Skip to main content

Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

Recommended by 99% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Blenheim, New Zealand
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
·
· Elizabeth_S ·
Feb 2026
Darlene was a courtious and knowledgeable guide. Her relationship we the wineries was notable. The choice of smaller wineries was an excellent plan as we were able to understand the differences. We learnt a lot about the NZ wine industry and had a most pleasurable time. Highly recommend
· Viator ·
Feb 2026
A wonderful day hosted by a local guide (Doug) whose love and passion for the area is undeniable. Very comfortable pace visiting beautiful wineries and chocolate store. Best way to see and experience the Marlborough area. Highly recommended.

Overview

Learn the secrets to great wine on this full-day wineries tour of Marlborough, guided by a winemaker. Visit 4–6 wineries in New Zealand’s largest wine region, including a behind-the-scenes winery tour and tastings at every stage. Wine-tasting fees are included and you can purchase lunch at a top winery restaurant. Transfers and hotel pickup from the Blenheim and Renwick areas are included.
  • Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour (max. 11)
  • Options to visit breweries and sample local food produce, too
  • Get around in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Sample wine without the risk of self-driving after

What's Included

  • All wine tasting fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free door-to-door collection and drop off from Blenheim/Renwick areas
  • Vineyard Lunch stop during the tour - lunch at your own cost
  • Lunch - at your own cost on the day
  • Note: We encourage our guests to have a good breakfast before the wine tour.
  • Picton, Havelock, Rarangi, Hawkesbury & Waihopai transfers may be available with additional charge
  • Cloudy Bay wine tasting. Cloudy Bay experience is included in both our Gourmet Gold, Private Tours.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Free pick-up from all central Blenheim and Renwick accommodation, or from the Blenheim "I Site" If you are staying in Picton or further than 15km from Blenheim, there may be an additional cost of NZ$20-55 per person, to cover additional travel time. This can be paid on the day. We will message you to inform you or you can use Google maps to check how far your accommodation is from Blenheim.

Itinerary

1

Lawson’s Dry Hills

50 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Allan Scott Family Winemakers

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

3

Ant Moore Wines

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

4

Makana Confections

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

5

Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

6

Framingham Wines

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Featured review

Charlotte_S
Great range of wines covered across 5 vineyards with a delicious lunch at St Clair too. Darlene our tour guide was the perfect host, friendly, very knowledgeable, remembered everyone's name on our full minibus. Highly recommend, even though we had very wet weather! We visited Lawson Dry Hills and Nigel was a great host. Then onto Villa Maria, St Clair, No1 for fabulous bubbles and finally Nautilus.

Reviews

5.0
based on 320 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wine-tasting in Blenheim is a Must-do!

Bonnie_A, Mar 2026
This was a very nice wine-tasting day.! It began with the guide picking us up at our VRBO, which was so convenient. There was a total of 8 people. We went to 4 wineries (only 2 which had been mentioned in the online itinerary) and a chocolate factory; had lunch at one of the wineries (will depend on what day you're touring as to which lunch place is open...we went to Allan Scott). The last winery (Framingham) had mentioned a behind-the-scene tour which did not happen. If you're planning to visit a number of wineries and doing multiple tastings, it makes a lot more sense to sign on to a tour.

Delightful full day wine experience

Carla_B, Feb 2026
Hop n Grape did a great job hitting the highlights of Marborough. Maurice was a knowledgable guide withe experiemce in the industry. Cameron was great responding to our pre tour questions.

Great way to experience Marlborough

Viator, Feb 2026
A wonderful day hosted by a local guide (Doug) whose love and passion for the area is undeniable. Very comfortable pace visiting beautiful wineries and chocolate store. Best way to see and experience the Marlborough area. Highly recommended.

Small group with excllent...

DrMJ_S, Feb 2026
Small group with excllent guide taking us to small wineries with enthusiastic knowledgeable staff. Lunch in a further winery with good choice to purchase yourself.

Great day out

Caroline_S, Feb 2026
Fabulous day visiting 6 wineries in Blenheim. Pick up at the door of our accommodation. Darlene our guide was knowledgeable about the wine and winemaking and if course the wine was delicious

Highly recommend

Elizabeth_S, Feb 2026
Darlene was a courtious and knowledgeable guide. Her relationship we the wineries was notable. The choice of smaller wineries was an excellent plan as we were able to understand the differences. We learnt a lot about the NZ wine industry and had a most pleasurable time. Highly recommend

Good varied selection of wineries.

Lee_T, Feb 2026
It’s a small group tour which made the day even more enjoyable. Amanda was our guide and driver, she made a real effort to welcome everyone and explain each stop and the reasons for it. We visited 5 wineries and each was different for a number of reasons. There was a host at each winery who explained their history and each wine we tasted, around 4/5 at each one. There was the opportunity to buy wines at each stop but no sales pitch or hard sell from anyone. As it was a small group, everyone got to know each other and made the day very sociable.

