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Hand-picked tours across South Australia

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around South Australia for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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Luke's McLaren Vale Wine Tour
★ 5.0 (77)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Luke's McLaren Vale Wine Tour

Spend eight hours in McLaren Vale with Luke, a longtime resident who's built genuine friendships with the region's winemakers. Rather than ticking boxes at tourist stops, you'll visit producers who actually know him and want to share what they do. Luke photographs the day and sends you the shots afterwards. Wine fees and lunch aren't included, giving you full control over spending and pace. A proper introduction to the Vale from someone who's been part of it since the mid-seventies.

8 hoursfrom AUD $125
Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills
★ 5.0 (72)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills

Spend a full day exploring McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills wine regions in a private Toyota Prado with Shane Buckley, a local owner-operator who crafts your itinerary on the fly. This intimate tour fits groups of up to four people you know well, whether you're marking a celebration or simply chasing excellent wines and scenery. You'll travel between cellar doors with a knowledgeable guide, enjoy bottled water and snacks along the way, and have the flexibility to adjust plans as the day unfolds.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $240
Micro-Group McLaren Vale Wine Tour from Adelaide
★ 5.0 (26)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Micro-Group McLaren Vale Wine Tour from Adelaide

Skip the coach-tour crowds and taste McLaren Vale properly with a small-group wine day built around your preferences. You'll visit no more than six guests with a local guide who knows which wineries are worth your time, moving through the region's best producers at a pace that suits. Lunch lands at a proper restaurant with local plates and wine pairings included. Seven to eight hours, hotel transfers both ways.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $380
McLaren Vale Private Luxury Wine Tour - Full Day
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Private Luxury Wine Tour - Full Day

Explore McLaren Vale's finest vineyards on your own terms over a full day in a private luxury 4WD with an experienced guide-driver. Groups up to four travel without compromise, calling the shots on which cellar doors to visit, pacing, and where to eat. Your guide opens doors to established estates and hidden gems alike, with potential access to barrel tastings and winemaker conversations where availability allows.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $375
Private McLaren Vale Wine Region Tour from Adelaide
★ 5.0 (20)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private McLaren Vale Wine Region Tour from Adelaide

Explore McLaren Vale's wineries at your own pace in a private BMW sedan with John, a hospitality veteran steering the region since the 1980s. This five-hour tour accommodates up to four passengers, letting you chart the route—whether cellar doors, vineyard walks, or township stops. You control the timing and can shuffle plans on the fly. The flat rate per vehicle makes this an economical choice for groups splitting costs, with pickup and drop-off arranged to suit your schedule.

5 hoursfrom AUD $625
McLaren Vale Private Wine Tour
★ 5.0 (19)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Private Wine Tour

Spend seven to nine hours touring McLaren Vale's most distinctive wineries with a knowledgeable local driver. The journey starts with a scenic 50-minute drive south from Adelaide through country towns and vineyard landscapes, then settles into tastings at carefully selected cellar doors. Visit the striking d'Arenberg Cube—a geometric architectural statement housing wines and exhibitions—and enjoy access to barrel rooms and conversations with winemakers when available. A regional lunch platter rounds out the day at one of the region's cellar doors.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $350
Victor Harbor and d’Arenberg Small Group Premium Tour
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Victor Harbor and d’Arenberg Small Group Premium Tour

An 8–9 hour South Coast loop from your accommodation, threading through McLaren Vale wine country and the coastal villages of Port Elliot and Victor Harbor. You'll pause at lookouts and beaches, spend two hours exploring Victor Harbor's shops and waterfront, then finish at d'Arenberg Cube for a guided wine tasting before heading home. Small group capped at ten, with hotel pickups included.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $250
Coast to Vines: E-bike*, Paddle Board and Wine Tour (2 options)
★ 5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Coast to Vines: E-bike*, Paddle Board and Wine Tour (2 options)

Combine coastal riding, river paddling and regional wine in one active day across South Australia's McLaren Vale. You'll start with an electric bike journey hugging the shoreline, then switch to a paddle board on the Onkaparinga River before refuelling at a local restaurant and exploring McLaren Vale wineries. Seven and a half hours of varied movement through one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions.

7h 30mfrom AUD $199
Shared Wine Taste Experience The Dead Arm Distinction
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Shared Wine Taste Experience The Dead Arm Distinction

Sample four different vintages of d'Arenberg's flagship Shiraz at the d'Arenberg Cube in South Australia's McLaren Vale. This 30-minute tasting lets you compare how The Dead Arm ages across years before committing to a bottle. Between pours, wander through the Alternate Realities museum with its interactive wine exhibits—fermentation displays, sensory rooms, and hands-on installations that reveal what happens behind the scenes at this iconic winery.

