McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon)

Food & Drink
Digital Voucher
360 minutes (Approx.)
See Availability
en
Visit the renowned McLaren Vale wine region for wine tastings and more during a half-day small group tour from Adelaide, with a stop in pretty Glenelg on the way back. Travel with an experienced guide through the stunning Onkaparinga Hills where you may spot Kangaroo, Koala, or Emu. Once in the beautiful McLaren Vale region we'll visit the Chapel Hill Winery and Haselgrove Wines for two fabulous wine tasting experiences, with the option to enjoy a cheese platter with your tasting at Haselgrove Wines (at own cost and subject to availability) As we head back to Adelaide we'll take you along the coastline where you can check out the beautiful views before we make our final stop in Glenelg to take a short beachside stroll along Gulf St Vincent before heading back to Adelaide. This small-group tour, limited to 20 people, ensures a more personalized experience.

Search Availability

SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Hotel drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Wine tasting
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Small-group tour maximum 20 participants

What's included in the package

Itinerary

See Adelaide - Day Tours

Meet your guide in Victoria Square to begin your afternoon tour with a 45-minute drive by comfortable minicoach to the internationally renowned McLaren Vale wine region. Stop into two wineries for wine tastings, starting at the award-winning Rosemount Estate. Surrounded by rolling hills laced with vineyards, Rosemount’s tasting room offers great views to enjoy while you sip wines provided by the friendly staff. Continue to Lloyd Brothers Wine and Olive Company, a family-owned operation which is known for cultivating shiraz grapes and kalamata olives. Sip their fine shiraz wines as you learn about three generations of business. Afterward, you can browse their gift shop, which carries wine, olive oil, body care items and other handcrafted products. After two wine tastings with your small group and guide, have time to explore on your own along the main street in McLaren Vale. You can enjoy another wine tasting at Hardys, a heritage-listed winery that started in 1857. Or try samples of an iconic Australian candy called FruChocs at their factory; you can even watch the tasty treats being made. Chutneys, nuts, and other treats can be can be found in a 1920s train carriage called the Almond Train. Nibble on tastings of a variety of regional products including gourmet almonds, olive oils, sauces, chutneys and jams. Or simply relax with a cup of coffee and soak up the atmosphere of the pretty town. Return to Adelaide via Glenelg, a quaint seaside town located only six miles (10 km) outside of central Adelaide. Enjoy time for a short walk along the beach before returning to Adelaide for drop off at your hotel. If you would like to stay longer in Glenelg, you can return on your own by tram, an easy 20-minute journey aboard the last remaining tram line in the region.This wonderful half-day afternoon tour of wine tasting and sight seeing in the beautiful wine region of McLaren Vale and the seaside suburb of Glenelg

Admission Ticket Included

Chapel Hill Winery

Beautiful wine tasting

Admission Ticket Included

Haselgrove Wines

Enjoy a fabulous structured wine tasting in this beautiful cellar door

Admission Ticket Included

Glenelg

Catch the stunning sunset of Glenelg. Stroll along the jetty. Option to leave the tour here if you wish and take the 35min tram journey back to Adelaide, or enjoy a stroll and a quick look around and hop back on the tour to your departure in Adelaide CBD

Onkaparinga (Pass-by Only)

We take the stunning route through the Onkaparinga Hills om our way to the beautiful wine region of McLaren Vale. Here, spot Kangaroo, Koala and Ostrich.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Bus Stop T1 in front of the Hilton Hotel, Victoria Square, Adelaide at 12.30pm prompt

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.7
Based on 209 reviews

What do other 209 guests say about McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon)

C
Carolyn_J
5
Mar 2024
A great way to spend an afternoon in McLaren Vale. Our driver, Craig's, commentary was interesting and informative. He went out of his way to make the tour enjoyable for everyone. The two wineries were very well prepared and provided a good introduction to their wines. Overall the tour was excell...
M
MrMink
5
Mar 2024
This is certainly the best value tour ($79) of the McLaren Vale (two) wineries, BUT no food opportunities other than extra paid for ($25) cheese platter. Given that tour runs from 12.30-5.30pm I highly recommend bringing some food to nibble on to ward off the effects of tasting 10 or so different...
N
noelamarg
4
Mar 2024
We really enjoyed our 1/2 day McLaren & Glenelg Wine tasting tour. Highly recommend it to anyone for a great afternoon of sight seeing, wine tasting & information of this beautiful area.

Search Availability

SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Wine tasting
Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup
Additional Information
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Small-group tour maximum 20 participants