THE BEST culinary and foodie tours in South Island (Updated November 2026)

South Island, New Zealand

Check out the Top 10 South Island Food & Culinary Tours. Eat like a Local & Experience the Foodie Delights of South Island.

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'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

Experience this one-of-a-kind wine tasting with a fascinating Māori culture spin! Learn about Māori history and their experiences of this region while sampling many wonderful …More

Experience this one-of-a-kind wine tasting with a fascinating Māori culture spin! Learn about Māori history and their experiences of this region while sampling many wonderful...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (100)
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$108
Christchurch Inner City Lunchtime Food and Culture Walking Tour

Āmiki offers immersive inner‑city walking tours that share the rich culture of Ōtautahi Christchurch with visitors from near and far. Our guided journeys weave through …More

Āmiki offers immersive inner‑city walking tours that share the rich culture of Ōtautahi Christchurch with visitors from near and far. Our guided journeys weave through...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (107)
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$122
Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

A very warm welcome from Lorelle, Greg & their team. “This is self-guided biking at its best & probably the most fun you'll have on …More

A very warm welcome from Lorelle, Greg & their team. “This is self-guided biking at its best & probably the most fun you'll have on...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (359)
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$40
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless …More

Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (349)
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$60
Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality …More

Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (226)
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$40
Queenstown Highlights Tour: with Wine Tasting & Cheese Platters

Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine …More

Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (153)
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$131
Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

With a winemaker or local legend as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll. You can ask all those curly questions, and …More

With a winemaker or local legend as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll. You can ask all those curly questions, and...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$142
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

⭐Possibly the most outstanding wine tour by ebike in the country. ⭐ Embark on an adventure outside Queenstown to the Valley of the Vines to …More

⭐Possibly the most outstanding wine tour by ebike in the country. ⭐ Embark on an adventure outside Queenstown to the Valley of the Vines to...

7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (223)
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$69
Half-Day Marlborough Wine Tour & Beer Tour

Afternoon wine tour with a lunch stop. A great option for people who desire the expert knowledge and connections that a winemaker tour guide can …More

Afternoon wine tour with a lunch stop. A great option for people who desire the expert knowledge and connections that a winemaker tour guide can...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$120
Christchurch: Sheep Farm, Lunch and Winery Day Trip

Discover authentic Kiwi country life with exclusive access to Glenafric farmstead, set against sweeping South Pacific Ocean views. Farm Experience Highlights: Interactive Farming: Meet three …More

Discover authentic Kiwi country life with exclusive access to Glenafric farmstead, set against sweeping South Pacific Ocean views. Farm Experience Highlights: Interactive Farming: Meet three...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$198
Full-Day Wine Tour from Picton

Discover the full diversity of wine varieties this stunning Marlborough region has to offer and learn the secrets behind fine wine appreciation on this full-day …More

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Discover the full diversity of wine varieties this stunning Marlborough region has to offer and learn the secrets behind fine wine appreciation on this full-day...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$158
Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Adventure

Our Full Day Bike the Wineries Ride is one of Queenstown’s most popular experiences, combining historic Arrowtown, scenic river trails, and the renowned Gibbston wine …More

Our Full Day Bike the Wineries Ride is one of Queenstown’s most popular experiences, combining historic Arrowtown, scenic river trails, and the renowned Gibbston wine...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
Day of Wine

Jade Tours is a local company specialising in small groups - we pride ourselves on providing a personal touch. Company owner Bruce Thomas established an …More

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Day of Wine

Jade Tours is a local company specialising in small groups - we pride ourselves on providing a personal touch. Company owner Bruce Thomas established an...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$162
Queenstown Afternoon Gin, Wine & Beer Tour | NZ Local Guide

Go Beyond the Traditional Queenstown Wine Tour Escape Queenstown for an afternoon combining Central Otago wine, New Zealand craft gin and locally brewed beer, with …More

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Go Beyond the Traditional Queenstown Wine Tour Escape Queenstown for an afternoon combining Central Otago wine, New Zealand craft gin and locally brewed beer, with...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$130
Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim

On this intimate wine tour, you’ll visit a select number of boutique and iconic Marlborough wineries where you’ll taste award-winning Marlborough wines, explore beautiful Marlborough …More

On this intimate wine tour, you’ll visit a select number of boutique and iconic Marlborough wineries where you’ll taste award-winning Marlborough wines, explore beautiful Marlborough...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$218
Wanaka Wine Tours - Classic Tour

Enjoy a full day small-group wine tour in and around Wanaka and Central Otago. You'll experience award winning wines, gourmet food and stunning scenery with …More

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Enjoy a full day small-group wine tour in and around Wanaka and Central Otago. You'll experience award winning wines, gourmet food and stunning scenery with...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$229
Afternoon Boutique Wine Tour

For those who prefer a leisurely afternoon, this private wine tour is the perfect way to explore the best of Central Otago’s boutique wineries without …More

For those who prefer a leisurely afternoon, this private wine tour is the perfect way to explore the best of Central Otago’s boutique wineries without...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$158
Milford Sound Business Class from Queenstown & Gourmet Cruise

Milford Business Class offers a truly unique, luxurious experience that sets it apart from other Milford Sound tours. With a small group size of just …More

Milford Business Class offers a truly unique, luxurious experience that sets it apart from other Milford Sound tours. With a small group size of just...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$401
Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Queenstown is the only wine tour in Queenstown that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where …More

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Queenstown is the only wine tour in Queenstown that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$181
Taste the Valley Wine Tour in Marlborough with Wine Tasting

Enjoy New Zealand's premier wine region on this 3 winery visit tour from Blenheim departing at @10am. Visit 3 different wineries in the Marlborough wine …More

Enjoy New Zealand's premier wine region on this 3 winery visit tour from Blenheim departing at @10am. Visit 3 different wineries in the Marlborough wine...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$109
Private 5.5 hour Wine Tour Queenstown : 4 Winery Visits & Lunch

Taste award-winning wines at four of the region’s premium boutique vineyards. This exclusive tour ventures through three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn …More

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Taste award-winning wines at four of the region’s premium boutique vineyards. This exclusive tour ventures through three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$277
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