Barossa Valley: Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide & Lunch

Summary

Barossa Valley shared wine tour with local guide and lunch

You’ll join a small group for a relaxed day in Barossa Valley, meeting winemakers and tasting their wines with your local guide Sofia. Expect hands-on stories behind each label, a generous regional lunch platter outdoors, and flexible stops—maybe even a brewery or chocolate factory if you ask. You’ll leave with new flavors in your memory and probably a few names to remember too.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that happened was I nearly got in the wrong van — turns out there are more wine tours leaving from Barossa than I thought. Sofia, our guide (and apparently the owner), waved me over with a grin and didn’t seem to mind. It was one of those mornings where the air smells faintly of eucalyptus and coffee, and everyone’s still waking up. There were just seven of us, so it felt more like joining a group of friends than anything official.

Sofia knew everyone — or at least it seemed that way. She’d point out old vines as we drove, telling stories about families who’ve been making Barossa wine for generations. At the first winery, we met a winemaker named Mark who poured something deep red and peppery into my glass. I tried to swirl it like I knew what I was doing (I don’t), and he laughed but showed me how anyway. The tasting room smelled like oak barrels and bread; honestly, I could’ve stayed there all day.

Lunch was this big charcuterie platter — salty meats, sharp cheese, pickles that made my mouth water. We sat outside under gum trees while Sofia explained why the bread here is always so good (something about local wheat). Someone asked if we could stop at a brewery later instead of another winery, and she just nodded — “We’ll see how you’re feeling after dessert.” That flexibility felt rare on a day trip in Barossa Valley; nothing rushed or forced.

I still think about the way the afternoon light hit those rolling vineyards as we drove back. There’s something about meeting people who actually make what you’re tasting — it sticks with you longer than any souvenir bottle ever could.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Barossa Valley wine tasting tour

• A customised shared wine tasting tour
• Meet a winemaker for private tasting
• Visit boutique and iconic wineries
• Enjoy regional Barossa charcuterie platter lunch
• Option to visit local breweries or chocolate factory

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included on this Barossa wine tour?

Yes, transport from and back to your Barossa accommodation is included.

How many people are on the shared wine tasting tour?

The tour uses an 8-passenger vehicle for small groups.

Do we meet local winemakers during the tour?

Yes, you’ll be introduced to winemakers for private tastings.

Is lunch provided on this Barossa Valley tour?

Yes, lunch includes a regional charcuterie platter served outdoors.

Are tasting fees included at all wineries?

Tasting fees apply at most but not all wineries since covid-19.

Can we visit places besides wineries?

The tour is flexible—options include breweries or a chocolate factory as an extra stop.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Service animals are allowed on the tour.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from your Barossa accommodation in a comfortable small-group vehicle with bottled water provided along the way. You’ll enjoy guided wine tastings at both boutique and iconic wineries—often meeting the people behind each label—and share a regional charcuterie lunch platter before returning home in the afternoon.