Top Blenheim Sightseeing Tours

The Marlborough wine region produces some of New Zealand’s most prestigious wines and lies just north of Blenheim. This half-day tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Marlborough wine, starting with a delicious lunch (own expense) at a winery restaurant. In the afternoon, visit up to four different wineries to tour the vineyards, learn about the winemaking process, and enjoy expert-led wine tastings.

Skip the minivans, the strangers, and the set list of cellar doors on this self-guided tour around the Marlborough wine region. Spend the day cycling around the vineyards and countryside outside Blenheim with your group, dropping in at the wineries and restaurants that you want to visit. If you’re having trouble building an itinerary of your own, get customized recommendations based on your tastes and interests.

If you only have an afternoon to explore Marlborough’s huge range of wineries, this handy three-hour tour is ideal. Visit a range of top-rated wineries, each with their own unique ambience and winemaking style. Enjoy guided tastings at each so you better understand what you’re drinking. Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine-producing region but you don’t need multiple days to experience its best attractions.

Explore Marlborough wines on a half-day wine tour from Blenheim with tastings at four or five handpicked wineries, and round-trip transport from your hotel. Learn about the history and terroir of the wines you taste, and enjoy the flexibility and personalized experience of a small-group tour.

Save time and skip the lines with this combo ticket to Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre’s cutting-edge ‘Knights of the Sky’ and ‘Dangerous Skies’ exhibits. Learn about New Zealand’s wartime pilots and see their stories brought to life in sets created by the award-winning WingNut Films and Weta Workshop. Enthusiasts should make a beeline to the Centre’s aviation relics: immaculately-preserved bomber planes and fighter jets from both World Wars.

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine region, famous for its Sauvignon Blanc and scenic Marlborough Sounds. Discover both on this full-day small-group tour as you visit several Marlborough wineries, indulge in expert-led wine tastings, tuck into a kiwi style BBQ onboard the vessel before setting sail on a cruise through the Marlborough Sounds, accompanied by a delicious seafood tasting platter.

This tour is the perfect way to explore Marlborough's world-renowned wine region. Led by a guide with over 20 years of experience in the industry, you'll get an inside look at some of the area's most iconic wineries. From tastings and tours to behind-the-scenes access, this is a comprehensive way to discover all that Marlborough wine has to offer.

The Marlborough region is known for its wine-growing prowess, particularly for its sauvignon blancs and pinot noirs. Sample those wines and many others without worrying about a sober driver on this guided tour of several of the region’s many wineries. Visit a wide range of cellar doors with your guide, discover the secrets of winemaking in the region and learn how to taste wine like a true professional. If you’re staying locally, even customize your tour based on your tastes.

Spin through New Zealand’s South Island and sample delicious local wines on this full-day Marlborough wine region guided bike tour. Follow your guide along winding cycle trails through the Marlborough wine region, where lush vineyards thrive in the sun-drenched soils. Visit six wineries and gain insight into the area’s rich winemaking heritage. Stop for a delicious lunch in a local restaurant along the way and sample some of the delicate wines for which Marlborough is famous. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to four people.

Solo travelers can discover the great wines and food of the Marlborough Wine Region with a full-day tour provided by a driver with round-trip transportation from Blenheim. Skip the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads, and feel free to sample a range of wines and gourmet food as you travel with your driver. You’ll hear insightful commentary along the way, and get great views of New Zealand’s South Island.

Visitors to the Marlborough region often take the time to visit some of the region’s many wineries, but there’s always someone that has to draw the short straw and be the sober driver for everyone else. On this private tour, visit the wineries you want to visit without running the risk of being the sober driver and missing out. Sample different types of wine at several different wineries, all selected by your guide based on your tastes and your preferences.

Marlborough wines and Marlborough gourmet treats are the highlight of this tour.  When you want a small group and a comfy small mini van style for you and your friends this is the tour for you! No more than 9 seats  gives you a relaxed and personal experience tasting delicious wines and hearing about our great wine and food region that sets the amazing passion and memories for your visit. The scenic journey along the way will knock your socks off (astound you!) and you have the option of enjoying the beautiful water ways of the Marlborough Sounds and tasting our local seafood sensations with wine of course. If you are staying in Blenheim or Picton you are picked up from your accommodation and returned at the conclusion of your tour. 

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine region and a renowned foodie hotspot. Customize your itinerary on this private tour from Picton and taste an array of regional delicacies, sweet treats, and fine wines. Optional activities include a visit to the Omaka Air Museum, a tour of a local brewery, a cruise around the Marlborough Sounds, and many more.

Marlborough is not only New Zealand’s most important wine region, but it’s a renowned foodie hotspot. Taste regional delicacies, gourmet cuisine, and fine wine on this private 6-hour tour from Blenheim, then customize your itinerary with a visit to the Omaka Air Museum, a tour of a local brewery, or a cruise around the Marlborough Sounds.

Discover the award-winning wines of the Marlborough region on a private shore excursion from Picton for your group of up to five people. The exact itinerary is tailored to you, with plenty of time to sip locally-made wines, browse art galleries, then pause for lunch and views of Marlborough's rolling vineyards, plus many customizable options. Pricing is per-vehicle, and includes a wine tasting and a chocolate tasting, as well as round-trip shuttle transport from the Port of Picton. You have a private local chauffeur who will share stories of the region and ensure you have an exciting experience. Come and enjoy an exciting and fun day in Marlborough.

Your Local Guide and Chauffeur in Marlborough New Zealand will create the perfect private tour for your South Island getaway. Specialising in Top of The South day trips from Blenheim to Picton and the surrounding Marlborough Sounds, Havelock, Nelson and Kaikoura,  Exciting custom itineraries are planned for you incorporating your own requests and itineraries, to take advantage of local knowledge and experience for easy planning for your stay. Spend a fabulous day tasting Marlborough's sensational wines, gourmet cuisine and the stunning scenic views before taking advantage of another day trip of your choice.  Whale watching, frolicking baby seals, dive with dolphins, mussel cruises, jet boating thrills, scenic drives around the bays, talented artisans and loads more. Discover the essence of Marlborough with your own local chauffeur tour guide and save time, see more and be safe on New Zealand's roads.

Discover the best wines of Marlborough on a guided tour of the region's wineries. Visit small wineries that are off the beaten track and sample some of the best wines in the region. On the full-day tour, visit a total of 6 cellar doors and stop for a lunch break at one of the most delicious restaurants in Marlborough. It is highly recommended that you have lunch before starting the tour. It is possible to make an optional visit to the Vines Village for a gin or whiskey and cheese tasting. Indulge in a cheeky chocolate treat at the Makana Chocolate factory. Cruise ship passengers will be picked up from the Picton I-Sites, where shuttle services make scheduled stops. For all other bookings, pickup arrangements will be coordinated directly from accommodation facilities.

Enjoy an exclusive private tour of the Marlborough wine region that’s just for you, on this tour perfect for solo travelers. A private local guide takes you to Marlborough’s wine tasting hotspots, with wine tasting included. See the spectacular rolling hill ranges, exquisite vineyards, market gardens, and farms. Savor local wines, visit the home of boutique chocolate at Makana Confections, and enjoy the area on fun and leisurely day that’s yours to remember.

If you’re on a quick shore excursion or otherwise don’t have much time in Marlborough, this small group tour is an easy way to see the highlights in just 4-5 hours. Learn about aviation history at the impressive Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre outside Blenheim, visit wineries and sample Marlborough’s renowned sauvignon blanc, and visit other boutique food producers. This tour will appeal to travelers with a range of interests.