From Adelaide: Barossa to Hahndorf Wine Tasting and Lunch
About This Experience
This is the tour for people who have one free day in Adelaide and want to see two things, not one. It pairs the Barossa Valley with Hahndorf — Australia's oldest surviving German settlement, in the Adelaide Hills — and at nearly a thousand reviews it is the second most-booked Barossa day trip on the platform.
The Barossa half takes in Maggie Beer's Farm Shop at Nuriootpa, a tasting at Chateau Tanunda in the heart of Tanunda, and a second tasting plus lunch at Kies Family Wines in Lyndoch, served at the Monkey Nut Cafe. The valley's German heritage is not incidental here: the Barossa was settled by Silesian Lutheran families from the 1840s, which is why the villages are called Bethanien and Krondorf and why the region kept its old vines when phylloxera wiped out most of Europe's.
The day then drops south into Hahndorf, where you get free time to walk the main street, its nineteenth-century cottages and its bakeries and shops. It is a longer drive than a Barossa-only tour and you get two tastings rather than four — the trade you are making is depth for breadth. If wine is the whole point of your day, book a Barossa-only tour instead; if you want the wine country and the German village in one shot, this is the efficient way to do it.
Highlights
- Two Barossa wine tastings plus free time in historic Hahndorf on a single day trip
- Visit Maggie Beer's Farm Shop at Nuriootpa for local produce tastings
- Tasting at Chateau Tanunda, the Barossa's landmark 1890 bluestone winery
- Lunch and a tasting at sixth-generation Kies Family Wines in Lyndoch
- Hotel pickup from the Adelaide CBD and Glenelg, back in the city for dinner
What's Included
- ✓ Pickup and drop-off from the Adelaide CBD and Glenelg
- ✓ Guided full-day tour with a local driver-guide
- ✓ Wine tastings at two Barossa wineries
- ✓ Lunch at the Monkey Nut Cafe
- ✓ Visit to Maggie Beer's Farm Shop
- ✓ Free time to explore Hahndorf
Not Included
- Wine, produce and souvenir purchases
- Gratuities
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water
- Weather-appropriate clothing — the Adelaide Hills run several degrees cooler than the valley floor
Good to Know & Caveats
- Vegetarian and vegan lunch options are available; tell the operator when you book.
- This is a two-region day, so more of it is spent driving than on a Barossa-only tour.
- Two tastings are included rather than the four on a dedicated Barossa tour.
- Only guests aged 18 and over may taste.
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup and drop-off across the Adelaide CBD and Glenelg; two pickup regions are offered when you book.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.6/5 by 969 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
We had a fantastic day, our tour guide Paul was amazing. Very knowledgeable, was good for a laugh and some banter. Would recommend this tour company. Christine and Robert
— Christine, Septemb
We had a fantastic day. More than we could hope for. our guide was personable and helpful. The stops were enjoyable and lunch was delicious. The wine tasting was a treat. Perfect day in the Barossa.
— Nicolette, July 23
Very much enjoyed the day trip through the Barossa Valley. I was on my own and so was great to share the trip with others. Had a lovely time once we started on the tastings as was more social. Would recommend the trip.
— Raewyn, June 28
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tour visit the Barossa Valley or the Adelaide Hills?
Both. The day covers the Barossa Valley — Maggie Beer's Farm Shop, Chateau Tanunda and Kies Family Wines — and then Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, with free time to walk the village.
How many wine tastings are included?
Two, at Chateau Tanunda and Kies Family Wines, with tasting fees included. A Barossa-only tour will typically give you four. This one trades a couple of tastings for the Hahndorf stop.
Is Hahndorf in the Barossa Valley?
No. Hahndorf is in the Adelaide Hills, roughly 30 km south-east of Adelaide, while the Barossa is about 70 km to the north-east. They are separate regions with a shared German settlement history, which is why they are often sold together as one day.
Are vegetarian and vegan lunches available?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan options are offered at the Monkey Nut Cafe. Note your requirements when booking so the kitchen has notice.
Where does it pick up?
From accommodation in the Adelaide CBD and Glenelg. You choose your pickup region when booking and the operator confirms your time and stop.
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