Afternoon, 4 Wineries

Afternoon Marlborough Region Winery Tour inc 4 Wineries

★ 4.9 216 reviews

from $120.69 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Picton or Blenheim
Cancellation: Every tour here can be cancelled free
Run by: The Original Marlborough Wine Tours

Overview

Four wineries in four hours, with a driver and guide who handles the road and the commentary. This afternoon tour from The Original Marlborough Wine Tours collects you from central Picton or central Blenheim accommodation, carries the group in a climate-controlled minivan, and drops you back at the door at the end. Tasting fees at every cellar door are covered, so once you are on the van there is little else to organise.

One review mentions a route mixing large and very small estates, and others describe wineries that were all very different from each other. Groups are capped at 11 travellers. Reviews repeatedly praise the guides for knowing the region and its wine industry well, and for sharing tips on what to look for, smell and taste.

It suits ferry and town-based visitors who want a structured taste of Marlborough without driving. There is no lunch stop, so eat beforehand or plan on buying a cheese platter at one of the cellar doors.

Visitors seen from behind at a tasting bench in a Marlborough cellar door.

What's Included

Included

Visits to four Marlborough wineries
Cellar door tasting fees at every winery
Experienced local wine tour guide and driver, with live commentary
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from central Picton or central Blenheim accommodation
Climate-controlled minivan

Not Included

Meals (food and other drinks not included)

Itinerary

Pickup from your accommodationDoor-to-door collection from central Picton or central Blenheim accommodation. Pickups start up to 15 minutes before the tour start time, and the operator messages any updated pickup time.
Marlborough wine region, 4 hoursThe full tour runs 4 hours across the Marlborough Region, visiting four wineries with cellar door tastings included at each. Reviews mention a mix of large and small estates, with each winery described as distinct from the others.
Drop-off at your accommodationReturn transfer to your central Picton or central Blenheim accommodation at the end of the afternoon.

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What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before you book this afternoon tour.

Small group pace. The maximum group size is 11. The pace is structured but reviewers describe the itinerary as flexible, with the guide deciding which wineries to visit.
Eat beforehand. There is no lunch stop on this tour. The listing suggests buying a light snack, such as a cheese platter, at one of the cellar doors. Meals and other drinks are not included.
Ferry timing. The Interislander ferry arriving at 12.15 will not make this tour. The Bluebridge arriving at 1145 should be on time. Check the correct tour option when booking, as the 12.30 pm Picton tour and the 13.00 Blenheim tour are priced and timed differently.
Tastings covered. Cellar door tasting fees at all four wineries are included. One reviewer mentioned trying four samples at each winery, so expect a decent spread of pours across the day.
Non-drinkers. The minimum age is 18. One reviewer said the guide arranged a non-alcoholic option, so it is worth raising this on the day if someone in your party is not drinking. Most travellers can participate.
Comfortable transport. Travel is in a climate-controlled minivan. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though it is near public transportation.

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Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and there is no lunch stop, so hunger can catch out anyone who has not eaten. A minimum number of travellers is required, and if it is not met you will be offered a different date or experience, or a full refund; poor weather can also cancel the day on the same terms. One reviewer reported being contacted the day before and asked for an additional $40 for pickup from Picton despite the tour being advertised from Picton, which is worth clarifying with the operator when booking.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes visits to four Marlborough wineries, cellar door tasting fees at every winery, an experienced local guide and driver with live commentary, door-to-door pickup and drop-off from central Picton or central Blenheim accommodation, and travel in a climate-controlled minivan. Meals and other drinks are not included.

Is Food Available On The Tour?

There is no lunch stop. You can buy a light snack, such as a cheese platter, at one of the cellar doors, so it is sensible to eat properly before pickup.

Where Does Pickup Happen?

Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from central Picton or central Blenheim accommodation is included. Pickups begin up to 15 minutes before the tour start time, and the operator sends a message with the updated pickup time, so check your messages before the day.

Can I Join If Arriving By Ferry Or Cruise Ship?

The Interislander ferry arriving at 12.15 will not make this tour, while the Bluebridge arriving at 1145 should be on time. Cruise ship passengers need to book a shore excursion tour or check timings with the operator first. Also choose the correct option when booking: 12.30 pm for Picton or 13.00 for Blenheim, as they are priced and timed differently.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside 24 hours are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time. The tour requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for either reason, you will be offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.

Is The Tour Suitable For Everyone?

Most travellers can participate, but the minimum age is 18 and the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Non-drinkers can come along, and one reviewer said the guide arranged a non-alcoholic option for them.