Big Red London Cab Barossa Valley tour: Private full day

A full day through Barossa wine country in a cab built for smiling

A private full-day tour of Barossa Valley in a red London Cab, the only one operating in Australia, seating up to six with air conditioning and a live English-speaking guide. You visit scenic overlooks, historical sites, lavender and rose gardens, working wineries with tasting options, a locals' village with five cellar doors and a brewery, and the valley's original pocket where it all began, with the itinerary shaped to your interests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private full day Barossa Valley tour

• Enjoy scenic stops and photo opportunities
• Visit Barossa Valley Cheese Company for tasting
• Explore lavender farm, rose gardens, and wineries
• Discover secret village with cellar doors and brewery
• Visit local center and secret picnic spots
• Experience historic Barossa pocket with wine

The experience

The red London Cab itself is the opening act. You'll recognize it immediately: a proper British taxi, restored and operating nowhere else in the country, which means the drive through Barossa is half the experience before you step out. The cab holds six passengers in air-conditioned comfort, so families and small groups travel together without splitting up or following a bus. Your guide speaks English and builds the day around what you actually want to see, not a fixed script.

The route moves through the region's layered geography. You start with scenic stops (great views, historical sites, gardens), and photo moments winding through the vines. Then into a beautiful country town where local artisans work, and the Barossa Valley Cheese Company for a tasting. From there the day opens into the heart of the valley: lavender farms, rose gardens, wineries with heritage listings, and more tasting options than one day can hold, so your guide picks the best ones for your group. A locals' secret village comes next: five cellar doors, a boutique brewery, a South American café, a quirky homeware store, and an aircraft museum that shouldn't be missed.

The final stretch takes you to the valley's original pocket, where it all started. You'll sit with a wine, look back at the history, and understand why this corner of South Australia built its reputation here. Throughout the day, bottled water is provided. Lunch you purchase yourself, but the guide knows great spots for picnics in the vines and can point you toward fine dining that fits the stops you're making.

What’s included

• Private transportation in the red London Cab.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• live English-speaking guide.
• pickup included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Barossa Red Vintage Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a small group or family and want to move through Barossa at your own pace, stopping where your interests take you: the cab's private setup and customizable itinerary mean you're not following a fixed route or waiting for strangers to finish at each stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's actually included in the Barossa Valley tour price?

Private transportation in the red London Cab, bottled water throughout the day, and an English-speaking guide who designs the route to your interests are included. Wine tastings at properties are often complimentary but may have small charges at some venues. Lunch is your own cost, though the guide can suggest picnic spots or restaurants near your stops.

How many people can fit in the red London Cab?

The cab seats up to six passengers comfortably with air conditioning, so a family or small group travels together without needing to split across multiple vehicles.

What are the main stops on this tour?

You visit scenic overlooks and historical sites, a country town with local artisans and the Barossa Valley Cheese Company, lavender and rose gardens, working wineries with tasting options, a locals' village with five cellar doors and a boutique brewery, and the valley's original pocket where winemaking began in the region.

How long does the full day tour run?

The tour runs for around seven hours, giving you time to move through multiple stops, tastings and the valley's different districts without feeling rushed.