Meet your guide in Victoria Square to begin your afternoon tour with a 45-minute drive by comfortable minicoach to the internationally renowned McLaren Vale wine region.
Stop into two wineries for wine tastings, starting at the award-winning Rosemount Estate. Surrounded by rolling hills laced with vineyards, Rosemounts tasting room offers great views to enjoy while you sip wines provided by the friendly staff.
Continue to Lloyd Brothers Wine and Olive Company, a family-owned operation which is known for cultivating shiraz grapes and kalamata olives. Sip their fine shiraz wines as you learn about three generations of business. Afterward, you can browse their gift shop, which carries wine, olive oil, body care items and other handcrafted products.
After two wine tastings with your small group and guide, have time to explore on your own along the main street in McLaren Vale. You can enjoy another wine tasting at Hardys, a heritage-listed winery that started in 1857. Or try samples of an iconic Australian candy called FruChocs at their factory; you can even watch the tasty treats being made. Chutneys, nuts, and other treats can be can be found in a 1920s train carriage called the Almond Train. Nibble on tastings of a variety of regional products including gourmet almonds, olive oils, sauces, chutneys and jams. Or simply relax with a cup of coffee and soak up the atmosphere of the pretty town.
Return to Adelaide via Glenelg, a quaint seaside town located only six miles (10 km) outside of central Adelaide. Enjoy time for a short walk along the beach before returning to Adelaide for drop off at your hotel.
If you would like to stay longer in Glenelg, you can return on your own by tram, an easy 20-minute journey aboard the last remaining tram line in the region.
McLaren Vale And Glenelg Wine Tasting And Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon)
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 4 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
12:30 PM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
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Departure Details :
Stop T1 Victoria Sq - South West side, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Visit the renowned McLaren Vale wine region for wine tastings and more during a half-day small group tour from Adelaide, with a stop in pretty Glenelg on the way back. Travel with an experienced guide through the stunning Onkaparinga Hills where you may spot Kangaroo, Koala, or Emu. Once in the beautiful McLaren Vale region we'll visit the Chapel Hill Winery and Shingleback Winery for two fabulous wine tasting experiences, with the option to enjoy a cheese platter with your tasting at Shingleback (at own cost and subject to availability) As we head back to Adelaide we'll take you along the coastline where you can check out the beautiful views before we make our final stop in Glenelg to take a short beachside stroll along Gulf St Vincent before heading back to Adelaide. This small-group tour, limited to 20 people, ensures a more personalized experience.
Know More about this tour
Inclusions
Local guide
Wine tasting
Hotel drop-off
Entry/Admission - See Adelaide - Day Tours
Entry/Admission - Chapel Hill Winery
Entry/Admission - Shingleback Wine
Exclusions
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Small-group tour maximum 20 participants
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Traveler Reviews
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Very nice trip. Could have skipped the beach and had another wine stop. Otherwise an enjoyable experience
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We had an amazing experience on this half-day tour. Our driver/tour guide, Craig, was absolutely a legend. He seemed knowledgeable and was accommodating. It was a great group as well. Drove past Hahndorf, went to two wineries for wine tasting & a cheese platter which was awesome, and dropped by Glenelg to cap the experience off. We even went past d'Arenberg while in McLaren Vale.
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Our guide Bruce was great and very knowledgable. He created a fun and friendly atmosphere and a smooth ride. The company seemed to have a good relationship with the wineries we visited which was nice to see. Both wineries were lovely and the tastings were good. Overall a very enjoyable experience, would highly recommend.
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Tour guide (Brian) was excellent and very knowledgeable, felt the the wine tastings at the vineyards lacked the depth of knowledge or information about the wines, how grapes grown and the vineyard itself from the people who worked there.
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Our first experience of visiting a winery. Wine tasting was good. Also, Craig's commentary during the tour was very excellent and informative
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Our driver, Adam was very informative. We took a scenic drive through Hahndorf as we made our way to McLaren Vale. Shingleback provided a very nice tasting. We enjoyed the experience.
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Excellent tour guide, Craig. Informative, experienced and gave great advice everywhere we went. Beautiful countryside, great wines and time to relax between points of interest. Restored my faith in tours after another very shabby one from a different company in Adelaide. Comfortable and modern small bus. Beach at the end was a bonus.
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Was an easy way to spend a half day. Our bus driver was knowledgeable and helpful. The scenery was beautiful and the wine and food were great. Highly recommend
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Super trip. Very easy. Good wines to taste and learnt about Adelaide as well on coach journey. Recommend this excellent trip
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Bruce was a very good driving host. Great commentary which gave broad context to the region. Relaxed conversations with a number of fellow tour passengers. Very approachable tasting notes from hosts at Shingleback & Chapel Hill.