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Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills

5.0(77)Adelaide1 hour
VIATOR5.0(22)TRIPADVISOR5.0(55)

Description

McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills chauffeured small group wine tours designed to suit you. This is a boutique service catering for small groups of up to 4 people (known to each other). Nominate your own itinerary or let us create one for you. Hosted by local owner/operator, Shane Buckley, the itinerary is flexible and can be changed on the day as we travel. Our intimate tours are a great way to celebrate that special occasion or to simply enjoy the best these magical Regions have to offer. Price is per person and covers a full day touring.

Tour Options

Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

60 min

The venues mentioned below are just an example of venues/tour itineraries available. This tour takes in the world renowned McLaren Vale wine region, widely regarded for its shiraz, grenache & cabernet sauvignon. Spanish and Italian varieties such as Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo and Sangiovese are also very well suited due to the region's Mediterranean climate and provide wine lovers with yet another layer of discovery. You will get to experience these wines in world class cellar doors & tasting rooms.

Admission not included60 min

Visit the wonder that is D'Arenberg Cube. Explore the Alternate Realities Museum and view the many art exhibitions on display. Then finish in the Tasting Room located on the top level with spectacular views over McLaren Vale, the Willunga Hills and the Gulf St. Vincent.

Admission not included60 min

Visit Olivers Taranga's heritage listed 1850's stone cottage with its recently added world class tasting venue. Still in original family hands with 6th generation vignerons and producing some of the region's most impressive wines.

60 min

A real hidden gem. Samuel's Gorge cellar door is housed in a rustic 1853 farm shed with stunning views over the Onkaparinga Gorge National Park. Their wines are exceptional although mostly red.

Admission not included60 min

A picturesque cellar door overlooking their vineyard and 5 generations of farming at Hugo Estate makes this an ideal lunch stop with generous platters on offer

Highlights

Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Private transport in a Toyota Prado GXL - pick up/drop off
Local wine knowledgeable guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Private transport in a Toyota Prado GXL - pick up/drop off
Local wine knowledgeable guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Tasting fees and food are payable directly to the venue. Tasting & entrance fees $10.00-$20.00/person per venue.
Lunch
d'Arenberg

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick up from Adelaide airport, the Adelaide CBD or Glenelg and anywhere south up to Port Noarlunga is included in the quoted cost. We can pick up from other areas which can be quoted at time of booking.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The minimum age of the traveler that can book this product is 18 years old.

Reviews(77)

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simondE8700LK
July 2, 2026
Great day, brilliant guide, an experience not to ever forget

Shane was a brilliant guide, full of information (for an ex-Victorian!!), disappeared and reappeared exactly when required! Wineries he took us to were quite simply the best examples of the small, medium and full scale, great range of experiences!

Operator response

Hi Simon, thanks for taking the time to post this review and I'm glad you and Kerry enjoyed your day in McLaren Vale. Thanks again and I hope to see you again when you're next in Adelaide. Cheers, Shane

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Josh G
May 31, 2026
Add this to your itinerary

An absolute must-do day trip from Adelaide, particularly for those visiting from interstate and overseas. Shane ensured the experience was tailored and seamless. Could not recommend highly enough. Thank you Shane!

Operator response

Cheers Josh. Thanks for taking the time to post this review and I hope we can catch up again when you're next in Adelaide.

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S4398GEronb
May 20, 2026
Highly recommend.

We cannot recommend Shane enough. From start to finish Shane was professional and knowledgeable. We left the itinerary to Shane and he was spot on with the venues and tour he provided. A private tour with someone experienced like Shane is well worth your time and money. Ron and Jeannita.

Operator response

Hi Ron & Jean, thanks for taking the time to post this review. It's very much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed your tour and hopefully we can catch up again when you're next in Adelaide. Cheers, Shane

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K7859UBtomm
May 18, 2026
great day out.

an amazing day. our first ever wine tour. personalised, professional, informative, and fun. one of our best days in Adelaide and one of our best memories. thank you.