Fantastic Day Sampling the Finest Wines

Philippa_S, Feb 2026
Fantastic day wine tasting in the Marlborough region. Amanda, our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable about the area’s vineyards and their wines. There was plenty of wine available and the vineyards were very welcoming.

This was such an...

Paul_W, Jan 2026
This was such an incredible way to experience Marlborough wines! I am studying for my WSET 3 and wanted to experience the wines of Marlborough. Darlene was an incredible host and guide for this experience. She even went out of her way to take us to a different winery than her original plan because we had already visited. 100% recommend this tour!

Enjoyable day touring...

Neil_A, Jan 2026
Enjoyable day touring Marlborough wineries with out knowledgeable guide, Doug. Only reason for the score of 4 (not 5) was that the advert stated it included a behind the scenes visit at one of the wineries, but our tour guide said they don’t do that anymore due to health and safety?? We visited 4 vineyards for sampling and one other for lunch only (where we received a glass of wine included), but the meal at your own cost. All were very nice and well run, but samples very small (probably totalled one medium glass of wine at each). In summary it was an enjoyable day and well run, but a little expensive for what you get!

Well curated day with...

Oliver_T, Jan 2026
Well curated day (almost 7 hours) with lots of great insights, attractive wines and a host / tour guide who is lovely, entertaining, knowledgeable and makes the day a blast. Can highly recommend!

Had a lovely day visiting...

Jane_C, Jan 2026
Had a lovely day visiting 5 wineries with Amanda as our guide. She was very knowledgeable about the wine industry and ensured that our group all had an enjoyable day together. The wineries were varied in size and philosophy. I would definitely recommend this tour

The way to experience Malborough Wine region.

Joe_W, Dec 2025
What a brilliant day. Cam our host was fantatsic and knowledgeable as were the individual guides at each of the places we visted also. Friendly, VERY well priced, this was and enjoyable experience all round. A great way to be introduced to the Malborough region. Thank you Hop and Grapes. After we were let down by another company cancelling on us last minute you more than save the day! Would heartily recommend to travellers and wine fans alike!

Fabulous full day wine tour

Charlotte_S, Dec 2025
Great range of wines covered across 5 vineyards with a delicious lunch at St Clair too. Darlene our tour guide was the perfect host, friendly, very knowledgeable, remembered everyone's name on our full minibus. Highly recommend, even though we had very wet weather! We visited Lawson Dry Hills and Nigel was a great host. Then onto Villa Maria, St Clair, No1 for fabulous bubbles and finally Nautilus.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the range of wines and the vineyard selection, even with the wet weather! Darlene will be happy to know she made such a great impression, from her knowledge to remembering everyone’s name on a full minibus. It’s also lovely to hear you enjoyed your time with Nigel at Lawson Dry Hills and the stops at Villa Maria, St Clair, No.1, and Nautilus. Thank you for the high recommendation, and we’d love to welcome you back to Marlborough again 🍷 Warm regards Cam 0211. 574. 094

We had a wonderful day on...

Audrey_P, Nov 2025
We had a wonderful day on the Hop n Grape wine tour of Marlborough region. Darlene our tour guide and driver was so knowledgeable and interesting with her details of wine making and the wine makers. We visited 5 different vineyards Lawson Dry Hills, Clos Henri, Saint Clair(where we had an excellent lunch), No 1 Family Estate and Nautilus Estate. All were very welcoming and wines were great! We had a great group of people with us which made the experience even better. Thoroughly recommend this tour to everyone.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had such a great day exploring Marlborough’s wineries and that you enjoyed the wine, lunch, and the fantastic group you toured with. Your recommendation truly means a lot to all of us here at Hop ’N Grape. We hope to welcome you back again someday! Cheers, The Hop ’N Grape Team 0211 574 094

What a great way to spend...

Jennifer_S, Nov 2025
What a great way to spend the day getting to try multiple of Marlborough’s amazing vineyards. Our guide, Amanda was extremely knowledgeable which enhanced our experience. Highly recommend this tour as an easy and fun way to enjoy the wine region.

What a wonderful way to...

Donna_B, Nov 2025
What a wonderful way to explore some the wineries in Blenheim. Doug was so knowledgeable and truly engaging the entire day.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback! We’re happy you enjoyed your day with Doug — he’ll be so pleased to hear it! 🍷😊 Warm regards Cameron0211. 574. 094

Must do while in Blenheim

Mellisa_H, Oct 2025
Amazing day, full of laughter and enjoyable. Darlene was informative, explained the region and about the wine industry in the region.

Great day in wine country.

Carrie_G, Jul 2025
We had a had a terrific day with Cam, who was our knowledgable guide through five wineries (and a wonderful lunch). We learned a lot and enjoyed fabulous wines, not least the region's famed Sauvignon Blanc. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you had a terrific day and enjoyed the wines (and lunch!). We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Marlborough again soon. Warm regards Hop 'N Grape Team

Great day

Dennis_W, Jun 2025
The wines are great and our guide Cameron was very knowledgeable. We went to five wineries, all the people are very friendly and we learned a lot about wine.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the wines, the friendly wineries, and learned so much about Marlborough wine. We hope to welcome you back for another fun-filled tour soon! Warm regards, Hop 'N Grape Team

Excellent tour by...

