15 Wine Tours in Picton Worth Booking

1.Beyond the Vines – Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · from $136Our pick

Travel from Picton or Blenheim with guides such as Gavin, Hamish, Lynley, or Keith, visiting several Marlborough wineries in a group of up to 11. Taste Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and boutique varieties, then stop at Saint Clair for lunch at your own cost.

“The tour was great Gavin our guide was fantastic very knowledgeable and friendly made the tour relaxing enjoyable”

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2.Discover Marlborough Wine – Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $117

Spend four to five hours touring Marlborough’s vineyards from Picton or Blenheim. Your guide, possibly Gavin, Glenn, Keith, Hamish, Phil, or Paula, leads you to four wineries for tastings of sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, riesling, and more. Transfers are included, but eat before you go.

“Tour excellent, 4 wineries and 20 tastings Tour guide Nic enthusiastic, informative and very helpful with local knowledge. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $155

Meet your guide at Picton i-Site, then ride a comfortable minibus through Koromiko Pass to four or five Marlborough cellar doors. Guides such as Bruce, Lucinda, Lisa, John, and Marsley share local wine knowledge, with a vineyard walk, lunch stop, and chocolate tasting included.

“This tour was disappointing. Four or five winery tastings were advertised. Only three were provided. A complimentary subpar glass of wine was provided at a lunch we paid for so I guess that’s how they came up with 4. Unfortunately only one of the three wineries visited could be considered by someone who enjoys wine as an above average Marlborough vineyard. The other two lower tier wineries included an organic vineyard and a two acre vineyard winery in the hills outside of Marlborough valley. Disappointingly, this winery didn’t produce a Sauvignon Blanc which is what Marlborough is known for. The only better than average winery visited, the tour only provided…”

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4.Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $114

From Picton, your guide takes you through Marlborough’s vineyards for tastings at three or four wineries. Expect sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, rosé, and sparkling wine, plus commentary from guides such as Andy, Chris, Rose, or Brett. Eat first, since lunch is not included.

“The family had a great time on this trip. David was an excellent leader. Entertaining us during the drive and doing his best to keep the group moving along. The entire group was fun and we alll enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend.”

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5.CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 88 reviews · from $80

From Picton, ride air-conditioned buses through Marlborough’s wine region and choose your own stops. Taste at wineries such as Cloudy Bay, Spy Valley, Hunter’s, or Framingham, or visit Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, vintage cars, breweries, cafés, and Makana Chocolate. Tastings, meals, and museum admission cost extra.

“Better then expected - great service. We had a group of 10 from cruise and company owner ordered large buss to accommodate all of us. We were able to see what we wanted and test wine in 3 locations. We have enjoyed our tour and it is better organized then specified in some past reviews. You will NOT miss going back to your cruise - relax and enjoy”

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6.Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $148

From Picton’s i-SITE, guide-led minivan tours carry up to 11 people through Marlborough’s wine country. Expect four cellar doors, tastings, a Makana Confections stop, local commentary, and a lunch stop at your own cost. Guides such as Gavin, Keith, Phil, and Paula adjust timing around cruise arrivals.

“Our tour host was very knowledgable and the hosts at the wineries visited very accommodating. Very nice selection of wines to taste.”

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7.Marlborough Half Day Wine Tour From Picton

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · from $94

Spend the afternoon visiting three or four Marlborough wineries with an English-speaking guide such as Marcella, Chris, or Andy. Tastings, transport, and central Picton or Blenheim pickup are included. The flexible four-hour tour suits ferry passengers and anyone short on time.

“A fantastic wine tour with four stops. A very good selection of wineries, with a wide variety. One of the best things about the tour was our guide, Marcella❤️. Her vast knowledge, sense of humor, and enthusiasm for her work were a dream to experience. We learned a lot and tasted a wide selection of local wines.”

