The 15 Adelaide Vineyard Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,452 reviews · 8 hours · from $126Our pick

Spend eight hours exploring the Barossa from Adelaide with a friendly English-speaking guide such as JR, Russell, Baden, or James. Visit Kies, Turkey Flat, and Rosenvale, enjoy a regional platter lunch, stroll Tanunda, and stop at Menglers Hill and Seppeltsfield’s Date Palms.

“James was an amazing tour guide! He kept the whole group laughing with his great sense of humour and made sure everyone was involved throughout the day. His energy and friendliness really brought the group together, and he created such a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Overall, it was a fantastic day – highly recommend!”

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2.Barossa to Hahndorf Wine Tasting and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 877 reviews · 8 hours · from $114

Travel from Adelaide or Glenelg into the Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills with an English-speaking guide such as Deep, Peter, Geoff, or Waz. Taste wines at Chateau Tanunda and Kies Family Wines, enjoy lunch, browse Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, then wander historic Hahndorf.

“We started with a quick stop at Maggie Beer’s shop. Nice to grab a coffee to go and some cheese and crackers for dinner. We were able to walk around the pheasant area to see the birds there. We stopped at the chocolate shop to grab dessert. We went to Chateau Tununda for our first wine tasting, then on to Kies for lunch, followed by a wine tasting. We bought a bottle of wine to go with our cheese & crackers for dinner. We finished the day with a stroll up & back of the main street in Hahndorf, some of us buying little mementos we found along the way.…”

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3.Barossa Valley Cellar Door Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 523 reviews · from $161Top rated

Ride from your Adelaide accommodation to four Barossa wineries with a guide such as Roy, Phil or Paul. Taste standard pours, enjoy a shared lunch at Lambert Estate, and return in time for dinner. The group is capped at 11, and the exact cellar doors may vary.

“I attended this tour with my partner and from the very first moment we were laughing! Our driver/tour guide, Roy, was absolutely amazing! He kept the atmosphere light and fun. His communication the day prior to the trip was great. We were lucky that our whole group was really great. We were able to visit 4 amazing wineries for a tasting, Roy went above and beyond to let us stop by an additional cellar door to purchase some wine. Overall, I recommend this tour, they pick up from Barossa area and Adelaide city.”

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4.Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $71Best value

Travel from Adelaide to the Barossa Valley by air-conditioned bus, then choose around four wineries, eateries, bakeries, and food stops from a route of 10 to 15 venues. Guides including Laurie, Yvette, Brett, and Bronnie share local tips while you taste and eat at your own cost.

“Brett was amazing and kept us all on time without making it rushed. He was very knowledgeable on the area and wineries.”

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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 exploring McLaren Vale with a small group and a guide such as Innez, Vince, Bruce, or Danny. Visit four cellar doors, taste local wines, enjoy a regional platter with wine, and travel the Fleurieu coast without needing to drive.

“The whole day was fantastic! Really well organised and each winery we stopped at was excellent. The day couldn’t have been better!”

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6.Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $71

Ride from Adelaide into the Adelaide Hills, choosing from 10 to 15 wineries, cheesemongers, and other stops. Spend time at Hahndorf, book tastings ahead, and let guides such as Brett, Yvette, Nathan, or Bonnie handle the driving and local commentary.

“It was freezing cold - the main issue was that on the way up everyone wore masks and on the way back only half of the bus wore them. The bus was small and we felt uncomfortable with the lack of consideration.”

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7.Barossa Valley Tour, 4 Wineries, & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 8 hours · from $107

Travel from Adelaide or Glenelg into the Barossa Valley for four cellar-door tastings, a generous winery lunch at Kies Family Wines, and a stop at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop. Guides such as Gerry, Jesse, and Waz add local stories, while pickup and drop-off keep the day simple.

“Amazing Gerry was an absolute legend - took us to some great spots. We had a super personalised experience. 10/10 would recommend”

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8.Hahndorf & Barossa & Maggie Beers (2 wineries and Lunch Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $128

Spend about eight hours touring Hahndorf and the Barossa Valley from Adelaide. Your driver-guide handles the roads while you visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, Chateau Tanunda, and Kies Family Wines for tastings and lunch. Guides may include Paul, Deep, Peter, Raheem, or Gerry.

