McLaren Vale Tours: 15 Days Out With the Prices Attached

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 from Adelaide’s Victoria Square for a 5.5-hour afternoon tour with wine tastings at Haselgrove and Chapel Hill. Your English-speaking guide, such as Craig, Bruce, Jordan, or Marty, provides local stories on the drive, with stops for McLaren Vale views, a brief d’Arenberg Cube photo stop, and Glenelg beach time.

“The relaxed atmosphere in the Chapel Hill winery was fantastic and Craig was very knowledgeable about the region”

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

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

Travel from Adelaide’s city sights to Mount Lofty, Hahndorf and McLaren Vale on an approximately eight-hour small-group tour. You’ll have time for two cellar-door tastings, free time in Hahndorf, and a short Glenelg stop. Guides such as Bruce and Craig add local stories, while hotel pickup keeps the day simple.

“You get a little bit of history of the city and its claim to fame. The wine tastings were a great finish. Our driver and guide Bruce was great.”

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3.Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting

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

Spend nine hours seeing Adelaide with a local guide such as Bruce or Craig, then head to Mount Lofty, Hahndorf, and McLaren Vale. You get two hours in Hahndorf, hosted tastings at Haselgrove and Chapel Hill, a brief d’Arenberg Cube stop, and coastal time in Glenelg. Lunch is not included.

“Great day, thoroughly enjoyable, Bruce was very informative and a lovely gentleman.”

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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 McLaren Vale, with scenic views through the Onkaparinga Hills and possible wildlife sightings. Taste wines at Chapel Hill and Haselgrove, then stop at Glenelg for a beach and jetty stroll. Guides such as Craig, Bruce, Peter, and Jason add local stories. Hotel drop-off is included.

“It is a very well run tour, the tour /bus driver is very informative and knows the McLaren Vale area and wineries history”

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5.McLaren Vale Winery Small Group Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · from $175

Spend about eight hours touring McLaren Vale from Adelaide with a guide such as Innez, Vince, or Danny. Visit four cellar doors, taste local Shiraz, Grenache, Italian and Spanish varieties, enjoy a regional platter lunch with wine, and stop for views of the Fleurieu Peninsula and the d’Arenberg Cube. Pickup is available from select Adelaide and Glenelg hotels.

“Winery selection good. Wide selection of different wines. Small group makes it easy to get in out of wineries.”

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

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

Spend about seven hours exploring McLaren Vale North from Adelaide or McLaren Vale. Trail Hopper links more than 15 wineries and venues by bus, letting you choose your stops instead of following a fixed wine route. Guides such as Nathan, Bronnie, Yvette, and Lorry add local tips, while tastings, lunch, and food are paid directly at each venue.

“Awesome way to see the region and customise the tour. Loved the d'Arenburg Cube, but so many great stops. Our guide was great and full of facts and tips about the area”

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7.McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $142

Ride quality mountain bikes from Kuitpo Forest through McLaren Vale, mostly on easy downhill routes and vineyard roads. Ian or Lee may guide your small group, with two winery tastings, a local-produce lunch, and the option of a microbrewery stop. Adelaide pickup and drop-off are included.

“What a great day! Collected from hotel by friendly, competent tour leader and driven into Hills via scenic route. Tested our quality bikes riding through the forest then onto McLaren Vale for sampling all the region has to offer. Lunch of shared platters was delicious too. There's no better way to visit this region!”

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8.McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour

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

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring McLaren Vale with local guides such as Nick, David, Greg, Jeff, or George. Expect about five cellar doors, a regional platter lunch, hotel pickup, and a small group capped at eight. Your guide matches the stops to your tastes, with beer and gin available as add-ons.

“Had a great time with Nick!! He's a local, super friendly and full of knowledge. He took us to wineries wr requested and even a local coffee spit. The whole fay felt, easy, comfortable and fun. We'll be back!”

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9.McLaren Vale: 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, breweries, or gin distilleries chosen around your tastes. Pickup and drop-off are included from Adelaide, Glenelg, and McLaren Vale, along with a regional lunch platter. Tasting fees are extra, and groups are limited to eight people.

