Adelaide Highlights & McLaren Vale Wineries Tour From $129pp
This full day Adelaide Highlights & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting Tour offers a complete day of discovery, capturing Adelaide’s most iconic sights, charming towns, and scenic coastlines.
With convenient pick-ups across the Adelaide CBD, this small-group tour begins with a City Highlights experience, where you can get a taste of Adelaide’s unique history and architecture. From Adelaide Oval to the Mount Lofty Lookout, every stop is designed to showcase the city’s best. The day continues with over an hour in Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest German settlement, perfect for boutique shopping, and sampling local flavors before venturing into the renowned McLaren Vale wine region.
In the afternoon, you’ll be treated to immersive wine tastings at Chapel Hill and Haselgrove wineries, where local wine experts provide guided tastings in stunning vineyard settings. The journey wraps up with a picturesque drive along Adelaide’s scenic coast to Glenelg, where you can either stay and explore the beachside town or continue back to the city. This tour perfectly balances sightseeing and relaxation, offering a rich blend of Adelaide’s must-see highlights, wine culture, and coastal charm.
Trip Itinerary
Adelaide to McLaren Vale Tour Itinerary
The tour begins with a convenient morning pick-up from select Adelaide CBD locations. The first leg takes you on a City Highlights tour, exploring Adelaide’s rich history, popular attractions, and notable architecture. After a drive by the iconic Adelaide Oval and through scenic North Adelaide, the tour brings you to Mount Lofty Lookout for panoramic city views. Next is the picturesque village of Hahndorf, where over an hour and a half of free time allows for exploring charming boutiques, tasting local delicacies, or simply soaking in the German-inspired atmosphere.
Following Hahndorf, the tour continues to McLaren Vale’s renowned wine region. At Chapel Hill Winery, enjoy a structured wine tasting experience in a beautiful cellar door setting, followed by photo opportunities amid McLaren Vale’s scenic landscapes. The second wine tasting stop is at Haselgrove Winery, where a relaxed, guided tasting introduces the winery’s best selections, and an optional cheeseboard is available for purchase. The tour finishes up with a coastal drive to Glenelg, where you can either stay to explore Glenelg’s vibrant beachside scene and catch a tram back to Adelaide or continue directly back to the city.
Inclusions & Extras
Included
- Adelaide city highlights tour
- Mount Lofty lookout visit
- Over 1.5 hours free time in Hahndorf
- Wine tastings at Chapel Hill and Haselgrove wineries
- Scenic drive along Adelaide’s coastline
- Drop-off options in Glenelg or Adelaide CBD
Not Included
- Optional cheese platter at Haselgrove Winery
- Lunch
- Tram fare if staying in Glenelg
What to bring
- Water bottle
- ID
- Camera
- Sunhat & sunglasses
- Sunscreen
Pick Ups & Departures
14 Dixon Street, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Supplier Terms & Conditions
Taste the Barossa Terms & Conditions
Open Dated Booking Notice:
If you are booking open dated, we will require 7 Days notice.
Reconfirm your booking:
We require all bookings to be reconfirmed with us 1 Day before your scheduled start.
Refund Policy:
Refunds will be processed according to the following time frames:
Cancellations within 1 Day of the start date incur a 100.00% fee.
Between 1 Day and 2 Days incur a 50.00% fee.
Between 2 Days and 365 Days incur a 0.00% fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to reconfirm my bookings?
All bookings must be reconfirmed 48 hours in advance by contacting your tour provider directly using the contact information listed on your tour voucher.
What should I do if my trip is cancelled due to bad weather?
You may either re-schedule directly with the supplier or you can email our support team on [email protected] and include your voucher number, name of product you booked, planned departure date and your contact details. Once you’ve emailed us, you can drop us a line at +61 2 5633 1149.
Do you book tours with flexible dates? If so, how long are they valid for?
Yes, we do have open dated/flexible tickets available. Most tour vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase, however please be aware that you may be subject to supplier price fluctuations. All ticket validity is specified on the tour voucher. If you are unsure of the validity of your voucher, just ask one of our wonderful staff.
What do I do if I need help with an existing booking?
If you need help with an existing booking please email us at [email protected], if your enquiry is urgent please follow up your email with a quick call on +61 2 5633 1149 so we can help you.
Do I need travel insurance?
We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. If you already have travel insurance, please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.
World Nomads travel insurance policies offer coverage for more than 150 activities. Get a quote, make a claim, or buy or extend your policy while on the road.
Do you offer payment plans?
Absolutely, we understand that paying off a big trip in one go isn’t always that easy. We offer flexible payment plans to suit all types of travellers with zero interest or fee’s (minimum $100AUD deposit required).
How do I know if my trip is BYO?
Most tour vouchers will specify if your trip is BYO however we recommend asking your tour provider if your trip is BYO when you reconfirm your booking 48 hours prior to departure.