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Top 15 Wine Tours in Picton

30 tours  ·  from $59 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 wine tours in Picton justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour - Guides Make the Difference Between a Ride and a Good Day
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Beyond the Vines – Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

1.Beyond the Vines – Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · from $136Our pick

Travel from Picton or Blenheim through Marlborough’s wine country with a small group of up to 11 people. Visit about five wineries, taste Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and other local varieties, and stop for lunch at Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen or another selected estate. Guides may include Gavin, Hamish, James, Keith, or Lynley.

“Our guide was outstanding and made some real time adjustments to plan at the group’s request. Great set of wineries. Great communication.”

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Marlborough Sounds and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton - Leaving Picton at 9:00am
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Marlborough Sounds and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton

2.Marlborough Sounds and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 252 reviews · 3 hours · from $66

Leave Picton at 9:00am for a three-hour cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound to Ship Cove. Your English-speaking skipper shares local history and ecology, while the route may bring dolphins, seals, penguins, and seabirds. Boats range from a 9-seat launch to a 90-seat two-level catamaran.

“Nice little trip. Informative guide. Plenty of time to explore.”

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Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour - Riding in a small, climate-controlled minivan
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Discover Marlborough Wine – Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

3.Discover Marlborough Wine – Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $117

Spend four to five hours visiting four Marlborough wineries in a climate-controlled minivan. Guides such as Gavin, Glenn, Keith, and Phil explain the region’s wine story, vineyard work, and famous Sauvignon Blanc. Tastings, hotel transfers, and a group of no more than 11 are included. Eat before you go, as lunch is not part of the tour.

“A good little tour a short drive from Picton to the Marlborough area, really well hosted in a comfortable Mercedes van and always wonderful to learn/experience/taste wine in the Region it’s grown. Highly recommended.”

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Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour - Why Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc matters
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Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

4.Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $155

From Picton’s i-Site, a guide such as Bruce, Lucinda, Lisa, or Marsley drives you through the Koromiko Pass to Marlborough’s vineyards. Expect tastings at up to five cellar doors, a vineyard stop, lunch at your own cost, and handmade chocolate. Groups are capped at 11, with careful timing for cruise departures.

“The tour itself was very good. Our guide, Mike, was very knowledgeable and organized. Unfortunately, we were delayed by passengers arriving on a different cruise which meant rushing a very nice lunch and skipping one winery. This was certainly not the fault of Jade Tours.”

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Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton - From Picton to Marlborough’s first vines
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Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

5.Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $114

Set out from Picton at 1pm with Sounds Connection for three or four Marlborough wineries, tastings, vineyard views, and commentary from guides such as Andy, Chris, Rose, or Brett. Pickup and drop-off are included. Eat first, pace yourself, and allow up to four and a half hours if the day includes an extra stop.

“This was a great afternoon. We sat in beautiful outdoor settings to have our wine. The bus ride was relatively short which was nice. Sam was a great tour guide, lots of wine info as well as interesting stories. The chocolate factory at the end was icing on the cake!”

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Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton - Wildlife Watching Without Guarantees
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Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

6.Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · from $65Best value

Start at 9:00 am in Picton for a 3.5-hour Beachcomber Cruises trip through Queen Charlotte Sound. Stop at Ship Cove, where Captain Cook landed, then return through Endeavour Inlet with live commentary, wildlife watching, and local passenger and freight drop-offs.

“A little long. Captain was informative. Left a tip for him. Rating was based on lack of variety of cruise NOT the captain.”

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Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise - Cruising through the Marlborough Sounds
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Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

7.Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $104

Cruise from Picton into the outer Marlborough Sounds with guides such as Bella, Andy, Nicky, Dan, and Ella. Watch for dolphins, fur seals, penguins, shags, gannets, and king cormorants, then walk on Motuara Island bird sanctuary. Binoculars, ID cards, refreshments, and a small group make this a strong nature outing.

“Great to do a cruise of the sound. Nikki and Andy were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the area and eco friendly initiatives. The only downside was that the boat was a bit crowded and we picked up two hikers so there was not enough places for everyone to sit - which was hard as it was choppy.”

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Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton - Boarding at Picton Marina
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Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

8.Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $111

Spend about three hours aboard a 65-foot catamaran cruising Queen Charlotte Sound from Picton. Captain Nick and the crew share local stories, marine-farming details, and scenic viewpoints while you taste Greenshell mussels and local salmon. Wildlife sightings are possible, and wine, beer, and snacks are available to buy onboard.

“Very nice and informative crew. Food was great (green mussels and grilled salmon). Beautiful weather. Saw mussel farms and a pleasant cruise around the bay. Recommended for a nice outing.”

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From Havelock: Marlborough Sounds Mail Boat Full-Day Cruise - Leaving Havelock for Pelorus Sound
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From Havelock: Marlborough Sounds Mail Boat Full-Day Cruise

9.From Havelock: Marlborough Sounds Mail Boat Full-Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 92 reviews · 6 hours · from $86

Spend six hours aboard the Pelorus Mail Boat from Havelock, delivering mail and supplies to remote jetties in Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds. Guides such as Mark and Kelsey add clear local commentary, while weather permitting, you visit a Greenshell Mussel Farm. Bring lunch, sun protection, and a jacket for the breezy upper deck.