30 minfrom AUD $55
Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale

Spend six to seven hours exploring McLaren Vale's vineyards on a private tour tailored to your group. Located 45 minutes south of Adelaide, this region produces world-class wines you'll taste at two cellar doors, with lunch featuring a shared platter at one of the wineries. The afternoon is yours to shape—continue wine tasting, visit a craft brewery, or explore a gin distillery. Your driver handles transport throughout, collecting you from accommodation.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $249
McLaren Vale Shared Tour, visit 4 wineries . Best itinerary.
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

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

A 7.5-hour guided visit across McLaren Vale's finest wineries, sampling from a curated selection of cellar doors. You'll taste through four properties in one of Australia's most productive wine regions, with tastings pre-arranged and fees included. The tour strikes a balance between structured stops and flexibility—you choose which venues appeal before departure. Public transport links exist nearby, and the itinerary suits most fitness levels.

7h 30mfrom AUD $220
From Adelaide Cruise Ship to McLaren Vale and Historic Hahndorf
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

From Adelaide Cruise Ship to McLaren Vale and Historic Hahndorf

This eight-hour cruise-ship excursion sweeps you from Adelaide through two South Australian strongholds: McLaren Vale's wine region and the German-settled village of Hahndorf. You'll taste vintages at established cellars, browse local artisan shops, and sample traditional European food in a place where 19th-century migrants left their mark. A guide handles logistics while you navigate vineyard landscapes and heritage streetscapes at a measured pace.

8 hoursfrom AUD $315
McLaren Vale Wine-Lover - Luxury Full Day Private Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Wine-Lover - Luxury Full Day Private Tour

A private six to eight-hour wine tour through McLaren Vale's Mediterranean climate region, led by a knowledgeable guide in a luxury vehicle. You'll visit three wineries including the striking d'Arenberg Cube, taste Shiraz and approachable whites, and enjoy a multi-course lunch with matched wines at The Salopian Inn. Hotel transfers included, with flexibility to swap wineries to suit your interests.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $900
McLaren Vale & Historic Hahndorf Wine Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale & Historic Hahndorf Wine Tour

An eight-hour drive through South Australian wine country blending McLaren Vale's modern cellar doors with the German-heritage charm of Hahndorf. Start at d'Arenberg's quirky gallery-winery hybrid for your first tastings, move to Mollydooker for a second session, then head into the Adelaide Hills. Explore Hahndorf's main street on your own for lunch, visit a sixth-generation strawberry preserve producer, and finish with cool-climate wines at Sidewood before ascending Mount Lofty for city views.

8 hoursfrom AUD $295
McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour inc d'Arenberg Cube & lunch
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour inc d'Arenberg Cube & lunch

Spend eight hours exploring McLaren Vale's winery landscape with a small group of fellow wine lovers. Visit three boutique producers, take in the striking d'Arenberg Cube, and enjoy a gourmet platter lunch overlooking the vines. Your WSET-qualified guide navigates the region's best drops whilst you relax in an air-conditioned vehicle. Departs from Adelaide CBD, Glenelg or within McLaren Vale itself, keeping numbers intimate at 4–10 people per tour.

8 hoursfrom AUD $269
eTukTuk Adventure from Shirvington Wines - McLaren Vale
★ 5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

eTukTuk Adventure from Shirvington Wines - McLaren Vale

Pedal through McLaren Vale's wine country on an electric tuk-tuk, starting at Shirvington Wines before charting your own course along the Shiraz Trail. You'll navigate vine-covered slopes and rolling countryside at your own tempo, stopping at cellar doors or staking out a quiet spot for lunch. Perfect for couples, mates, or families after a self-guided escape without the group-tour rush.

4h 30mfrom AUD $180
Gourmet Grazing Platter & Wine Tasting Experience for 2
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Gourmet Grazing Platter & Wine Tasting Experience for 2

Taste your way through three decades of McLaren Vale winemaking with the Hastwell & Lightfoot family. Over 90 minutes, you'll sample signature local drops—Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon alongside lesser-known Mediterranean varietals like Tempranillo and Fiano—paired with a shared grazing platter designed for two. The cellar door experience offers insight into the vineyard's approach and heritage.

1h 30mfrom AUD $72
From Adelaide: 5 to 7 People Personal Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

From Adelaide: 5 to 7 People Personal Tour

Build your own eight-hour wine region tour from Adelaide with five to seven friends in a private vehicle. Choose between Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Hahndorf, or Clare Valley—or mix stops across multiple districts. Work with your dedicated guide to shape the day around your interests: cellar doors, restaurants, farm shops, or local landmarks. You set the pace and priorities; the guide navigates and provides context.

8 hoursfrom AUD $850
McLaren Vale Small Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Small Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

Explore McLaren Vale's acclaimed vineyards on a curated small-group tour departing Adelaide. Over seven hours, you'll visit four partner wineries renowned for Shiraz, Grenache, and Mediterranean-style whites, guided by someone who knows the region well. A substantial local lunch and tastings are included, leaving you free to focus on the wines and landscape rather than logistics.

7 hoursfrom AUD $238
McLaren Vale 4x4 Premium Food and Wine Tour with Private Lunch
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale 4x4 Premium Food and Wine Tour with Private Lunch

This eight-hour 4x4 tour through McLaren Vale combines off-road exploration with premium food and wine. Travel in air-conditioned vehicles to remote national parks and private estates inaccessible by conventional transport, stopping at a family-owned vineyard and heritage homestead for a three-course lunch. You'll navigate through gorges, grasslands and native forest, then finish with a beach drive along Silversands where you can explore the shoreline on foot.