Dylan_S, May 2025
Excellent tour by Darlene, very knowledgeable and brought us to many great wineries with friendly wine makers as well as a chocolate shop

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and the lovely stops along the way. Darlene is a great tour guide!🍷😊 Warm regards Cameron 0211. 574. 094

The tour included several...

John_E, May 2025
The tour included several really good wineries a fantastic luncheon and a wonderful guide. We enjoyed every minute.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thanks so much for the lovely review! We're glad you enjoyed the wineries, lunch, and your time with our guide. Hope to see you again in Marlborough! Warm regards Cameron 0211. 574. 094

Hop 'n' Grape

Audra_S, May 2025
Darlene our guide was excellent. She was informative, humorous and gave us plenty of time at each cellar door. We visited 5 Wineries, each one offered 5 tastings of their premium range. A fabulous day out!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're glad to hear you had a fabulous day and that Darlene made the experience fun, informative, and memorable. She's a real gem and we’re lucky to have her on our team. We're glad you enjoyed the premium tastings and the relaxed pace of the tour. Hope to welcome you back to Marlborough again someday! Warm regards Cameron 0211. 574. 094

A Must Do Tour!

Alys_R, Apr 2025
Would highly recommend this tour, from start to finish it was excellent. Booked only a couple of days before, recieved pick up information the evening before. Prompt pick up and as there were no other bookings that day, it turned into private tour for us with Darlene who was so friendly, knowledgable, polite and professional throughout. She was happy for us to ask any questions, took photos of us and made the day flow efficiently and time flew quickly. As a non-wine drinker, there was a lot of wine, approx 4 per vineyard and I was quickly converted to NZ wines! All the vineyard staff were also friendly and knowledgable. We paid seperately for lunch at Saint Claire Vineyard which was amazing, recommend the sharing platter to try a varied selection of the area’s local produce. The whole day was organised brilliantly and was a highlight of our trip in NZ, so thank you!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m happy to hear that your tour with Darlene was such a memorable experience—from the friendly service to the fantastic wineries and delicious lunch at Saint Clair. It’s great that even as a non-wine drinker, you found a love for New Zealand wines! We take pride in making each tour special and tailored, so your kind words mean a lot. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another amazing day in Marlborough! Cheers, Cameron 0211. 574. 094

Winery Tour

Michael_G, Mar 2025
It was a great tour of the wineries and the tastings were extensive. The van was clean and comfortable with not much driving between stops Darlene was a great driver and host

Response from Host, May 2025

Thanks so much for your kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed the tour, the comfort of the van, and Darlene’s hosting. We appreciate you choosing Hop ‘n Grape and hope to see you again! Cheers, Cameron 0211. 574. 094

Great day and big thank...

AnnMaree_O, Oct 2024
Great day and big thank you to Maurice our guide, who was very knowledgeable and lots of fun. Wineries were lovely and lunch delicious.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thanks for taking the time to write a review AnnMaree. Maurice is a fun and fantastic tour guide. Thanks for booking with Hop n Grape tours Marlborough. 🙏🏼

Fabulous day out

Megan_P, Oct 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our day out with Cam to the vineyards. Allowed us ample time do enjoy each of the wineries and had great insider knowledge to add. The chocolate shop stop was an excellent addition. Definitely recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you had a fantastic day with Cam at the vineyards. It’s great to know you enjoyed the time spent at each winery and appreciated the chocolate shop stop. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience soon! Warm regards Hop 'N Grape Tours

Awesome

Rona_R, Aug 2024
Our host Darlene was amazing, knowledgeable and friendly. We visited many wineries and the chocolate place. Lunch was also wonderful.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Darlene made your experience enjoyable and that you loved the wineries and lunch. We hope to see you again soon! Warm regards Cameron0211. 574. 094

A Fantastic Day out

Steve_W, Aug 2024
We had the pleasure of taking the tour and could not have has a better time out. Darlene, our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and indulged us in a couple extra stops. The tour is very well planned out, and our lunch was fantastic (At our additional cost). The bus was clean and comfortable for the short rides to the vineyards. We will definitely be back with friends!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great time on the tour with Darlene. We can’t wait to welcome you and your friends back for another memorable experience! Safe travels until then! Warm regards Cameron0211. 574. 094

Marlborough finest wine tour with Cameron

Michael_D, Mar 2024
The day started at 10.30 for us as the last pickup. Cameron then gave us a brief overview of the Marlborough wine industry before taking us to a selection of different wineries. For each winery we had a host giving us a background to their wines. As the first drop off we finished just before 5.00pm It’s was probably the best of the many wine tasting tours we have been on.

From $126.62

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 50 days in advance.

Compare Similar Experiences

1 / 3
Current
Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough


6 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$126.62
Half-Day Marlborough Wine Tour & Beer Tour


4 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$123.09
Marlborough Classic Wine Tasting Tour.


4 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$100.12