Top 7 McLaren Vale Wine Tours

1.Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 417 reviews · 5h 30m · from $63Our pick

Join a small group of up to 20 people for a 330-minute afternoon through the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale. Taste wines at Haselgrove and Chapel Hill, pause at the d’Arenberg Cube, then stroll Glenelg. Guides such as Craig, Bruce, Jordan, and Peter add local stories along the way.

“This is one of The best wine tours I have been on Very professional tastings , Bruce was A brilliant driver/guide . .”

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2.Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 384 reviews · from $96Top rated

Spend about eight hours touring Adelaide with a local guide such as Bruce, Craig, Aaron, or Peter. Visit Mount Lofty, explore Hahndorf for 90 minutes, taste wines at Chapel Hill and Haselgrove, then stop at Glenelg. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with groups capped at 18.

“Great tour, Bruce is an amazing guide. We loved it and thought it was great value for what we paid. Got to see wild koala and kangaroos, as well as learn about the local area - the wine is a welcome bonus for all of that!!!”

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3.Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 377 reviews · 9 hours · from $95

Spend nine hours with a local guide exploring Adelaide, Mount Lofty, Hahndorf, McLaren Vale, and Glenelg. You get two hours in Hahndorf, hosted tastings at Haselgrove and Chapel Hill, scenic Adelaide Hills drives, and time by the beach. Guides such as Bruce and Craig add local stories, food tips, and plenty of useful advice.

“Craig was a great host - very friendly and knowledgeable. Great communication throughout the day. Throughly enjoyable experience, would definitely recommend.”

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4.McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · from $63

Leave Adelaide at 12:30 pm for two wine tastings in McLaren Vale, a scenic drive through the Onkaparinga Hills, and a short Glenelg beach stop. Guides such as Craig, Bruce, and Peter add local detail, while the small group keeps the outing friendly. You can also leave in Glenelg and take the tram back.

“Great way to spend an afternoon in Adelaide totally enjoyed the wine tasting and the drive through the countryside”

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5.McLaren Vale North Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · from $71

Spend about seven hours exploring McLaren Vale North with Trail Hopper, using a scheduled bus to visit more than 15 wineries and venues. Guides such as Bronnie, Nathan, Yvette, Lawry, and Monique offer local tips while you choose your own stops. Tastings, lunch, and food cost extra, and the full circuit takes about an hour.

“Great way to explore Maclaren Vale. The driver was very knowledgeable, entertaining and friendly. Highly recommend!”

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6.McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $161

Spend 7 to 9 hours in McLaren Vale with a local guide such as Nick, David, Greg, Jeff, or George. Travel in a Mercedes vehicle, visit about five cellar doors, taste regional wines, meet winemakers when available, and enjoy a regional platter lunch. Pickup is offered from Adelaide, Glenelg, and suburbs along the route.

“We tasted 5 or more wines at each of 3 lovely wineries and and had nice lunch at a 4th winery. We enjoyed Nick, our knowledgeable and friendly guide. My wife and I also enjoyed sharing the day with a very nice couple from Northern Italy.”

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7.Small Group Wine Tour (Includes Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · 8 hours · from $138

Spend eight hours exploring McLaren Vale with a guide such as Nick or Trish, visiting four or five wineries, distilleries, or breweries chosen around your tastes. Hotel pickup, drop-off, lunch, and chilled water are included. Tasting fees are extra, and the group is limited to eight people.

“I strongly recommend this tour. We booked a small group tour for a more personal experience and we got it in abundance. On the tour was us two and Nick, the driver. Nick gave us a fantastic day in the heart of McLaren Vale. Nick lives in the valley and thus his knowledge and expertise is fantastic. He asked us a few questions to understand our preferences and then designed our tour accordingly. We had an equally nice tour with Nick to Barossa Valley a few days before and after two days together we were almost as family. Nick will surely be a person we remember from our travels. Again,…”

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