Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim: 3 Wineries with Tastings

Four cellar doors and a winery lunch stop in one morning.

A small-group wine tour from Blenheim visits three wineries across the Marlborough region with tastings of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and other local wines, plus a professional guide and hotel pickup. The tour runs four to five hours and is limited to 11 people. Lunch at one winery stop is at your own expense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Marlborough wine region tour

• Join Marlborough Wine Tours
• Visit 4 cellar doors
• Stroll through vineyards
• Sample Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
• Lunch at winery restaurant (optional)
• Return to accommodation

The experience

The tour departs at 10am from your Blenheim or Renwick accommodation with door-to-door pickup. A professional driver and guide leads the group through four cellar doors in the Marlborough District, where you walk the vineyards and taste wines at each stop. The route is built around the region's signature varieties (Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir), and the guide provides live commentary on the drive between sites.

One of the winery stops includes a restaurant where you can order and pay for lunch separately, breaking up the tastings without leaving the region. The whole experience runs four to five hours, so you're back in town by early afternoon. Groups stay under 12 people, which means smaller crowds at the cellar doors and more time with the guide at each vineyard.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Blenheim or Renwick accommodation.
• visits to four cellar doors in the Marlborough region.
• wine tastings at each stop.
• live guide commentary on board.
• professional driver and guide throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Marlborough Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to visit three wineries in one morning without driving yourself. The 10am start gets you back to town by lunch, and the small group of up to 11 means more face time with winemakers at each stop.

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Top questions

What wines will I taste on the Marlborough tour?

The tour focuses on Marlborough's flagship varieties: Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, plus other local wines sampled across the three winery stops. Each cellar door offers its own selection, so you'll encounter different producers and styles throughout the morning.

Does the tour include lunch?

One winery stop has a restaurant on-site where you can order and pay for lunch separately. The other stops are tastings only, so you can plan your meal timing around the tour schedule.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

The tour departs at 10am from your Blenheim or Renwick accommodation and runs four to five hours, returning you to the area by early afternoon.

Is there a limit on group size?

Yes, the tour is limited to a maximum of 11 people, keeping the group small enough for a more personal experience at each winery.

What should I bring on the tour?

Only a small bag is permitted on the tour. Suitcases cannot be accommodated. You'll want comfortable walking shoes for the vineyard strolls and sun protection for the outdoor tastings.