Clare Valley Explorer
Private Tour
From AUD
$400.00 / per person
Minimum 2 people
Date: Daily
Time: 8.45am to 5.00pm
Product code: ATF08
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Clare Valley is situated approximately 90 minutes north of Adelaide and is famous for its Riesling which is regarded as amongst the very best in the country, as well as red varieties such as Shiraz and Cabernet.
Enjoy beautiful countryside of sweeping gullies and rolling hills as you make your way to four Cellar Doors. Visit historic Sevenhill winery where wine making dates back to the 1850’s – the Jesuit priests harvested grapes for sacramental wine. Visit their historic stone cottages, cellars and churches situated in lush gardens.
Your gourmet lunch is a delicious 2 course meal at a picturesque winery, matched beautifully with a glass of wine.
Tour Includes:
- Personalised guided tour of Clare Valley in luxury vehicle
- All wine tasting fees at four Cellar Doors as per itinerary
- 2 course Restaurant Lunch at Skillogalee Winery with a glass of wine
- Opportunities to purchase ‘Cellar Door Only’ wines
- Courtesy Hotel pick-up from Adelaide city or Glenelg
- Itinerary can be altered to include your preferences (additional tasting fees may apply)
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Price valid to 31/03/2022
markbW8632GH Great Day Out Our guide, Danny picked us up from our Caravan Park in Tanunda. It was absolutely no hassle to organise this and he was on time... read moreOur guide, Danny picked us up from our Caravan Park in Tanunda. It was absolutely no hassle to organise this and he was on time as promised. After that we spent a wonderfully casual day enjoying three different vineyards, delicious lunch at a wine bar and a visit to Maggie Beer’s establishment. All the vineyards were accomodating, generous and informative. Our guide, Danny, was obviously passionate about Barossa wines and vineyards and happily shared his local knowledge and wine tips. All in all, it was a lovely day out read less
23/06/21501and Amazing This trip is amazing. Danny is very knowledgeable and helpful. My mum and I enjoyed this trip a lot. We defínelo recommend it
11/01/20S2689OQwaynes What a day ! Had a great day out and the tour guide was fantastic. Lots of good food and drink and a wealth of information about the region... read moreHad a great day out and the tour guide was fantastic. Lots of good food and drink and a wealth of information about the region and its history. Thanks so much 🙂 read less
21/05/21- Debbie R.
Great day Had a great day wineries chosen were special for a reason
11/06/19
Guide Innez was lovely very informative but relaxed
Don’t eat breakfast if you want to enjoy... read moreHad a great day wineries chosen were special for a reason
Guide Innez was lovely very informative but relaxed
Don’t eat breakfast if you want to enjoy the huge lunch
All stops were great not rushed but not wasting time either
Recommend this company in a heart beat read lessOC7494 Novice Wine Tasters take on Adelaide Hills From the time Innez picked us up until we were dropped back at are accommodation we had a fantastic, amazing time. We were treated... read moreFrom the time Innez picked us up until we were dropped back at are accommodation we had a fantastic, amazing time. We were treated like royalty with a fun loving, friendly, smiling and very knowledgeable tour guide. A beautiful Adelaide day made the panoramic view at Mt Lofty stunning followed by wine tasting amongst the Kangaroos at Nepenthe Wines. We had limited knowledge of wine making and the different grape varieties but left the cellar door beaming with information and of course leaving with a Gruner Veltliner and Pinot Noir Rose. Next stop, Melba's Chocolate & Confectionery factory and next door, G&C cheese where we tasted buffalo cheese and gin infused cheese (both very tasty). Lunch at the German Arms Hotel was most memorable due to the surroundings, friendly staff, German beer and the huge meals followed by their dream apple strudel dessert. Innez gave us an exceptional overview of the history of Hahndorf and the life of the local Germans during the second world war. We were given plenty of time to explore Hahndorf and enjoy the autumn coloured street lined trees, historic buildings, crafts and museum. Some more wine and cider tasting at Sidewood Winery before a walk around the Bridgewater Mill witnessing the largest waterwheel in Australia. After wine, cheese and chocolate tasting along with a huge lunch, Innez had a couple of weary guests with a mini fridge in the boot full of 'goodies' to drive back to Adelaide. A huge thanks to Adelaide's Top Food & Wine Tours for a wonderful unforgettable day out. It was obvious to us that this family owned business values their clientele and we found them to be very professional while at the same time providing a value for money tour. Put this on your 'bucket list' Brilliant. read less
22/03/21geoffc967 Hahndorf, wineries, cheese and chocolate! Danny C was our tour guide, what an amazing day. Danny provided great commentary and knew so much about each of the areas we visited.... read moreDanny C was our tour guide, what an amazing day. Danny provided great commentary and knew so much about each of the areas we visited. Professional, friendly and so very interesting. Lunch in Hahndorf was impossible to fault. Thanks Danny, we will book with this company again, lovely to Siena time with tour guides who are proud of what the company stands for! read less
05/04/21 - Ad J.
