Marlborough Wine Tasting from Picton: Small Group, All Included

Taste Marlborough's Sauvignon and Pinot Noir without organizing the stops yourself

A full-day wine tour departing Picton at 9:20am takes groups of up to six through Marlborough's cellar doors, with all wine tasting fees included, a chocolate tasting stop, and door-to-door pickup from your accommodation. The guide chooses the wineries and adjusts for your interests. Lunch is at your own cost at the winery restaurants. A minimum of two people is required to book.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting and gourmet delights tour

• Depart from Picton at 9:20am
• Stop for local chocolate tasting
• Visit cellar door for wine tasting
• Explore unique green ginger and Gooseberry wines
• Enjoy wine tasting and gourmet food by the lake
• Return to accommodation

The experience

You leave Picton at 9:20am and travel in a small group of no more than six, which means you get a personal guide rather than a bus full of strangers. The driver picks you up from your accommodation and handles the route through the region's cellar doors, so you don't need to navigate or decide which wineries to visit. All wine tasting fees are included. You taste Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and other varietals that grow well here, then order lunch or a glass at the winery restaurant if you want it.

The day builds around four main stops. You start with a chocolate tasting, described as decadent local chocolates, then move through award-winning cellar doors where you can taste inside or on the terrace. One stop is a family winery with unusual options like green ginger wine and gooseberry bomb. The last stop combines wine tasting with Roots Gin (made in Marlborough), craft beer, and gourmet food you can order while looking out over the lake, hills and vineyards. Your guide knows the region and welcomes personal requests or recommendations for other spots if you want to adjust the day.

The tour runs six hours total. Bottled water and complimentary chocolates are included. Bring cash or a card for lunch and any wine or gin you want to take home. The guide speaks English and can accommodate vegetarian meals if you let them know when you book.

What’s included

• Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your Picton accommodation.
• all wine tasting fees at the cellar doors.
• bottled water.
• complimentary chocolate tasting.
• English-speaking guide who adjusts the day for your interests.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The fixed 9:20am departure and six-hour day suit someone with a full day free in Picton, not a short afternoon. Groups stay small, no more than six, so you travel with like-minded people and get personal attention from the guide, rather than joining a larger bus tour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

Can I book this tour if I'm arriving in Picton for just one afternoon?

The tour departs at 9:20am, so it works best if you have a full day. If you're arriving in the afternoon, this tour won't fit your schedule.

What wines will I taste on this tour?

You taste Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, the most popular wines in Marlborough, plus other varietals the region grows well. The guide also takes you to a stop where you can taste Roots Gin and craft beer if you prefer.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included. You order and pay for it yourself at the winery restaurants you visit during the day.

How many people will be in my group?

Groups stay at six people or fewer, so you get a personal experience rather than a large tour bus. A minimum of two people is required to book.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to and from Picton?

No. Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Picton is included, so you don't need to arrange separate transport.