Top 7 Private Tours in Marlborough Sounds, South Island

Relax with the flexibility of your exclusive tour of the Marlborough wine region.  Taste sensational wines and partake of some of the most delicious gourmet treats.  Enjoy the wineries or mix and match the day with exciting options. From the Port of Picton your local chauffeur/guide will meet you at the Picton I Site car park near the vehicle to take you on a scenic journey through to Blenheim and the famous wine region. Savour our local cuisine in a winery garden café or enjoy a wine with a cheese, meat, seafood platter overlooking our stunning Wairau Valley. Later, visit a chocolate boutique. Ride with peace of mind with flexible drop off to suit your ships scheduled departure.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Round-trip shuttle bus service between the ship and the departure point, Wine tasting, Chocolate tasting, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch at own cost due to varying appetites

An experienced local chauffeur/guide will take you on an exciting wine and gourmet experience on this private, full-day tour from Blenheim. You will enjoy stunning scenic views of the Marlborough wine region and taste the sensational wines and seriously delicious gourmet treats and cuisine. Your interests are the priority for the day and can also include the Heritage air museum, award winning gardens, local producers of crafts and talented artisans. Your tour is custom made especially for you.  Your chauffeur/guide is a professional local to ensure you receive the very best Marlborough has to offer. Your tour will be in a comfortable 6 seat vehicle with wide window view advantages. Tours depart from Blenheim with flexible tour times to suit your own schedule. Treat yourself to this tour of discovery and experience the very essence of Marlborough.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Gourmet treat tasting, Wine tasting, Chocolates, Local guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch

Enjoy stunning scenic views of the Marlborough wine region and taste the sensational wines and seriously delicious gourmet treats and cuisine with your experienced local chauffeur/guide who will take you on an exciting wine and gourmet experience on this private, full-day tour from Picton. Your interests are the priority for the day and can also include the Heritage Air Museum, award winning gardens, local producers of crafts and talented artisans. Your tour is custom-made especially for you. Your chauffeur/guide is a local with experience and knowledge to ensure you receive the very best Marlborough has to offer. Your tour will be in a comfortable 6 seat vehicle with wide window view advantages. Tours depart from Picton at 9:30 am or can be flexible to suit your own schedule.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Gourmet treats tasting, Wine tasting, Chocolates, Local guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch

A unique chance to book a large group coach experience from the Port of Picton, 49 seats are available to book your family and friends or gather others from the cruise ship to join you in a custom wine and gourmet scenic tour. This tour is not provided per seat. You have the exclusive use of the coach for the day. A minimum group of 20 people to a maximum of 49 people are offered a private and exclusive tour of Marlborough and the wine region plus a chance to taste local gourmet treats and cuisine. 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. Note that the rate offered is a day rate and split between the number of people in the group. This program will only register and show maximum 15 seats - please ignore this. You have up to 49 seats for your group. - 20 $129.75NZD p seat and 49 $52.95NZD p seat. One payment is required to secure this tour.of $2595.00 NZD.

Inclusions: Wine Tasting Fees and Bottled Water

Exclusions: drinks

Top of the South Island Delights are your first link to the South Island arriving into Marlborough by air , sea or road. Marlborough is the heart of the wine and food and seascapes and the best place to start your 3 day tour delights. Arriving on Day 1 your accommodation is booked ready to start the next day with your first experience: Marlborough Wine and Food Delights Tour. Your tour has been designed and created to include many attractions of the Marlborough region. Spend Day 2 discovering the spectacular Marlborough Sounds, beautiful Bays and local seafood or vegetarian options and Day 3 tasting locally grown produce and treats. South Island Road Trips are created in special linked road trips to cover all of the South Island starting Top of The South. You can custom your tours to enjoy just one link or join together from 3 days through to 14 days. All custom designed from the set itinerary and instantly booked by you. You are looked after by one dedicated chauffeur entirely.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, One glass of wine or beer or non alcoholic per lunch. Coffee or Tea and Brunch

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Discover New Zealand’s largest wine region without the crowds on this winter wine tour from Blenheim. Make the most of your private guide and enjoy a custom-made itinerary, including activities like wine and food tastings at local purveyors. Winter wine tour of Marlborough from Blenheim Sample Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Pinot noir wines along the Marlborough wine trail Taste regional delicacies such as chocolates, cheeses, green lip mussels, and homemade fudge Great-value tour includes hotel pick-up, and round-trip transport This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Inclusions: Bottled water, All wine tasting fees, complimentary chocolates

Exclusions: Event and Activity Fees, food and drinks

This is just an example of a luxury highlights tour of NZ. The itinerary can be customized to suit your time frame and budget. However it is targeted mainly at the luxury 5* market.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Private transportation

Exclusions: International flights , Insurance