Private Shore Excursion: Explore Marlborough from Picton

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Earliest Date Available: October 8, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Marlborough

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Location

Marlborough

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

English

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•4 reviews

US$193.67 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: October 8, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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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 Visitors Centre 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. This tour has been created due to the demand for larger but small personal groups of a maximum of 11. A comfortable 11 seat Mini Tour Van is provided for your pleasure.

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cut off time for booking has been set for 4 hours prior to tour departure. Due to advance bookings being required for additional activities. However booking is flexible up to an hour prior to tour departure.
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Your tour guide provides an 11 seat vehicle for these smaller private groups of 7 up to a maximum of 11.
Worry-free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your excursion ends with ample time for you to return to the Picton Port for your ship’s departure. In the extreme unlikely event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

Bottled water

Snacks

Driver/guide

Basic wine tasting fees

Convenient complimentary bus shuttle to your tour vehicle and back to ship

Complimentary chocolates

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Lunch at own cost due to varying appetites

15 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Makana Confections

Delectable tastings of this amazing treat. Always a popular stop before heading back to the ship

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen

Award winning wines on tasting and sales. Savour the best of Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals or stop for a Michelin style platter of local cuisine.

Award winning wines on tasting and sales. Savour the best of Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc and other…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

The Vines Village

A variety of many things for you. Whitehaven Wines, Roots Gin, a great brewery of Golden Mile Beer on tap. Cafe with wine and food match options and relax over looking a pretty lake towards the Vineyard hills.

A variety of many things for you. Whitehaven Wines, Roots Gin, a great brewery of Golden Mile Beer o…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Forrest Wines Cellar Door

Speciality Wines and a talented family of winemakers

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Also watch out for us as you get off the bus at the Picton I Site Steps. Also we will have signboard with your name. Turn left off bus and follow blue line to the Centre.

Free cancellation

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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yessica_mJanuary 2024 • Viator

GREATTT EXPERIENCE!! Book it

We had an excellent experience with Pamela. She went out of her way to plan our tour so we could see the most possible in the few hours we had. Always helpful and full of knowledge of the areas, the scenery is beautiful and the vineyards are beautiful. Definitely, a highlight of our trip.

xbashful07xDecember 2019 • TripAdvisor

Excellent custom tour!

Pamela was a great tour guide. We hired her for our group of 5 to pick us up from our cruise and take us to wineries, a chocolatier, and provide a scenic tour as well. She can customize it to your liking, all we had to do was let her know our wishes. The van was spacious and comfortable and we were happy to not be cramped on a group tour bus. Our first stop was at a chocolatier for samples which were delicious! I wish I had purchased some chocolate to eat with the wine tastings! We then went to ...read more

Response from ViatorDecember 12, 2019

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. It is appreciated very much . I aim to make a perfect day for you to showcase Marlborough to the highest degree and your reviews are so important to spread the word for others to enjoy. Safe travels and would love it if you visit New Zealand again sometime. Kindest regards Pamela and team

kimlP8289QQOctober 2019 • TripAdvisor

Loved Picton Tour with Your Local Chauffer.

We recently travelled to Picton on Radiance of the Seas cruise and decided to book a half day Picton and Marlborough region tour with tour company “Your Local Chauffeur”. My parents, husband and myself LOVED it. Paul our guide was lovely and very informative. We had some great Aussie /NZ rivalry and banter along the way. Paul did everything to make our trip enjoyable and even detouring for our group for an amazing photo opportunity. We went to some wineries, chocolate factory and had the best N...read more

Response from ViatorNovember 10, 2019

Hi Lovely to receive your review and your accolades for Paul. He is an amazing individual and his love of people shines as you noticed. He is a wonderful ambassador for Your Local Chauffeur. I am so pleased to hear you had a wonderful day. Yes the mussels are delicious. Was lovely to meet you at lunch. I Enjoy all your travels no matter where you go and hope you visit us again sometime soon. Kind Regards Pamela

deannew245March 2024 • TripAdvisor

Shore Excursion to Marlborough Region

Thank you Pamela ( Your local chaffeur) for your expertise and friendliness. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the three wineries, cheese and chocolate tastings. We recommend Pamela when cruising into Picton.