Full-Day Taste the Wines of Marlborough Tour
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Full-Day Taste the Wines of Marlborough Tour
By Jade Tours
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Ages 18-80, max of 11 per group
Duration: 6h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- All tasting fees
- Bottled water and snacks on bus
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Wine tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert local guides
What's not included- Lunch
- Any purchases
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We collect from all accommodations in Blenheim. Minimum booking is 2 passengers.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Blenheim Airport, Blenheim New Zealand
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 22175P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 22175P5
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- TammyL4630 contributionsGreat way to spend the day and see the countrysideGreat tour. The pace was good, did not feel rushed and did not spend too much time at each place. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about wine. I would definitely recommend the tour. Be sure to buy chocolate at the last stop.Written April 9, 2024
- sharontmayer0 contributionsFun tour!Best tour ever! This was so much fun and Bruce is so knowledgeable. He chose great wineries for our tasting and each winery was special. We met new friends and enjoyed our day so much. I highly recommend!!Written April 8, 2024
- I7060NJjamesm0 contributionsA Great Tour Offering a Wide Range of Marlborough's FinestThis was a great tour. The wineries selected were excellent, offering a wide range of Marlborough's finest. Mike was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable about the Marlborough region and its wines. Only criticism is that the lunch, which was advertised, as "at your own expense" turned out to be a fixed menu 5 courser at NZD 59 each - a bit of a surprise.Written April 8, 2024
- Alaree0 contributionsBeautiful boutique wine tourGreat experience from pick up at our accommodation to drop off. Bruce, our tour guide was very informative and helpful. Water is supplied. He drove us safely to 4 beautiful boutique wineries with a delicious lunch stop in the middle of the tour. This was at our own cost which was stated in the booking information. All costs for wine tasting was included in the tour cost. It was a very relaxed and nicely paced tour. I would thoroughly recommend this tourWritten April 4, 2024
- Scenic126118881560 contributionsGreat dayEnjoyable, informative and thoroughly interesting day from start to end. Visited four wineries and a chocolaterie while taking in stunning scenery en route. Big thanks to our guide, Mike. I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone talk with such unpretentious eloquence and passion, on a subject he clearly loves, NZ wine.Written March 28, 2024
- wwalters20180 contributionsPicton Marlborough Wine TourGreat tour of the wine company. Chris was full of descriptive comments about each facet of the trip. The choice of stops and lunch stop were outstanding.Written March 13, 2024
- Jenny M0 contributionsGreat day exploring the wineriesOur cruise ship arrived late resulting in Mike having to make up for some lost time. Mike was the perfect guide with a wealth of knowledge and passion for the beautiful wine region. Lunch was scrumptious and showcased the gorgeous cuisine from the Marlborough region. My only reservation was the confusion that it created for the group. No one knew what we were getting or the cost thereof. We all understood that we each footed our own bill but there was no choice given. More clarity should be provided around the lunch.Written February 29, 2024
- T1756JIjackies0 contributionsA taste of MalboroughWe had a great day out with Jade Tours. Our bus was small, just 10 guests and we were entertained by the lovely Chris, our driver for the day. Chris is a wealth of knowledge, sharing his stories and wine wisdom with us. The Marlborough region is just beautiful, and the drive to the wineries was scenic and picturesque. Lunch was lovely and the tastings plentiful. A quick visit to a chocolate factory topped off a fabulous day.Written February 24, 2024
- davecQ2188RU0 contributionsHighly RecommendedSmall coach, easy on, easy off. Good meeting instructions and great local wine knowledge. Amazing wines, top shelf and a good choice for lunch.Written February 18, 2024
- kevinmY776AD0 contributionsJade wine tours in Marlborough rock!So much fun. Learned about Marlborough history and got some wine education to boot. Mike was very informative. Did tours on two days. We stopped for lunch at wineries and the food was fabulous.Written February 17, 2024
- HazieHoff0 contributionsA Fantastic Half Day Wine Tour with Jade Tours.We had an excellent half day tour of the Blenheim Vineyards. Mike, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and really made our tour complete. We sampled a variety of wines from Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Risling and a couple of bubbles. Some of these wine were absolutely delicious and a couple not so, but it’s your taste that decides what you like and what you don’t. I would highly recommend Jade Tours. We booked through Get Your Guide but I’m sure you can book direct with Jade Tours.Written February 16, 2024
- Carole C0 contributionsExcellent TourHad a great wine tour with Mike , picked up at our hotel on time , visited 4 wineries , Mike had a great relationship with them , so treated well . Lunch was very good , not rushed at all . Mike was very knowledgeable, all in all would recommend this tour 👌Written February 16, 2024
