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Private Full-Day Driving Tour
Marlborough: Full-Day Private Driving Wine Tour
from $336 per person
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- Duration
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- Meeting point
- Blenheim
- Cancellation
- Every tour here can be cancelled free
- Run by
- Explore Marlborough Wine Tours
Overview
A private vehicle, a local guide and a full day among Marlborough's wineries: that is the shape of this tour. Tastings at each winery are covered by the tour price, so the day is about turning up and drinking it in, not juggling tabs.
The route is not just cellar doors. Somewhere in the middle comes a lunch stop at a vineyard restaurant, where food is bought separately. On top of the standard tastings, each departure includes one more tailored experience on a winery's grounds, which could be a private tasting, a winery tour or a food and wine match depending on the day.
Because it is private, the vehicle and guide are for one booking group only, with the day organised by a local guide. Travellers have flagged their guide's knowledge of the region's estates in a review of this tour. The listing promises stunning scenery along the way, along with world-class wines and a friendly, experienced guide.
from $336per person
6 hours 30 minutesduration
5.0across 1 guest review
What's Included
Included
- Private wine tour
- Services of a local guide
- Wine tasting charges
Not Included
- Lunch
- Alcohol to purchase
Itinerary
- Hotel pickupThe guide collects the group from the pickup point at the start of the 6.5-hour day. Pickup is included in the tour.
- Drive into wine countryTravel is in a private vehicle with a local guide, moving between wineries through the Marlborough countryside.
- Winery tastingsThe day visits five or more wineries, boutique and iconic, with wine tasting charges included at each stop.
- Vineyard lunch stopThere is a stop to buy lunch at a vineyard restaurant. Lunch is not included in the tour price and is paid for on the day.
- Signature winery experienceEach tour includes one extra experience on a winery's grounds, such as a private tasting, a winery tour or a food and wine match. The exact format varies by tour.
- Return transferThe guide drives the group back to the pickup point at the end of the day.
GuideIncluded
PickupIncluded
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points worth knowing before booking this private day out.
- Who drives. A local guide drives the private vehicle and stays with the group all day. One reviewer of this tour praised their driver's knowledge of which estates mattered most, so questions are worth asking along the way.
- Tastings included. Wine tasting charges at the wineries are covered by the tour. Any bottles or other alcohol travellers want to take home are paid for separately, as the listing excludes alcohol to purchase.
- Budget for lunch. Lunch is not included. The group stops at a vineyard restaurant where everyone buys their own meal, so bring a card or cash for that.
- Long day out. The tour runs for 6.5 hours from pickup to return, with five or more winery stops plus a lunch break in between. Pacing is handled by the guide, who organises the day.
- Language. The tour runs in English. Travellers who need another language should check the booking page before committing.
- Weather and scenery. The listing promises stunning scenery between stops, so keep a camera or phone handy in the vehicle.
Common issues. Lunch and any alcohol travellers want to buy are not included, so the day costs more than the headline price. The extra winery experience, whether a private tasting, winery tour or food and wine match, varies by tour, so travellers hoping for a specific format should not assume which one they will get.
Common Questions
Is Pickup Included?
Yes, pickup is included and the guide collects the group at the start of the day. The tour runs for 6.5 hours in total. Exact pickup arrangements are confirmed through the booking page.
How Many Wineries Do We Visit?
The tour visits five or more wineries in the Marlborough region, a mix of boutique and iconic producers. Tastings at each winery are included in the price.
Is Lunch Included?
No. The group stops at a vineyard restaurant where lunch can be bought, but the meal itself is excluded along with any alcohol purchased to take away. Budget for both separately.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance, with a full refund. The listing does not state terms for cancellations inside that window, so check the booking page before booking if that matters to you.
Is This A Shared Tour Or Private?
It is a private tour, so the vehicle and guide are for one booking group only. The day is organised by the local guide, including the winery route and the lunch stop.
What Extra Experience Is Included?
Each tour features one unique wine experience on the grounds of a local winery, which may be a private tasting, a winery tour or a food and wine match. The listing does not say which format any given departure gets, so treat it as a surprise element of the day.
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