Clare Valley Explorer

Ian Great trip,our host Danny was knowledgeable on the state, region, winerys and wines. We also paid a vist to the chocolate factory and maggie beers... read moreGreat trip,our host Danny was knowledgeable on the state, region, winerys and wines. We also paid a vist to the chocolate factory and maggie beers pheasant farm as well as a visit to barossa cheese co and great lunch in Anguston read less

Handorf day trip Excellent in every way - very knowledgeable tour operator, comfortable vehicle and well driven. Mt Lofty lookout gave us our bearings and showed layout of... read moreExcellent in every way - very knowledgeable tour operator, comfortable vehicle and well driven. Mt Lofty lookout gave us our bearings and showed layout of Adelaide. Even saw a koala! Onto Handorf for superb cheese tasting with very knowledgeable and friendly customer service. Wine tastings, lunch, time to wander around Hahndorf, visit to Hans Heysons studio and property - fabulous. read less

Great day in McLaren Vale with Danny My wife and I had a perfect day in the McLaren Vale with four fellow travellers. Our tour guide Danny was a wealth of information... read moreMy wife and I had a perfect day in the McLaren Vale with four fellow travellers. Our tour guide Danny was a wealth of information and good Aussie humour. The day went like clockwork, but was flexible enough to tailor our itinerary after a splendid lunch. I was particularly impressed with the VIP treatment we received at each winery, with absolutely no pressure to buy wines. We would not hesitate to do another tour with this company. read less

Fabulous Day Spent a day exploring the Barossa Valley with friends. Danny was the perfect host on the tour. He was fun, organised and informative.... read moreSpent a day exploring the Barossa Valley with friends. Danny was the perfect host on the tour. He was fun, organised and informative. Lunch was delightful, wineries wonderful and to top it off we visited Maggie Beers Shop & Restaurant, a cheese shop and a chocolate factory. Couldn't have been any better. Thanks Danny for a great time. read less

Very relaxed pleasant tour of the Barossa We had a wonderful day touring the Barossa with Danny C. It was a relaxed happy way to spend the day. Danny was an excellent... read moreWe had a wonderful day touring the Barossa with Danny C. It was a relaxed happy way to spend the day. Danny was an excellent guide, with great in depth knowledge and a great personality. The tour was catered to exactly what we wanted. We first visited Chateau Tununda, the only booked winery of the day. It was great - very entertaining, charming and informative. Danny left the rest up to us. There were only 5 of us on the tour so the tour was tailored perfectly for us. We visited Jacob’s Creek winery as some of our people wanted to visit there. It was not as personal as the first winery. Next we went to a Cheese factory and then a beautifully cooked lunch. After lunch we decided to visit a chocolate factory and then another winery on Danny’s recommendation. It was also fantastic! I could highly recommend this company to take you on a great tour of the Barossa. read less

Good experience Was picked up from the hotel at 9:30am and taken to a selection of 3 wineries across McLaren Vale and was given the opportunity to... read moreWas picked up from the hotel at 9:30am and taken to a selection of 3 wineries across McLaren Vale and was given the opportunity to see more wineries of our choice after lunch. Danny, our tour guide and driver gave us information about the region during the drive. We were told that the wineries that they pick change daily out of a selection of 20.

Wineries visited:
1. Fox Creek
2. Hugh Hamilton
3. Serafino
4. Wirra Wirra (guests choice)
5. The cube (guest's choice)

Very good wine, very good service, very tipsy, until we had lunch at serafino (3rd winery).

Was part of a group of six (excluding tour guide) and the other "winos" were super lovely to hang with/sample wine with.

Had a great time. Good experience read less

Outstanding This was the complete package!
People, views, wines all amazing!

As it was a Tuesday we where lucky enough to have the bus to ourselves... read moreThis was the complete package!
People, views, wines all amazing!

As it was a Tuesday we where lucky enough to have the bus to ourselves which made the day more flexible. Danny our guide was extremely knowledgeable and planned our day out perfectly.

Wineries were outstanding and included, shingle back, the two Hamilton’s and Kay Brothers.

Thanks for an amazing day Danny, couldn’t fault it ! read less

McLaren Vale Magic My husband and I were so lucky to be escorted around the McLaren Vale area, taking in not only some amazing wineries but also some... read moreMy husband and I were so lucky to be escorted around the McLaren Vale area, taking in not only some amazing wineries but also some of the most beautiful scenery possible. Danny made our day one to remember and we are so grateful to him for his professionalism and extraordinary knowledge of this beautiful area and wineries. Lunch at Serafino Wines was delicious and we really enjoyed Danny's company immensely. This was our first visit to SA and the Adelaide region and when we return we will not be looking at any other company to escort us to the Barossa and beyond! Thank you, Danny, you went above and beyond to make our day perfect! See you next time! read less

