Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim: 6 hours, tastings and lunch

Six hours, four cellar doors, and the wines that made Marlborough famous

A full-day wine tour of Marlborough from Blenheim for groups of two to ten, with tastings at multiple wineries, lunch at a vineyard, complimentary chocolates, and all wine-tasting fees included. A live English-speaking guide leads the route. Hotel pickup is included. Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir anchor the stops, alongside other regional varietals and optional gin and beer tastings.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Marlborough wine and gourmet tour

• Start with exquisite Marlborough wines tasting
• Sample decadent boutique chocolates
• Taste award-winning wines and enjoy lunch
• Try green ginger and gooseberry wines
• Enjoy riesling, viognier, and Sauvignon Blanc
• Visit Whitehaven wines for tasting and lunch

The experience

Six hours takes you through the Marlborough wine region's cellar doors, starting with a sensational collection of locally produced wines at one stop and moving through award-winning producers known for Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Viognier. You'll taste at a family-run winery famous for green ginger wine and gooseberry varieties, then move to a larger tasting room overlooking vineyards and a lake where you can sit in the sun or choose lunch from the chef's menu. The route includes a boutique confectionery stop: decadent chocolate that the operator notes is a must-taste before leaving the region.

Wine-tasting fees are covered. You choose whether to add lunch at one of the stops or purchase alcoholic drinks beyond the tastings. Complimentary chocolates and bottled water come with the tour. Groups stay under ten people, so the pace stays relaxed and the guide can answer questions at each cellar door without rushing between stops.

Hotel pickup from Blenheim is included, and the tour is wheelchair accessible throughout, with all surfaces and areas accommodating mobility devices. Children from age one are welcome. Vegetarian options are available if you mention them when booking.

What’s included

• Complimentary chocolates.
• all wine-tasting fees at multiple cellar doors.
• bottled water.
• hotel pickup from Blenheim and return.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full day.

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-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Groups of two to ten work well here, since the small size keeps the pace unhurried at each winery and lets the guide answer questions without moving the group along. A full day suits travelers who want to taste across multiple producers rather than squeeze one or two wineries into an afternoon.

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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).

What wines will I taste on the Marlborough tour?

Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are the main varietals you'll encounter at every cellar door, since they're what put Marlborough on the map as New Zealand's largest wine region. You'll also taste Riesling, Viognier, green ginger wine and other regional specialties depending on which wineries are on the day's route.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but you'll stop at a vineyard with a restaurant where you can order from the chef's menu and eat overlooking the vineyards and lake. Wine tastings and complimentary chocolates are included. Alcoholic drinks beyond the tastings are available to purchase.

How many people will be on the tour?

Groups are a maximum of ten people, and a minimum of two people is required to book. The small size means the guide can spend time at each cellar door without the group feeling rushed.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup from Blenheim is included in the tour price. The guide will collect you and return you at the end of the six-hour route.