This tour is guided by a genuine working winemaker throughout, and can go well beyond a standard tasting. Depending on what you're after, we can arrange behind-the-scenes access for a private tasting, a journey through historic buildings and vineyards, a native falcon encounter, or a scenic drive through the Awatere Valley. We can focus the day around boutique or organic wineries, local breweries, or a genuine food and wine pairing experience, we'll do everything we can to build the day around what you actually want.

What's Included

• A genuine working winemaker as your guide throughout


• A fully tailored and flexible itinerary


• You choose the start and finish time


• Visit only the wineries you choose


• All wine tasting fees included


• A gourmet lunch at a vineyard restaurant (at your own cost)


• Complimentary pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Blenheim and Picton.

Great for Any Group

This tour suits couples, solo travelers, families, and groups of any size. It's also our recommended option for larger groups or families with children under 12, we can tailor the wineries visited to keep everyone in the group happy, including younger family members. For groups larger than 10, please contact us directly for a quote.

Cruise Ship Guests

If you're arriving in Picton on a cruise ship, we can build your Private Tour entirely around your ship's schedule.

Pickup Areas

Complimentary pickup and drop-off is included for Blenheim and Picton.

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes for walking through vineyard rows, and layers for New Zealand's changeable weather, even on a sunny day. Sunscreen and a hat are a good idea in summer.

Ready to build your perfect day in Marlborough? This tour is rated 100% Excellent on TripAdvisor, and it's backed by a business rated Excellent by 98% of over 1,000 guests. Book your Hop n Grape Private Winemaker's Tour today.