15 Blenheim Wine Tours the Drive Pays For

1.Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend about seven hours exploring Renwick’s cellar doors by comfortable step-through bike, tandem, or trike. Lorelle, Greg, and their team provide route advice, a map, safety briefing, winery video, helmets, wine panniers, shuttle pickup, and emergency backup. Tastings and lunch cost extra.

“Just what we were looking for! We should have done a better job of pre-planning and pre booking. But that was on us. Read the pre-trip info and do a little research to maximize the day.”

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2.Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $133

Spend about 6.5 hours touring Marlborough wineries with Hop n Grape Tours, departing from Blenheim or Renwick. A guide such as Darlene, Cam, Amanda, or Doug leads your small group to 4 to 6 wineries, with tastings included. Expect changing stops, a lunch break at your own cost, and possible brewery or chocolate visits.

“Our guide Cam was fantastic, personable and extremely knowledgeable of all things wine and the South Island. I would highly recommend this tour to anybody. The group we toured with were very friendly, from all points of the globe, and even the Poms were well behaved. Haha.”

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3.Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 221 reviews · 1 day · from $41Best value

Start with hotel pickup from Blenheim or Renwick, then collect a bike, helmet, lock, and wine map near The Vines Village. Staff such as Rory or Roo can help shape your route. Ride flat back roads to up to 12 nearby wineries, with e-bikes, child bikes, winter van support, and wine collection available at extra cost or by arrangement.

“Great fun day. Plenty of tips about wineries. Very upbeat guide and very thorough with advice.”

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4.Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $43

Start with pickup from your Blenheim or Renwick accommodation, then collect a bicycle, helmet, vest, lock, and map at The Vines Village. Choose a standard bike, tandem, kids’ bike, or electric bike, and spend about six and a half hours visiting nearby wineries, cafes, and restaurants at your own pace. Andy, Matt, or Roo may help with local tips and route planning.

“What a fun day biking through the Marlborough vineyards! The bikes provided were quite fine and perfect for the day! Before taking off, a map and suggestions/ideas for our day’s journey were offered which were very helpful! The vineyardRead more”

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5.Marlborough Wine Tour – Afternoon of Cuisine & Wine 4hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $121

Start with lunch at a Wairau Valley winery, then visit up to four Marlborough cellar doors with a local host such as Bill, Toni, Vic, or Kevin. Expect scenic vineyard views, generous tastings, and regional stories from an air-conditioned minibus. Lunch costs extra, and pickup is limited to central Blenheim.

“Friendly driver, on time departure and lovely wineries. Nice lunch where we sat outside. Great service”

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6.Full-Day Taste the Wines of Marlborough Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $136

Start at 10:00 am with pickup from your Blenheim accommodation, then visit several Marlborough cellar doors in an air-conditioned minibus. Guides such as Bruce and Mike tailor winery choices to your tastes, with tastings, water, snacks, lunch time, and a final stop for handmade chocolates included. Lunch and purchases cost extra.

“Bruce had a very good knowledge of wine production and techniques taking us to 5 small wineries and the lunch break was super”

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7.Half-Day Marlborough Wine Tour & Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $129

Spend about four and a half hours visiting three or four Marlborough wineries with a guide such as Darlene, Maurice, or Cameron. Tastings, air-conditioned transport, and Blenheim or Renwick pickup are included. Lunch costs extra, and a brewery or chocolate stop may be arranged.

“Wine tasting in 4 different wineries with an excellent lunch along the way hosted by the helpful and very knowledgeable Darlene”

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8.Blenheim Half day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $130

Spend about five hours visiting up to five Marlborough cellar doors with a local guide such as Bruce, Mike, or Sue. Pickup and return to Blenheim accommodation, tasting fees, water, and transport are included. The day may include a vineyard lunch at your own cost and a gourmet chocolate stop, with visits adjusted to suit your wine preferences.

