, chocolate, and lunch at your own cost. Groups are limited to 11.

“Bruce was very knowledgeable and easy going we had a lovely day exploring the wineries and enjoying the countryside would highly recommend”

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Marlborough Full Day Wine Tour - Riding through the Wairau Valley
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Marlborough Full Day Wine Tour

7.Marlborough Full Day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 159 reviews · 6 hours · from $131

Spend six hours touring Marlborough’s Wairau Valley in a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Bruce, John, Marsley, Mike, and Lisa take you to around five cellar doors, explain local winegrowing, and arrange a vineyard lunch stop. Tastings, hotel pickup, water, and crisps are included, with a chocolate factory visit when time allows.

“My partner and myself had a wonderful time with John. The tour consists of 5 wineries and each place has roughly 4-5 wines to taste at each. Was a fantastic time and the company was great. The value for money is really there and can whole heartily recommend it to anyone who wants a comprehensive picture of the local wines. John was very knowledgeable and provided great insight into the region.”

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Marlborough Wine Tour - Afternoon of Cuisine & Wine 4hrs - Lunch first, with wine at the table
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Marlborough Wine Tour – Afternoon of Cuisine & Wine 4hrs

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

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

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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Full-Day Taste the Wines of Marlborough Tour - From Blenheim to the Marlborough vineyards
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Full-Day Taste the Wines of Marlborough Tour

9.Full-Day Taste the Wines of Marlborough Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $136

Spend about six hours touring Marlborough vineyards from Blenheim with a local guide such as Bruce or Mike. Taste Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and aromatic wines at several cellar doors, stop for a vineyard lunch at your own cost, and finish with handmade chocolates. Pickup, snacks, water, tastings, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Bruce had a very good knowledge of wine production and techniques taking us to 5 small wineries and the lunch break was super”

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Half-Day Marlborough Wine Tour & Beer Tour - Hunter’s Wines: Gardens and Outdoor Tasting
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Half-Day Marlborough Wine Tour & Beer Tour

10.Half-Day Marlborough Wine Tour & Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $129

Spend 4.5 hours visiting three or four Marlborough wineries with a guide such as Darlene, Maurice, or Cameron. Taste several wines, stop for a vineyard lunch at your own cost, and ask about adding a brewery or chocolate shop. Door-to-door pickup is included from Blenheim and Renwick.

“Cameron was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable in all things wine related and very friendly! Our entire group had a fantastic time!!!”

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Blenheim Half day Wine Tour - What happens at the cellar doors
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Blenheim Half day Wine Tour

11.Blenheim Half day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $130

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Blenheim with guides such as Bruce, Mike, or Sue. Visit up to five Marlborough cellar doors, taste sauvignon blanc and other varieties, stop for lunch at your own cost, and finish with gourmet chocolate. Pickup, tasting fees, water, and return transport are included.

“The tour operator knew his stuff and gave relevant information all day. The wineries we visited were top notch as well.”

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Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton - Saint Clair sets the wine standard
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Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton

12.Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $179

Travel from Picton to Blenheim in a small minivan with a local guide such as Pamela, Larissa, or Paul. Visit Makana Confections and several Marlborough cellar doors, with tastings at Saint Clair, Forrest, and Nautilus. You can add lunch, buy extra drinks, or request the Omaka Air Museum if time permits.

“The tour we booked though Viator was excellent. Our driver/guide Larissa was great. She was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The countryside was beautiful. We really enjoyed the ride and visiting the wineries.”

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Marlborough Icons Tour - Wine tasting + Cruise - Guides who make the drive matter
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Marlborough Icons Tour – Wine tasting + Cruise

13.Marlborough Icons Tour – Wine tasting + Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $198

Spend the morning tasting at two Marlborough wineries, then enjoy a light lunch and a seafood cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound. Hotel pickup, transport, wine tastings, lunch, salmon, and greenshell mussels are included. Guides such as Heather, Matt, Pete, Sam, and Job add local insight, while the cruise may join a larger group.

“A fantastic day! Visited some quality wineries in the morning and spent the afternoon cruising the Marlborough Sounds while enjoying a never ending supply of freshly steamed Green Shell Mussels! Not to be missed!!”

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Marlborough Half Day Wine Tour From Blenheim - What the guide adds to the day
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Marlborough Half-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim

14.Marlborough Half-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 75 reviews · 5 hours · from $125

Spend five hours touring Marlborough vineyards with Jade Tours, led by guides such as Mike, Sue, Bruce, or Lucinda. Visit five cellar doors, from boutique family wineries to major names, taste local wines, stop for lunch at your own cost, and finish with handmade chocolates. Blenheim pickup is included.

“Mike was excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”

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Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton - Four wineries, four different tasting rooms
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Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton

15.Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $148

From Picton’s i-SITE, join a maximum-11-person minivan tour through Marlborough’s vineyards. Visit four cellar doors, taste sauvignon blanc, pinot noir and other local wines, stop at Makana Confections, and usually pause for lunch at one winery. Guides such as Gavin, Paula, Keith, Phil, and Dean keep the five-and-a-half-hour outing on schedule.

“Our Driver/Guide Gavin was excellent! He was very informative about the wineries we visited as well as area facts.”

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★ 5.0Private Driving Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough RegionFrom $3417 reviews
★ 5.0Marlborough Classic Wine Tasting Tour.From $10515 reviews
★ 4.5Marlborough Afternoon Wine Tour with TastingsFrom $10830 reviews
★ 5.0Marlborough Wine Tour – Afternoon Sippers of Wine Only 4hrsFrom $12115 reviews
★ 4.5Half-Day Wine Tour from BlenheimFrom $11440 reviews
★ 5.0Morning Guided with Afternoon Self-Guided Biking Wine TourFrom $11730 reviews
★ 5.0Gourmet Gold Wine Tour: Indulge in Cloudy Bay’s finest winesFrom $36416 reviews
★ 5.0Full-Day Wine Tour from BlenheimFrom $1554 reviews
★ 5.0Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from PictonFrom $1839 reviews
★ 5.0Full-Day Marlborough Wine Region Bike HireFrom $4335 reviews
★ 4.8Onshore Highlights of Marlborough’s Wine Region from PictonFrom $17651 reviews
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★ 5.0Marlborough Private Boutique Wine TourFrom $2903 reviews
★ 4.8Marlborough: Half Guided and Half Self-Guided Bike Wine TourFrom $11042 reviews
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