- anniefish0 contributionsExcellent tour and wonderful expert guideMike was an informative and pleasant host. If Mike doesn’t know it, then it’s not worth knowing, he was amazing. He has obviously developed a good relationship with the wineries which meant that we were treated very well. The size of the group and the careful selection of wineries made this tour really special. The only thing that was a little confusing was lunch. We understood that it was at our own expense, which was totally fine. However we assumed (incorrectly) that it would be a restaurant situation where we got to choose. We were served grazing plates (1 per 2 people) and had no idea what the cost was. It turned out to be reasonably priced but maybe we missed some information about this as we had no idea this was going to be the arrangement. It may vary from day to day depending on which wineries you visit. I would highly recommend Jade Tours and will definitely use them again if we are in the area again soon. We were delivered back to our cruise ship in plenty of time, even after a visit to the Chocolate Shop.Written February 9, 2024
- Duckdoger0 contributionsBest Winery Tour I have TakenThe tour was everything advertised and more. Mike is extremely knowledgeable about the local area and wines in general. The small size of the tour (10 for us) is some much better than the cattle car tours the cruise ships operate. Mike curated a great selection of wineries and included a chocolate factory. One of the best cruise related excursions I have ever taken.Written February 8, 2024
- Pawleyislandgirl0 contributionsGreat excursion off shipMike picked us up on time. He had a wonderful day planned for us. The wineries he chose were fantastic and the spot for lunch was great! He is very knowledgeable on wine and the area. Made it back to the ship in plenty of time. Highly recommend taking this tour. When I come back I will definitely reach out to Jade ToursWritten February 7, 2024
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Monica D
Arequipa, Peru39 contributions
Jan 2020
Mike, our guide, gave us an experience we could not have had on our own. He picked us up at our Airbnb, discussed our wine preferences and expectations, and then selected places that delighted and surprised us. He is so knowledgeable about winemaking, and shared histories of the wineries and the region. We tasted fabulous wines and learned so much. Tour is fun, comfortable, personal and affordable. Highly recommended!
Written January 6, 2020
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Many thanks for your review. I'm glad that you had such a good time and enjoyed the wine and stories. They add to the memory of the experience and I hope that you look for some of our wine in the future.
Written January 7, 2020
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Kate M
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
We spent the day with Mike gaining a fantastic insight into the history of the Marlborough wine country and learning a lot about the beautiful wines produced here. Mike created an easy going, friendly atmosphere and we tasted wines from 5 vineyards that have made this district famous. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you love the Marlborough wines as much as I do!
Written January 12, 2020
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Hi Kate. Thanks for your company on the tour. Its always nice to taste variations on a theme and with the multitude of fantastic wines at our disposal, its fun to show you something really special.Glad you enjoyed your day and thanks for the review.
Written January 13, 2020
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Truus B
Wongaling Beach, Australia473 contributions
Jan 2020
We didn't want to do a tour organised by our cruise ship and therefore choose this small group tour. We were picked up from the Visitor Centre in Picton and our guide gave us commentary all the way to the first winery. At the various wineries she gave us an insight before handing over to the winery staff who ran us through copious amounts of tastings. We were never in a rush and taken back to the ship well in time. Great day out with Sue!
Written January 13, 2020
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Many thanks for your lovely review. Sue really enjoyed her day out with you all and had great fun introducing you to our beautiful wines. Enjoy the rest of your cruuise.
Written January 14, 2020
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maj0r
Bedford, UK191 contributions
Mike collected us from our accommodation and due to problems with the ferry only 1 other couple joined us.
This did not hamper our day, in fact enhanced it. Mike was extremely informative and we learnt lots about the local region, the growing and production of the wines in Marlborough.
We visited a variety of vineyards and cellar doors, all with an opportunity to purchase a bottle of wine without any pressure; each had their own uniqueness and individuality of which we thoroughly enjoyed.
We had lunch at Wither Hills at our own expense which was delicious and we ended our day with a short stop at Makana Chocolate factory. We thank Mike for such a great day and for our Swedish friends 'skål'! 😀
This did not hamper our day, in fact enhanced it. Mike was extremely informative and we learnt lots about the local region, the growing and production of the wines in Marlborough.
We visited a variety of vineyards and cellar doors, all with an opportunity to purchase a bottle of wine without any pressure; each had their own uniqueness and individuality of which we thoroughly enjoyed.
