All You Can Wine Experience: 7 Adelaide Winery Tours Worth Checking Out

What’s the best way to spend the summer? A sip of fine wine from the most iconic wineries — and Adelaide is the place to be! 

Nestled in between lush hills and white sandy beaches, this vibrant city in South Australia is Aus’ wine capital. With over 680 wineries and 340 cellar doors close by, Adelaide is your one-stop shop for all things wine! Visit vineyards, meet winemakers, eat delicious gourmet food, and soak up the lively atmosphere of South Australia. 

We reckon it’ll be a wine-derful trip you’ll never forget! So, pour a glass, and check out these can’t miss wine experiences around Adelaide — a.k.a. the wine lover’s haven! 

Kickstart your day exploring the stunning Adelaide Hills with a classic Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour, where you’ll get to sample the finest wines and aged cheese in town! 

Grab the chance to visit the best wineries near the city. This Adelaide winery tour takes you around the Hills and Hahndorf to see gorgeous landscapes as you enjoy a glass of Adelaide’s signature wines. For foodies, the trip also includes a visit to Hahndorf’s specialty stores that produce artisanal cheeses to pair with your wine. 

Not yet ready to hit home? Explore the charming German town of Hahndorf. By booking our half-day sightseeing tour, you get to enjoy an afternoon tea or authentic German beer –- whatever you’re craving! 

Think you know your wine? Let’s put it to the test! When it comes to brews and blends, Penfolds’s wine masters know best. Learn all about the craft, smell, and even blend your own bottle! The 1-hour wine blending class will teach you all the tips and tricks to craft the perfect wine. 

Choose from Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvedre, and blend it according to your taste buds inside the Winemaker’s Laboratory. Once you’re done, you can have it bottled and ready to be taken home as a special treat. Quite a memorable experience, eh? 

Tucked away in the city's outskirts are the lush greeneries of Barossa Valley, home to over 550 grape-growing families and some of the oldest vines in Oz. Here, you’ll find more than 150 world-class wineries producing the most mouth-watering, fruity wines you’ll ever taste. 

Visit the Penfolds Cellar Door, Chateau Tanunda, Hentley Farm, and plenty more! The Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Adelaide Wine Tour will bring you to all the can’t-miss wine-tasting sites. Enjoy a relaxing day out sip-seeing and taking in the beauty of Barossa Valley. 

The best part yet, you can plan your itinerary! Simply pick your fave spots and hop-on and off the “Trailhopper” whenever you like—perfect for photo-ops and for wine lovers who can’t get enough of the view! The Barossa Valley Adelaide Wine Tour includes two pick-up points: city pick-up from Adelaide CBD and regional pick-up from the Barossa Valley Visitor Information Centre. 

It’s always wine o’clock at Penfolds! Whether you’re a fan of booze or looking to get educated on the craft, Magill Estate is bursting with opportunities. The centuries-old winery houses Oz’s finest wines. Embark on a journey through the vineyards then to the underground cellars, and savour the award-winning Penfolds Grange!

Because it’s only a 15-minute drive from the City Centre, this winery tour works best for vacationers planning a short visit to Adelaide’s wine regions. 

Wanna add another experience to your wine fix?  Check out the Penfolds Iconic Experience Tour. This 3.5 hour Adelaide wine tour includes a historic walk, wine tasting (a must!), and a three-course lunch from the Magill Estate Kitchen. 

Celebrating a big occasion? We don’t think it can get more luxe than with a seven-course degustation dinner at the Magill Estate Kitchen. The tour starts off with a twilight view of the 500-acre winery, followed by a relaxing walk through the vintage cellars. Afterwards, you and your partner can dine on mouthwatering gourmet food with matching Penfolds wine. Now, that’s a way to make the night special! 

Want more romantic date ideas? Check out our recommendations!

Do you want to take a break from sightseeing? Here’s an activity that tops all other Adelaide wine tours: an interactive wine blending class at the d’Arenberg Cube. Pick some grapes, crush ‘em, ferment, press, and finally, age the wine until you create a blend that’s truly yours!

Besides mastering the craft, you can also check out the rest of the property. The d'Arenberg Cube is more than just a cellar door. It contains a fine dining restaurant, cellar door, and a curated collection of quirky art installations. Book the wine blending class and feast on fresh lobsters and an eight-course degustation lunch at this unique wine destination!

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On your next wine-tasting trip, why not grab your best mates and book this small-group winery tour to Maxwell Wines? You’ll not only get to learn all about the process of making wine—from grape to glass—but also explore the 100-year old Lime Cave where mushrooms are grown (Tip: you can pick the mushrooms to cook up in your risotto). 

Afterwards, you’ll head up to the cellar and have an exclusive taste of the world-famous Lime Cave Cabernet Sauvignon, known for its rich cranberry and cedar oak taste. The day ends with a scrumptious plate of European and Australian treats for lunch. Share the meal with your favourite pals and enjoy the breathtaking view of Fleurieu Hills!