Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: 4 wineries, tastings included
Four wineries in one afternoon, without arranging the drive
This half-day wine tour visits four wineries across the Marlborough region, departing from Picton or Blenheim with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You taste wines at each stop (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and others) guided by a professional who knows the region. The group stays small, capped at 11 people, and wine tasting fees are built into the price. Light snacks and cheese platters are available to purchase along the way.
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Visit Marlborough wineries and taste wines
- Pick up from hotel in Picton or Blenheim
- Visit first Marlborough winery
- Sample wines at first winery
- Visit second Marlborough winery
- Sample wines at second winery
- Visit third Marlborough winery
- Sample wines at third winery
- Visit fourth Marlborough winery
- Sample wines at fourth winery
- Return to hotel for drop-off
What’s included
- Wine tasting fees at four wineries.
- hotel pickup and drop-off from central Picton or central Blenheim.
- professional driver and guide with live commentary on board.
- small-group experience limited to 11 people.
Times
- Every day 12:30 13:00
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Operated by Marlborough Wine Tours
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The experience
The tour departs at 12:30 pm from central Picton or 1:00 pm from central Blenheim, with pickups starting up to 15 minutes before. Your driver and guide handles the route through the Marlborough wine district while you move between four different wineries, tasting their selections without navigating the region yourself or managing the logistics of who drives. The group maxes out at 11 people, which means you're not moving through tasting rooms in a crowd.
At each winery you sample wines on-site: Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are staples, though the region has roughly 20 tasting rooms operating daily, so the stops vary. If you have a particular winery in mind, you can request it at booking. There's no formal lunch stop, but you can buy small eats or a cheese platter during the tour if you want something to eat. Wine tasting fees are included in the tour price, so you're not paying separately at each stop.
The whole experience runs four to five hours. If you're arriving by Interislander ferry at 12:15 pm, you'll miss the Picton departure. The Bluebridge ferry arriving at 11:45 am gets you there in time. Cruise ship passengers should check with the operator first, as the return timing may not align with ship departure. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and the minimum drinking age is 18.
Is this one for you?Book the Picton departure if you're staying in town and want to start at 12:30 pm. Choose the Blenheim option if you're based there and prefer a 1:00 pm start. Either way, the pickup from your hotel and the fixed tasting fees mean you're not organizing transport or paying separately at each stop.
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Top questions
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.
Can I request a specific winery if I have one in mind?
Yes. Let the operator know at booking time which winery you'd like to visit, and they'll work it into the itinerary if possible. The region has around 20 tasting rooms operating daily, so there's flexibility in the stops.
What's included in the tour price?
Wine tasting fees at all four wineries, hotel pickup and drop-off from central Picton or central Blenheim, and live commentary from your professional guide during the drive. Light snacks and cheese platters are available to buy along the way, but not included.
What if I'm arriving by ferry? Will I make it in time?
The Picton tour departs at 12:30 pm. If you're on the Interislander ferry arriving at 12:15 pm, you won't make it. The Bluebridge ferry arriving at 11:45 am gives you enough time. Cruise ship passengers should confirm timing with the operator before booking.
How many people are on the tour?
The group is capped at 11 people, keeping it small enough to move through tasting rooms without feeling crowded.
Is lunch included?
No lunch stop is included on this tour. You can purchase small eats or a cheese platter at the wineries or during stops if you want something to eat.
What wines will I taste?
Marlborough is known for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, and you'll sample these and other selections at each winery. The exact wines vary by stop and season.
Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: 4 wineries, tastings included
4h–5h · EN · at your hotel
from NZ$ 210 per person
≈ US$ 121 in your currency
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