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Mt Barker Grape Escape
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Mt Barker Grape Escape

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Ages 2-99, max of 7 per group
Duration: 6h 30m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Lunch
  • Morning tea/coffee
  • Wine tasting
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Entry/Admission - Gilberts Wines
  • Entry/Admission - Plantagenet Wines
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Albany Visitor Centre, 221 York St, Albany WA 6330, Australia
    We will meet you at the front door of the Albany Visitor Centre.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 46694P8

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Children must be accompanied by an adult
      • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
      • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 46694P8

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      • Albany Tours
        169
        Australia
        Joined in December 2013
      • limerickf2024
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        How about being honest
        Very dishonest to advertise tours to the gap, when it is closed and not accessible. Has been closed since end of august this year.
        Written 8 December 2024
      • Wansbrough2012
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Informative tour and great introduction to the area
        This privately booked excursion was for 4 hours and departed at 9:00 from outside the port gate. Our guide and also our driver was a man called Tim and there were 24 of us in his bus. We booked this about a year ago but received an email a few weeks prior to arriving telling us one the places we were due to visit (The Gap) was now closed for renovation until the end of December. Given there was little else of interest thrown up when searching for things to do in Albany we decided to carry on with this tour. Our first stop came after about a 15 minute drive and was a quick stop at a place called Goode Beach and as well as being extremely pleasing on the eyes also helped orientate us. It was then on to Frenchman Bay which was the site of a former whaling station. Only a few terracotta bricks remain of what was quite a large operation. Today it is another picturesque spot that you would never know what its history was. Frenchman Bay is also where George Vancouver, the first European explorer of King George Sound, landed in 1791 so quite a significant place in the area. Moving on and this time to Albany’s Historic Whaling Station where we had a mid morning drink with some delicious scones with jam and cream (Cornwall style before you ask). We were there for 40 minutes and Tim provided us with a talk about the site and how it was the last whaling operation in Australia. It closed in 1978 and is now a tourist attraction to make people aware of the area’s history. We didn’t actually go in as there wasn’t enough time but were able to get a general idea about the area and operation.Our next stop was to view Albany’s 18 windmill wind farm which supplies 80% of Albany’s electric, not the most exciting place but it was very picturesque. All the ships tours were stopping here so it just shows you how little there is to see in the area. Back in the bus for one final stop which was to Mount Clarence, home to the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial and the Padre White lookout. Again there were some fantastic views over King George Sound and Princess Royal Harbour We finished our day in port by being dropped off in Albany. I would certainly recommend this tour if you have limited time and even if you don't.
        Written 30 November 2024
      • faybriggs
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Historic whaling station
        An excellent tour. We were given a lot of information on the drive out to the Whaling station. I went mainly to see the excellent Scrimshaw work done by Gray Tonkin engraved on the 4 metre Sperm Whale jawbone plus on teeth from a Sperm whale. This whaling station has a grim history with so many whales slaughtered - interesting history. They also had the skeleton of a Humpback whale showing its baleen.
        Written 16 November 2024
      • janemccallum2
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mount Barker Art Trail tour
        Very relaxing as a local not to have to think about where to go to see fine art work. The day felt very relaxed with no pressure to rush in the exhibitions. Lunch at one of the local wineries was plentiful and tasty. I would recommend this trip to anyone visiting the area.
        Written 7 October 2024
      • Tour46846682241
        0 contributions
        2.0 of 5 bubbles
        No Gap
        I was very disappointed as the tour is advertised as The Gap and Natural Wonders but we didn't see The Gap as the road was closed and had been for several weeks. There was no warning of this on the website. The tour driver was very knowledgeable.
        Written 24 September 2024
      • Rochelle A
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A tasty day out
        A great introduction to Denmark and its delights. We enjoyed Joy’s commentary and local knowledge as we sat back and relaxed.
        Written 27 July 2024
      • Emma R
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic tour
        Great day out. Our guide was Tim and he had lots of information. Scenery was gorgeous and we saw so much of the area. We even got a quick visit to the War Memorial as an extra surprise. Really enjoyed the beauty of The Gap and Natural Bridge. Beautiful part of the world.
        Written 22 June 2024
      • travelphleg
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic day tasting our way around the area
        Wineries, charcuterie, chocolates etc. were all delicious and unique to the area. Was a lovely break for me on a driving holiday to have someone else take the wheel. Susan was very knowledgeable about the area and super helpful in considering my husband's limited mobility and parked as close as possible to the best entry points, as well as assisting him on/off the very comfy passenger van. Our purchases were safely stored for us, including an Esky for our cheeses.
        Written 12 June 2024
      • Lee M
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Tour Company
        My friend and I were treated with care and respect. Our tour guides, Tim and Michelle were very informative and helpful. They were pleasant and respectful. We felt safe as 2 women on holiday in a foreign city. The vehicles used were clean and reliable. The day was highlighted with great conversations and laughter. The 2 tours we did were the Granite skywalk and on a separate day, Tasting delicious Denmark. I cannot recommend Busy Blue Bus highly enough. Very good value for money and excellent customer service. Thank you for making our holiday very enjoyable.