“I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to get a taste of Marlborough wines! Bruce was such a helpful guide, and we benefited from all of his knowledge about the region, the wines we sampled, and the wine industry! We had a great amount of tastings for the half day tour, plus an excellent lunch.”

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9.Marlborough Icons Tour – Wine tasting + Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $198

Spend about 6.5 hours pairing two Marlborough winery visits with a seafood cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound. Taste local wines, enjoy a light lunch, and sample salmon and greenshell mussels. Guides have included Heather, Matt, Job, Sam, Pete, Andrew, and Graham. Pickup is available from central Blenheim, with Picton pickup by arrangement.

“The wine tastings were interesting in that the presenters allowed us to taste wines from various areas owned by the winery. The presenters were knowledgeable and didn't try to sell us wine. The cruise toured the Sound, and we had a hearty meal of green lipped mussels and salmon.”

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10.Marlborough Half-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 75 reviews · 5 hours · from $125

Join Jade Tours for a five-hour Marlborough wine outing from central Blenheim. Guides such as Mike, Sue, Bruce, and Lucinda take you to five cellar doors, from boutique family wineries to major names, with vineyard insight, chocolate tasting, hotel pickup, and a relaxed minibus ride.

“Had a lovely time on this tour, our guide, Mike, was very accommodating and knowledgeable, the wineries and tastings were great, we came away with a few bottles, as well as a few recommendations of things to try later in the week! Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a relaxing experience around the Marlborough wineries.”

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11.Marlborough Winery Tour – A Day of Cuisine & Wine 6hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $152

Spend six hours touring Marlborough’s appointment-only wineries with guides such as Chris or Bill. Taste Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, sparkling, reserve, single-block, and late-harvest wines while learning how to taste properly. Blenheim accommodation pickup and standard tasting fees are included. Lunch is extra.

“Our flight from the night before was cancelled which made our 10:00 wine tour impossible but the tour operator insured us that all would work out and it did. We ended up meeting the 12:00 tour at Allen Scott vineyard with the other tour meRead more”

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12.Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $183

Join the Marlborough Tour Company for a seven-hour wine day from Blenheim, with tastings at several wineries, vineyard views, winemaker contact, and a two-course lunch. Guides may include Andrew, Bruce, Ray, Lisa, Jim, or Steve. Meet at the Blenheim isite, or arrange paid pickup from Blenheim or Picton.

“An excellent day visiting 5 local wineries with a group of 8 others. Andrew, our driver, was very knowledgeable and gave us background information relating to each place we visited. Well worth the trip.”

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13.Taste the Valley Wine Tour in Marlborough with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews

Spend four to five hours visiting Marlborough cellar doors with a professional guide, tasting standard pours, and riding door to door from Blenheim. Groups are capped at 11, with guides such as Nicola and Phill offering commentary along the way. Lunch is possible at a winery, but you pay for it separately.

“Very nice tour! All of the wine tastings were done by very passionate and knowledgeable people. Great choice of wine at each stop.”

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14.Jimmy’s Classic Marlborough Wine tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $245

Spend about six hours exploring Marlborough with Jimmy, a wine guide with more than 20 years in the industry. Visit Clos Henri, Rock Ferry, Bladen, and Huia, then choose a lunch stop at wineries such as Saint Clair or Cloudy Bay. Tastings and private air-conditioned transport are included.

“Hello I’m from Korea. I had a wonderful experience with Jimmy’s private vineyard tour. For us who don't have much knowledge about wine and don't understand English well, Jimmy kindly guided us in every detail. Everything was well orgRead more”

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15.Marlborough Half Day Wine Tour From Blenheim 1.30pm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Spend four easy hours among Marlborough’s vineyards with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Sam, Andy, or Sarah. Visit three hand-picked wineries, taste included wines, and enjoy central pickup and return in Blenheim or Picton. The afternoon is relaxed and flexible, with occasional itineraries including four tasting rooms.

“Our guide, Andy, was exceptional. As we made our way to our first vineyard, he explained how wine production took off in the Marlborough area and make the whole trip fun”

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