We had lunch at Wither Hills at our own expense which was delicious and we ended our day with a short stop at Makana Chocolate factory. We thank Mike for such a great day and for our Swedish friends 'skål'! 😀
Written March 6, 2023
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Many thanks for your review. I had a lot of fun with you all on the day - it is always a pleasure to show visitors something of our amazing wine industry. Glad you enjoyed your day and safe travels
Written March 8, 2023
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Paula
Wellington, New Zealand1 contribution
Dec 2020 • Solo
Mike. Thank you for a fun day of wine tasting. You were knowledgeable on all aspects of wine making and familiar with the local wineries. I came on this tour by myself, and at no time did this feel awkward or uncomfortable. My husband did the same tour a week later (we have young kids) and also had a wonderful day with you. A memorable experience. Thank you. Paula
Written January 26, 2021
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Hi Guys. Its wonderful to know that you both enjoyed your tours - many thanks for the review. In the interim, the grapes have been growing well and we expect an excellent harvest ! Thank you both for your company on the tours.
Written January 27, 2021
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Jaclyn
1 contribution
Feb 2020
My husband and I did the full day wine tour with Mike and two other couples and had a fantastic time. Mike was a wonderful guide, as he is was extremely knowledgeable and also well-organized, and had a good sense of humor. The day itself was very full, as we visited six wineries and had tastings at each, as well as lunch at the fourth stop, yet it was a relaxed and fun day from pickup at 10AM until dropoff after 4PM. Highly recommend.
Written February 14, 2020
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Many thanks for joining us on the tour around some of our fantastic vineyards. It was a pleasure to meet you guys and all the very best for your future.
Written February 14, 2020
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Aaron B
1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Couples
Had a fantastic time on the wine tour. Mike was very obliging and really knows his wine. He had a great rapport with all the vineyards we went to and his suggestions were spot on. Look forward to doing another trip in the future. Highly recommended trip! Thanks Mike
Written July 27, 2020
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It's so nice to be out in the vineyards and we often have the cellar doors to ourselves. Many thanks for your company during the day and thanks for the lovely review.
Written July 28, 2020
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Brian S
Leeds, UK8 contributions
Mar 2019
A friend and I did a full day tour with Mike (Jade Tours) in February 2019, and it was the best ever! He is so knowledgeable, friendly and just a great guy to be with. We are going back to NZ in January 2021 and we have already booked TWO full day tours of the Marlborough wineries with Mike (Jade Tours) and we can't wait !! He has been so helpful in sorting out dates for us, fitting us in amongst the cruise ship 'punters' on our dates, and just been FANTASTIC. If you are looking for a Marlborough wineries tour you can do no better than to book with Jade Tours (Mike) - they are first class.
Written February 9, 2020
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Many thanks for your very positive review. Its always a pleasure to welcome back friends that we have made on previous tours and I look forward to your company and chatting about our Marlborough wines again.
Written February 9, 2020
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Danika
37 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Mike is a great tour guide, pretty much a walking encyclopaedia, full of wine knowledge, we learnt so much ( he even knew more than the staff at some cellar doors). He tailored the day to our tastes, never rushed us and ensured we enjoyed our day. Punctual pick up, snacks and water provided in the van and he even does courtesy drop offs if you leave your belongings in his van (oops sorry!) Would highly recommend this tour, you will not be disappointed!
Written October 17, 2020
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Hi Guys. Many thanks for your brilliant review. It is always a pleasure to show folks some aspects of our wine industry and the wine quality is such that many people end up enjoying varieties which they previously avoided. Glad you enjoyed your day and come back sometime to catch up on some of the other cellar doors !
Written October 18, 2020
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Jon G
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Friends
We had a fantastic time wine tasting with Jade Tours. Sue was a brilliant friendly host and very knowledgeable and took us to some great places whilst booking ahead as we did the day to make sure we had tastings lined up. Would really recommend this as a very relaxed and fun way to see the beautiful Marlborough vineyards.
Written March 15, 2020
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Thanks for your review - Sue had an equally enjoyable day with you. Its always a pleasure to take around folks who show an interest in our wines and its nice to have some take home stories. Please stay safe in these troubled times
Written March 16, 2020
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We are family of two adults and one 10 year old.
Can the ten year old come along?
As he is not drinking wine, is there a discounted rate?
Written May 4, 2019
Do you have eyes? Because you know you can look it up yourself
Written August 26, 2019
Hi - it seems like I can’t book this tour as I’m on my own - is this correct?
Written January 28, 2019
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