10 Winery Visits in Adelaide to Build a Day Around

1.Barossa Premium Wine Tasting Tour & lunch Departs 7 days a week

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,475 reviews · from $128Our pick

Travel from Adelaide to the Barossa Valley with hotel pickup, three family-run winery visits, guided tastings, and a regional platter lunch. You’ll also stop at Whispering Wall, Tanunda, Mengler Hill, and the Avenue of Palms. Guides such as JR, Russell, Aaron, Baden, Peter, and Vin are known for lively commentary and local insight.

“The Barossa Experience tour is a fantastic way to spend the day. We visited lovely wineries, had a perfect lunch at Murray Street and then were lucky enough to add activities to suit our three generation family group. Our guide Vin, was friendly, knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble. He made sure that we had a great time.”

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2.Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,452 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Spend eight hours touring the Barossa in a 20-seat coaster with an entertaining English-speaking guide. Taste wines at Kies, Turkey Flat, and Rosenvale, enjoy a regional platter lunch, stroll Tanunda, and stop at the Whispering Wall, Menglers Hill, and Seppeltsfield’s Date Palms.

“Fantastic day - Thomas/Tom was a fun guy to have as a guide, his Dad jokes were unique :-)”

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3.Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · from $121

Spend about eight hours in the Barossa with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, four winery tastings, lunch, and stops in Tanunda, at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, and the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company. Guides such as Ashley, Harry, Jerry, Jay, and Simm help bring the day to life, while winery substitutions may occur.

“It is best to experience with friends. We were a group of six, and had the best time together. Unfortunately, the temperature that day was unseasonably hot. The air conditioning in the mini bus could not compete with the heat, which made for a very uncomfortable ride.”

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4.Barossa to Hahndorf Wine Tasting and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 877 reviews · 8 hours · from $114

Spend eight hours touring the Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills with an English-speaking guide such as Deep, Peter, Geoff, or Waz. Visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, Chateau Tanunda, Kies Family Wines, and Hahndorf. Wine tastings, lunch, and Adelaide CBD or Glenelg pickup are included, with free time for shopping and coffee.

“Did this day trip with my Mum & Dad; what a great day out! Peter our guide/driver was a hoot and gave us so much local knowledge. We had thought of driving ourselves but so pleased we didn't; learnt so much! The wines we tried were delicious, lunch was really lovely. Couldn't fault anything. Small group size, comfortable van, fun being with other travellers. I am not a fan of tours but this was super relaxed; highly recommend!”

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5.Barossa Valley Cellar Door Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 523 reviews · from $161

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring the Barossa Valley with an Adelaide pickup, four driver-selected wineries, included tastings, and lunch at Lambert Estate. Guides such as Roy, Phil, Paul, and Hayley are known for relaxed commentary and good humor. Groups are capped at 11, with return transport included.

“Phil picked us up from our accommodation on time and we had a fantastic day. 4 wineries with great commentary along the way. Everyone had a great time. 10/10”

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6.Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $71

This full-day Barossa Valley tour picks you up at Adelaide’s Stamford Plaza at 9:30 am and carries you between 10 to 15 wineries, eateries, bakeries, and town stops. You choose where to hop off, usually fitting about four visits into the five-hour valley circuit. Guides such as Laurie, Brett, Bronnie, and Yvette add local advice.

“We loved the Hop On Hop Off experience. So good to be able to choose where you want to stop and what you want to see and where to spend your time. We had a wonderful time on this tour. Laurie our guide was great really informative and helpful. I would even do this tour again and choose different venues to visit. We will be back.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 417 reviews · 5h 30m · from $63Best value

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

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

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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9.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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10.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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