Great Day Out Picked up outside the Breakfree Directors Hotel. Danny C our driver was very pleasant and informative from the off. He asked if we wanted... read morePicked up outside the Breakfree Directors Hotel. Danny C our driver was very pleasant and informative from the off. He asked if we wanted to know the history of Adelaide to which we said ‘yes’. Mount Lofty Lookout was the first stop. We did two wine tasting experiences, visited the cheese factory and the chocolate factory, then a great lunch and shopping in Hahndolf before another wine tasting experience. What a day - would highly recommend this experience. Glynis/Adrienne - N. Ireland read less
19/01/20RILEY H. See “The Best Of…” This tour is the best way to see and taste the region. Inez is an excellent guide, knowledgeable and friendly. There was no rushing... read moreThis tour is the best way to see and taste the region. Inez is an excellent guide, knowledgeable and friendly. There was no rushing - we visited variety of producers after the lookout stop and were able to spend just the right amount of time at each. A very enjoyable and interesting day out. read less
23/05/21Funandlocal Wxcellent tour for those not familiar wit the Adelaide Central Market Really enjoyed the history of the markets and the tour of the different products. Loved the taste testing. Well worth the time and I highly... read moreReally enjoyed the history of the markets and the tour of the different products. Loved the taste testing. Well worth the time and I highly recommend this for anyone who is not familiar with the Adelaide Central markets. read less
22/02/21 - djmattyd
Amazing tour Innez is an awesome guide, informative, good fun and all round wonderful. The choice of wineries and lunch was terrific - all in all one... read moreInnez is an awesome guide, informative, good fun and all round wonderful. The choice of wineries and lunch was terrific - all in all one of the best wine tours I’ve done. Loved it! read less
12/04/21chelsearN4998JU Sensational Wine and Food Tour! If your aim is to drink and eat until you're fit to pop, all set against the beautiful Barossian backdrop...then this is the tour for... read moreIf your aim is to drink and eat until you're fit to pop, all set against the beautiful Barossian backdrop...then this is the tour for you. It was a whirlwind of boutique wineries, a cheeky chateau or two, expert commentary from the lovely Innez, cheese, sunshine, delicious pub grub and quality company. I'll be back from round two and some more Sparkling Shiraz soon read less
19/05/21Barry P. Fantastic, Informative and a most enjoyable day. As local Adelaide people we were blown away with the knowledge and history explained to us as we seen the best of the McLaren Vale... read moreAs local Adelaide people we were blown away with the knowledge and history explained to us as we seen the best of the McLaren Vale area and some of its wineries.
25/08/19
Everything was superb, and we felt comfortable with our host in his knowledge and understanding of our interests. The luncheon was sensational fine dining at Serafino's.
5 stars from Deb and Barry read less - jbrtrois
Fantastic day in the Barossa: One of the highlights of our family's trip to Australia was the day with Danny touring the Barossa.
12/03/20
Our day started with him giving us... read moreOne of the highlights of our family's trip to Australia was the day with Danny touring the Barossa.
Our day started with him giving us an oral history of Adelaide on the trip along with learning about the history of wine production in the Barossa and McLaren Vale. We began at the gorgeous Chateau Tanunda for a tasting, followed by the more quaint Rockford (in a good way, smaller, hands-on operation), a stop for lunch where we were able to have some delicious kangaroo (and more wine of course) plus a visit to the cheese shop while waiting on our table, then on to Tscharke and finally Langmeil to finish our day. We had many delicious tastings and brought back an impressive several bottles of Shiraz to the USA that we look forward to decanting after laying them down for a few years.