        Written 9 May 2024
      • Paradise48422759638
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Unbelievable experience!!
        There’s not more to say than this is an unbelievable experience!! We were picked up and taken early and had a very enjoyable and knowledgable journey to the bay. It started as a slightly grey and quiet day but that changed quickly. The sun came out and so did the whales. They tour guides were amazing and knew all the whales names ages and spotted them really early (which i know is unpredictable) and followed them all day with multiple sighting of single males, groups and babies! (I’m not good at catching them on camera though) I would recommend this to anyone. Although if you are prone to sickness a warning to get tablets - we luckily were ok but it nearly was a very expensive sleep for my husband - and we were lucky it was a calmer day (which is still pretty choppy) Then picked up and dropped home - thank you so much for a great experience
        Written 29 April 2024
      • sargesita
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Tour was cancelled ONE HOUR before it was scheduled to start & they didn't let me know
        I’m really disappointed and quite unimpressed with how the cancellation of the tour was handled. The tour was cancelled ONE HOUR before it was scheduled to start because the minimum number of people was not met. It seems I was called an hour before the tour was supposed to start, but no message was left, so I didn’t think it required an urgent callback when I missed it. Moreover, there was no follow-up email or text to inform me that the tour had been cancelled, so I went to the meeting place as expected and waited around 15 minutes before I realised that no guide was showing up. I then received an email over an hour after the tour was scheduled to start saying that the tour had been cancelled and my ticket refunded [I've attached a screenshot]. Cancelling a tour ONE HOUR before it is scheduled to start and then not informing me is really appalling customer service.
        Written 29 April 2024
      • eloisephillips34590
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Denmark Wine Tour
        Michelle, our tour guide was amazing. Had a great time exploring beautiful Denmark and the wineries along with it. Would definitely recommend this tour:)
        Written 28 April 2024
      • Fergierc
        0 contributions
        2.0 of 5 bubbles
        Tourible
        First time visitors to Albany and weren’t here for long so wanted to get the most out of our stay. We booked this tour and looked forward to it. We rocked up on the morning with 3 other passenger’s and off we set. The driver, I don’t know his name as he didn’t introduce himself or anything about our day, had in-depth knowledge of rock and boulder formation in the area, fossils, shark attacks and real estate etc but little of the history, anything we gained was from the information of our stops. The tour could have been arranged and booked by ourselves, there was very little gain of the history etc for the amount we paid and felt the tour was overvalued for what we got.
        Written 26 April 2024
      • Mark M
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        History
        This is a very interesting place, especially if you’re interested in the history of the Anzacs beautiful views of King George Sound and Princess Royal Harbour
        Written 6 March 2024
      • cleo54c
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The Gap and Natural Wonders
        Picked up from the cruise port and set off to see the sites of Albany. First stop was Stoney Hill where you could look out at the coastline see Albany in the distance and see some unusual stone formations. Onto The Gap where you can walk out on this steel structure over the waves pounding into a granite channel 82 feet down and also see the Natural Bridge which is a granite arch made by thundering waves, wind, rain and time. Quite amazing. A good time was had by all and would recommend to one and all especially if visiting by cruise ship
        Written 28 February 2024
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      Peter F
      Albany, Australia10 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2022
      This was such a relaxing way to sample wines from the Mt Barker wineries. We visited 4 wineries and the tour guide described points of interest along the way and then introduced us to the wine maker or representative at each of the wineries. We were given a good introduction to the particular wine making process used and each winery offered almost their entire range for sampling (although the guide advised us to keep our selection to a reasonable number at West Cape Howe wines where their selection is vast). One of the things I liked best was not having to worry about driving or directions. The whole day just unfolded in front of me. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
      Written 22 April 2022
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      I appreciate you taking the time to review your tour experience with Busy Blue Bus Tours on your 'Mt Barker Grape Escape' full day tour. You note the feature of this tour that you get to meet the people who are intimately connected to creating the wines - the owners, wine makers and families. There are a lot of wines to taste and the range can be overwhelming; especially at the end of the day!! That's why it's great to relax into the day and know you don't have to worry about who is the skipper and how to navigate. Let us do the driving and we'll show you more comfort, ease and local knowledge. Come again!
      Written 8 May 2022
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      annemaree59
      Melbourne, Australia45 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2023 • Couples
      A fantastic day! Small group. Visited 4 wineries for tastings - all quite different. A good introduction to the region. Susan our guide was very knowledgeable about the region, the wineries and the wines. Also included a lovely shared platter lunch. Highly recommended.
      Written 10 October 2023
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      Yes, our Great Southern wines are worth showing off about! Glad you had a great day out tasting without concern for driving home. Thanks for your recommendation.
