Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale

About this tour

Spend a relaxed afternoon in McLaren Vale, South Australia's premier wine region, just 45 minutes south of Adelaide. This private 6–7 hour tour takes you through two established wineries for tastings in intimate cellar-door settings, followed by a shared lunch platter at a vineyard. The itinerary flexes in the afternoon—extend your wine education, pivot to a local brewery or distillery, or simply linger where you please. You're driven throughout in an air-conditioned vehicle, picked up and dropped at your accommodation.

Highlights

• Tastings at two cellar-door wineries in McLaren Vale
• Shared vineyard lunch with local produce platter
• Private transport throughout—no group constraints
• Afternoon freedom to explore breweries or distilleries
• 45 minutes from Adelaide's city centre
• Air-conditioned vehicle, door-to-door pickup

What to expect

You'll be collected from your accommodation and driven south to McLaren Vale. Your first winery visit is unhurried—you'll taste wines in a relaxed setting, chat with cellar staff, and get a feel for the region's styles. Lunch follows at a vineyard, where you'll share a platter of local produce with your group. The afternoon is genuinely yours: visit a second winery if you wish, scout out a craft brewery, try a gin distillery, or return early. Your driver remains on call throughout, and the pace is set by you, not a schedule.

Good to know

Book ahead to confirm pickup location and time. Wine tastings typically include 3–4 pours per venue; pace yourself if afternoon exploration appeals. Service animals welcome. Public transport links exist if needed, but private transport is included. Suitable for all fitness levels.