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf We had Danny C as our driver/guide and what a fantastic day we had! His knowledge on the places was great. There were only 8... read moreWe had Danny C as our driver/guide and what a fantastic day we had! His knowledge on the places was great. There were only 8 of us on the trip which was just perfect. He took us to Mt Lofty, wineries, cheese tasting, chocolate sampling and a beautiful lunch at a German pub in Hahndorf to put the icing on the cake before giving us free time to explore! A great tour and would thoroughly recommend to everyone!! read less

Great Day out to McLaren Vale We both had an excellent day visiting the area to taste the wines. Our driver Danny was an excellent host. We chose this company as... read moreWe both had an excellent day visiting the area to taste the wines. Our driver Danny was an excellent host. We chose this company as it offered small size tours and it didn’t disappoint. From the feedback from the other participants it was enjoyable for all. Lunch was excellent It was one of the best duck meals I have enjoyed. The chosen wineries were friendly, welcoming and had passion and knowledge of their wines with no high pressure sales talk - a really nice change from bigger tours. In all will be recommending that my travel agent promote this company some more. A well run tour by a small business who promote quality. read less

Shirazmazment What a sensational day. Starting the day with detour via Glenelg and the beach’s surrounding with some beautiful view and thyme we arrived at the... read moreWhat a sensational day. Starting the day with detour via Glenelg and the beach’s surrounding with some beautiful view and thyme we arrived at the wineries. At each winery we were treated with small snacks and a huge variety of wines to taste great for both white or red lovers or like us people who love both.
With a lunch stop with an amazing antipasto plate accompanied by our choice of wine.
Finishing the day with a tour around the Main Street of Adelaide.
We had a fantastic time and probably bought and drank more wine then we needed. read less

Best wine tour Absolutely the best wine tour we have been on. Danny was an awesome host and he is very knowledgeable. Thank you for your time and... read moreAbsolutely the best wine tour we have been on. Danny was an awesome host and he is very knowledgeable. Thank you for your time and knowledge Danny. read less

Amazing McLaren Vale What a great day. Being chauffeured by Danny through the seaside suburbs of Adelaide down to McLaren Vale was informative, relaxing and memorable. ... read moreWhat a great day. Being chauffeured by Danny through the seaside suburbs of Adelaide down to McLaren Vale was informative, relaxing and memorable. Danny has an obvious love for the area and his tours, which made for a wonderful experience for my wife and I, celebrating our wedding anniversary. The wineries were just so warm and welcoming with informative people at each winery assisting us. Danny knows which ones to go to and has a great relationship with each, which made for a welcoming warm experience. The fine dining lunch was a highlight. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. We loved the day, thank you Danny. read less

Great wine tasting tour Had a great time touring the northern Barossa wine region. Danny C is an excellent host and our crew were very friendly. Want to book... read moreHad a great time touring the northern Barossa wine region. Danny C is an excellent host and our crew were very friendly. Want to book another tour now! read less

Girls day out Danny C picked us up outside our hotel and gave us a running commentary and history of Adelaide as we drove out of the city.... read moreDanny C picked us up outside our hotel and gave us a running commentary and history of Adelaide as we drove out of the city. He took us to some great wineries, (where we purchased some of the goods). We were driven to the lookout and Danny pointed out some interesting features. Off to lunch where we had another wine tasting and a beautiful lunch. We finished our tour at Glenelg with the suggestion from Danny to have a ride on the tram after a beautiful dinner at the Oyster Bar. Thank you Danny C for a memorable and fun day. I would highly recommend Top food and wine tours. The bus was clean and the driving was very professional. read less

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf small group full day wine tour We had a fabulous day with only three people on our full day tour. Danny was very informative and made for a very relaxed day.... read moreWe had a fabulous day with only three people on our full day tour. Danny was very informative and made for a very relaxed day. What I loved about this tour was mixing up the day with a combination of sight seeing at Mt Lofty, winery visit, cheese sampling at Udder delights, winery visit, a visit to Melba’s and chocolate samples before a filling lunch at the German Pub in Hahndorf and then an hour of free time sight seeing before a final winery visit. Well worth it and highly recommended. read less

Excellent Went with Innez last Friday. Just 2 of us (4 others had cancelled at short notice with no penalty - disgraceful. She was... read moreWent with Innez last Friday. Just 2 of us (4 others had cancelled at short notice with no penalty - disgraceful. She was a fantastic host: knowledgeable and flexible. Lunch was superb. read less

Plenty of wine and time We had a great day with Danny and loved all the wineries he picked.
The lunch was gourmet and delicious. Our only suggestion is to bring... read moreWe had a great day with Danny and loved all the wineries he picked.
The lunch was gourmet and delicious. Our only suggestion is to bring some snacks or money to purchase them along the way like we did.
Our favourite winery was Fox Creek for taste, but Wirra Wirra was the best tasting, as our server was very friendly, knowledgeable and generous! read less

