Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale

Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale

5.0 · 7 reviews6 hours – 7 hours📍 Australia

About this tour

Spend six to seven hours exploring McLaren Vale's vineyards on a private tour tailored to your group. Located 45 minutes south of Adelaide, this region produces world-class wines you'll taste at two cellar doors, with lunch featuring a shared platter at one of the wineries. The afternoon is yours to shape—continue wine tasting, visit a craft brewery, or explore a gin distillery. Your driver handles transport throughout, collecting you from accommodation.

Highlights

  • Tastings at two established McLaren Vale wineries
  • Shared platter lunch within a winery setting
  • Flexible afternoon to add brewery or distillery visits
  • Private vehicle and driver for your group only
  • Hotel pickup and return included

What to expect

You'll be collected from your accommodation and driven into South Australia's premier wine region. At your first winery, you'll taste a range of releases in a relaxed cellar-door environment with the winemaker or staff on hand to explain each pour. After tasting elsewhere or exploring the grounds, you'll gather for lunch—a shared platter of local produce paired with the region's offerings. The afternoon structure is genuinely flexible: some groups opt for a second dedicated tasting, whilst others venture into nearby craft breweries or gin distilleries. Your driver remains available to ferry you between spots or return you early if you prefer.

Good to know

The region sits just 45 minutes from Adelaide, making it accessible for a day trip. Pace yourself through tastings if you're new to wine. Comfortable shoes help if exploring vineyard grounds. Public transport exists locally, though the private vehicle removes logistical friction.

Frequently asked

How long does Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale take?
Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale runs for approximately 6 hours – 7 hours.
How much does Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale cost?
Prices start from AUD $249 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
Where does Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale run?
This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
Who runs Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale?
The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. The Australian Explorer earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.

Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original The Australian Explorer summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.