I was particularly interested in visiting the Barossa on our trip and my wife, two sons and I were more than satisfied with our visit, Danny was very informative and a wonderful guide, we highly recommend this tour.
John, Donna, John and Michael from Denver, Colorado. read lesssimonwB1942TN A Great Day in Mclaren Vale Great tour, amazing location, nice lunch and great wine.
05/05/21
My Wife and I booked the tour from interstate with little knowledge of Adelaide and the... read moreGreat tour, amazing location, nice lunch and great wine.
My Wife and I booked the tour from interstate with little knowledge of Adelaide and the surrounding regions. Turns out our pick was all that we could have asked for and more. Great little family tour company that was easy to book and contact (we were staying in a brand new hotel which wasn't on their list of pick up locations, but no hassle in arranging pick up at the new location). Also we booked as a couple on a "small group" tour however we were the only two so it turned into a very personalized and private tour with no pressure implied being only the two of us.
Danny was our tour guide and was happy to share any and all his knowledge about Adelaide & and the coastal towns on the scenic drive to McLaren Vale, including dinner recommendations.
Within McLaren Vale we tasted at 4 wineries (Shingleback, Hugh Hamilton, Leconfield/Richard Hamilton & Penny's Hill) and a HUGE!! grazing plater lunch at Leconfield with many featured local produces. During the driving we also drove past the d'Arenberg Cube which Danny was able to provide history and many personal stories of the company and family. This was matched with knowledge and commentary throughout the rest of the tour which was light and unobtrusive. It was also very easy to see that he is well liked and has a great relationship with all the wineries that we visited. During the day we were not pressured and Danny was open to changes in itinerary if there was something that took us by fancy.
Overall McLaren Vale is a great area close to the city with great wine and a day with Danny and his company has been a great experience that we will never forget. read lesstracehollis Great day visiting McLaren Vale Winery tour I had previously done this tour with Danny (owner). I returned to Adelaide with a friend who hadn't previously visited so we decided to try... read moreI had previously done this tour with Danny (owner). I returned to Adelaide with a friend who hadn't previously visited so we decided to try a tour. This time l had Danny C and we again had a great day. We were a small group but it was lots of fun. We went to 4 wineries and the chocolate factory. Lunch st Leconfield Winery was great. I would recommend this company as I have done other tours with them and always had a fantastic day. Pick up and drop at Hotel makes it very easy. read less
14/12/19 - Nickie A.
Great vineyard experience! Danny was an amazing tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable in the history of the lands surrounding the vineyards we visited. Our lunch was also fantastic.
05/09/19FellowTraveler706711 Great day in the hills Brilliant day. Excellent places to stop and visit and all well timed. Danny C was our guide and he was ultra friendly and helpful as... read moreBrilliant day. Excellent places to stop and visit and all well timed. Danny C was our guide and he was ultra friendly and helpful as well as knowledgeable about all of the places that we went. He could not have done more for us. The small bus was ideal and we got to know the other group with us well and ended up laughing all the way back to town.
01/05/21
We certainly recommend this trip to anyone with a day to spare in Adelaide read lessdjmattyd Amazing tour Innez is an awesome guide, informative, good fun and all round wonderful. The choice of wineries and lunch was terrific - all in all one... read moreInnez is an awesome guide, informative, good fun and all round wonderful. The choice of wineries and lunch was terrific - all in all one of the best wine tours I’ve done. Loved it! read less
11/04/21 - Schmitt1593011
Fantastic day, great tour! This tour was awesome! Hubby and I had a weekend away and booked this for something different. We always do the Barossa and have... read moreThis tour was awesome! Hubby and I had a weekend away and booked this for something different. We always do the Barossa and have never gone to Mclaren Vale. Our tour guide Dan C was really great. We got picked up from Glenelg right on time at 9:20 and were joined by 5 other guest. Our group was a great mix of people 4 from QLD (2 seperate couples) and a bloke travelling Australia! Dan was great with all his facts and knowledge on the area and the wineries we visited we can honestly say we didn’t taste a bad wine. Our lunch was STUNNING. We visited 4 wineries and also stopped and the Fruit Chocs factory. Mclaren Vale is a real treasure and highly recommend this tour! read less
08/09/19Chameleon58 Top Barossa Valley Tour We did a full day Barossa Valley tour from Adelaide with Danny C - wonderful from start to finish. Comfortable vehicle, flexible itinerary, great commentary,... read moreWe did a full day Barossa Valley tour from Adelaide with Danny C - wonderful from start to finish. Comfortable vehicle, flexible itinerary, great commentary, three good wineries, lovely lunch, cheese factory and a visit to Maggie Beer’s! A big day out but thoroughly enjoyed it. read less
16/08/19Richard L. McLaren Vale Winery Small Group Tour The tour was excellent with Danny sharing his knowledge of the wineries, wines, and seafood restaurants in the region.
