McLaren Vale Wine and Brew Small Group Premium Tour
Description
Enjoy wine and craft beer tastings on a premium small-group tour with a local guide. Leave the crowds behind and savour the best of McLaren Vale while hosted by a friendly local guide who knows every hidden gem. Make your first stop at the d'Arenberg Cube, a unique architectural wonder. Next, head to Swell Brewing Co. Taphouse & Brewery. Taste some delicious beers and enjoy a relaxing lunch on the lawns. Then, visit Woodstock Wine Estate, nestled amongst towering gums in a pristine corner of McLaren Vale. Sip some of the tastiest wine ever made. Finally, make your way to another fantastic small, family-owned McLaren Vale winery. Finish the day with a scenic coastal drive and brief stop at Glenelg, where you can choose to disembark or hop back on and head into the city. Tour involves walking, including over uneven surfaces.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick up from hotels and accommodation. Hear about the fascinating history of Adelaide and interesting facts about the city.
d'Arenberg Cube experience. The idea to build the d'Arenberg Cube came to Chester Osborn in 2003. Each of the five levels have been carefully designed to entice and excite the senses, including features such as a wine sensory room, a virtual fermenter, a 360-degree video room, and many other tactile experiences. Entry and tastings included in the tour price.
Taste some delicious beers and enjoy a relaxing lunch on the lawns at Swell Brewing. Lunch is a burger or pizza.
Woodstock Wines experience: "Nestled amongst towering gums in a pristine corner of McLaren Vale, Woodstock Wine Estate has been home to the Collett family for three generations. Our property is home to some of the region's oldest vines, including Shiraz plantings which date back to the early 1900s. Our cellar door incorporates the Stocks Tasting Room, Coterie restaurant, wildlife sanctuary and playground, making Woodstock the perfect place to sit back and enjoy a true taste of McLaren Vale!" Tasting is included in the price.
Visit a small family-run winery and learn about the amazing new varieties of wine being made in McLaren Vale.
Choose to disembark here, grab dinner at a local eatery and spend some time exploring Glenelg or take a quick stroll on the jetty before heading back to the city.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up times will be confirmed the night before the tour. Pick-up times may vary depending on the pick-up location.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years old
- Gluten free, nut free and dairy free options available on request.
- Please note: While we make every effort to provide gluten-free options, we cannot guarantee meals are suitable for coeliacs, as cross-contamination may occur.
Reviews(24)
Great time at all tasting venues. Liz was again amazing and very friendly and knowledgeable.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of your McaLren Vale tour. It was such a pleasure to welcome you back again after touring with us last year, and it really means a lot that you chose to book with us again. I’m so pleased you had a great time at each of the tasting venues and enjoyed the day. We truly appreciate your continued support and hope to see you again on another Discover Adelaide Tours experience in the future.
I cannot recommend this tour highly enough, if you're looking to visit some wineries. Each winery had it's own distinct character and I loved the fact a brewery was included, where we were provided with a really nice lunch of our own choosing. Maggie was a delightful guide, entertaining and informative. With a great playlist for the trip home.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m so glad you enjoyed the variety of wineries, each with their own character, and that the brewery stop and relaxed lunch were a highlight as well. Maggie will be thrilled to hear your kind words. She has a great way of making the day both entertaining and informative, and I love that you enjoyed the playlist on the way home too. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again for another small-group premium experience soon.
If you want a premium wine tour experience, this will not disappoint. What an amazing day 🍷 We felt relaxed and able to soak up the atmosphere at each location. Thank you Liz we had an amazing day with you 😊
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m delighted to hear that your Premium McLaren Vale Wine and Brew Tour lived up to expectations and gave you such a relaxed and enjoyable day. Taking the time to soak up the atmosphere at each winery and brewery is exactly what this tour is all about — premium experiences without feeling rushed. Thank you for spending the day with me and for your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’m so glad you had an amazing day. I’d love to welcome you back to McLaren Vale or the Adelaide region again in the future.
We had the most incredible experience on this wine tour! From the moment we hopped on the bus, the vibe was fun, relaxed, and perfectly organised. Each winery had its own charm, with beautiful views, delicious wines, and super friendly staff who made the tastings both informative and enjoyable. Our guide was amazing — upbeat, knowledgeable, and made sure everything ran smoothly while keeping the energy high. We never felt rushed, and there was just the right amount of time to soak in each stop, snap photos, and enjoy a few laughs with friends. The whole day felt like a mini getaway filled with great wine, great food, and even better company. If you’re looking for a memorable day out with friends, this tour is an absolute must! We can’t wait to do it again. 🍷✨
Wow, thanks for the amazing review Thomas! It is great to hear you had a fabulous experience on this McLaren Vale wine tour. Thanks for sharing your experience!
We booked our tour with Liz, who was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Her new driver Tim joined us as he’ll soon be driving for her, and together they made the day feel relaxed, fun, and really personal. The wineries they chose were fantastic, and the stop at the brewery was the perfect change of pace for my husband. It ended up being just the two of us, which made the whole experience feel truly tailored and exactly how a wine tour should be. Highly recommend to everyone!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience of the McLaren Vale Wine and Brew Tour. It means the world when guests leave a review like this! It is fantastic to hear you had an absolutely incredible day and I'd love to see you again if you're ever back in Adelaide and would like to explore another region!
Great trip, would have liked more time to have a wander around each of the wineries however the actual wine tasting took up a lot of the time. Nonetheless we would highly recommend this trip to all.
Thanks Caroline for leaving this review. I am so glad you had a great experience on the McLaren Vale Wine and Brew Tour. I do pace the tour to allow some relaxing time but I understand all the wineries are fabulous and I can completely understand you wanting to spend more time at each one! I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip here in Australia.
We had a great day out with Liz to experience the McLaren Vale wineries. small group tour of 8. She didnt take over the tour and make it about herself which some guides do but was very information and helpful throughout the whole day. 3 wineries and a Brewery to mix it up. Loved it
It is wonderful to hear you had a great day on the McLaren Vale Wine and Brew Tour! Thanks so much for sharing your experience, it means a lot!
Love this tour. Went with my husband and we were both very impressed with the whole experience. Liz was so friendly and safe driver, which was important to me because I'm not a good passenger! Down the Rabbit Hole winery was the highlight, that and darenberg too. Loved both these stops. Lunch was delicious and filling. Lots of great memories made on this tour thanks Liz!
So glad to hear you loved this McLaren Vale wine tour. Thanks so much for sharing! Wishing you all the best as you travel back home.
Was a fantastic tour and well worth the price. Would highly recommend people take this tour because everything is included, unlike some of the other tours. The guide, Liz, was friendly and made everything very easy. We were picked up on time and all the places we visited were wonderful.
Thanks for leaving this review! I am so glad you thought this McLaren Vale tour was fantastic! It was a pleasure to show you the best McLaren Vale wineries.
I went with my wife on this tour. We both love wine and I also love beer. This McLaren Vale wine and brew tour was so great! It was a relaxing day among the vines and we saw some unique places! I loved the d'Arenberg cube and my wife thought Down the Rabbit Hole was sensational. We were in a small group of only 5 people, and Liz our guide was so friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a great day out and you don't need to worry about paying for anything as you go. All the tastings are included and even a beer with lunch was included! Thanks Discover Adelaide!
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this review of your McLaren Vale Wine and Brew Tour! I am thrilled you had a great time. Thanks so much for recommending us.