8 hoursfrom AUD $450
Private Tours (Group of 1-4)
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Tours (Group of 1-4)

Spend eight hours exploring South Australia's premier wine country with a dedicated driver and guide steering you through the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, or Clare Valley. This private setup means you'll visit wineries at your own pace, sample what appeals to you, and skip the driving altogether. Your guide knows the region inside out and can pivot the day based on your interests—whether that's boutique cellar doors, vineyard views, or specific producers you've heard about.

8 hoursfrom AUD $850
Guided Gin Tasting Experience at Never Never Distilling Co.
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Guided Gin Tasting Experience at Never Never Distilling Co.

Spend an hour at Never Never Distilling Co. learning how their signature Triple Juniper method shapes each gin's character. A distiller walks you through a flight of award-winning spirits, each paired with complementary mixers and garnishes, alongside local South Australian bites. You'll understand what botanical notes define each pour while taking in views across McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula.

1 hourfrom AUD $59
Small Group Tour to Coast, Vales and Hills with Lunch
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Small Group Tour to Coast, Vales and Hills with Lunch

Explore South Australia's wine country and coastal charm in a single day. This eight-hour small-group tour sweeps from Fleurieu Peninsula beaches through McLaren Vale's renowned d'Arenberg Cube—where you'll taste wines from its top-floor terrace with sweeping views—then inland to the Adelaide Hills. Lunch awaits in Hahndorf, a historic German settlement, where you can wander its tree-lined streets before returning to your Adelaide or Glenelg hotel.

8 hoursfrom AUD $235
McLaren Vale Private Tour inc Premium Lunch & d'Arenberg Cube
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Private Tour inc Premium Lunch & d'Arenberg Cube

Spend eight hours navigating McLaren Vale's finest with a private driver, three cellar doors, and a proper lunch. Start at Olivers Taranga for cool-climate wines amongst the vines, then explore d'Arenberg's geometric Cube—a five-storey architectural oddity housing tastings and a Salvador Dalí exhibition. Sit down to a two-course seasonal menu at d'Arry's Verandah before finishing at Hugo or an Italian-focused alternative. Your route, your pace, your preferences.

8 hoursfrom AUD $670
McLaren Vale Wine Tour: Tastings, Lunch, and Scenic Views
★ 5.0 (1)
Australia

McLaren Vale Wine Tour: Tastings, Lunch, and Scenic Views

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $300
McLaren Vale and Hahndorf Tour (Lunch & Tastings included)
★ 3.0 (1)
Australia

McLaren Vale and Hahndorf Tour (Lunch & Tastings included)

8 hoursfrom AUD $239
1-Day McLaren Vale Soulful Escape
Australia

1-Day McLaren Vale Soulful Escape

8 hoursfrom AUD $295
McLaren Vale Luxury Wine Tour
Australia

McLaren Vale Luxury Wine Tour

8 hoursfrom AUD $350
Private Tour of Rojina's Fleurieu in McLaren Vale
Australia

Private Tour of Rojina's Fleurieu in McLaren Vale

6 hoursfrom AUD $550
Private Group Wine Tasting in McLaren Vale
Australia

Private Group Wine Tasting in McLaren Vale

8 hoursfrom AUD $275
Wine Tasting in McLaren Vale
Australia

Wine Tasting in McLaren Vale

7 hoursfrom AUD $179
McLaren Vale Private Group Tour
Australia

McLaren Vale Private Group Tour

8 hoursfrom AUD $880
8 Hour Wine Tour and Tasting Experience at McLaren Vale
Australia

8 Hour Wine Tour and Tasting Experience at McLaren Vale

8 hoursfrom AUD $220
McLaren Vale Full Day Tour
Australia

McLaren Vale Full Day Tour

8 hoursfrom AUD $199
McLaren Vale Private Wine Tour
Australia

McLaren Vale Private Wine Tour

6 hoursfrom AUD $238
McLaren Vale Wine & Hills Discovery – Adelaide Private Shore Tour
Australia

McLaren Vale Wine & Hills Discovery – Adelaide Private Shore Tour

8 hoursfrom AUD $1580
Discover Hahndorf & Taste McLaren vale- Cruise Ship Pickup
Australia

Discover Hahndorf & Taste McLaren vale- Cruise Ship Pickup

8 hoursfrom AUD $239
McLaren Vale Wine Experience- Cruise Ship Pickups
Australia

McLaren Vale Wine Experience- Cruise Ship Pickups

8 hoursfrom AUD $279
Full-Day Private McLaren Vale Wine Bus Tour
Australia

Full-Day Private McLaren Vale Wine Bus Tour

8 hoursfrom AUD $1285
Gin and Italian Street Food Private Experience in McLaren Vale
Australia

Gin and Italian Street Food Private Experience in McLaren Vale

3 hoursfrom AUD $295
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