“Really good trip out to Marlborough Sounds. Excellent commentary and opted for the lunch stop at Wilson Bay Farm. So glad we did as it was interesting to see how they survive living such an isolated life. Would recommend as such good value for money.”

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CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours - The most important choice: start time
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CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

10.CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 88 reviews · from $80

From Picton, ride an air-conditioned bus through Marlborough’s wine country, choosing stops at cellar doors, breweries, museums, cafés, chocolate makers and heritage sites. Drivers share local advice, and buses generally run about every 30 minutes. Tastings, meals and museum entry cost extra, so reserve popular wineries before you arrive.

“We had a great experience. The bus drivers were vey informative. The buses were comfortable and generally on time.”

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Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton - Leaving Picton for the Wairau Valley
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Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton

11.Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $183

Travel from Picton to Blenheim with a local guide such as Pamela or Paul, tasting Marlborough wines at small cellar doors, stopping for chocolate and local food, and taking in views toward Cloudy Bay. The 4 to 6 hour tour uses a small minivan, includes basic tastings and port pickup, and leaves lunch and extra drinks to you.

“Tour guide was very good. We visited 4 different wineries. We enjoyed all of them. I would recommend this tour.”

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Marlborough Half Day Wine Tour From Picton 1pm - Three wineries, with the route changing by day
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Marlborough Half Day Wine Tour From Picton 1pm

12.Marlborough Half Day Wine Tour From Picton 1pm

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Join Sounds Connection at 1pm for a small-group tour from Picton or Blenheim, visiting three Marlborough wineries with tastings included. Guides such as Marcella, Andy, Sam, and Brett add local stories and practical wine tips. Some outings include a fourth winery or chocolate stop, but the route can vary.

“great guide, very intertesting. lovely wine too! would have liled more info and detail at chocolate factory, it's just a drop into a posh chocolate shop. wine tasting was excellent!”

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Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton - Makana Confections breaks up the tasting
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Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton

13.Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $148

Meet at Picton i-SITE for a five-and-a-half-hour minivan tour through Marlborough’s wine country. Visit four cellar doors, taste sauvignon blanc and pinot noir, stop at Makana Confections, and usually pause for lunch at your own cost. Guides such as Gavin, Phil, Keith, Paula, and Dean lead the tour.

“Pickton is lovely. We had a five hour wine tour, visited four local vineyards. Each vineyard had its own unique personality. And it’s own unique and entertaining stories as well as beautiful landscape. We were able to try some great wines that we will never again experience living in the middle of the U.S.”

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3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise - The first part: a scenic water taxi with real stops
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3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

14.3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $68

Join Cougar Line in Picton for a 3.5-hour working boat ride through Queen Charlotte Sound. Your skipper delivers people and supplies to remote homes, resorts, and track access points while sharing local history and watching for dolphins, seals, penguins, stingrays, and seabirds. Tea and coffee are included, but this is transport with scenery, not a formal sightseeing cruise.

“The scenery on this trips was amazing. The crew onboard were very friendly and we also enjoyed the commentary from the skipper.”

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Onshore Highlights of Marlborough's Wine Region from Picton - Wine tasting across Marlborough’s cellar doors
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Onshore Highlights of Marlborough’s Wine Region from Picton

15.Onshore Highlights of Marlborough’s Wine Region from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 5 hours · from $176

From Picton, join a local chauffeur-guide such as Pamela for a five-hour small-group outing through Blenheim and Marlborough’s vineyards. Expect several wine tastings, local cheese, chocolate, oils or liqueurs, scenic viewpoints and a possible lunch or Omaka Aviation Air Centre stop. Tastings and chocolates are included, but meals are extra.

“A fabulous tour! Well worth doing. Pam is a fantastic tour guide, and is willing to customise your itinerary based on what the group wants to do. A Blenheim local, she knows the history of the area and very knowledgeable with that’s going on with the wineries. Highly recommended.”

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New in Wine Tours in Picton

★ 5.0Marlborough Wine Tour – Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion TourFrom $17628 reviews
★ 5.0Private Marlborough Winery TourFrom $52717 reviews
★ 5.0Exclusive Picton Wine & Scenic Adventure: VIP Cruise Experience6 reviews
★ 5.0Private Shore Excursion: Explore Marlborough from Picton4 reviews
★ 4.5Marlborough Sounds Day Visit to LochmaraFrom $5813 reviews
★ 4.5Full-Day Marlborough Catamaran Cruise with Wine Tour and LunchFrom $23526 reviews
★ 4.5Blenheim Wine Tour; Afternoon of Wine onlyFrom $1167 reviews
★ 4.6Marlborough Sounds: Greenshell Mussel CruiseFrom $10726 reviews
★ 4.4CRUISE SHIP DAYS – HOP ON HOP OFF – Wine, Beer, Food TourFrom $779 reviews

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