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The 15 Wine Tours in Napier That Earn Their Price

30 tours  ·  from $38 a head

Good wine tours in Napier fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Top-Rated Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour - Small Group - Tasting wine without watching the clock
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Top-Rated Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour – Small Group

1.Top-Rated Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · from $111Our pick

Spend 4 to 5 hours touring Hawke’s Bay wineries from Napier, Hastings, or Havelock North. Prinsy’s Tours takes groups of up to 11 to as many as four varied wineries, with tasting fees, a cheeseboard, transport, and commentary included. Guides such as Amanda, Deirdre, Grant, and Jonathan tailor the day to your wine preferences.

“Deidre picked us up on time and was a friendly, informative guide. The vineyards were very varied in style- as were the wines. Wonderful to meet wine makers and their family too. Excellent trip.”

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Napier: Afternoon Winery Tour Tasting at 3 Great Wineries - Mission Estate begins with history and views
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Napier: Afternoon Winery Tour Tasting at 3 Great Wineries

2.Afternoon Winery Tour Tasting at 3 Great Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 147 reviews · 5 hours · from $112

Spend five hours with guide Ross visiting Hawke’s Bay wineries, including historic Mission Estate and Trinity Hill in Gimblett Gravels. Expect four to seven tastings at each stop, a cheese board, vineyard stories from a retired grape grower, Silky Oaks Chocolates, bottled water and a Mission wine glass to take home.

“What a lovely afternoon. Ross was so knowledgeable and friendly. Unfortunately the gin tasting place was closed but we were able to do an impromptu fruit stand dropoff instead.”

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Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates - Mission Estate and the old Mission House
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Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates

3.Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $121

Spend about five and a half hours with guide Ross visiting Hawke’s Bay wineries, historic Mission Estate, and Silky Oaks Chocolates. Tastings, cheese, biscuits, water, hotel pickup, and a Mission wine glass are included. The small vehicle holds no more than 13 people, though the exact stops can change.

“Loved our wine tour and Ross was a cool guy. We would have loved the gin tasting but alas they were closed. Ross did a great job at finding somewhere else for us to taste but didn't let us know in advance.”

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Premium 4 -Best Wineries Napier Hawke's Bay Tour, 5.5h - 6Hours - What the food portion is really like
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Premium 4 -Best Wineries Napier Hawke’s Bay Tour, 5.5h – 6Hours

4.Premium 4 -Best Wineries Napier Hawke’s Bay Tour, 5.5h – 6Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $114

Spend about six hours visiting four Hawke’s Bay wineries, from a boutique Gimblett Gravels producer to New Zealand’s third-oldest winery. Guides such as Samir, Sunny, Kirsty, and Anil add local insight, while tastings, transport, a pizza or cheese platter, and hotel pickup are included. A brewery may replace a winery when venues are closed.

“This was a wonderful experience. We went to 4 different wineries, all very different. The wine was delicious. Our tour guide, Sunny, was absolutely brilliant. He was very knowledgeable, very professional and a lot of fun. He is an exceptional tour guide. Highly recommend.”

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Napier: Art-Deco + Te Mata Peak+ Garden Walk + Wine Tasting - Meeting at Marine Parade without missing the van
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Napier: Art-Deco + Te Mata Peak+ Garden Walk + Wine Tasting

5.Art-Deco + Te Mata Peak+ Garden Walk + Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 3h 30m · from $89

Join guides such as Ross or John for a 3.5-hour Napier shore excursion in a minibus limited to 13 people. See Art Deco Napier, Bluff Hill, Te Mata Peak, a guide’s private garden, and taste at least five wines with food at family-run Askerne Estate. The tour meets cruise arrivals and returns you downtown.

“Ross created a great tour combining a few local attractions and some personal spots of his. The wine and cheese at the end was great. I wish we had more time in port”

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Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour - Mission Estate Winery delivers the strongest historical stop
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Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke’s Bay & Premium Wineries tour

6.Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke’s Bay & Premium Wineries tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · from $96

Spend four hours touring Napier’s Art Deco streets, Bluff Hill, historic parks, and Hawke’s Bay wineries in a small air-conditioned minivan. Mission Estate is a highlight, while the second premium winery may vary. Guides including Kirsty, Anil, Tere, and Mark add local stories, earthquake history, and practical port-day help.

“Good tour with a friendly, knowledgeable driver. The beer & cider tasting was very good. Enjoyed the information provided about how Napier was changed by the earthquake”

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Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour - Te Mata Peak brings the biggest view
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Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour

7.Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · from $92

Spend about three hours with Ross, Sandy, Denise, Angela, or Sandi exploring Napier by minibus. You’ll see Art Deco streets, climb to Te Mata Peak for wide Hawke’s Bay views, visit a private garden, and taste estate-grown wines with New Zealand cheese and crackers at Askerne Vineyards. The tour starts and ends at Napier’s i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.

“This was a brilliant tour! We made the silly error of going to the wrong stop but our lovely driver collected us. The tour was wonderful from start to finish. Ross was very knowledgeable about the area and showed us all the highlights of the gorgeous town of Napier. Would highly recommend!!”

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Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Bike Tour - Choosing between Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels
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Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Bike Tour

8.Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $40

Start near Ash Ridge Wines at 11:00 am with a bike, helmet, and winery map. Ride flat Hawke’s Bay Trails toward Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels wineries, stopping at places such as Sileni Estate, Trinity Hill, and Te Awa. Tastings cost extra, and summer support collects wine purchases.

“Fabulous bike rental company in the middle of Hawke’s Bay wine region. Great bikes which were easy to ride on the flat bike paths. Fabulous scenery and close to lots of wineries.”