“We had a great time visiting four wineries and a distillery. Wonderful wines, good company, and terrific gin drinks.”

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10.Luke’s McLaren Vale Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $89

Luke’s McLaren Vale Wine Tour is a flexible, small-group day out with pickup near Moana. Luke plans the route with you, visits several wineries, breweries, distilleries, or eateries, arranges lunch options, drives all day, and shares photos afterward. Tastings and lunch cost extra.

“It was a great day, we had a great group of people on the tour. Luke was an excellent tour guide and very accommodating. Just an all round great day”

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11.McLaren Vale North: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $70

Spend 5 to 8 hours exploring McLaren Vale North from Adelaide or McLaren Vale. TrailHopper takes you to four one-hour winery stops from a choice of 15+ venues, with guides such as Brett, Nathan, and Yvette helping you plan the day. Tastings and food cost extra, so book cellar doors ahead and bring sun protection.

“Nathan was so knowledgeable about the region and wines. The choice of wineries was excellent and a it's great idea to choose the ones you want to visit and then get picked up on time between each one. Highly recommended.”

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12.McLaren Vale Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 8 hours · from $165

Travel from Adelaide or Glenelg with an English-speaking guide such as Parry, Pete, or Rahil. Visit three or four McLaren Vale wineries, taste Shiraz and Cabernet, stop for lunch, see FruChocs, and explore d’Arenberg’s striking Cube. Hotel pickup, tastings, lunch, and return transport are included.

“Our driver and tour guide Parry was fabulous and made sure we were informed and entertained. He obviously really enjoys his job and made the day a very memorable one. However, the itinerary was different from what was advertised and the lunch at a winery was instead at a cafe in McClaren Vale, which lacked the ambience we had hoped for. The staff at three of the wineries were knowledgeable and also passionate about their wines and the D’Arenburg Cube was a fascinating place to visit.”

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13.Small Group McLaren Vale and The Cube Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $161

Spend about eight hours touring McLaren Vale in a group of up to 20. You’ll visit d’Arenberg Cube, Chalk Hill, Beresford Estate, and Wirra Wirra, with wine tastings, lunch, morning tea, and commentary from guides such as Colin, Toby, or Athol. The day mixes art, cellar doors, local food, gin, beer, and vineyard scenery.

“D’Arenberg Cube very interesting & entertaining due to architecture, interior design, & associated artworks. Visited 3 wineries including the Cube, & all very different, educational & delightful. Small group of pleasant people & nice knowledgeable driver - Athol. Morning tea at cafe was basic muffin & a paper cup of coffee, & meal at the Cube was underheated, therefore not 5 stars. Good tour if you strike a dodgy weather day - inside a lot. A very enjoyable day tour.”

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14.McLaren Vale Shiraz Trail Cycling Tour from Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $128

Ride the mostly flat Shiraz Trail through McLaren Vale with a bike, helmet, wine tasting, platter lunch, and Adelaide CBD transfers included. You may visit Wirra Wirra Vineyards and Willunga, with guides such as Damian, Peter, or Paul adapting the pace and stops to the group. The tour runs about eight hours and is limited to 25 people.

“Great trip, excellent food and wine. Good bikes and helmets. Trail was a bit hilly on the first two days so don’t be afraid to get the e-bikes!! We had a fun group of people in our small group and Damian was a great tour leader. He was very flexible based on the groups wishes and made the trip very enjoyable. Will definitely book again.”

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15.Micro-Group McLaren Vale Wine Tour from Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $268

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring McLaren Vale from Adelaide or Glenelg with a guide such as Paul or Matt, depending on availability. Visit a changing mix of boutique wineries, enjoy tasting fees and a multi-course lunch with a drink, and travel in a group capped at six. Stops may include Gemtree, Shottesbrooke, d’Arenberg, and Samuel’s Gorge.

“Paul is a great guide. He is very knowledgeable of the wines and the area. If you are looking for more than just a driver this is the tour to book.”

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