Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour
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Tour with an experienced wine guide to the famous cellar doors of Marlborough on this approx. 5-hour shore excursion from Picton to Blenheim. Compare the aromas of Marlborough's finest wines and taste the passion that goes into every bottle. You will visit four to five wineries ranging from the internationally famous to boutique, family-run wineries. One stop will be at a vineyard restaurant for lunch (at own cost) as well as a wine tasting. Finish the day with a nibble of hand made gourmet chocolates at a chocolate factory.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 18 years
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Waitohi Picton isite Visitor Information Centre
Meet your guide at the Picton i-Site after your cruise ship docks. Then board a luxury minibus and enjoy the drive through the Koromiko mountain pass to the Marlborough wine region while your guide points out ecological and historical places of interest; this small-group tour is limited to 11 people to ensure a more intimate atmosphere. You will visit four or five cellar doors (time permitting) around the Marlborough vineyards. Taste their award winning wines and learn how Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc has reached the pinnacle of sophistication, then take a stroll through a vineyard and learn how climate, soil, and skill combine to make these incredible wines. Marlborough is not all about Sauvignon Blanc - we have stunning Rieslings, crisp and fruity Pinot Gris, oaked and unoaked Chardonnay and our renown Pinot Noir. A stop will be made for lunch (own expense), featuring delicacies such as mussels, salmon, venison or beef when available. Alternatively, a light meal of gourmet local cheeses to pair with your wine might suffice. On the way back to the port, we stop at the chocolate factory for a nibble of hand-made gourmet chocolates. You will return to the Picton wharf at least 90 minutes before your cruise ship departs.
What‘s Included
Small group tour by minivan
Local guide
Vineyard tour
Chocolate tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Wine tasting at 4-5 award-winning wineries
Lunch
Personal expenses
Pickup points
Picton
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Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
165 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Marlborough Winery Tour
Deanna R,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jade Tours provided an outstanding day! We were a small group and John was our guide. The wineries were all great and lunch was outstanding.
Picton wine tour
V4463QIcheryle,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jade wine tours were amazing. Marsley was a fantastic tour guide with heaps of knowledge. From start to finish the tour took in much of the country side with a lesson in the history of the area. The wineries we visited were a lot of fun and the staff were some of the friendliest people you’d meet with vast experience and knowledge of the region and winesthey were producing.
Marlborough wine tasting with Jade Tours - very organised and friendly
LoveTravel093,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John our guide, was friendly and helpful through the day. Well organised, clear instructions from leaving ship and returning back in good time. We enjoyed the various wines. Although the guides at each cellar door gave the history of the vineyards, would have liked to perhaps see some of the process involved in wine production. Lunch was not included in the price. Tour took 6 hours which was perfect timing for our cruise departure.
Great vineyard tour
S3279KDjonathanw,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with Jade Tours being driven to four local vineyards with lunch in between . Lisa, our guide, was lovely - friendly and knowledgable. Highly recommend
Great informative tour. ...
Roberta F,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great informative tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Stoped at 3 wineries and another for lunch and if was fabulous. Highly recommend
Great day in Picton/ Marlborough.
Aaron P,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day all round. Bruce was great. Made sure we were back in plenty of time to get the shuttle back to the boat. Wines were very nice (as expected). Lunch spot was superb. Highly recommend.
Jade wine tours deserves a Gold Medal
svr00m,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic day in Picton with Marsley. She was a wealth of knowledge about the area and, of course, the wines and the wineries. Our small group of 10 stopped at four wineries and tasted four lovely wines in each. We learned about the wines of New Zealand and had lots of laughs over lunch at the Spy Winery. She was very conscious of our time and returned us to the shuttle in plenty of time to stop at a chocolate factory.
Wonderful wine tasting
eldoradogirl,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great wine tasting day in Marlborough visiting 4 wineries, all excellent, and an outstanding lunch at one of them. Our guide and driver, John, did a wonderful job.
Go with Jade Tours to the Marlborough wineries
Melodie C,,Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great trip to the Marlborough wineries & our host, Marsley, picked 4 great wineries. We had lunch at a fantastic restaurant (on your own) and a last stop at a handmade chocolate company. The wineries were very welcoming and ready for our small group when we arrived. The day was well-planned by Marsley and I highly recommend Jade Tours.
Great choice of wineries...
Gary N,,Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great choice of wineries were visited and our guide/driver Lucinda was very knowledgeable of the grapes and vineyards since she owns a winery in the area.
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