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Small Group McLaren Vale and The Cube Experience
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Small Group McLaren Vale and The Cube Experience

By Adelaide Sightseeing
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Discover some of the best food and wine McLaren Vale has to offer, including a visit to the eccentric d’Arenberg Cube. From a delicous Italian style lunch to wine tastings and gin or beer tastings, you are sure to find something that tempts the taste buds on this full day tour.
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Ages 3-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Wine tasting
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre
  • Entry/Admission - d'Arenberg
  • Entry/Admission - Chalk Hill Wines
  • Entry/Admission - Beresford Estate Wines
  • Entry/Admission - Wirra Wirra Vineyards
What's not included
  • Additional alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • Adelaide Central Bus , Franklin St, 83 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
    Please arrive at 9.00am to meet your driver by the entrance to the bus bays inside the Adelaide Central Bus Station, 83-85 Franklin Street, Adelaide
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5704P17

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Tour does not operate on Christmas Day
    • Selected Adelaide CBD Hotels pick up & drop off available on request
    • 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 20 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: 5704P17

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    • Adelaide Sightseeing
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      Joined in January 2009
    • 595angelaj
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Interesting trip with great views
      Views from the Adelaide hills amazing and Hahndorf a quack town with lots to see tour guide was very informative and very heloful
      Written 19 November 2024
    • JSomerset
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Thanks Mike!
      Mike was a great driver/guide, informative, amusing and looked after us all very well. The trip is gentle, there is enough time to wander in Hahndorf and the beer tasting was enjoyable.
      Written 9 November 2024
    • Hendrik H
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Expensive and poor quality
      We enjoyed it but it is high on price and low on quality. A 7 day trip up and down the river exploring and watching the vista pass by was very relaxing. The on shore excursions to the Barossa Valley ,entailed long time spent on a coach and a short time at the wineries ,which ,although they ( the booking agents ) said there where tastings of the product ,it was meagre at best ,but sell ,sell sell . The food on board was one level above average ,with the staff walking around serving with one hand behind their back was beyond ridiculous. The meals took a long time to come out and when they did they were cold . A woman bar attendant ,was rude and hostile ,loading our bar tab the bottles of wine we never ordered ,lucky we checked. Over all ,the experience was great ,not so the bank accounts,value for money was certainly not there .
      Written 6 November 2024
    • veronicakO4314PI
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Adelaide City Highlights Tour
      Phil was our guide on this tour. While I enjoyed the majority of the highlights of Adelaide City shown to us I would have preferred not to have gone to the Wine place. Not everyone goes to visit Adelaide to 'çheck out'' the wine. I would have preferred to have seen other areas of Adelaide.
      Written 15 October 2024
    • 39simonw
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day out experiencing Barossa
      We had a fantastic day out in the Barossa wine region - out tour guide and driver, Chris, was incredibly knowledgable about the history of the region, its wines and how they are made. The wineries we visited were all different and showed the diversity of the wine region. We had a fantastic lunch too. Thoroughly recommended
      Written 9 October 2024
    • suzannah308
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Hahndorf and Adelaide Hills half day tour
      Good trip and Hahndorf Village very nice. Didn’t seem to have enough time to browse the many shops so catching the bus back there again to spend the day.
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    • rebeccatP7596FN
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      100% recommend, great day trip!
      Fantastic trip! Phil our tour guide was amazing and so informative. We went to 3 different vineyards and some view points. The whole trip was great, highly recommend!
      Written 5 October 2024
    • coala123
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best tour ever in Adelaide Australia
      Tour Guied was awesom he explained everything very good well recommend I will definitely will tour again with Chris Thanks .
      Written 27 September 2024
    • Chris B
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must do in Adelaide
      We had a fantastic day with Chris yesterday. We did a morning tour of the city sights with expert commentary including a stop at the wine museum. In the afternoon we went to the hills and Hahndorf. We also stopped off at mt lofty. Chris showed us the landscape and explained what a dodge tide is. He also used a map to shown the walking team from kangaroo island to the flinders ranges. The afternoon tea and stop at beerenberg and Hahndorf was nice. It was clear Chris enjoyed showing people Adelaide. He also cared for those who needed assistance.
      Written 24 September 2024
    • L140FBdebs
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      Murray River Day Trip!
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      Written 22 September 2024
    • Tracie L
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Adelaide Highlights &Hahndorf Tour
