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Top 10 Bar Tours in Queenstown

10 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Good bar tours fill up weeks ahead down here and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options - Getting dressed for minus 5 to minus 10 degrees
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Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options

1.Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 592 reviews · 1 hour · from $29Our pick

Step into Queenstown’s Minus 5 Ice Bar for hand-carved ice sculptures, two drinks in ice glasses, music, photos, and chilly fun.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such a wonderful time at Queenstown’s Minus Five Ice Bar! The atmosphere, the good vibes, and the music all came together to create a really fun experience. The cocktails were fantastic, and the barman was great fun, adding to the lively energy of the place. Overall, a very cool and unique experience—highly recommend!”

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Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters - Stop one: GT Tasting Room at Gibbston Tavern
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Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters

2.Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $158Top rated

Taste Central Otago wines and craft beers at three Gibbston stops, with transport, a small group, and antipasto platters included.

“Enjoyable afternoon out, well run. We had a nice group of people. Gil did a great job looking after us and checking if we were all ok and enjoying ourselves”

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Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+) - Trotting and cantering in the high country
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Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+)

3.Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · from $433

Ride Central Otago’s high country, cross the Cardrona River, canter through gold-rush country, and stop for a drink at the historic Cardrona Hotel.

“What an amazing ride. Our guide Summer managed a group of 6 whose riding skills ranged from none to experienced. She did a great job of keeping us together while telling us of the history of the area. Due to our group skill (or lack thereoRead more”

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Queenstown: Craft Beer Brewery Tour with Lunch - The first brewery sets the pace
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Queenstown: Craft Beer Brewery Tour with Lunch

7.Craft Beer Brewery Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

Visit three Queenstown breweries, taste 13 local beers, enjoy a four-course pairing lunch, and take in scenic South Island views.

“alot of drinks for the price of the tour including lunch. lunch was including a beer per each course which was 4course and very filling. would highly recommend”

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Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour | Adults Only - Canyon Brewing beside the Shotover River
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Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour | Adults Only

8.Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour | Adults Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $166

Taste Queenstown craft beer, gin, and Central Otago wine on a scenic small-group tour with local guides and alpine views.

“Great tour and perfect way to spend a late afternoon in Queenstown. Our lovely guide Emma was super knowledgeable on all the wines and shared a wealth of local knowledge with great recommendations for both Queenstown and surrounding areas. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Queenstown Hop-on Hop-off Evening Beer Tour - Gibbston Valley Cheesery and Arrowtown
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Queenstown Hop-on Hop-off Evening Beer Tour

9.Queenstown Hop-on Hop-off Evening Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $80

Explore Queenstown’s beer scene by van, with brewery stops, drink discounts, maps, and five hours to sample venues beyond the city center.

“We had an awesome time on our hop on hop off tour! Juliana and Robbie were amazing! Full of knowledge and good banter! 10/10 recommend and we will be back!”

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Wanaka Breweries E-Bike Tour - Following the Hawea River Track
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Wanaka Breweries E-Bike Tour

10.Wanaka Breweries E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $152

Ride Wanaka’s Lake Hawea to Wanaka tracks by e-bike, stopping for local craft beer, food pairings, river views, and expert tips.

“A great way to see Wanaka if you have just a couple of days. Mark was so knowledgable about the area and nothing was too much trouble. From start to finish the service was second to none. Highly recommend this trip if you want to get out into the fresh air and enjoy the scenery whilst enjoying the local craft beer.”

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