Operator response

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this review. It's very much appreciated and I'm pleased you had an enjoyable day out. Take care and thanks again. Cheers, Shane

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Nicola_F
April 21, 2026
The perfect guide for a perfect day

Shane was a delight from the get go. Great local knowledge and great conversations. He makes you feel so well looked after and curated a unique itinerary that was perfect for us. Highly recommend his services and will absolutely use again in the future. He was so flexible and accommodating

Operator response

Cheers Nic. Thanks for taking the time to post this review and I'm glad you and Chris enjoyed your day touring around McLaren Vale. Cheers, Shane

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suebZ9411HX
April 20, 2026
Expert friendly wine tour

We had two tours with Shane - one in Adelaide Hills and one in McLaren Vale. In both cases, Shane tailored the itinerary to our requests, suggested some good places to go and was very clear with all communication. We had a great time on both days - lots of good banter, friendly chat and lots of info about the areas and the wines and wineries. I'd happily do another tour with Shane.

Operator response

Hi Sue, thanks for taking the time to post this review. It was great meeting you, Brenda, Kevin & Gavin and I hope we can catch up again next time you are visiting Adelaide. Thanks again. Cheers, Shane

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M2642JAjanb
April 8, 2026
An amazing and personalised wine tour experience

We booked a winery tour in McLaren Vale with Shane, and we were extremely satisfied with the experience. From the beginning, he took the time to ask us in detail about what kind of wineries we wanted to visit, our wine preferences, and even what kind of lunch we were hoping for. Based on our answers, he carefully planned a tour that perfectly matched our expectations. You can really tell that he genuinely cares about customer satisfaction. He was also very kind and attentive throughout the day. For example, he helped us carry the wines we purchased, and even offered us umbrellas when it started raining. During the drive, he shared a lot of interesting information about wine, the McLaren Vale region, and South Australia in general, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We were very happy with his service and would highly recommend his winery tour to anyone visiting the area!

Operator response

Thanks for taking the time to post this lovely review. I'm glad you enjoyed the experience and I hope we can catch up again when you are next in Adelaide. Cheers, Shane

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Steve N
April 6, 2026
Relaxed way to do it

With just a few days in SA doing a one day transfer /private tour to McLaren Vale with Shane ticked all the boxes for us and meant we could taste a few of the great wines available in the area without worrying about driving. Great communication and friendly conversation backed up by a thorough knowledge of the city, wine regions & wine making made it an easy and informative day out. The bonus was Shane’s suggestion to take the scenic routes through the hills & along the coast as well as his flexibility so that we could select where & what we wanted to do or add in his excellent suggestions. It was also super convenient to get picked up in the city with our bags and get dropped off at our next stop up the coast a little. Thanks Shane !

Operator response

Hi Karen & Steve, thanks for the lovely review. It’s very much appreciated. Hope to catch up with you again when you’re next in Adelaide. Cheers, Shane

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Donald_R
April 4, 2026
Fantastic wine tour guide

Shane was the best tour guide we could have asked for during our wine tour in McLaren Vale. Very knowledgeable about wines and the region and drove around showing us everything he could! Very pleasant and accommodating our food needs and requests.

Operator response

Hi Don, thanks so much for your kind review and I'm glad you enjoyed your time in McLaren Vale. Thanks again and safe travels home. Cheers, Shane

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jeemink2026
March 29, 2026
Shane was awesome, and the most of Adelaide

The tour was great! The tour guide Shane planned everything very neatly, and he gave flexibility in the timeline so that we could enjoy our time at each stop without rushing anything. He was kind and tried to provide a lot of side information regarding the tour spots and the historical aspects behind them. We asked him if we could find some kangaroos, and he tried really hard to show them to us. Aside from that, he drove us back to our hotel alongside the shore area, which was really beautiful, and we greatly appreciated his efforts to provide most of the tour.

Operator response

Dear Jeemin, thanks for taking the time to write this review. It was a pleasure hosting you and your sister on the day. Thanks again. Cheers, Shane

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