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Napier Gourmet Winery Luncheon + tastings at 3 Great Wineries - Trinity Hill and the Gimblett Gravels connection
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Napier Gourmet Winery Luncheon + tastings at 3 Great Wineries

9.Napier Gourmet Winery Luncheon + tastings at 3 Great Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $154

Join guide Ross, or another Vines and Views host, for a small-group afternoon through three Napier-area wineries. You’ll have a generous Mission Estate platter with wine, seated tastings, cheese and crackers, a chocolate stop, and transport from greater Napier. The route can shift with winery schedules and seasonal openings.

“One of the best days of our journey. Food was lovely. Wine was perfect. Group was great. Angela did a first class job.”

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Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier - Following the coast toward Tukituki Valley
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Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier

10.Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $49

Start near Napier's Marine Parade and follow a mostly flat, self-guided 28km trail through coastal wetlands, the Ātea a Rangi star compass, and the Tukituki River valley. Stop at up to four wineries, arrange tastings or lunch, then catch the 4pm shuttle from Black Barn back to Napier.

“We loved the bike ride, it allowed us to travel at our own pace and stop where we wanted. Appreciated having 4 wineries to tour and if you set it up the bike Co. Will pick up your wine.”

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Napier: Cape Coast Winery Tour on E-Bikes - Meeting in Napier and heading to Cape Kidnappers
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Napier: Cape Coast Winery Tour on E-Bikes

11.Cape Coast Winery Tour on E-Bikes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 6 hours · from $89

Spend six hours cycling from Cape Kidnappers through Hawke’s Bay wine country on a self-guided e-bike route. Ride the coast and Tuki Tuki River trail, then stop at Clearview Estate, Elephant Hill, Askerne, Te Mata Estate, and Black Barn. Tākaro Trails sets up your bike, supplies maps, and handles the shuttle.

“This is a fun activity and using e-bikes made it excellent and helped up feel like we weren’t rushed at the wineries! Easy to follow the map directions and all of the suggested stops are just lovely. Highly recommend.”

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Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay - Stop one: getting your bearings in Napier
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Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay

12.Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $152

Join Craig from Avantogo Tours for a four-hour Hawke’s Bay wine outing in a restored 1970 VW Kombi. Visit three or four cellar doors, taste local wines, enjoy a gourmet cheese platter, and hear stories about Napier, the region, and its vineyards. Cruise passengers should expect a shorter visit to three wineries.

“Great afternoon tour with Craig. He was waiting for our ship as promised. Had a wonderful time visiting three local wineries in the Hawkes Bay Area. A relaxing and fun way to get acquainted with New Zealand wine viticulture. Craig was well aware of our cruis g timeline and escorted us back to the ship well before we needed to be. Thanks for a great time, Craig!”

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Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided - What the $96.19 price really covers
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Cape Winery Cycle Tour – 6 wineries, self-guided

13.Cape Winery Cycle Tour – 6 wineries, self-guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $96

Start with a 10am shuttle from Napier, then cycle about 16 kilometers of protected trails between Hawke’s Bay wineries. Tākaro Trails supplies your bike, helmet, pannier, map, and route notes. Choose a standard bike or e-bike, stop for tastings and lunch at your own cost, and meet the shuttle at Black Barn at 4pm.

“What a fantastic tour!! This was the best day we had Ebiking around Napier from one winery to the next. The company was super responsive and helpful making the trip a great experience. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Small group - Napier Premium Wineries+ Beer tour -5.0 - 5.5 hours - The beer stop changes the pace
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Small group – Napier Premium Wineries+ Beer tour -5.0 – 5.5 hours

14.Small group – Napier Premium Wineries+ Beer tour -5.0 – 5.5 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $136

Spend about 5.5 hours visiting three Hawke’s Bay wineries and a Napier brewery or ale house. John, Tere, Margie, or another local guide handles the driving and adds stories about wine, horticulture, Napier, and Art Deco. Tastings, three beers, snacks, and hotel pickup are included.

“What a great tour, John was such an excellent host his knowledge of Napier was brilliant and very interesting. We visited 3 wineries and finished off at a brewery where we were treated to 3 glasses from their beer and cider range. The tour waRead more”

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Small Group - Half-Day Hawke's Bay Winery Tour - Stop one, a family-run boutique winery
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Small Group – Half-Day Hawke’s Bay Winery Tour

15.Small Group – Half-Day Hawke’s Bay Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $105

Set out from Napier at 11:30 am for a five to six-hour wine tour with Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours. Visit four wineries, taste local wines, enjoy a cheese board or other lunch, and learn about food pairings and regional wine making. Guides may include Kirsty, Anil, Roy, Siamar, or John.

“It doesn’t include an actual tour of a vineyard and how wine is made however the places we visited had a great variety of wines to taste. Our tour guide Anil was both welcoming and informative.”

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New in Wine Tours in Napier

★ 4.5Napier Shore Excursion: Wine & Art Deco TourFrom $1026 reviews
★ 4.5Napier Cruise Excursion Art Deco Tour and Wine TastingFrom $1113 reviews
★ 5.0Hawke’s Bay Historic Wineries Tour – Featuring NZ oldest WineryFrom $1353 reviews
★ 5.0Wine & Sightseeing Cruise Tour 2.5hr | Award Winning ExperienceFrom $1614 reviews
★ 4.0Hawkes Bay – Scenic, luncheon, wine TourFrom $1365 reviews
★ 5.0Small group – Beer, Wine, Cider and Gin Tour – 5.0 – 5.5 hoursFrom $1366 reviews
★ 5.0Hawkes Bay: Half-Day Wine Tour with Tastings and CheeseboardFrom $966 reviews
★ 4.9Hawke’s Bay Small Group Wine Capita TourFrom $11610 reviews
★ 5.0Napier Craggy Range Wine tour with Te Mata Peak summit views3 reviews

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