Planning
Best Time To Visit
Season by season, the best time to book a Marlborough wine tour from Blenheim or Picton.
Marlborough Tastings Compared
Seasons And Timing
Tour Length
Tours
Tours Compared
All 32 Marlborough wine tours compared by price, length, start point and reviews.
Tours
Blenheim Wine Tours
Compare Blenheim half-day, full-day and bike wine tours on price, pickup and inclusions.
Tours
Small Group Tours
Group sizes, prices and inclusions compared across Marlborough's small group wine tours.
Tours
Private Wine Tours
What the three private Marlborough wine tours cost, and when privacy is worth the money.
Experiences
Blenheim Bike Tours
Cycle between cellar doors: the four Blenheim bike wine tour options compared on price, guiding and inclusions.
Tours
Sauvignon Blanc Tours
Which Marlborough tours put Sauvignon Blanc tastings front and centre, and what they cost.
Prices, Safety And Getting There
Planning
Tasting Fees
Which Marlborough tours include tasting fees, which do not, and what the ticket price really covers.
Planning
Tour Cost
Marlborough wine tour prices by style, from $39 bike hire to $1,261 private groups.
Planning
Pickup And Transport
Hotel pickup on 20 tours, plus every named meeting point in Blenheim, Renwick and Picton.
Tour Combos
Experiences
Wine And Food Tours
Which Marlborough tours feed you, which just stop for lunch, and what each one costs.
On The Day: What To Bring And Expect
On The Day
What To Wear
Layers, closed shoes and sun protection for Marlborough cellar doors and vineyards.
Planning
Kids And Non-Drinkers
Which Marlborough wine tours allow kids, and what non-drinkers get on the day.
Regions And Routes
Wineries
Cloudy Bay Visits
Which Marlborough wine tours actually stop at Cloudy Bay, and what each one costs.
Wineries
Cellar Doors Guide
How Marlborough cellar door tastings work, seasonal hours, and which tours cover the doors.
Planning
Wine Sub-Regions
Match Marlborough's three sub-regions to the right wine tour start point and format.
Meeting Points And Start Locations
Planning
Picton Wine Tours
Every wine tour that leaves from Picton, with prices, durations and meeting points compared.
Planning
Cruise Ship Wine Excursions
Which Marlborough wine tour actually fits a Picton port day, compared on price, timing and meeting point.
Comparisons And Combos
Comparison
Guided Vs Self-Drive
Guided tour, hire car or bike: compare cost, tastings and flexibility across Marlborough.
Planning Your Trip
Planning
Free In Wine Country
What is actually free in Marlborough wine country, and when a paid tour beats it.
Planning
Where To Stay
Blenheim, Renwick or Picton: which Marlborough town is the right base for your wine tour.