5-Hour Tour, Tastings Included

Marlborough Classic Wine Tasting Tour

★ 5.0 41 reviews

from $109.20 per person

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Duration: 5 hours
Meeting point: Blenheim
Cancellation: Every tour here can be cancelled free
Run by: Kiwi Holiday Tours

Overview

This five-hour wine tour from Kiwi Holiday Tours spends most of its time in the Marlborough region, with around four hours visiting wineries and a short stop at Makana Confections, a chocolate shop, on the way. Every tasting cost is built into the ticket, so there is nothing extra to pay for the wine itself. A guide accompanies the tour throughout.

Group size is capped at nine travellers, and some reviewers pick this tour for exactly that reason. Several describe unhurried visits where nobody felt rushed, and one noted the guide adjusted the number of wineries when the group was especially small. The mix of cellar doors tends to vary rather than following one fixed line-up, with reviewers mentioning different combinations of winery sizes and styles, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Albariño and Pinot Noir tastings.

It suits travellers who want a relaxed half day of tasting without driving themselves. Lunch is not included, so plan to eat before or after. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems, so anyone with such concerns should check with the operator before booking.

Oak barrels stacked in a cool winery cellar, a visitor seen from behind with a tasting glass, dim warm light.

What's Included

Included

Alcoholic beverages (All wine tasting costs are included in your ticket price.)
Guide

Not Included

Lunch

Itinerary

Meet your guideMeet the guide at the stated departure point. Confirmation is sent at the time of booking.
Marlborough region wineriesAround 4 hours touring wineries in the Marlborough region, with all tasting costs included and no admission fees.
Makana Confections stopA 15-minute free stop at the chocolate shop, which several reviewers describe as a welcome bonus.
ReturnThe guide leads the group back at the end of the five-hour tour.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what past travellers say the day actually feels like, plus the practical details from the listing.

How this price compares with 10 other tours in the same category (from-price per person, USD, the 8 lowest shown)

Half-Day With Vineyard Lunch Stop$109
Taste the Valley 5-Hour Tour$109.20
5-Hour Tour, Tastings Included (this tour)$109.20
1.30pm Departure Half-Day Tour$112
Afternoon of Wine, Pickup$112
Afternoon Tour, Winery Lunch Stop$117.82
3 Hours 30 Minutes, Door-to-Door$117.82
Afternoon, 4 Wineries$120.69

Small group feel. The tour carries a maximum of nine travellers. Some reviewers mention choosing it over larger commercial tours for that reason, and several said the small group made the day personal.
Unhurried pace. Multiple reviewers specifically note they did not feel rushed at the wineries. Most travellers can participate.
No lunch included. Wine tastings are covered by the ticket, but lunch is not. One reviewer mentioned charcuterie boards appearing at a stop, though this is not listed as an inclusion, so eat beforehand or budget for food.
Who it suits. The tour is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers, and that service animals are allowed. Most travellers can participate, and infant seats are available.
Getting there. The meeting point is near public transportation. Check the booking page for the exact departure details.
What to bring. The listing does not specify items to bring. Since lunch is not included, carry money or a plan for food before or after the tour.

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Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. It is also not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems. Lunch is excluded. Reviewers mention different numbers of winery stops on different days, including three, four and five, so the line-up can vary between departures.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

All wine tasting costs and a guide are included. The ticket covers the tastings at each winery visited.

Is Lunch Included?

No, lunch is listed as not included. Eat before the tour or plan for food afterwards. One reviewer mentioned charcuterie boards at a stop, but this is not a listed inclusion, so treat any food beyond tastings as a bonus rather than a guarantee.

Is There Hotel Pickup?

The listing does not state pickup arrangements. One reviewer reported being collected directly from their accommodation, but this is not confirmed for every booking.

Is The Tour Wheelchair Accessible?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible. Anyone with mobility needs should contact the operator before booking to confirm what is possible.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the tour start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before start time are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow the local time of the experience.

How Many People Are On The Tour?

The tour has a maximum of nine travellers. Reviewers frequently mention the small group as a highlight, and one couple reported having the tour to themselves, which allowed an extra winery stop.