Hidden Gems A fabulous way to experience the Central Market. Even though I have shopped there many times there we so many hidden gems that we... read moreA fabulous way to experience the Central Market. Even though I have shopped there many times there we so many hidden gems that we were introduced to, and the learning the history of the markets adds a further dimension.
I highly recommend this tour for visitors and locals alike, read less

Adelaide wine tour This was a great tour with Danny C today, with some lovely people, great lunch and wine tasting at 4 different wineries

Great day out The best wine tour I've done The 8 hour program included 3 excellent wineries, a great lunch with wine, a cheese tasting and a stop... read moreThe best wine tour I've done The 8 hour program included 3 excellent wineries, a great lunch with wine, a cheese tasting and a stop at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop. The highlight was the tasting at Chateau Tanunda, a beautifully presented winery with an excellent wine guide who took our small group through the details of some first class wines.
The tours specialise in small groups, and Danny, our driver was personable, entertaining, and most of all knowledgeable. This tour through the iconic Barossa Valley is a must for any visitor to Adelaide. read less

Gorgeous wines and great guide! We had a fantastic day out, looked after by our driver and guide Danny C, who was extremely knowledgeable about the local area and helped... read moreWe had a fantastic day out, looked after by our driver and guide Danny C, who was extremely knowledgeable about the local area and helped us get the most out of the day.

My partner and I were the only ones in our bus as other Danny was taking around another group and they wanted us to have the best experience. We were picked up at 9am prompt and after a 45 minute drive were in the McLaren vale, initially stopping at the D'arenburg cube to admire its... Uniqueness. Our first wine stop was at the Shingleback winery, actually our favourite of the day. We took the black bubbles and local heroes home!

The next stop was Hugh Hamilton wines, a beautiful cellar door with a 360 degree view of the surrounding vineyard. Once again, the wines here were delicious, and the Saperavi/Shiraz blend was something new. Then followed our lunch stop just around the corner, with more wine accompaniment! Following lunch we visited Samson Toll winery (with their gorgeous black lab, Miller) and as a bonus stop we went to Kay Brothers, where we were lucky enough to try one of their nicest Shiraz's, whilst admiring the view of the rolling hills in the background.

We did pick up some wine along the way and with Danny C's help were able to pop back into Shingleback to get this sent back to NSW (it arrived 8 days later!)

All in all we couldn't have asked for a better day out, Danny's guidance and friendly demeanor made it special and the wines were right up our street. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to see what Mclaren Vale has to offer! read less

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

A Great Day Out In The Adelaide Hills! This trip has a little bit of everything! Danny picked us up from our hotel on time at 9am and we discovered that we were... read moreThis trip has a little bit of everything! Danny picked us up from our hotel on time at 9am and we discovered that we were the only ones booked in for the day, so our small group tour essentially became a private tour!
Mount Lofty lookout was our first stop and the views were fantastic. Even better was seeing a young wild koala sleeping in a tree nearby!
After descending from Mount Lofty we drove slowly through nearby townships including Hahndorf, while Danny explained the history of the area. Then we headed for the picturesque hills and the vineyard cellar doors!
Nepenthe Vineyard was our first stop, where Mark from Nepenthe guided us through a comprehensive tasting. Generous discounts and shipping were on offer.
A stop for chocolate straight from the Melba’s factory was next on the agenda. Hot beverages were also available.
A short drive through the Hills brought us to our next winery, Bird in Hand. There were heaps of photo opportunities at this beautiful winery. They were a bit busier here and the tasting was largely unguided.
Lunch at the German Arms Hotel in Hahndorf was excellent. We had pre-ordered from a set menu with a good variety of choices and our meal was served promptly. My fish was light and crispy and my husband’s schnitzel hit the spot! A drink was included and we can attest that the cider and beer were terrific. Apple strudel was the only dessert on offer and it was delicious!
After lunch a walk was in order and we had plenty of time to wander through the historic town of Hahndorf. It is full of quirky boutique shops, cafes, old buildings and artsy handmade goods and antiques. If you like it, buy it - you won’t see the same thing cheaper up the road!
A quick stop to taste some cheese at Udder Delights ended our time in Hahndorf.
A short drive up the road brought us to the Beerenberg Family Farm Shop and factory. As a long term strawberry jam addict, my husband exited the shop with lots of goods!
We opted to take the scenic drive back to Adelaide through some historic townships.
The variety of the itinerary on this tour suited us, as everything was fairly close to Adelaide and didn’t involve long periods of driving. We got to taste some excellent wine as well as enjoying other aspects of the area. Our purchases were kept fresh in the cooler in the back of the van and the seating in the small van was very comfortable.
Many thanks to Danny for making our day out in the Adelaide Hills one to remember.
We highly recommend this tour and suggest you book directly with the company, as it was cheaper than booking through a third party like Viator. read less