12 Blenheim Drinks Tours Worth Booking

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 221 reviews · 1 day · from $41Our pick

Start near Renwick with a comfortable bike, helmet, lock, and a practical wine map. Rory, Roo, or another Explore Marlborough team member can arrange hotel pickup, explain the routes, and point you toward cellar doors, food stops, and winter alternatives. Ride independently between nearby wineries, then return by about 4:30 to 5 PM.

“Had a great day out. The map and information from the guides is handy and allows you to plan your own day out. Would suggest perhaps extra picnic food as many of the venues doesn’t have substantial food at cost effective prices.”

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

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

Set out from The Vines Village near Blenheim on a self-guided six-and-a-half-hour wine ride. Choose a standard bike, tandem, child bike, or e-bike, then follow the map to nearby cellar doors. Andy, Roo, Matt, and the team provide route tips, safety gear, pickup, drop-off, and free bottle collection.

“From booking communication was great. We were collected on time by a very nice member of staff. We were given a detailed briefing and issued with a map. We were given plenty of hints and tips which were great. The bikes were well mRead more”

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

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

Start at 12:30pm with a winery lunch in the Wairau Valley, then visit up to four Marlborough cellar doors by air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Bill, Toni, Vic, and Kevin add local stories, while tastings often focus on the region’s excellent white wines.

“We were on a cruise and were unable to find transportation from Picton to Blenheim (30 mins) for the tour. Picton is very small so no taxis, Ubers, buses or trains. All rental cars booked in advance. Communicated with guide prior to and was not informed to arrange transportation in advance. No refund given for tour.”

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4.Half-Day Marlborough Wine Tour & Beer Tour

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

Spend 4.5 hours touring Marlborough vineyards from Blenheim or Renwick with guides such as Darlene, Maurice, or Cameron. Taste wines at three or four wineries, stop for lunch at your own cost, and ask about adding a brewery or chocolate shop. Groups are limited to 11.

“Great day with Darlene. She took us to some very interesting vineyards and showed us some very interesting wines. Great knowledge of the area too.”

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5.Blenheim Half day Wine Tour

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

Join Jade Tours for a five-hour Marlborough wine outing from Blenheim. Guides Bruce, Mike, and Sue tailor up to five cellar-door visits to your tastes, explain local winemaking, include standard tastings and return transport, and finish with chocolate.

“The tour operator knew his stuff and gave relevant information all day. The wineries we visited were top notch as well.”

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6.Marlborough Icons Tour – Wine tasting + Cruise

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

Start with guided tastings at two Marlborough wineries, then enjoy a light lunch and a seafood cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound. Hotel pickup, wine tastings, lunch, and salmon and greenshell mussels are included. Guides such as Heather, Matt, Sam, and Job add local color.

“This was an excellent experience. Very well planned and great content. Wine tasting and cruise on Marlborough sounds”

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7.Marlborough Half-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim

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

Join Jade Tours for a five-hour Marlborough wine trip from Blenheim. Your English-speaking guide, including Mike, Sue, Bruce, or Lucinda depending on the day, takes you to five cellar doors, a vineyard, and a local chocolate factory in a small minibus.

“We’ve just returned from a fabulous half day wine type with Jade Tours. Mike, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and took us to 4 vineyards and the chocolate factory. All the wines we tasted were surprisingly very good, even those wines that we know we don’t normally like. We would encourage you to try them all. We would highly recommend Jade Tours.”

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

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

Join Discovery Wine Tours for a six-hour Marlborough wine day from Blenheim. Guides such as Chris or Bill take small groups of up to 11 to family-run and boutique cellar doors, with tastings included, hotel pickup available, and lunch at St Clair or another winery at your own cost.

“Chris picked us up 5 mins late due to roadworks but we had a text to let us know. The wineries we visited were great and not the ones we would have picked doing it ourselves. It was a great day with lost of tasting. We had lunch at St ClaiRead more”

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9.Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim

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

Spend about seven hours visiting several Marlborough wineries, with structured tastings, vineyard views, winemaker conversations, and a two-course lunch. Meet at the Blenheim i-SITE, or arrange paid pickup from Blenheim or Picton. Guides may include Andrew, Bruce, Ray, Lisa, Jim, or Steve.

“Our driver Ray was great. Helpful humorous and informative . Thanks for picking us up and dropping us off Thanks”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews

Spend four to five hours visiting four Marlborough cellar doors with a local driver-guide such as Nic, Phill, or Jess. Taste sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, and other wines, ask questions in a small group of up to 11, and arrange pickup anywhere in the Blenheim area.

“We had a great tour with Nic as our guide. In each of the wineries we had a separate wine tasting for our group with very good presentations of the wines.”

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11.Marlborough Half Day Wine Tour From Blenheim 1.30pm

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

Join an afternoon wine tour from Blenheim or Picton with guides such as Sam, Andy, or Sarah. Visit three hand-picked wineries, sometimes four tasting rooms, sample included wines, and learn about Marlborough’s famous wine industry in a small group.

“Sam was a wonderful guide he knew more about the wines then some of the people at the wineries. it was a great group lots of fun and knowledge so happy I got to experience it.”

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12.Marlborough: Half Guided and Half Self-Guided Bike Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 7 hours · from $110

Start with a guided bike ride to three Marlborough wineries, where guides such as Graeme, Innes, Roo, Maurice, and Matt share local wine knowledge. After lunch, use your map and their recommendations to visit more wineries at your own pace. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Absolutely stunning scenery on the bike tour, with Graeme - our lovely guide for the morning. The wineries were all spot-on. I'd highly recommend this way of visiting the wineries in Marlborough”

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