7 Picton Wine Tours the Drive Pays For

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

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

Spend about six hours visiting Marlborough wineries by air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup in Picton or Blenheim. Taste Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and smaller-production wines. Guides such as Gavin, Lynley, Hamish, and Keith add local stories and wine know-how. Lunch at Saint Clair or another winery is separate.

“Gavin was the best tour guide we’ve had for a wine tasting so far!! It was like driving around with your best friend for the day! The wineries around here are so beautiful and he knew all the little boutique spots to visit. Cannot recommend this tour enough, and if you can request Gavin - DO IT!! We were so excited to visit the Marlborough and it definitely did not disappoint. Ally & Jake.”

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2.Discover Marlborough Wine – Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

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

Spend four to five hours visiting four Marlborough wineries with a guide such as Gavin, Glenn, Keith, or Phil. Taste sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, pinot gris, and riesling, hear how New Zealand wine developed, and travel in a climate-controlled minivan from Picton or Blenheim. The group is limited to 11 people.

“the wine tasting was great very informative driver was lovely and friendly would definitely recommend this tour”

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3.Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

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

From Picton’s i-Site, you’ll ride a comfortable minibus through Koromiko Pass to four or five Marlborough cellar doors. Guides such as Bruce, Lucinda, Marsley, Lisa, and John explain the region, arrange tastings, and keep an eye on ship time. Lunch costs extra, and the day ends with handmade chocolate.

“The group was small, we were travelling in a comfy minibus, the weather was sunny and just perfect for a tour around the vineyards and wineries. Our guide John was very knolegeable and with great sense of humour. He was strict on timinRead more”

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4.Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

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

Leave Picton at 1pm for three or four Marlborough wineries with a local guide such as Chris, Andy, Rose, or Marcella. Taste sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, rosé, and sparkling wine, hear how the region produces its famous bottles, and return to central Picton or Blenheim. Eat first, as lunch is not included.

“The tour departed Picton at 1pm and got back just after 5.30pm. This included wine tasting at four wineries, and a surprise stop at a chocolate factory. The driver / tour guide was Andy who was caring, considerate, and very knowledgeRead more”

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5.Marlborough Half Day Wine Tour From Picton 1pm

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Spend four hours touring Marlborough’s wine country from Picton or Blenheim with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit three hand-picked wineries, taste local wines with fees included, and enjoy pickup and return to central accommodation. Guides such as Marcella, Andy, Sam, and Brett add local stories and practical wine tips. A chocolate stop may also appear.

“This was an amazing half day wine tour! We got to sample 4 wines at each of the 3 stops, plus and unexpected bonus stop at a chocolate factory! I love that the company prioritizes family-owned wineries and we got such a variety of wines to taste. Brett was INcredible as a host and tour guide, so knowledgeable and accommodating and just a wonderful human through and through. Could not recommend enough!”

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6.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 through the Marlborough vineyards to three or four cellar doors, with wine tastings, cheese, chocolate, and other regional treats. The five-hour outing can include lunch, a gin distillery, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, and scenic viewpoints, with plans adjusted around your ship.

“Great tour of 3 wineries and the chocolate factory! Our guide was wonderful and informative. Would recommend this excursion to all winos!”

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

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

Spend a full day moving between Marlborough wineries, breweries, museums, restaurants, and shops from Picton or Blenheim. Your driver, possibly Pete or Erin, supplies local tips, a route map, and timetable. Tastings and meals cost extra, and booking ahead is wise for popular cellar doors and winery restaurants.

“This was an excellent way to see the wineries. If you want to maximize your day, the scheduling can be tricky, but we were able to travel to 5 wineries and breweries and had plenty of time at each. I highly recommend this transportation option.”

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