      Written 18 October 2023
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      Venture745495
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2023
      My Wife, Son and his Wife had wonderful wine tasting tour in the Mt Barker region of WA. We were picked up by Phillip our driver for the day at Mt Baker’s visitor centre. The vehicle was a large people carrier and it was very clean and comfortable. There was another couple on the tour who we quiet quickly made friends with. The tour took us to four local vineyards and we had a lovely lunch platter at one of them that was included in the price. We have never done a wine tasting tour before and we learnt a lot and had a great time. I highly recommend the Busy Blue Bus wine tou, it was a marvellous day out.
      Written 26 April 2023
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      Tim G
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2022
      My wife and I incorrectly booked our tour on the wrong date and for the date we wanted to go BBT did not do tours on that date. But after a phone call they arranged for us to do the tour on our required date, I.e they fitted us in regardless. The tour was great and very personalised. Sue was absolutely a great host, and we enjoyed all the venues visited, would do it again on one of the other tours when next in town.
      Written 7 April 2022
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      So pleased you had a great time! We would happily take you on tour again. Always willing to get people on tour and delighted we could organise this for you. Come again !!!
      Written 12 April 2022
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      gavinhall77
      Perth, Australia2 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2021
      Tour guide was really knowledgeable. Nice guy. Tour was great but 1 negative the tour itself wasn't what was stated. It said we would have a platter lunch and a winery tour. we got neither of these. Lunch was great and tasty but it was a meal not a platter and there was no winery tour either. I do understand there has been a few changes due to winerys leaving the area but I think maybe the explanation of the tour when booking needs to be changed(updated) it was still a great day though. Thoroughly enjoyed
      Written 2 May 2021
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      Rose
      Paradise Point, Australia9 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2023 • Couples
      Most enjoyable day out. 4 great Wineries to visit including lunch, a nice mixed platter.
      Sue our tour guide was knowledgeable about the area we travelled and the places we visited.
      The wine tastings were not only yummy but informative, mostly given by family members of the Winery.
      The bus was comfortable and roomy.
      Definitely recommend this tour.
      Written 23 October 2023
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      Thanks for this review and recommendation. Glad you enjoyed the comfort of the vehicle and the friendly family members at the cellar doors you visited.
      Written 10 December 2023
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      Penelopina30
      Wakefield, UK9 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2024 • Couples
      Lovely day out with Busy Blue Bus Tours! We went on the Mt Barker Grape Escape with Susan as tour guide. We even had the bus to ourselves so it was like a private tour! We learned a lot about wine production in the area, sampled so much great wine and had a lovely morning snack and great lunch. It was great to interact with the producers who were all friendly. We felt unrushed and welcomed. Would recommend!
      Written 19 January 2024
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      So nice that you had the space and time to indulge and enjoy this tour. Our tours depart with a minimum of two guests; it's a delight for us when we can provide that personal attention.
      Written 29 May 2024
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      Karen L
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2022
      Do yourself a favour and book onto this tour - you will be richer for the experience. From the moment our lovely tour guide Sue picked us up the whole day was fun. Sue is a local and very knowledgeable about the Mt Barker region which made for an interesting ride between four wineries. Forget steel and glass cellar doors with overpriced souvenirs - you won’t be going there. You will go to four family run vineyards in beautiful settings and you will taste a huge array of fabulous wines. Pace yourself - you won’t want to miss out by peaking too early and this is a big day of tasting for all of us wine lovers! Oh and take your credit card - you will probably come home with some great wine which Sue will happily put into the back of the bus so you have your hands free for more tastings. This is arguably the best wine tour we have ever been on and we highly recommend it,😀🍷🥂
      Written 7 May 2022
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      Wow :) Thanks for your time to review Karen. I loved meeting you and found the day just as much fun as you did. I'm pleased you heard the advice to 'pace yourself' as there is so much great wine to taste on this tour of Mt Barker. I appreciate your recommendation and also hope to take you on tour again on your next visit to Albany. Travel safelky until next time!
      Written 8 May 2022
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      Dan K
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2022 • Family
      Great day out with Susan. Transport was clean, modern and very comfortable. The four wineries we visited ranged from small to large and were all very enjoyable and informative. Great lunch. Highly recommended.
      Written 20 April 2022
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      Tylah A
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2021 • Friends
      Very good tour! Our guide Joslyn was awesome! Made us feel welcomed and right at home the whole time! Enjoyed the tour at Plantagenet Wines and the best service was at West Cape Howe and Gilbert’s! Not too keen on Galafrey’s but the view was stunning! All in all, it’s a great day out and a great way to meet new people!
      Written 27 February 2021
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      Fantastic that you met new people and had a great day out at stunning wineries! Joslyn is a gem and I am so pleased she is on our team. I'll let her know how much you enjoyed her Tour Guiding.
      Written 14 July 2021
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