19/07/19
Of the 4 wineries we visited, Fox... read moreThe tour was excellent with Danny sharing his knowledge of the wineries, wines, and seafood restaurants in the region.
Of the 4 wineries we visited, Fox Creek and Leconfield wineries had a superior list of wines on their tasting lists
We appreciated very much the complimentary serving of cheese and cracker from Danny.
We were delighted that the two wineries mentioned had a spakling red.This is not meant to downgrade the excellent riesling, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon that were on the tasting list.
The reds on the tasting list would be given high ratings by guests.
It is just that we do not find sparkling shiraz or cabernet sauvignon in Singapore, where we come from.
It was like Christmas had come early in July this year.
The wine tasting and lunch at Leconfield was very nice. We enjoyed the pate and the cheeses that went well with our glass of wine.
Thanks to Danny for sharing with us a good place for seafood at dinner time.
We took up his recommendation on the seafood restaurants at Glenelg Pier.
We thoroughly enjoyed the oysters and seafood platter.
The tour with Danny (Topfoodandwinetours) was a delightful experience
Topfoodandwinetours was the only company that asked for the Hotel that guests can be picked up, in its online booking process.
The pick-up time at the named hotel is confirmed in the tour ticket.
This makes it very convenient for guests. read less - sgrimes46430
Fantastic day in McLaren Vale My original McLaren Vale wine tour was cancelled the day before, Top Food & Wine tours was able to accommodate my last minute reservation. Danny... read moreMy original McLaren Vale wine tour was cancelled the day before, Top Food & Wine tours was able to accommodate my last minute reservation. Danny C., our guide was knowledgeable, professional, fun and flexible. He took us to 4 boutique wineries, focusing on high-quality wines, all charming and very generous with their tastings.
07/02/20
The day started at the wonderful Fox Creek and their divine Short Row Shiraz. Followed by Wirra Wirra and the sparkling Mrs. Wigley moscato, amazing! Lunch was at Serafino, where we did tastings while our gourmet lunch was being prepared and you choose a glass to go with lunch. Our group of 7 was fun, friendly and as someone who was going by herself, was so inclusive and made this one of the best days ever. I can’t recommend Adelaide’s Top Wine and Food tours and Danny C. enough ! read lessG1160UZadamb Perfect day out! If you’re researching winery tours, no need to look any further. This wasn’t my 1st winery tour but it was my favourite. Danny was a... read moreIf you’re researching winery tours, no need to look any further. This wasn’t my 1st winery tour but it was my favourite. Danny was a superb guide. He has a broad knowledge of the area and a great sense of humour to boot. It is obvious that he has a love for the area and a passion for sharing it with his guests.
25/07/20
McLaren Vale is definitely a region worth visiting, offering its own unique charms. Danny selected some great smaller wineries that add to the uniqueness and offer a more personal experience.
Tour Van was very comfortable and modern.
I would recommend this tour to anyone and we will definitely be back with friends and family soon. read lessdenisel60 Excellent tour Fabulous food & wine tour thanks to Danny! The tour was so informative & enjoyable. We were able to choose the wineries we wish to... read moreFabulous food & wine tour thanks to Danny! The tour was so informative & enjoyable. We were able to choose the wineries we wish to visit plus were recommended amazing wineries. Our day was very memorable, trying some beautiful wines & food.
24/04/19
Danny was the perfect host & highly recommend. read less