      Our tour guide Mike was fantastic, the commentary around Adelaide was very informative. The little town of Hahndorf was quaint and looked like you were in Germany, afternoon tea at a German Pub suited many people, even with a beer sample paddle if you wanted something different. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
      Written 13 September 2024
    • 359h_ngn
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      Educational and Relaxing Afternoon
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    • geofw
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    • J7077RKkevinj
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      Great tour good wine and food.
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      Written 26 August 2024
    • A272THkevinh
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      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Average, could have been much better.
      This tour was part of a package deal involving Indian Pacific journey and Murray Princess cruise. We were picked up from our hotel and taken to the Central Bus Terminal. Unfortunately the toilets were all locked and caused a bit of concern for some. The tour was good, but could have been so much better. We spent a lot of time at the Wine Centre and the Cathedral as free time. We passed a lot of city highlights and Peter (driver) gave an informative commentary. On the way back we were running late and dropped the passengers doing the Popeye river cruise a little late. Peter radioed the company to advise them that 6 passengers were on their way. As we were running late, we were not dropped off at our motel. Peter gave instructions on how to get back to our motels utilising the city’s tram service. An elderly couple staying at our motel was very confused and needed our assistance. We gave them directions on how to return back to hotel (400m) as we were heading to Glenelg by the same tram. It was a good introduction to the city of Adelaide. The time management by the driver needs addressing. Peter seems to be experienced and should have known the timing for each point. No passengers were late back to the bus therefore that couldn’t be an excuse.
      Written 1 June 2024
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    Jess T
    2 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2023 • Friends
    Having been on multiple wine tours across Australia's wine regions I was bitterly disappointed with this tour, the bus driver (tour guide would be too complimentary) knew little to nothing about wine or the region. Whilst the vineyards and wines were a welcome attraction, lunch consisted of 4 cubes of cheese and a slice of pizza. Our final stops were rushed as the driver had to finish personal phone calls before shuttling us around. If I could request a refund I would, the value from money was so far from the ball game I wish I had if walked to Dan Murphy's and had a wine at home. This tour did a disservice to the region and local winemakers, luckily other tour companions provided laughs throughout the day,
    Written 28 July 2023
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    Peter S
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    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day tasting many wines and learning about the Mclaren Vale area, wineries and generally about Adelaide en route to & from. Great to see The Cube (including time allowed to ad on Salvador Dali exhibit). Driver was very professional, well informed and informative. A polished operation that can be recommended.
    Written 6 January 2023
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    Hi petersI9281ON, Thank you so much for your review. We truly appreciate it. Regards, The Adelaide Sightseeing Team
    Written 18 January 2023
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    TravellingNarwhal
    London, UK45 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant tour with a great driver, Athol. We visited 4 different wineries (including the Cube) and the pace was good. It was a nice range of locations and plenty of different wine to taste. The bus was comfortable and Athol was friendly and a good driver. Would definitely recommend this tour to others.
    Written 13 August 2024
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    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, TravellingNarwhal! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the McLaren Vale and The Cube Experience with Athol as your driver. We aim to provide a brilliant experience for all our guests, and it's rewarding to know we hit the mark. We hope to welcome you on another Adelaide Sightseeing tour soon, and thank you for recommending us to others! Kind Regards, Blaire from Adelaide Sightseeing.
    Written 15 August 2024
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    Jeanette H
    Gawler, Australia2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023
    Each visit was excellent had a great day. Driver Roger had great knowledge of the road routes and very informative of the areas and places and itinery we were to visit.
    Great day loved every minute of the trip. Must keep informing all our friends to do this again. Thanks for the day.
    Written 27 March 2023
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    Bernhard Stauner
    Adelaide, Australia67 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2023
    A fantastic all-weather attraction, that is quirky and interesting, wine tasting on the 4th floor, with a restaurant and coffee shop on the 3rd, the 2nd floor had a Dali exhibition.
    We took overseas visitors there and they were swept away with this unique attraction.
    Written 6 July 2023
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    Aznive
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2022 • Couples
    Every single winery visit was absolutely splendid. Love the entire itinerary to the extent that love to do it again in the near future. Many thanks.
    Written 4 November 2022
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    Hi Azniveb, Thank you so much for the 5-star review. We appreciate it and hope to see you again soon. :) Kind regards, The Adelaide Sightseeing team
    Written 15 November 2022
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