“The tour was conducted in a very relaxed manner. Our driver/director, Gerri, was very informative about the history and sights of the region we visited. In all, it was a very enjoyable day.”

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9.McLaren Vale Wine Region via Hahndorf Full-Day Tour from Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $157

Spend about eight hours with a local driver-guide visiting Hahndorf, McLaren Vale wineries, Menz FruChocs, and d’Arenberg Cube. You can help choose wineries, enjoy lunch, and receive Adelaide-area hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides may include Parry, Pete, or Paul.

“Seeing the historic German village of Hahndorf, sampling wines at boutique wineries, and experiencing the Cube makes for a perfect McLaren Vale outing. Thank you to our guide Parry for spending this memorable day taking us to these sites!”

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10.Private Adelaide Hills Wine Region Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Choose a set route or name your own Adelaide Hills wineries, distilleries, breweries, and sights. Mary and the Best Wine Tours team provide private transfers in a BMW 530i M Sports Limousine, bottled water, snacks, and local guidance for up to four people.

“Really enjoyed the tour Howard’s for lunch plus tasting was great BUT if you’re a Pinot Noir Fan WOW go to Ashton Hills off the scale!! All the wines were great even the whites and I’m not a white drinker!!! Thanks Mary”

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11.Private McLaren Vale Wine Region Tour from Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

You’ll spend at least five hours touring McLaren Vale in a private BMW 5 Series sedan for up to four people. Plan your own winery route or let your guide shape the day. Guide John has taken visitors to excellent shiraz, grenache, and Italian grape tastings.

“Really enjoyable afternoon with the driver/guide John. Visited great wineries and tasted wonderful shiraz, grenache and a number of wines made from less known Italian grape types. Terrific tour!”

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12.Private Barossa Valley Wine Region Tour from Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Let John Angel shape your five-hour Barossa Valley outing in a private BMW 5 Series sedan. Visit cellar doors, classic towns, scenic viewpoints, or several wineries, with room to adjust the plan as you go. Pickup and drop-off are provided at designated Adelaide points.

“Great tour to explore Barossa Vale and vineyards. Best Wine Tours should be the address if you are planning any tours in the area. John was a great guide and tell us many things and make our day special with his extra guidance and suggestions.”

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13.Explore Barossa & Hahndorf (Incl 2 wineries & lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $114

Spend eight hours touring South Australia’s wine country with an English-speaking guide such as Peter or Gerry. Visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, Chateau Tanunda, Kies Family Wines, and Hahndorf. Lunch, two tastings, and hotel pickup from Adelaide or Glenelg are included.

“Had a great day, Peter was a great driver and guide, informing us of all sorts of information whilst taking us from Maggie Beer's Farm house to Hahndorf, stopping and doing tastings (and lunch) at a couple of wineries. All in all, a great day out!”

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14.McLaren Vale Shared Tour, visit 4 wineries . Best itinerary.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $157

Spend about 7.5 hours with a private guide visiting four McLaren Vale wineries, including d’Arenberg, Chalk Hill, Samuel’s Gorge, and Oliver’s Taranga. Tastings are arranged in advance, Adelaide pickup is included, and the route can be shaped around your group.

“Great wine tour visiting four very different wineries each offering very good wines to taste. Had a nice lunch on a wineyard with great views over the wines. The guide was superb, very knowledgeable and helpful even taking us to an extra 5th place for a glass of shiraz. We had a great time”

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15.Clare Valley Wine Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $269

Spend eight hours touring Clare Valley from Adelaide or Glenelg with an English-speaking guide. Visit Auburn, Mintaro, Taylor Wines, O’Leary Walker, Hill River Wines, and Pikes, with lunch, wine tastings, and hotel pickup included. Guide Deep is one named guide associated with the experience.

“A great day with a very personal tour of four excellent wineries in a beautiful countryside. Our guide Deep was friendly, professional, and helped make it a fantastic event. Can’t wait to come explore again!”

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