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Embark on an exclusive journey through McLaren Vale with our Uniquely McLaren Vale private tour, where every moment is tailored to indulge your senses and immerse you in the beauty of this renowned wine region.
As we leave Adelaide behind, settle into the journey and enjoy the stunning coastal views of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Marvel at the serene Gulf St Vincent and its sparkling beaches, offering the perfect introduction to a day of exploration and indulgence.
Your first stop is Maxwell Wines, where you’ll embark on a guided vineyard tour aboard their golf buggy (weather permitting). Learn about the winery’s commitment to sustainability, vineyard practices, and the region’s unique terroir. In the cooler months, venture underground for a fascinating guided tour of the Maxwell Lime Cave, a natural limestone cave with over 100 years of history.
Afterwards, enjoy a curated wine tasting experience paired with a selection of chef-prepared snacks in their inviting Cellar Door.
Next, visit the vibrant and characterful Mollydooker Wines — famously Aussie for ‘left-handed.’ Indulge in a hosted tasting of their bold, award-winning wines while learning about their unique “Marquis Fruit Weight” winemaking philosophy.
Dine at the highly acclaimed d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant, nestled within the d’Arenberg estate. Enjoy a seasonal 2-course lunch accompanied by a glass of d’Arenberg wine. The menu celebrates regional produce with creative flair, offering dishes to suit every palate.
Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of the d’Arenberg Cube, an architectural marvel housing the Alternate Realities Museum and contemporary art gallery. Embark on a self-guided tour and marvel at the avant-garde exhibits while sampling McLaren Vale’s finest wines in the tasting room on the 5th floor, offering breathtaking vistas of the region’s rolling hills and azure coastline.
As the day draws to a close, reflect on the perfect blend of indulgence and discovery, as we leisurely make our way back to your accommodation, leaving you with cherished memories of an enchanting day in McLaren Vale’s wine country.
Itinerary venues subject to availability at time of booking.
Custom itineraries available (additional fees may apply)
Tour Includes:
· Luxury private vehicle and experienced local guide
· Maxwell Wines vineyard buggy tour or Lime Cave experience (seasonal)
· Wine tasting with chef-prepared snacks at Maxwell Wines
· Wine tasting at Mollydooker Wines
· 2 course lunch with a glass of wine at d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant
· Entry and Wine Tasting at the d’Arenberg Cube
· Return transfers from Adelaide CBD and Glenelg
Departs: On Request – Not available Sundays or Public Holidays
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm
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All the wineries were very welcoming, engaging and had interesting tales about their wines and history. Everything was included in the tour price, which was very reasonable and made for a smooth, easy day out. I look forward to another tour with Adelaide's Top Food & Wine Tours next time we're in the region.
Lunch was delicious and all the staff at the seller doors were so helpful, knowledgeable and good fun.
Vince, our guide, was very knowledgeable, friendly and we really enjoyed such a beautiful, relaxing day.
We never felt rushed or pushed by Mike or the Wineries visited. Lunch was excellent and plentiful.
All places visited were fantastic. Lunch was both excellent and large with the option to take home our dessert which we enjoyed later. We never felt rushed at any of the stops.
I have done lots of tours across Australia and the world (winery and non-wine related) and i've never been so offended within the first minute of a tour. Nowhere in the tour description did it mention that no smoking was allowed on the tour. I understand not on the transport and to smoke in designated areas while on tour, but Danny made it clear that it wasn't acceptable for me to have one during the day and made me commit to not smoking the entire day while i was out. Danny was aggressive in how he asked this and made me feel incredibly uncomfortable and to be honest it completely ruined the day for me. I didn't want to get back in the car with Danny every time a tasting stopped. There was no going back from that moment.
Many people have commented on Danny's commentary, but I felt like i was being talked at most of the day rather than being engaged in a conversation. When Danny suggested we could get dropped off in Glenelg on the way back (came to find out it's closer to his home) he was defensive when I said we weren't interested in his recommendation. "it was just a suggestion".
There were a few comments that were almost verging on racist.
Please update your tour description to include no smoking on the tour all day so that you aren't putting new rules on your guests on the day and people are aware of what they're paying for. This wasn't a cheap tour. If you're unhappy with something, please be polite to your guests about it and don't make them feel uncomfortable.
I had a small nap on the way back to Adelaide and pretended to be asleep for the whole journey, so I didn't have to engage in any further conversation.
The bus was comfortable and being a small group, it was a very personalised tour.
Highly recommend Adelaide’s Top Food & Wine Tours!
We visiting 2 wineries before our charcuterie lunch at a 3rd, then one more winery to finish the day. We also managed to squeeze in a short visit to the 'cube' and a winery known for their olive oil. One of our guests was very keen to buy some local olive oil. We all enjoyed the day and were good chums by the end. Bruce was full of local info as well as sharing his sense of humour.
The wineries were all good and the first one especially so. Each winery offered good information about their wines and we enjoyed all the samples! The charcuterie board was splendid and enough food for all. We had 3 boards for 6 people! It was a great visit to McLaren Vale!
Danny was an excellent tour guide and was very knowledgeable. He drove safely and gave a great commentary. I asked if we were going to go past the cube and he accommodated our requests and stopped there for great photo opportunities.
The wineries we visited were excellent. Maxwell's, Haselgrove, Hugo's and Wirra Wirra.
Adelaide's top food and wine tours is highly recommended and we plan to come back to Adelaide and do another tour at different wineries.
It was a wonderful day with lots of great wineries, food and most importantly, an expert guide.
Would thoroughly recommend!
A shortage of staff at one of the wineries unfortunately resulted in slow service and a reduction in wines offered.
He is so informative & told us just about everything that there is to know about the locations we visited & the sights that we saw.
The beautiful lunch was an added bonus by fast tracking the queues & the wine tasting was awesome aswell.
All in all, a great day out in the region, would definitely do it again & recommend to others.
Just opened & sampled the jam today, it was beautiful.
Thanks Danny, see you again next time we are in your neck of the woods.
Tonia & Danny, Wellington NZ
The wineries were well selected and the lunch very delicious.
We did the tour in a group of 6 and I highly recommend taking small groups tour to have the opportunity to meet people and chat. Also, the pace is much more chill.
The meal included was lovely!
I highly recommend this tour!
NB: you should have breakfast before doing the tour because not every winery will serve you something to eat with the tasting.
Tasted wines from small, family run wineries which were handpicked to our taste.
Barossa Valley is very pretty with some stunning views. It feels a little of the beaten track and yet is only an hour away from Adelaide.
We had a very knowledgeable driver and learned a lot about Adelaide and the Barossa.
Absolutely loved it.
Our guide, Vince, was very friendly and knowledgeable.
A good time was had,
The 4 wineries we visited were all lovely. I did in particular like the last winery we visited as we could pick any 4 wines of our choice which was a lovely change.
I would like the winery company to consider people with not the same mobility as other guests and park where it is more accessible instead of having to climb a lot of stairs. And maybe another step to get into and out of the bus.
I did enjoy the tour but found not nearly enough time in Hahndorf. We only had 1 hour to explore Hahndorf which was not enough time and felt very rushed. The reason we picked this tour was mainly to see Hahndorf.
I would have preferred to have the extra time at Hahndorf instead of visiting the last winery which was only for 30 minutes.
I have some mobility issues and found getting on and off the bus okay, but having an extra step would have been a lot better.












































