Bay Tours – Wine and Art Tour
Explore Art and Wine Together with Bay Tours Can't decide between visiting wineries or exploring art studios? With Bay Tours, you don't have to...
Explore Art and Wine Together with Bay Tours
Can’t decide between visiting wineries or exploring art studios? With Bay Tours, you don’t have to choose. This unique tour lets you experience the best of both worlds, blending Nelson’s vibrant artistic scene with its award-winning wine culture.
Discover Nelson’s Artistic Side
Throughout the tour, you’ll explore a variety of working studios showcasing local craftsmanship. From glassblowing and pottery to bead-making and woodturning, the tour introduces you to the artists shaping Nelson’s creative identity. Because each studio offers something different, every stop feels like a fresh discovery.
Sip Award-Winning Wines
Between studio visits, Bay Tours also takes you to two local vineyards, where you can sample some of the region’s most celebrated wines. So, whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply enjoy good scenery and good company, this stop offers the perfect complement to your artistic exploration.
Breathtaking Scenery Throughout
As you travel between stops, breathtaking Nelson scenery unfolds around you. This combination of natural beauty, fine wine, and artistic inspiration makes Bay Tours a truly well-rounded day out.
Tour Details
The tour departs daily at 12:30 pm and returns around 5:30 pm, though times can be arranged to suit your schedule. The tour includes visits to two vineyards, along with studios featuring pottery, paintings, glass, sculptures, dried flowers, ceramics, jewelry, woodturning, and more.
So, if you’re looking to experience Nelson’s creative spirit alongside its acclaimed wine scene, Bay Tours delivers the perfect blend of art, flavor, and scenery, all in one unforgettable afternoon.
Location Details
Nelson
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