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8.Onshore Highlights of Marlborough’s Wine Region from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 5 hours · from $176

From Picton, Pamela or another local chauffeur-guide drives you to Blenheim and Marlborough’s vineyards for tastings, gourmet samples, scenic stops, and Makana chocolate. The five-hour small-group tour can include lunch, Omaka Aviation Centre, or a gin distillery when time and group interests allow.

“I think that we should have had lunch at the 3rd winery as we needed to take on some food not just wine, then do 4th winery and chocolates. Overall had a lovely time😊”

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9.Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Marlborough

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $80

Start at 10 a.m. and shape a half-day or full-day outing through Marlborough wine country. Air-conditioned transport links cellar doors, museums, aviation displays, pubs, chocolate makers, and food stops. Driver Pete is known for useful local suggestions, while English, German, Chipese, Japanese, and French tours are available.

“A great way to explore a few different vineyards without having to drive and be able to enjoy the local produce. Our driver, Pete, was great - friendly and able to answer our questions/advise on what would be best for our day. Good local Read more”

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10.Full-Day Wine Tour from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $155

Travel from Picton into Marlborough’s wine country with a local guide such as Sam, David, Marcella, or Peter. Visit six to seven wineries, taste cellar-door wines, stop for lunch at a winery restaurant, and return by minibus so nobody has to drive.

“So many wineries, so little time! We went to 6 including one where we tasted throughout lunch. Plenty of water was provided to pace yourself, as needed! Our guide, Sam, was quite knowledgeable about wine making in Marlborough and Read more”

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11.Marlborough: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine, Brewery, and Wonders Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $77Best value

Spend a day linking Marlborough wineries, breweries, museums, restaurants, shops, and activity centers by coach. Start in Picton or Blenheim, use the map and timetable to plan your stops, and get local tips from drivers such as Pete and Erin. Tastings, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“Great options for stopping…town centre, museums, beautiful wineries and a gin distillery. We stopped at Allan Scott Winery for lunch and it was delicious! Overall a great day”

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12.Marlborough Wine Tour – Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $176

Join Discovery Wine Tours from Picton I-Site for a 4 to 5-hour adult wine outing through Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. Expect three to five winery visits, cellar-door tastings, a boutique chocolate stop, scenic drives, and guides such as Vic, Bill, and Toni. Lunch is purchased separately.

“We had an amazing time! Our driver and guide Bill was into his wine as well and had a wealth of knowledge. Awesome group of people and fantastic memories. Highly recommend this wine tasting tour”

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13.Full-Day Marlborough Catamaran Cruise with Wine Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $235

Spend about eight hours combining a Queen Charlotte Sound catamaran cruise with Marlborough wine tasting. Enjoy a shared seasonal platter and one glass of wine at Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen, then visit more wineries with pickup and drop-off in Picton or Blenheim.

“Beautiful and informative excursion. Plenty of stopping points to break up a long drive. Flight back is an option if you are tired of the bus ride.”

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14.Private Marlborough Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $527

Spend about six hours with Hop n Grape Tours exploring Marlborough’s wineries in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide, including Doug when available, can shape the day around wine, food, scenery, or family needs, with tastings included and lunch paid separately.

“Hop n Grapes from start to finish had excellent communication, customization, detailed instructions and updates that I appreciated. When we arrived and encountered our guide Doug I knew immediately it was going to be an amazing day. Read more”

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15.CRUISE SHIP DAYS – HOP ON HOP OFF – Wine, Beer, Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $77

Use Picton as your starting point for an eight-hour, self-guided hop-on hop-off tour through Marlborough. Choose from 26 wineries, breweries, cafés, museums, shops, and activities, with expert local drivers, a printed timetable, and wristband discounts. Tastings and meals cost extra.

“The initial reaction was chaos when we got to the office. Only one lady seemed to know what she was doing and the stress on her was horrible. She handled it well if not abruptly. We didn’t really know what we were supposed to be doing. Once we finally got to a bus things improved.”

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